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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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