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Album review Tuesday

Today we begin to look at a growing trend in music... reflections of influence on the 80's. Music is being saved at this time. The best of 90's alternative, and 80's college music is coming together to be one of the glorious times in music history.

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Tom Kirk, He's a Cool Guy...

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Well as you know this past spring, when I went to see Muse, I caught on video the incident where Matt (the lead singer) hit his face on his guitar. Everyone wanting to know what happened, led to over 30,000 people downloading the video I put up on the site. Next thing I know, friends, and relatives of the band are emailing. One of these emails was from Tom Kirk, a mate of the band, who has known them since his youth... and now he tours with them taking care of things such as album art, videos, photography etc.

Well Tom wanted the video, and I got it to him. And in fact he says it will be used in a DVD in the near future. (He also wanted to know how I taped over part of the video...oops). Seems he said the band blames me for what happened, and my curse... oh and they said I'm not really steady at Videotaping... (doh... hey i was trying to enjoy the show to eh/) But with Toms help I was able to see Muse 2x this past week, yes he is trying to help break my curse!

I cant complain about the setlist. I was just happy to see Muse live again! And a great show it was (see yesterdays entry). As we spoke with him, he told us the tour was going good for the band! And he even showed off the fancy camera he uses for the production of his DVDs and videos! In fact you can check out one of Muses US released videos created by Tom (Check out time is running out (US version)!)

We brought along a copy of the Misconstrued album for Tom. He said he would try to put the independent groups up on the Muse Site! Good news for those who sent in music! Also he was really excited to get some NASA stickers! He also let us know that everyone that was at the Atlanta show during the "incident" will get to see them on their late fall tour of the states, when they return to Atlanta...

But I must say Tom, is a way cool guy. Personable, and a generally nice fellow. He even likes southerners... (our accents make him think of fried chicken)... So when you go check out muse, don't forge to give Tom a howdy/cheerio...

Curiosa a Review

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Well The Curiosa Festival has come and gone from the south. And I must say an amazing plethora of musical goodness was to be found at these festivities. I had the privilege of catching both the Atlanta and Nashville shows. With so many bands it is always going to be that certain ones will shine greater than others. All bands performed a 30 minute set, with the cure performing for about 1:45.

MUSE

Of course, at the top of my bill was Muse. Their 30 minute set.

Muse Set List :
1. Hysteria
2. New Born
3. Bliss
4. Butterflies and Hurricanes
5. Time Is Running Out
6. Stockholm Syndrome

They performed the same setlist at Both Nashville, and Atlanta. But they performed it quiet well, and even included a little Led Zeppelin. It seems it was time for the end of the Set, but Matt the Lead singer just kept wanting to play and play, and continued as he walked off the stage. (Watch a clip from Atlanta, the view isn’t the best due to the fact, video was confiscated earlier, and had to be quiet unsuspicious).

THE CURE

Next I give dibs to the Cure. I mean these guys have been around forever, and their setlist was amazing!

Nashville:
Plainsong, Shake Dog Shake, Fascination Street, The End of the World, Anniversary, Inbetween Days, Just Like Heaven, Pictures of You, Maybe Someday, Before Three, From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea, (I Don't Know What's Going) On, Push, Us or Them, alt.end, One Hundred Years, Disintegration

Encore: Lovesong, Play For Today, A Forest, Boys Don't Cry.

Atlanta
Lost, Labyrinth, Fascination Street, alt.end, A Night Like This, The End of the World, Lovesong, Inbetween Days, Just Like Heaven, Jupiter Crash, Pictures of You, Before Three, From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea, A Strange Day, One Hundred Years, Never, The Promise

1st encore: Close To Me, Lovecats, Why Can't I Be You
2nd encore: Charlotte Sometimes, Faith, Going Nowhere.

Robert Smith came out on stage in Nashville, like he was a lost deranged little boy, looking hopelessly at a bunch of poeple he was scared of. Quiet interesting. I must say, this is one ugly gothy man... but he can produce some great music still. And the bass player, he is humped over like a hunchback the whole show, swaying back and forth, jumping around on one foot, (actually i think his bass is glued to his pants). Quiet interesting, and entertaining. But only Robert maintains the goth look, the rest of the band look fairly normal. The keyboardist stands with a distinction and confidence reminiscent of Kraftwerk keyboardist. A great show though! (Watch part of a clip from nashville).

THURSDAY

Next I must say I really enjoyed the Thursday Show. Actually it was almost traumatic in Nashville, kinda aggressive, but nothing like the New York show I went to last year. Atlanta was actually rather calm, which made the band more hyped actually pretty cool I must say.

I ran into Geoff Rickly while walking around. Had a little time to ask a few questions:

Here was his thought on Nashville vs. Atlanta, How to Scream and their Keybaordist.

Here was his thoughts on "leaking" their album online before the release.

Here was his thoughts on Field Day/ Failed Day.

A nice guy he is indeed. And the amount of energy created at one of their shows is just amazing!

THE RAPTURE

The Underdog of the shows I feel though was the Rapture. I heard so many people complain about their set! But I thought it was a wonderful performance. The group works well together, and creates a wonderful energy around a non-typical style. What else do you want? Cowbells you say? I've never seen anyone play the cowbell with a passion that the Rapture used it. One of the funniest things I've ever seen! True I would say they rip off Public Image Ltd., here and there... but I view their performance stellar! I hope to see them again! (Watch a clip from the Raptures show in Atlanta).

