Mrs. Peel Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 First off, I don't have a setlist, I'm hoping someone will post it on the Decemberists board soon. I think they played everything off the new album though, plus Red Right Ankle, Legionnaire's Lament, A Gymnast High Above The Ground, 16 Military Wives, A Cautionary Song, and We Both Go Down Together. Everyone came out in full on Ninja gear. Actually, we had a preview of their costumes when the opening band was infiltrated by masked folks in black crouched behind amps during one song. Most of the band took the hoods off pretty quickly but Jenny and Chris stuck it out through the whole main set. It was pretty damn amusing to see a ninja bobbing around behind an organ and playing an accordion. The best part of the evening was the encore. After a wonderful costume contest (the Chimbley Sweep 'swept' it), Colin announced that they were now going by "R.E.M. Ninjas" and the band proceeded to play Begin The Begin, Cuyahoga, and Superman. Then they broke into a medley of covers by other artists. I'm sorry to say I can't remember what all the songs were because it was so crazy on stage. All of the costumed contestants were asked to stay and dance with the band through the entire 1/2 hour encore. I was so entertained watching The Crane Wife do the bump with Chris, and The Chimbley Sweep's sword duel with The Shankhill Butcher, I wasn't really paying attention to the medley. I think Wooden Ships was in there, as well as a Velvet Underground song. Beyond that, I'm clueless. I hope to god someone was recording this show. EDIT: It's coming back to me now. A Cautionary Song was the first song of the encore, and then the rest of the time was covers. The 3 REM songs, and a bunch of others melding together. I'm pretty positive "Wooden Ships" by CSNY began it and "What Goes On" by Velvet Underground ended it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I was so entertained watching The Crane Wife do the bump with Chris and The Chimbley Sweep's sword duel with The Shankhill Butcher I wasn't really paying attention to the medley. You could have said that in French and I wouldn't have understood it any less. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 People in costumes based on song characters. Except for Chris. That's just the guitarist. Colin Meloy would have come up with a much more descriptive moniker if it were a song character. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 Here we go: Crane 3IslandWe Both Go Down TogetherGymnastPerfect Crime 2 (which was as awesome live as I hoped)Yankee BayonetShankill ButchersArchitectValenciaLegionnaire16 Military WivesCrane 1,2Sons and Daughters Encore.....The Setlist says Culling but Colin definitely played a gorgeous Red Right Ankle instead.CautionaryREM NINJAS! (Begin the Begin, Cuyahoga, and Superman!) And then the medley.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I am sooooo jealous! This sounds like a wicked great show. It's not like the band is lacking any whimsy or costumery on any other day of the year, but The Decemberists on Halloween? Lucky! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nobody Girl Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 First off, I don't have a setlist, I'm hoping someone will post it on the Decemberists board soon. I think they played everything off the new album though, plus Red Right Ankle, Legionnaire's Lament, A Gymnast High Above The Ground, 16 Military Wives, A Cautionary Song, and We Both Go Down Together. Everyone came out in full on Ninja gear. Actually, we had a preview of their costumes when the opening band was infiltrated by masked folks in black crouched behind amps during one song. Most of the band took the hoods off pretty quickly but Jenny and Chris stuck it out through the whole main set. It was pretty damn amusing to see a ninja bobbing around behind an organ and playing an accordion. The best part of the evening was the encore. After a wonderful costume contest (the Chimbley Sweep 'swept' it), Colin announced that they were now going by "R.E.M. Ninjas" and the band proceeded to play Begin The Begin, Cuyahoga, and Superman. Then they broke into a medley of covers by other artists. I'm sorry to say I can't remember what all the songs were because it was so crazy on stage. All of the costumed contestants were asked to stay and dance with the band through the entire 1/2 hour encore. I was so entertained watching The Crane Wife do the bump with Chris, and The Chimbley Sweep's sword duel with The Shankhill Butcher, I wasn't really paying attention to the medley. I think Wooden Ships was in there, as well as a Velvet Underground song. Beyond that, I'm clueless. I hope to god someone was recording this show. EDIT: It's coming back to me now. A Cautionary Song was the first song of the encore, and then the rest of the time was covers. The 3 REM songs, and a bunch of others melding together. I'm pretty positive "Wooden Ships" by CSNY began it and "What Goes On" by Velvet Underground ended it. Lucky! I won't be expecting all that tonight, but I'm still pretty excited to be seeing them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Thanks for the review, it sounds like it was an awesome show. Only 10 more days til the Chicago show!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 Have fun guys!! Another piece of the medley mystery unravelled: A Perfect Crime 1!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 i still don't like that song on the record much at all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
muller Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 i still don't like that song on the record much at all Its my least favourite too. Everything else is incredible though. Cant wait to see them next year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 Ah, but that's "A Perfect Crime 2". A Perfect Crime 1 was a rocker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ms. yvon Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 peel this shows sounds fucking awesome!! i saw them about a week ago, they were FANTASTIC! the crowd just eats out of their collective palm.the crane 1->2->Sons and Daughters run left me moved. would have loved to see jenny rockin the accordian ninja style! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trish Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 peel this shows sounds fucking awesome!! i saw them about a week ago, they were FANTASTIC! the crowd just eats out of their collective palm.the crane 1->2->Sons and Daughters run left me moved. would have loved to see jenny rockin the accordian ninja style! I agree with every one of these statements. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woman at the bar Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 sounds awesomejen, remind me of where you live? My memory isn't the best right now. thanks for the tales. can't wait to see them here soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Wow! Sounds like you had one hell of a show peel!! Hope they're at least(!) half as good as that when I see them next year... get in! What I'm debating is whether The Crane Wife can go in this years best of list as it's not out in the UK till NEXT year... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 I'm in CT but the show was in Northampton, Mass. The people on the Decemberists board are split down the middle: either they're super jealous and happy for the people that got to see this once in a lifetime gig or they hate our guts. No recordings have surfaced yet unfortunately. I didn't see anyone taping. I've got a few pictures that came out...I'll be putting them on my site tonight. Unfortunately, there is only 1 good pic for every 10 that didn't come out. Also, Al shot a video of most of Superman which should be on YouTube soon. I have a feeling that's going to get a LOT of hits. What I'm debating is whether The Crane Wife can go in this years best of list as it's not out in the UK till NEXT year... I'd say it's deserving of going on two best of lists. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I've got a few pictures that came out...I'll be putting them on my site tonight. Unfortunately, there is only 1 good pic for every 10 that didn't come out. Also, Al shot a video of most of Superman which should be on YouTube soon. I have a feeling that's going to get a LOT of hits.I'd say it's deserving of going on two best of lists. Links!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 Video (not mine): (you can sort of see the ninja costumes....Colin took his mask off right away though) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 i read this review this morning, what an awesome show!! jen, you write the best show reviews. the other day i ordered "castaways and cutouts" and i am really excited for it to come in the mail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 A few photos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Cheers for the links Jen!! Fantastic stuff!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 My friend saw them a few weeks ago in Atlanta and told me it was an amazing show. I'm super jealous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 less than 1 week till cbus woooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Everyone came out in full on Ninja gear. Actually, we had a preview of their costumes when the opening band was infiltrated by masked folks in black crouched behind amps during one song. Most of the band took the hoods off pretty quickly but Jenny and Chris stuck it out through the whole main set. It was pretty damn amusing to see a ninja bobbing around behind an organ and playing an accordion. Apart from their set getting over-run by ninjas, how good or bad were Lavender Diamond (the opening act)? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyflynn Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Wow peel, that looks like a gas! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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