tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post8113204461946242183..comments2024-03-08T10:14:28.748-06:00Comments on Chain Of Flowers: What happened in Vegas?Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17355214926335490436noreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-48039203142168130882009-04-22T23:31:00.000-05:002009-04-22T23:31:00.000-05:00PAUL YOUR A CREEP. HOW MANY TIMES I'VE SEEN THE CU...PAUL YOUR A CREEP. HOW MANY TIMES I'VE SEEN THE CURE IS NOT IMPORTANT . WHAT'S IMPORTANT IS HOW MUCH OF A CREEP YOU SOUND LIKE. I WILL HAVE ANOTHER DRINK AS SHOULD YOU TO FORGET HOW CREEPY YOU REALLY SOUND! UNTIL THE CURE WRITE A SONG FOR YOU I SUGEST YOU REALLY LOOK AT HOW PATHETIC YOU SOUND! THE CURE 4 EVER CREEPY PAUL NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!mewantbeer!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05353279485190305224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-65305667349568698212009-04-22T15:05:00.000-05:002009-04-22T15:05:00.000-05:00Thanks for the support vikrob09!Thanks for the support vikrob09!cure_kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00080479419910823601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-36305987755520357842009-04-21T20:55:00.000-05:002009-04-21T20:55:00.000-05:00bed, bath and beyond, I understand what you are sa...bed, bath and beyond, I understand what you are saying...<br /><br />I kinda wish they had said something before having the house lights come up. We were all confused at the time. But, the show and set was awesome!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13977819749160879253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-88300505327615497252009-04-21T18:12:00.000-05:002009-04-21T18:12:00.000-05:00for those of us that could only make the pearl sho...for those of us that could only make the pearl show, waking up monday morning to reports of the 'fucking legendary' show at coachella was like salt in the wound. i don't regret going to vegas, but i honestly left the show confused and concerned that something serious might have kept them from finishing. reading about robert saying 'fuck the curfew-we're playing the whole show' then continuing after the plug was pulled made me wonder why we weren't valued as much as an audience. i know they aren't robots and they deserve to rest if they are unwell. if somebody had just said-'sorry mates, this has to be the end tonight' we all would have left feeling like we'd seen a great show instead of asking each other what the fuck just happened.bed, bath, and beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07294436431423498443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-47280094782533131182009-04-21T16:54:00.000-05:002009-04-21T16:54:00.000-05:00cure_kitty: You tell'em Girl!cure_kitty: You tell'em Girl!vikrob09https://www.blogger.com/profile/15336190426990665546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-23368058057928097922009-04-21T11:30:00.000-05:002009-04-21T11:30:00.000-05:00Paul, I was not trying to get anyone upset with my...Paul, I was not trying to get anyone upset with my comments, I was just stating how I feel about it all from what I have read and from what other peeps have told me about it. But I understand where you’re coming from. You are right, I didn’t go to the show, and therefore I cannot say how it went down. The way I interpreted the night was by reading what most fans said on here…..there were a few problems and the show did end strangely but that they still had a good time at the show & meeting other Cure Fans. <br /><br />The point I was trying to make was this, it's unfortunate the show was cut short, the 3rd encore & Faith did not get played, Robert did not say goodbye, Simon was upset , the wrong song was played and so on should not take away from the complete experience of the show. One of my Cure Friends on another web site said they didn’t think the problems were that bad or it’s the beginning of the end of the band, just an off night. So saying it’s no big deal is just me saying I do not think the band are going to break up or have some sort of rift just because a few bad things happened at one show. At least I hope not!<br /><br />I have to admit I've never experienced this type of night at any of the Cure Show I've been to over the years but I have with a few concerts I saw for other groups. These bands are still together today so something like his happens to every band! What happened in Vegas was unfortunate but it doesn’t seem to be the worst thing to have happened to The Cure. Let’s all hope the band is over this experience now and can move on to perform more shows & make more music in the years to come.cure_kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00080479419910823601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-23124935595621526902009-04-21T09:29:00.000-05:002009-04-21T09:29:00.000-05:00Have another drink pal!
