Reflexion on the dark side of the force, the darker side and set lists.

[Rollergirl]

During recent tours, I have stayed away from the internet before "my" show, in order not to know the set list.

In 2005 it was easy as I had a baby to look after, in 2006 very easy because I went to the 2nd show, in 2008, a bit more complicated because there was 4 weeks between the begining and my show.

This year there was 6 or 8 weeks, can't remember. I didn't want to stay away from this forum and Guy's diary and forum for so long so I reluctantly joined the other side of the force.

And I LOVED it. Not knowing the set list is great for the first song, but generally, I have much more enjoyed the show this time because I was not wondering which song would come next. I knew. So instead of thinking about the next song, I was enjoying the one they were playing.

I don't think I will be back on the dark side next time...

[dustyvalentino]

Personally I'm able to enjoy the song without worrying about the next one, each to their own.

It was a great feeling realising that, say, Coyote or Prairie Wedding was being played, much better than reading about it on here.

YMMV.

[Rollergirl]

That's great if you can do it. Don't change anything then! But I've seen the light and don't want to go back to the dark side!

YMMV to you too!

[jimbobaby]

Let's be honest folks, its not that difficult to predict what's coming next..........

[Jules]

Both options have the good part, but it depends on the setlist itself...

I went to the first concert last tour and I was amazed not knowing anything as the setlist was full of surprises, but in the current tour if I do the same it would had been a dissapoinment, as the set list is pretty much the same than the previous tour, only with less songs and no surpirses at all, if you don

[dustyvalentino]

Not really much more surprises last time, Border Reiver, Coyote, Prairie Wedding and Piper were "surprises" for me this time round.

[dustyvalentino]

YMMV.

YMMV? I know I'm getting on.....but what is that?

Your mileage may vary.

Won't be an issue for you now you have a bus pass.

Happy birthday old boy.

[Rollergirl]

Please, don't turn this into a discussion how the set lits is predictable blah blah blah. Everybody I have spoken with who are "regular" people, not sad cases like us thought it was PERFECT (ok, I have only spoken to 5 people  but, still). It had the right mix of old and new stuff, fast and slower songs and it FLOWED.

[sweetsurrender]

I listened to the show in Eugene a few hours before I left for my gig in Oakland, so I pretty much knew what songs were played.  Nevertheless, I didn't feel one bit spoiled.  The moment was too magical to contemplate anything could ruin it. 

That being said, when "piper" was played in Oakland, I was saddened to tears.  Becase I knew that was the closing song of the night.  The loud cheers from the fans wouldn't bring MK and the band out for another encore.  If I hadn't known that "piper" was the last song, I wouldn't have felt so bummed out that night.

[Jules]

Please, don't turn this into a discussion how the set lits is predictable blah blah blah. Everybody I have spoken with who are "regular" people, not sad cases like us thought it was PERFECT (ok, I have only spoken to 5 people  but, still). It had the right mix of old and new stuff, fast and slower songs and it FLOWED.

The setlist is not predictible at all, it

[Waterline Man]

Nah,life too short,whats the point in waiting you could get hit by a bus before you get to the gig & you'd never know the setlist

I'll bet you dusty didnt wait till he got to the wedding night

[dustyvalentino]

I'll bet you dusty didnt wait till he got to the wedding night

Sensible to have a test drive before buying, but I know I'll always be happy with whatever MK comes up with.

[Jules]

Its like when you listen to a record you already listened many times, but you enjoy it in a special way.

I was very touched with the What it is instrumental interlude and with the Romeo intro (that I listened many times now) but the magic did his trick, it was incredible, close to tears...

[pjh3121]

Please, don't turn this into a discussion how the set lits is predictable blah blah blah. Everybody I have spoken with who are "regular" people, not sad cases like us thought it was PERFECT (ok, I have only spoken to 5 people  but, still). It had the right mix of old and new stuff, fast and slower songs and it FLOWED.

The setlist is not predictible at all, it

[jimbobaby]

Listening back over and over again to the Simfy RAH recording (that I was at), Hill Farmer Blues and Marbletown are definitely the two highlights. But, like you, I still felt that it was largely 2008 all over again by the time i'd left. Especially with SOS following R and J and WII going into STP again and then SAN into TR then BIA at the end. Again. Yawn.

I can't help wondering if the band don't get bored playing pretty much the same songs in the same order night after night, tour after tour.
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Quite.  The dates were really difficult for me this year with other commitments but if I'd really bust my buns I could have just about got to Brighton or Bourtnemouth but I waited to get an idea of the setlist before making my mind up.  When I say it was virtually the 08 tour again with a couple of new songs and the same old riunning order as per the last decade I decided not to make the effort,  I'm thouroughly enjoying the Simfy recordings and have just a tinge of envy reading all the reviews, but I have to say on balance I'm glad I didn't go to the hassle and expense this time round.  Grabs coat and sneaks out the back door..........