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18/04/2008 - Le Bataclan Paris The final night of the latest tour … I was one of the lucky ones who managed to get a ticket and travel successfully form London Heathrow, Terminal 5 … albeit one day later than scheduled due to 3cm of snow at Heathrow! My friend was not so lucky as her rescheduled flight did not arrive until after the concert had finished! So I found myself in snowy Paris – unexpectedly on my own with little knowledge of the French language - and as tears of fear streamed down my face, I wondered … is it worth it??? What a waste of a thought … of course it was! After I had been turned away from my hotel … too early … I set out to find the venue, which was absolutely stunning, and who should I meet but the lovely Russell! Apologetically, I asked if I could take his photograph and of course he obliged, even though he was ‘just out of bed’. What gorgeous blue eyes he has and how beautiful the photograph turned out! At around 7pm, I took my seat – first row the ‘circle’ – I’m too short to risk the pit! I was surprised to see two people close to me engrossed in reading their books and another perusing some paper work which he extracted from his briefcase … it was my first French concert, what did I know??? Mobius band, for the fifth time of hearing, was good … there seemed to be less of the exaggerated keyboard playing that was evident in Dublin and Belfast. With the sounds of Camera piercing the air, it was a pleasant surprise not to have to avoid the shower of fluid that normally accompanies this!!! The band, as usual was outstanding. An E D IT O R S gig has become more than a music gig, but more of a unique experience, never to be forgotten. Two outstanding performances were ‘Push’ and ‘Banging Heads’ … tears rolled down my cheeks as Russ left the stage towards the end of ‘Push’ leaving Tom to complete the performance on his own … pure, utter, unadulterated genius. At the end of a very long tour, this truly was an exceptional performance. I did not think that Belfast (February 2008) could be bettered … but I was wrong. I would like to repeat my request following the Belfast gig … ‘E D I T OR S – one huge request – please, please continue to ‘perform’ in small venues like Mandela Hall/Le Bataclan because we love and need to be close enough to see the sweat dripping from your faces!!!!’ Thank you for 5 nights that I will never forget. Mary F (AKA Mazzapops) XX
18/04/2008 - Lisbon and Oporto Portugal - 2and3/04/08
1000 miles of road; 2 beautiful cities; hundreds of people; Coliseu and Campo Pequeno; 18 songs; 4 guys playing in 2 amazing, exciting, memorable and high musical days…
Teresa Domingues
18/04/2008 - Clermont Ferrand Dear Editors,
Procured a decent-priced Eurostar ticket from London to Clermont Ferrand with the familiar hint of irrationality in my head…. Noticed on my arrival in Clermont Ferrand that it is twinned with Salford, I’d keep that one quiet people. One tip for the ladies here is: don’t wear a short skirt, even if it is chic and worn with opaque tights, as you’ll get far too much attention. Think I forget sometimes that I’m used to London, where people wouldn’t blink an eye if you went out in nothing but a hat at a jaunty angle…but hey, I’m digressing as per usual. On arrival at the venue, was surprised to see it was immense – not what I was expecting - but once we got inside realised it was just part of a large complex and was actually quite a small place, could only fit a few hundred I guess and I don’t think it was full… The sound was fantastic but unfortunately the place was lacking in atmosphere for the most part which was a shame, it’s sometimes easy to forget about how the audience response affects the whole experience, of course for the band also…but they still throw themselves into it and look like they are enjoying it. But I can’t remember the last time I was at the front at a gig and not getting jostled about (or more often the case absolutely squashed half to death!)…very strange…and a little sad I always think. They played Banging Heads, which was incredible, especially as I’d not heard it live before. You are Fading again was a high point tonight, just beautiful, and Lights, which just comes alive on stage. So what a band…they are incredible live and you can see the chemistry they have with eachother…and still only with two albums behind them and so young…. with one fantastic drummer, a seemingly unshakable bassist, a stunning enigmatic frontman and the best rock star called Chris to hail from Nottingham since my friend Chris Davis (of Six by Seven..now working on other projects..hello Chris!) Met the guys after the show and what lovely gentlemen they are, and as is often the case in these scenarios, I had ‘a million things to say’ but pretty much all I managed was to give Chris a hug, well it was offered the other week in Darmstadt! So then I sauntered off, with a smile to last the journey home… Thank you so much again and enjoy getting some well deserved rest now boys before the summer festivals-we’ll see you at the beer-mud-nastystuff-fest that is Reading…where incidentally WHY are you not further up the bill??? Sam xxx
