tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post5433806148721066112..comments2024-03-08T10:14:28.748-06:00Comments on Chain Of Flowers: The Cure at Splendour in the Grass (07-23-16)Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17355214926335490436noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-87704362261066694632016-07-26T04:57:28.580-05:002016-07-26T04:57:28.580-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.theseashallnothavethemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18335856730413226254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-65920928286045925442016-07-24T17:33:34.219-05:002016-07-24T17:33:34.219-05:00And that was our point shakinglikemilk to let ours...And that was our point shakinglikemilk to let ourselves go for a while... Now that it's over u can feel better haroldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636742195772078414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-12744722821941461022016-07-24T17:00:50.265-05:002016-07-24T17:00:50.265-05:00I was at the Splendour show - travelled there from...I was at the Splendour show - travelled there from Sydney with my 15 year old after being a fan for 25 years - and I loved it especially after staking out a spot on the barrier 2 hours before The Cure started. It was the closest I've been in 5 Cure shows and just to see and watch Robert up that close was a dream. They sounded great, and yes there were a lot of common songs and hits, but the crowd was made up mainly of 20-ish festival goers who are not necessarily Cure fans. I'm seeing them again in Sydney tonight and hoping for a few different songs but if they don't mix it up I don't care, I still love them and who knows when I'll see them again.TKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17221896088042125968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-54033375998407367842016-07-24T15:21:05.667-05:002016-07-24T15:21:05.667-05:00Wow! I'm not a hater, I love The Cure, but I t...Wow! I'm not a hater, I love The Cure, but I think we've fallen pretty deep down the rabbit hole here:) To quote Robert Smith "Don't fall for the trick of the performer.";) semitemos ettolrahchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04016451590002487789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-23573132730334194962016-07-24T14:47:08.585-05:002016-07-24T14:47:08.585-05:00No matter how acceptable that hug would be to RS, ...No matter how acceptable that hug would be to RS, it would definitely NOT be acceptable to the security guys! But I take your point.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329577841319504565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-65833207918978150742016-07-24T14:10:29.565-05:002016-07-24T14:10:29.565-05:00I have to agree too, having followed the entire to...I have to agree too, having followed the entire tour via CoF (thank you for all your hard work Craig!), I would have been disappointed by this show as it had no "!!" songs in it. If I'd been able to attend, I would have been knocked out by it of course. I have to stick by my opinion that no more songs will be unveiled until the European leg starts. Some of the darker material should be trotted back out in Germany, Holland, Belgium, Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, etc. The WWII cities and countries always seem to bring out the best in the band (for the worst of reasons, but no complaints here).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329577841319504565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-4463348831856766252016-07-24T12:22:58.573-05:002016-07-24T12:22:58.573-05:00I agree this setlist nothing special compared to o...I agree this setlist nothing special compared to others. But having been to a show live, they're sounding really good regardless of what they play. Who knows if and when they'll tour again if you have a chance to see them i wouldn't pass up the opportunity. carycameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900190369214952134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-13260547501494567132016-07-24T08:02:05.108-05:002016-07-24T08:02:05.108-05:00And thank you for your thoughts as wellAnd thank you for your thoughts as wellharoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636742195772078414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-21490948064384539572016-07-24T07:00:48.526-05:002016-07-24T07:00:48.526-05:00Piggie they are excessive but indulging once in a ...Piggie they are excessive but indulging once in a while isn't that bad.... It doesn't last too long... Have a great dayharoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636742195772078414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-39272737911677594082016-07-24T06:38:15.777-05:002016-07-24T06:38:15.777-05:00You just blew my mind with the Sade mention doing ...You just blew my mind with the Sade mention doing a cure cover. I love her voice.!!!!!!!!All_I_have_to_do_is_kill_herhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11499691190083330228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-37568691620325795702016-07-24T06:36:05.850-05:002016-07-24T06:36:05.850-05:00You