INTERPOL

Finally a must see was Interpol. Once again, some did not get the monotone droning known as Interpol. But the somber aura created was perfect. The guys in their suits, makes the moment. The greatest creator of the mood definitely would be the base player, who stands with holster on, standing with such confidence that neither fire nor explosion could change his calm coolness.... intriguing almost scary! I hope to catch them at a smaller venue in the future. (Watch a short clip of Interpol).

Well there you have it Curiosa, its complete in the south, but if you get the chance dont' miss the chance to take this in! Tis wonderful! And don't forget to catch Mogwai, this is the band all the other bands were talking about, when we talked to them personally... they are definitly a better band live than on CD, just because your stereo system can't handle their dynamics...

Snow Patrol... Amazing Energy for Ambient Greatness

So lets say you drive to Washington DC, as a wedding photographer... its late, but you hear Snow Patrol is playing at one of the coolest Venues in DC... What are you gonna do?

Well go to the Midnight show of course, then get 3 hours of sleep and drive home.

Snow Patrol played the 9:30 club in DC Saturday Night. It was amazing but we arrived only minutes before they got on stage, and found few there... We walked right up to the stage ... close as you could get (as you see in the shots!).

What we were in for, was musical greatness! If you've never heard of the snow patrol... well you need to check them out, they are a great Indie Pop/Rock band with an energetic floating ambient sound. Confusing? Indeed.

But when you see them live (and As I must say you have to...) You'll be amazed. So much energy is poured out on the stage. You would think you were watching a really hard band, but actually they are quiet mello! Hard to believe when you watch how much they get into their music.

Also of note: I've never seen a band member cry on stage, but the base player teared up and started crying during one song. Now thats passion for your music.

But also sad, was he had taped down on the stage the lyrics for 3 songs... and we watched him read the lyrics for at least one of them. Guess its for when he goes blank (been there relate to that). But after the show, I got those lyrics, and a pic...

He told us he was enjoying his US tour, and how much better the DC crowd was than the Atlanta crowd. Hopefully they'll get some coverage in the states becuase these guyz have a ton of talent!

Anyways, check them out while they grace the states, a unique opportunity that you must take! And if you missed them, they said they'd be back this fall, Mark your calendar!

Watch a Clip of the show (set to the song Wow...) (my camera had no audio

Visit there site to listen to some more of their tunes and watch their video

The Muse Film... Not Sure How this all got started... but...

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First off if anyone official ever visits this, please tell the Muse boys, we want them back at the cotton club in atlanta. (Will they hook me up). And if Muse wants any original footage for there own use, let me know.

OK, seems the little Muse Video We assembled of the "incident" has been getting quiet a bit of viewership... from this site alone 1000's of people have watched the video: with 1000's of viewers there will be 1000's of opinions

and this is misconstrued thoughts

as they have been: Some find the video very humorous, others find it horrible for its where Matt gets hurt... [the goal was to be informative to what happened and to the curse] Everyone at the show was “severely bummed”... the real fans were at this show... for it was only announced 2 weeks before they played (well the real fans and the real fans who drug there friends to the show… who they now should be real fans, for Muse live is amazing)

...the point of the video, was not to make fun, but so all could see... and also see the sadness of those at the show.

But for those finding humor in it... well I say humor is subjective and all are intitled to it... actually it can help lighten moments.

In America Muse is not appreciated: Our goal has always been to encourage people to listen to muse. There is no mocking in the video, it is all true pain. I guess differences in culture create different reactions.

And wow... I never knew Muse was so big in some of these other countries, the venue we saw Muse at had like 400 people or so... I don’t think you get that opportunity in the UK. So there are benefits to waiting forever.

But alas, I hope they return... for it is my curse which plagues from sea to shining sea.

Anyway, the videoclips for the incident have been mirrored (thank goodness)
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You can watch the Video Showing the end and the curse in

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The Curse Continues

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First off if anyone official ever visits this, please tell the Muse boys, we want them back at the cotton club in atlanta. (Will they hook me up). And if Muse wants any original footage for there own use, let me know (or if you cant get your comment to post (due to traffic) email it to me).

Also, go to main site for more info on this and compilation album.

Friday April 9th, 2004. We head to Atlanta to see Muse. I honestly had nearly forgot of the curse that has plagued me for years. The curse of the show! What show? Any show I really want to see. Let me give a quick run down:

Toad the Wet Sprocket -

(1995) Convinced not to go see them for another trip (although highly looking forward to it... figured I'd go to next tour)
(1997) Recieve flyer in mail 2 days after their Nashville Show A few weeks later they break up
(2003) Reunion Tour, drive on drive to Cincinnati get in 2.5 hour traffic jam, and a snow storm.... but do somehow make the show just in time.

Radiohead-

(2001) Show in Atlanta Sells out to quick/Buy tickets for Washington DC show, after 12 hour drive find out the show is cancelled due to flooding
(2003) Plan to go to festival in New York, 2 days before festival it is cancelled; with effort show is enjoyed barely

And now adding to the list (which this list only exist for bands i've waited years to see) Now adding...

Muse -

(2004) Go to see Muse in Atlanta (after waiting 5 years to see the show), 4 songs into the show, the lead singer hits his face on the neck of the guitar... sending him to the emergency room... sending us home early

So there you have it a run down of the curse. The 4 songs were most spectacular, if given the chance to see Muse live - Go for it (and hope me and my curse are not there). It is amazing to see what 3 people can produce musically. The depth the richness. Well just see for yourself (although the audio isnt the best)

Butterflys and Hurricanes watch it from the atlanta show (WMV)

And Finally watch a short video on the death of a show (Windows Media).

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