If you consider that to b...Have another drink pal!<br /><br />If you consider that to be a 'great show', I seriously have to wonder what shows youve seen them play?<br />Sub par performance after strange day, and same setlist as always....<br />What would have made that a 'great show' was the last song that was cut.<br /><br />The whole audience got shafted, weather some realize it or not...paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17327131352540962790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-21614393555907144492009-04-21T01:34:00.000-05:002009-04-21T01:34:00.000-05:00There WAS a mix up with In Between Days and Push! ...There WAS a mix up with In Between Days and Push! I'm sure it was a whoops... Because Robert did NOT have a chance to switch to acoustic, and everyone seemed confused for a second. Way to be able to jump into the song, though! Does anyone have this on video or audio? Because he commented after In Between Days, but I couldn't understand all of his mumbling... He said something about how it was pointless to tell the song titles, something about a magic trick, and then, "This next song might be called, 'Push.'" It was super cute, and it was actually fun to see such a rare performance of In Between Days.<br /><br />Whoever said that the energy changed after In Between Days... I COULD NOT AGREE MORE. I felt it. I talked to my parents about it a lot, because I didn't know if it was just me, or if it was the band. My dad felt it, too. But even with perhaps a little less energy, I found Disintegration especially to be intense. Just wonderful! The sound was great where I was sitting.<br /><br />Simon DID eff up during Play For Today, but it actually made me smile. I didn't hear anything during The Kiss, but I was concentrating on Robert's part. I saw Simon chuck his base... it was a little concerning, but also PUNK ROCK.<br /><br />I have no idea why the concert ended, but I AM sure that it's not what the band *wanted* to happen. I still don't understand why Robert couldn't at least come out and say goodnight, and perhaps that he was sad for ending... But it is what it is!<br /><br />It was definitely VERY bittersweet. They started out SO GOOD (Just like the fucking record, nearly!), and it was wonderful to see them. But it does hurt my heart, seeing what could have been. I've been trying not to hurt, trying not to stress out about the "reasons why"... I don't want these things to discount from the wonderful experiences I had! I had a lot of stuff go wrong this weekend (our plane was delayed 8 HOURS, and we just barely got there in time for the show!). I basically missed out on a whole day of my short vacation because of this delay, and I didn't get to go to any of the meet ups. I am thankful that I got to go at all! But I do transition from feeling sorry for myself because of all that I ended up missing, and for the enormous amount of money that didn't get it's full value because of these mishaps, back to being SO FUCKING EXCITED and tingly inside because of what I did get to experience.<br /><br />I'm well-off enough that I was able to put myself into (further) debt for this show, but it's not like this trip was no big deal for me financially. In fact, it was financially stupid. So it is hard not to disconnect from the huge ticket prices and travel expenses for a "shortened" show (though 2.5 hours is not short for a show). But there's NO WAY I regret a penny of it. I just wish I had the finances and time to see The Cure whenever they play, perfect shows and strange shows alike. This is also why I'm comfortable being forever "branded" with The Cure's music--I have a tattoo, and I'm confident that I will NEVER regret it, because EVERY chance to see The Cure is a privilege, and their music has touched me so deeply that it can never be undone.<br /><br />PS--The only "weird" thing about the ending of A Forest was that Simon *usually* plays a longer outro. Porl et al. always walk off early--always when I've been there.<br /><br />Simon's spitting and punching the air appeared to me to be getting into the intensity of the song. Really, the only weird thing about his behavior (in my mind) was chucking his red bass like a spear into the stage. But hey, it wasn't his Thunderbird!<br /><br />Also, it appeared to me that The Cure's normal crew wasn't working (or was working less), but instead was people hired by the venue. When people were trying to get setlists at the end, some security guy said something like, "They work for me."<br /><br />And mewantbeer!, we can discuss this as long as we want! I haven't shared my story yet, so I'm going to, and I'm not going to feel bad about doing it. I don't see why you keep on telling people to move on, since you don't have to keep reading the thread :). We're just discussing our experiences, comparing, etc.<br /><br />That's my long story, though it's really very brief considering I could write a ton more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-47096048459348062922009-04-20T20:29:00.000-05:002009-04-20T20:29:00.000-05:00Paul please get on with you life. Dude you sound f...Paul please get on with you life. Dude you sound freaking creepy. The band owes you and the rest of the people at the pearl show nothing. They played A great show I would be on your side if they didn't play at all. Write the band and e-mail with your concerns I'll bet they have you marked as SPAM!mewantbeer!