just blew my mind with the Sade mention doing ...You just blew my mind with the Sade mention doing a cure cover. I love her voice.!!!!!!!!All_I_have_to_do_is_kill_herhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11499691190083330228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-63829733506469010882016-07-24T05:53:52.622-05:002016-07-24T05:53:52.622-05:00I mean, only in this setlist 19 singles..I mean, only in this setlist 19 singles..luca1977https://www.blogger.com/profile/01036378997845940104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-50835410283473529082016-07-24T05:53:33.133-05:002016-07-24T05:53:33.133-05:00I mean, only in this setlist 19 singles..I mean, only in this setlist 19 singles..luca1977https://www.blogger.com/profile/01036378997845940104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-52962872887077080862016-07-24T03:01:59.139-05:002016-07-24T03:01:59.139-05:00luca1977.. how is it 'always the same' wh...luca1977.. how is it 'always the same' when they have played 81 different songs so far this year? I estimate around 30 were not played at all 8-10 years ago.carycameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900190369214952134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-59628853107544474692016-07-24T02:42:41.931-05:002016-07-24T02:42:41.931-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.carycameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900190369214952134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-15931555493921994552016-07-24T02:08:19.641-05:002016-07-24T02:08:19.641-05:00Completely agree with Harold on the above. Nothing...Completely agree with Harold on the above. Nothing more "real life" than one's own Cure experiences. Sure, sometimes the "creative writing" might get a little out of hand, and the posts might be a tad excessive to some, but all of the above posts were on topic, all were Cure related. Nothing wrong with sharing experiences or opinions, and certainly no reason for the hostility.<br />(I had a feeling the haters would come out of the woodwork, it's almost inevitable at this point...)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02388856214922471928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-84857422040028281972016-07-24T01:50:58.656-05:002016-07-24T01:50:58.656-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02388856214922471928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-61562998543289577602016-07-24T01:29:44.293-05:002016-07-24T01:29:44.293-05:00Just like you and Word on a Wing, I have also felt...Just like you and Word on a Wing, I have also felt the urge to hug RS in the middle of watching him either live or online (virtual hug?). This coming from someone who is not at all touchy-feely (I'm well known for resisting hugs...with few exceptions). Must be some sort of universal instinct or feeling amongst the die-hards..LOL. Word on a Wing hit the nail on the head about End and the idea of attachment. With RS and company, letting go is an uphill battle...The hugging urge was especially acute when I saw the band performing The Last Day of Summer earlier in the tour. It was the first time I was moved to tears during a live performance. I was so embarrassed..but it couldn't be helped. I must've been the only person in my section who reacted so dramatically.<br /><br />Sorry to hear about your journal...that sounds devastating. At least you can carry the memories with you indefinitely...<br />Oh my goodness, when I read the part of your post about aging it suddenly dawned on me that I've now been a fan for exactly half of my life! Yikes. <br />Look forward to many more years...<br /><br />As usual my post has become a bit excessive.... <br />I got a little carried away (again). Thanks for your beautiful and heartfelt post...I'm glad you came out of the woodwork to share these deeply personal experiences. It was an absolute delight and gift to read it. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02388856214922471928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-60568998166239870262016-07-24T01:29:40.484-05:002016-07-24T01:29:40.484-05:00it's just my point of view. For ex. i would lo...it's just my point of view. For ex. i would love to hear one more time The Promise, cos it's a sort of "new" song..or labyritnth..or the scream, one more time..or I DONT know, siamese twins..i just boored about hits. really. too many. But it's ok, it's not mandatory to go to their concert. enjoy!luca1977https://www.blogger.com/profile/01036378997845940104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-7229268506730442582016-07-24T01:29:12.309-05:002016-07-24T01:29:12.309-05:00it's just my point of view. For ex. i would lo...it's just my point of view. For ex. i would love to hear one more time The Promise, cos it's a sort of "new" song..or labyritnth..or the scream, one more time..or I DONT know, siamese twins..i just boored about hits. really. too many. But it's ok, it's not mandatory