November 30, 2004
Muse - Nashville - Mercy Lounge
Muse
Amazing Energy, Dynamic Performance, Perfect Sound, Simply Amazing
After waiting, and waiting... then having the chance.. and haven it ripped from me. (You know the Incident in Atlanta where we only got to see 4 shows...) And then being teased with partial shows at festivals. The day came... A whole Muse show comes to the South. Muse played at the Mercy Lounge, a tiny venue which only holds about 500 people. Talking before the show to Matt, he stated this was the smallest venue on the tour, and before the show it was announced this would be the last time you probably would see Muse in such a small intimate venue. This was sure to be an amazing evening as it was!
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First there was concern of the Curse.. But I am happy to announce the curse is officially over. Watch the video below which proves this.
The Curse Comes to an End, Muse Completes Citizen Erased
But There was much to be enjoyed, while unfortunately nothing was played from Showbiz, a total of 15 songs were played from there latest two albums. But what is amazing about Muse is there energy!
Watch the Energy forth come during the song New Born.
These guys can play and perform. Live they sound amazing! I asked Dominic if he was tired of touring, he responded no... Why? Because they know how to enjoy there music!
As you see in this video clip, they just have fun beyond the songs - jamming.
After the first fifteen songs which came and went so quickly... The crew started packing things up. A disappointment, or would it be? The cymbals were off the stands, mics down... then all of a sudden. The crew reluctantly reassembled the stage! And Three more songs would be laid upon the Nashville Crowd
Here is the Intro of MicroCuts which was played, a rare presentation.
And of course they got in one final jam session. These guys know how to tear up a stage (well not literally... at least during this show). But the energy, amazing!
If you have never seen muse you must see them. If you were at the Nashville show you are a very fortunate soul. Because while the rest of the world has to enjoy Muse in Arenas and large venues, We had the true treat of seeing one of the most dynamic amazing shows we will ever see... in an intimate setting.
See the Interview in the Artist Interview Section.
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July 29, 2004
Curiosa (2004) - Nashville, Atlanta
Muse
Short Set, Only New Songs, Dynamic Energy, Classical Sense
The Cure
Amazing Long Set, Enduring Performance, Classic Set list
The Rapture
Cowbell Dancing, Offkey Harmony, Fun Entertainment
Interpol
Non Dynamic, Cool, Monotone Enthusiasm
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.
THE CURE
Next I give dibs to the Cure. I mean these guys have been around forever, and their set list was amazing!
Nashville:
Plainsong, Shake Dog Shake, Fascination Street, The End of the World, Anniversary, In between 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 people he was scared of. Quiet interesting. I must say, this is one ugly gothic 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).
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 don't 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 definitely a better band live than on CD, just because your stereo system can't handle their dynamics...
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April 09, 2004
Muse - Atlanta - Cotton Club
The Atlanta Incident. That is what this show has been come to be known. For it was at this show that the Muse's lead Singer Matt Belamy impacted his guitar on the 5th song. This turned the show into a microshow.. after a microcut. Or a large gashing cut?!
I was able to attend this show. A big excitement, to see this band, viewed as one of the greatest live bands out there today. However, only Four Complete Songs were sang.
-Hysteria
-New Born
-Butterflies and Hurricanes
-Thoughts of a Dying Atheist
The next song Citizen Erased, only lasted a few seconds.
I captured this moment on film, and over 40,000 people to date have downloaded this event. Even the band has seen it, and has commented they find it funny (now that everything is known to be OK).
Watch This Video About what happened and "The Curse Described Below (Real Media"
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 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 isn't the best)
Butterflys and Hurricanes watch it from the Atlanta show (WMV)
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) Receive flier 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.
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