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05353279485190305224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-12026146154715662252009-04-20T17:19:00.000-05:002009-04-20T17:19:00.000-05:00the reason you think it was not a big deal is beca...the reason you think it was not a big deal is because you werent there, and i don't want that to sound sarcastic because i truly mean that.<br /><br />it was a big deal to those of us that were there, and was one of the most bizarre experiences anyone who's been following the band has had.<br /><br />i do find it strange that if it was roberts idea to not continue he didnt give a goodnight.....<br /><br />i would just like a statement from the band, i doubt that will happen however, as i flat out asked jason sat morning and his face dropped and was trying to find something to say as he denied anything out of the ordinary happening. <br />me thinks RSX told the band/crew to keep things quiet...<br /><br />shit happens and i had a great weekend otherwise, but as far as the show is concerned, it was a big deal, even bigger deal after seeing faith was planned.paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17327131352540962790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-28367171388088197922009-04-20T13:29:00.000-05:002009-04-20T13:29:00.000-05:00Wow lots of fuss over something that most likely w...Wow lots of fuss over something that most likely was not that big of a deal. Maybe it ended early because RS hurt hand, Maybe it was equipment issues, maybe it was Simon being upset about something, maybe the jet lag or a combination of a few things. Who knows but one thing for sure, it sounds like they still put on a great show despite some problems. <br /><br />It’s great to read that Robert was in a good mood & most all of the fans enjoyed the show. I would have given my left and right arm just to have been there, problems or no problems! It’s the experience that counts & the friends you meet that are important. <br />As to why everyone has a different account of the night, well I guess it depends on where you sit & how focused you were to what was happening to get an interpretation of what went down. We will probably never really know but I don’t think it’s the end of The Cure by no means, just an off night, that's all. We all have them!<br /><br />Thanks to all for sharing their thought on this, makes me feel a bit like I was there.cure_kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00080479419910823601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-48907177961383349092009-04-20T11:15:00.000-05:002009-04-20T11:15:00.000-05:00I was told that mommydearest got to meet the band ...I was told that mommydearest got to meet the band when they left Vegas. And his hand was swollen she asked about it and he said sorry about the night before. So I think its pretty clear he hurt his hand and couldn't play - end of story.KelBelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269354937380458840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-74264918452901258002009-04-20T07:25:00.000-05:002009-04-20T07:25:00.000-05:00i just wish RS would issue some sort of explanatio...i just wish RS would issue some sort of explanation......paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17327131352540962790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-81524500579977911682009-04-20T05:57:00.000-05:002009-04-20T05:57:00.000-05:00LOL!LOL!Xploding_Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17037439487740445253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-42717206149039230092009-04-20T05:52:00.000-05:002009-04-20T05:52:00.000-05:00So, about this talk of The Cure breaking up, or be...So, about this talk of The Cure breaking up, or being in trouble...<br /><br />: PCraighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355214926335490436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-69663105355150310512009-04-19T21:33:00.000-05:002009-04-19T21:33:00.000-05:00I thought the show was great in spite of the misha...I thought the show was great in spite of the mishaps. It just made my day to see Robert in great sprits and having a great time. He smiled and danced a lot. He is so adorable! It did seem very apparent that Simon was having a bad night and was very unhappy. I was up front between Robert and Simon, a few people over from ANDY. I also noticed at one point Porl was not on stage. I was sad and stunned that they did not come back. I will not complain, nor am I upset with the band. I just feel lucky to have been able to be up front for the first time of any of the shows I have attended. I hope all goes well at Coachella tonight! The Cure is a great band and has really great fans that love them so much! It was a very nice experience to meet up with the fans!vikrob09https://www.blogger.com/profile/15336190426990665546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-15250381110013428302009-04-19T18:15:00.000-05:002009-04-19T18:15:00.000-05:00Elise: I'm so glad you made it over for the shows...Elise: I'm so glad you made it over for the shows! I can't tell you how happy I am for you: ^_^Anahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159071545959063698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-71898013604205961672009-04-19T17:25:00.000-05:002009-04-19T17:25:00.000-05:00Thx for the review, KelBel - I loved meeting you t...Thx for the review, KelBel - I loved meeting you too and can't wait for September to come!