The National @ Palais Theatre, Melbourne (Sun 9 Jan 2011)
That was one of the most amazing shows I have seen.
An incredible set was played tonight with a fantastic mix of old and new.
I love The Palais as a venue, and we’ve seen a few things there, but tonight I just wish we were somewhere else. Â In case you’re not aware, The Palais is a fully seated venue, and standing is absolutely not permitted, nor is drinking in the auditorium itself (there’s a bar in the foyer).
Tonight I really wanted to get up and dance. By the end of Mistaken For Strangers, it was evident I wasn’t the only one, so Matt told everyone to stand up if they wanted to. Â Of course, we all did, and then the night was much better.
Also due to the Palais’ strict security, I couldn’t get that many pics, and almost no video. Â At the end, when Matt went into the crowd, the security had more to deal with than telling people to put their cameras away, so that’s when they all came out.
Cannot wait to see these guys again.
Terrible Love (ending)
Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks
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There are 15 Comments
[..YouTube..] epic
epic
[..YouTube..] Ha! Those three heads in the front row are my mate, me, and my boyfriend. One of the best gigs I’ve seen in a long, long, LONG time.
[..YouTube..] Saw the Monday 10th show, was hoping that someone had caught this song… thank you! Totally blew me away.
[..YouTube..] Saw the Monday 10th show, was hoping that someone had caught this song…
thank you! Totally blew me away.
Saw the Monday 10th show, was hoping that someone had caught this song…
thank you! Totally blew me away.
[..YouTube..] This is beautiful.
This is beautiful.
[..YouTube..] Ahhh, this is mindblowing.
Ahhh, this is mindblowing.
[..YouTube..] sensational way to end the gig. best concert in a long time
[..YouTube..] sensational way to end the gig. best concert in a long time
sensational way to end the gig. best concert in a long time
Pure brilliance!
This show ranks alongside Belle & Sebastian @ The Forum as my favourite shows of 2011. Great set which was perfectly capped by Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks, just a shame that even when standing up it felt quite awkward because of the seats slapping the back of your legs.
Liking the blog, your writing style, and your music taste. It seems like we’ve been to quite a few of the same shows in Melbourne as well.
Cheers