to go to their concert. enjoy!luca1977https://www.blogger.com/profile/01036378997845940104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-81438844821814111482016-07-24T01:21:28.939-05:002016-07-24T01:21:28.939-05:00Harold....we must be cut from the same cloth...You...Harold....we must be cut from the same cloth...Your post was deeply touching. I was nearly on the verge of tears....and I am not particularly sentimental. I do recall when RS announced the 17 Seconds encore. It's ironic you fell asleep at that point... (Especially if it was during At Night with its references to slumber). All kidding aside, your mention of the sand falling through hands (Ltr to Elise) really struck a chord in me. Ever since I was a teenager, the powerful image of the falling sand through clutching hands has remained "ingrained" in my mind (pardon the pun), becoming symbolic of many things in life...most notably failed relationships, ones who have gotten away, and missed opportunities in general. The idea of slipping sand brings to mind another favorite song called Second Skin (The Chameleons) which also evokes the same striking imagery: <br />"Like when you fail to make the connection, you know how vital it is. <br />Or when something slips through your fingers you know how precious it is.<br />And you reach the point when you know<br />It's only your second skin."<br /><br />Sorry if this is too personal. I too try to keep my feelings about the band under wraps (well, except most recently...lol). Not sure what's gotten into me, even though I've been a long time reader of COF, I've mostly kept my distance and almost never posted. It must be The Robert effect? <br /><br />Most people in "real life" are completely unaware of my Strange Attraction to the band, generally only those closest to me are are aware, and even then they are completely baffled by it. On rare occasions it's revealed to acquaintances or colleagues. Crazy story - I once mentioned my interest in the band in a casual conversation with my former (very, very awesome) boss. She apparently remembered months later, when she created a custom card with the band prominently shown on the cover for my birthday (she is not a fan). I was shocked and delighted. The card remained on my office wall for over a year. Eventually I moved on, but to this day I still have the card and remember it with fondness. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02388856214922471928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-55770560153798776282016-07-24T01:17:43.901-05:002016-07-24T01:17:43.901-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02388856214922471928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-42193688526848885802016-07-24T00:24:09.204-05:002016-07-24T00:24:09.204-05:00To those that want to share their cure thoughts an...To those that want to share their cure thoughts and experiences, and if there isn't any current news going on, in what way are these less frequent discussions amongst fellow cure fans harming you? I find it strange that it has bothered you so much that you have to frown upon what the cure is all about to some, and that is creativeness, strangeness, real life and most of all, to at least me, conversing with others that have the same feelings.... I hope this post too rien, doesn't annoy you like the last few that seem to have stuck a nerve... Namaste haroldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636742195772078414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-7610386805424411252016-07-24T00:00:11.160-05:002016-07-24T00:00:11.160-05:00geeze, this site is turning into some sort of real...geeze, this site is turning into some sort of really strange creative writing site. can we at least keep it to real life content and information and sharing? <br />rienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605077179661010335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-57569088963580407162016-07-23T22:22:41.544-05:002016-07-23T22:22:41.544-05:00How this post made me smile... Thank you for shari...How this post made me smile... Thank you for sharing... I could elaborate but it really does feel like pulling my teeth out or just falling into a world of despair when I express all these thoughts I have, and can create, about the significance of this band, the memories I have etc... So I will just leave it at;<br /><br />I simply refrain myself from jumping on stage and hugging mister smith for two reasons: wait 3, <br />I know someone is gonna get me before I actually am able to jump on stage. I would like to see the complete show, not only because I actually want to see it, but I paid for it. I do t buy a burrito and only take a bite out of it and then throw it away. <br />Lastly, <br />I could not hug someone that just can not accept it... And that would only be because he is singing on stage I would hope.... Thank you for sharing your thoughts and have an amazing time at he show, I would love to hear how it went for you...haroldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636742195772078414noreply@blogger.com