<br /><br />Hopefully I will be able to join the Coachella chat - if I can find a power outlet at LAX to sit next too.altr2elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189273569462390132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-49283334549556141002009-04-19T16:54:00.000-05:002009-04-19T16:54:00.000-05:00Maybe Simon just wanted to drop/throw that bass be...Maybe Simon just wanted to drop/throw that bass because he knew he was done with it for the night. The one he dropped is his alternate tuning bass. The Kiss is the only song in the set that he used that bass for.Xploding_Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17037439487740445253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-66961042416066480582009-04-19T16:38:00.000-05:002009-04-19T16:38:00.000-05:00MewantBeer has got this one nailed. STFU amd Calm ...MewantBeer has got this one nailed. STFU amd Calm down people!!!..."Stuff happens" I was at the show...on the floor, right down in front, smack dap in front of Porl. I saw the guitar and pedal glitches, I saw Robert looking thinner and healthier and happy, I saw Simon push/drop his guitar down, not really a throw in my opinion. I saw Simon aggressively chug his Corona's like he couldn't make it come out of the bottle fast enough. Yes, they played two songs out of order. Yes, they had planned another encore. Yes, Robert didn't get to feign a hoarse throat and say...."Q, guhnight, see ya next year...it was fuckn excellent..."<br /><br />All that did happen....and I say GOOD! It was a great show. Some of you people want to swim in this drama that you fabricate in your minds, because maybe you think it makes you more of a fan??? Some of you need to build and maintain lives outside of the realm of The Cure. Just sayin. Anyway, IT'S A ROCK N ROLL SHOW BABY!!! ENJOY IT!!!Fixtionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15452587806438192949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-69467373196427964522009-04-19T15:58:00.000-05:002009-04-19T15:58:00.000-05:00Enough of this already get ready 4 coachella!!!!! ...Enough of this already get ready 4 coachella!!!!! He dropped it,he threw it, he flew around the stage. If the band want's us to know what went wrong then they will. If not just get on with life and enjoy the music and being a cure fan. CHEERS!!!!!!!mewantbeer!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05353279485190305224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-30268916846092023082009-04-19T15:53:00.000-05:002009-04-19T15:53:00.000-05:00I'm sure there was talk about it at the time and I...I'm sure there was talk about it at the time and I just found it in Laurent's review of the Antwerp show I went to last year (I didn't see it - I was on the Porl side of the stage)<br /><br />"Simon seemed a bit pissed though, as he left stage after “Why can’t I be you”, the last song of the gig, quite violently throwing his bass away. It seems as if his bass didn’t work the way it should during that song. Lots of “umpah-umpah” from the bass drum, but no clearly distinguishable bass line… I remember how Robert deactivated Simon’s pedals as he left the stage some time later. No clue what went wrong."<br /><br />I am more and more convinced this is a storm in a teacup and forwhatever reason, they couldn't manage to do the final 8 songs. I take back my negativeness from last night. Onwards for a great show tonight!Robert but not THE Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470723152378940116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-47323940331339235642009-04-19T15:11:00.000-05:002009-04-19T15:11:00.000-05:00Not that I have a lot of time on my hands but I ju...Not that I have a lot of time on my hands but I just had to type it out as I felt/lived it. I didn't realize it was that long its hard to tell with this small little box how much you write! haha<br /><br />For the record SIMON did not drop his bass after forest he set it down. It was after the Kiss when he dropped it.KelBelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269354937380458840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-85532339212426264922009-04-19T14:53:00.001-05:002009-04-19T14:53:00.001-05:00Thanks Craig! Here's hoping we get most, if not AL...Thanks Craig! Here's hoping we get most, if not ALL of their show on the webcast!Helsabothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18103660015575563071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886767188052333210.post-31011533577975553142009-04-19T14:53:00.000-05:002009-04-19T14:53:00.000-05:00Now you got it anah. Moving on is good. Let's all ...Now you got it anah. Moving on is good. Let's all do the same and wait for tonight. If something goes on tonight then you can all say "we told you so". Until then let's just relax .mewantbeer!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05353279485190305224noreply@blogger.com