uwmryan Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 That was fucking amazing. Pardon my french but the expletive is completely necessary. I've never seen them rock Spiders that hard in the shows I've been to. Glenn and Nels were just WAILING away. I liked that more than Poor Places --> Spiders. Just magical. One of the best live Wilco moments I've witnessed. It was something so different for them, really could see and hear them experimenting. Very cool. I just got back home to Wisconsin. I put up a review of sorts - reading the comments, looks like everyone saw/felt the same. Some commentators complained about the sound, particularly the drums. I didn't notice myself. http://www.muzzleofbees.com/2008/12/15/rev...ouse-baltimore/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarah22 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Anyone have a link to the show yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Eagerly awaiting a recording of this show, as it was probably the best concert I've ever seen. Such a well-constructed setlist, both in terms of content and pacing/order. IATTBYH----->Spiders was the epitome of face-melting. And meeting Nels after the show was a pretty great end to the evening. Such a nice guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouisvilleGreg Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Out of 30 plus shows, I've only ever been in the balcony on a few occasions, last night included and indeed it is an entirely different experience. The venue itself had a very old-timey feel to it with a 3/4 wrap balcony that was deep all the way around and packed to the rafters. As someone who is almost always on the floor and would always prefer to stand and rock out, it just sort of makes sense to sit in the balcony. When the whole audience finally did stand for the encores, I almost got dizzy. You certainly can't move around that much for fear of falling down several rows. Seeing the whole band at once and witnessing the interplay and the band feeding off of one another is really cool as well, as opposed to on the stage when you tend to focus on one person at a time. The acoustics as mentioned were great. Sunken Treasure just filled every inch of the room. The setlist variety was very good, with every album represented and Being There leading the pack. I was a bit surprised that we didn't hear any new songs, but no real complaints. Thanks for the tix Jen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Up at bt.etree.org Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IcculusDC Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 The crowd was very mellow--which was a nice change as no one around me was talking at all--which I really appreciated. Not too many obnoxious drunks either. The sound in the balcony was terrific. With everyone sitting down in the balcony it was a little different experience than usual, but I did not mind it so much as it really gave me a chance to focus on watching the band perform. IATTBYH->Spiders was just plain AWESOME. There was a lot of repetition from recent shows I have seen but this made my evening. If the rumor holds true that the next album is going to be a little more experimental/playing with crazy sounds/efx I think we could be in for a real treat. Like I mentioned early all the tunes that had dissonant/spaced out parts were terrifically played. I thought they really nailed the dynamic differences from the soft to loud parts in Via Chicago last night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarah22 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Up at bt.etree.org I love you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Yay on the recording. Anyone listen to it yet? If so, mind telling me how's the quality, as I wait for my download to finish? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarah22 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Yay on the recording. Anyone listen to it yet? If so, mind telling me how's the quality, as I wait for my download to finish?I'm still downloading it, too... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Alright, I'm Jealous! Can't wait for them to come to Red Rocks this summer (I hope)! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cbd Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 just got my source up as well: http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=521015 WilcoDecember 14, 2008Lyric Opera HouseBaltimore, Maryland **16 bit source** Source: B&K4022(ortf)>Sonosax>744TLocation: clamped to balcony rail, 18" gooseneckTransfer: 744T>cd wave>wavelab(fades/resample/UV22)>flacTaped & transferred by Craig Davis One Set:Disc One:01 Sunken Treasure02 You Are My Face03 War On War04 Handshake Drugs05 Impossible Germany06 It's Just That Simple07 Forget The Flowers08 Box Full Of Letters09 Jesus Etc.10 I Am Trying To Break Your Heart >11 Spiders (Kidsmoke)12 Hummingbird13 A Shot In The Arm14 Hate It Here Disc Two:01 Walken02 I'm The Man Who Loves YouEncore One:03 Via Chicago04 California Stars05 Kingpin*Encore Two:06 The Late Greats07 Heavy Metal Drummer08 Red-Eyed and Blue >09 I Got You 10 Outtasite (Outta Mind) Notes:* Jeff wearing neckbrace Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 The first recording up on bt.etree.org is sounding quite good. Listening to it reminded me of the whole "Box Full Of Letters" dedication. Is there anything behind "Reed/Read/Reid" (however its spelled) or is it just a friend of the band? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chaslor Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 jeff was hilarious tonight! looking forward to neck brace pictures.Preview of some pics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sam Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 awesome!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
countfeed Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Great show (my 4th Wilco show). Despite being in the balcony, I did get some decent photos found here: Flickr Wilco Photos. My favorite moment (there were many great ones to choose from) was the first encore's back-to-back of Via Chicago and California Stars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gepman Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 just got my source up as well: http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=521015 I've downloaded both of the posted shows on ETree. I gave yours a listen last night. Fantastic! I was there on Sunday night, thank you for allowing me to relive a great night / show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cbd Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 a friend converted & tagged my source to mp3: http://www.sendspace.com/file/oxw69e Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou-C Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 can anyone do a trade or b&p with a old school download deficient trader. I was there as well, and would love a copy. my list:www.phishhook.com/lists/marklucey thanks in advance. great show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I will send the show to you - if someone has not stepped up yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou-C Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I will send the show to you - if someone has not stepped up yet. thanks, I really appreciate it. PM on the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evrgrnjaye Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 beauuutiful, many thanks! a friend converted & tagged my source to mp3: http://www.sendspace.com/file/oxw69e Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hazel Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 bunches of thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bakerian08 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 oooh, im excited to listen! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uwmryan Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Man, thanks a lot for taping and getting it up so fast. Ryan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disco-aussie-wilco Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 a friend converted & tagged my source to mp3: http://www.sendspace.com/file/oxw69e 'a gift given accidently' thank you all. 3rd show and the best one ive seen (beats out sydney 2007)! the band was having a blast the audience was pumped for a sunday and the transitions, segues, and tapered jams all sounded really good in that room. bring on 2009 and a new album ... i cant wait Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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