Post by DaturaFae on Aug 25, 2003 11:54:37 GMT -5
This show was absolutely incredible. It just may have been my favorite!
Tori was LOADED with energy, and had a lot of fun with her performance.
I was very anxious before the show, but the burning sage certainly helped to calm my nerves.
Before she came onstage, she pulled back the curtain and held up a little girl, who waved to the audience.
I know that a lot of people are saying that it was Tash, but I'm not sure. She rather grinned when she later said that her family was not there, which makes me think that it was someone else.
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SET LIST
Wampum Prayer
A Sorta Fairytale
Professional Widow - She had a blast with this, and the audience loved it. She streched out "familyyyyyyyy" and stroked the mic rather suggestively, which drew rousing applause and laughter from the crowd.
Father Lucifer - I was SOOO happy to hear this. Back at the NH show in March, we heard this during soundcheck, which got us so excited (I believe there is a funny pic of us leaning with our ears against the stage door listening), but she didn't play it at the show.
During the line "girls that eat pizza but never gain weight", she flipped off the audience.
She then announced that they were in Jon's hometown and that his family was there, but not hers. She then sang an improv about "that's coming in Washington..." which led to a musical story about how her uncle called her to say that his daughter was a lesbian, and to ask her for advice about it.
She sang some funny stuff about that and went on about how everyone is her family, 'even Jesus-freaks'.
*introduced Matt and Jon*
Cornflake Girl - great, as always.
Rattlesnakes - I know that she's been playing this a lot lately, but I haven't heard it and I was SO excited.
Upside Down - Yay! Very good with the band.
Lust - Just Yummy
Wednesday - Kept up the high-energy, of course, and got my whole row tapping their feet.
*Band Left*
Leather - the audience, including myself, we psyched to hear this, and really got into it. Lots of singing along, which was nice, but I'd prefer to hear Tori.
Seaside - woo-hoo. lovely.
A Case Of You - Absolutely beautiful.
*Band Returned*
Bells For Her - for some reason i forgot the title of this until the middle of the song and it was driving me insane, especially since the girl next to me asked what it was and I couldn't think of the title!
Siren - YES YES YES!! Fabulous. Surprised that many people around me didn't recognize it.
Sweet Sangria - I've always liked this song.
Liquid Diamonds - great version. new lyrics near end.
Take To The Sky - SO high-energy. the "I Feel the Earth Move" ending got a lot of people to their feet.
I Can't See New York - the "cloud lights" looked awesome as they drifted over the ceiling of the pavillion (which is basically a large tent).
Precious Things - very powerful. she knew the audience would eat this up and we certainly did. the crowd went crazy for it.
1st Encore
God - everyone was dancing and singing
Suede - She brought so much more life to this song.
2nd Encore
Tombigbee - YES!
Glory Of The 80's - Very Fun.
Your Cloud - finally changed my mind about the song. I've always seen it as being the same theme as "China". Since she placed it at the very end of the show, and she and everyone were so happy, I now see it as the "happy" interpretation and appreciate it so much more.
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I like the new medicine wheel backdrop, with the previous "scarlet" one showing through from time to time. It was removed when the band left, and after her solo section, Scarlet was back with lights that formed beautiful gradients across the backdrop.
Her "Roadside Cafe" sign was not hanging (or lit) for some reason, and was just sitting on the side of the stage.
While the show was not as 'emotional' as some of her shows can be (you know, the tear-jerking ones); The whole show was fast-paced and full of powerful energy (how many times can I say 'energy' in this review?). She danced around a few times and was boucing on her bench.
I left the show with a gigantic smile on my face.
It was one where we were all left thinking "Tori, you rock!"
Tori was LOADED with energy, and had a lot of fun with her performance.
I was very anxious before the show, but the burning sage certainly helped to calm my nerves.
Before she came onstage, she pulled back the curtain and held up a little girl, who waved to the audience.
I know that a lot of people are saying that it was Tash, but I'm not sure. She rather grinned when she later said that her family was not there, which makes me think that it was someone else.
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SET LIST
Wampum Prayer
A Sorta Fairytale
Professional Widow - She had a blast with this, and the audience loved it. She streched out "familyyyyyyyy" and stroked the mic rather suggestively, which drew rousing applause and laughter from the crowd.
Father Lucifer - I was SOOO happy to hear this. Back at the NH show in March, we heard this during soundcheck, which got us so excited (I believe there is a funny pic of us leaning with our ears against the stage door listening), but she didn't play it at the show.
During the line "girls that eat pizza but never gain weight", she flipped off the audience.
She then announced that they were in Jon's hometown and that his family was there, but not hers. She then sang an improv about "that's coming in Washington..." which led to a musical story about how her uncle called her to say that his daughter was a lesbian, and to ask her for advice about it.
She sang some funny stuff about that and went on about how everyone is her family, 'even Jesus-freaks'. *introduced Matt and Jon*
Cornflake Girl - great, as always.
Rattlesnakes - I know that she's been playing this a lot lately, but I haven't heard it and I was SO excited.
Upside Down - Yay! Very good with the band.
Lust - Just Yummy
Wednesday - Kept up the high-energy, of course, and got my whole row tapping their feet.
*Band Left*
Leather - the audience, including myself, we psyched to hear this, and really got into it. Lots of singing along, which was nice, but I'd prefer to hear Tori.
Seaside - woo-hoo. lovely.
A Case Of You - Absolutely beautiful.
*Band Returned*
Bells For Her - for some reason i forgot the title of this until the middle of the song and it was driving me insane, especially since the girl next to me asked what it was and I couldn't think of the title!
Siren - YES YES YES!! Fabulous. Surprised that many people around me didn't recognize it.
Sweet Sangria - I've always liked this song.
Liquid Diamonds - great version. new lyrics near end.
Take To The Sky - SO high-energy. the "I Feel the Earth Move" ending got a lot of people to their feet.
I Can't See New York - the "cloud lights" looked awesome as they drifted over the ceiling of the pavillion (which is basically a large tent).
Precious Things - very powerful. she knew the audience would eat this up and we certainly did. the crowd went crazy for it.
1st Encore
God - everyone was dancing and singing
Suede - She brought so much more life to this song.
2nd Encore
Tombigbee - YES!
Glory Of The 80's - Very Fun.
Your Cloud - finally changed my mind about the song. I've always seen it as being the same theme as "China". Since she placed it at the very end of the show, and she and everyone were so happy, I now see it as the "happy" interpretation and appreciate it so much more.
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I like the new medicine wheel backdrop, with the previous "scarlet" one showing through from time to time. It was removed when the band left, and after her solo section, Scarlet was back with lights that formed beautiful gradients across the backdrop.
Her "Roadside Cafe" sign was not hanging (or lit) for some reason, and was just sitting on the side of the stage.
While the show was not as 'emotional' as some of her shows can be (you know, the tear-jerking ones); The whole show was fast-paced and full of powerful energy (how many times can I say 'energy' in this review?). She danced around a few times and was boucing on her bench.
I left the show with a gigantic smile on my face.
It was one where we were all left thinking "Tori, you rock!"