18/04/2008 - Barcelona Seeing Editors live show for first time is something that impacts, and impossible to forget. This is the reason why, since November ‘07, I dreamed with repeat this experience. And this dream became true the last 31.03 in Sala Razzmatazz of Barcelona. The first in appear were Mobius Band, after 30 minutes of show and a brief rest, was the turn of Editors. The hall was in a low light, and they appeared, starting with “Camera”. And then going on with an energic “An End Has A Start”, from this moment I couldn’t stop jumping during all the show!! After songs as Blood, Bullets, Lights, When Anger Shows (...) they surprised us with a great version of Llullaby. The show continued with indispensable songs like All sparks and Munich that we sang and enjoyed very much. An special moment for me was when Tom sang Push Your Head Towards The Air, only with his voice and acoustic guitar and Russell in the piano. After 15 songs, arrived the bis, starting with the amazing Racing Rats, continued by Your Are Fading, and finishing with THE SONG: SMOKERS The show finished, and you feel really happy for what you’ve lived, but also sad because you don’t know when you’ll see them again. I hope it will be soon. I’ll never forget this day. You’re great musicians, but still better persons. Please, don’t change and continue making us so happy with your music. Barcelona loves Editors!!! Please come back soon!!! I lend you here a photo of my ‘little-big treasure’ of that night, thank you guys!! ;-)
Sorry for my bad english :-P
04/04/2008 - Italy The wait is finally over, Editors are back in Italy! I saw them in 2006 in Rimini and now, they’re back, same place, same town. I really believe that they’re one of the best bands of the last decades even if it’s really hard to describe with words the visceral beauty of their songs which make you dance, shout and cry at the same time. Their performances have always been powerful, a balanced mix of sweat, acrobatics, adrenalin and delicacy but this time it’s really special, even more perfect than in the past. When they come on stage at the Velvet Club, the crowd is really on fire, Tom says hello and they start playing the beautiful “Camera”. They are amazing and the performance turns out to be an unforgettable explosion of feelings. Chris, Ed, Tom and Russell are simply flawless and there’s a tangible and strong chemistry between them. Tom’s voice is beautiful, warm and deep, melancholic and touching. During the gig, once again I realise why I love them so much: because they’re extremely talented and they’re able to communicate through their music: their drums, bass, guitars speak to us; their lyrics openly hit our hearts. They always play with such intensity, strength and passion, that I always feel thankful for all the emotions they give us. Their performances are always a gift because you really understand that they give all they have in their music. Tom is tireless, he sings, runs, jumps and I love when he clutches at the microphone with both hands and hides his face, but I also love when he stretches out his arms to the crowds, we really feel that there’s a connection with him. I’m at the same time possessed and hypnotized by their music, their charm, their energy. It seems to me that they are having fun too. The setlist is simply perfect, they also perform a cover of Lullaby by the Cure. I stand in rapt silence during Push Your Head Towards the Air, and I admit it, I almost cry when Tom rests his head on Russell’s back, that moment is pure magic.
After Fingers In The Factories, there’s a break and then the grand finale with The Racing Rats and You’re Fading. The gig ends with the hit song, Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors, an explosion of lights, shouts and music. The performance is technically and humanly perfect, what else can I say? Words are superfluous, their music need no explanations. I was so happy to see that success hasn’t change them. And it’s over, again, and I’m not ready to say goodbye, not yet, everything was so perfect that I already feel sad. I feel quite empty on my long way back home, but I’m also glad cause I had the chance to be there, and witnessed the power and perfection of this great band.
THANK YOU!!! Lisa
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