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... what a cringeworthy time that must've been.
It wasn't too painful, and I wouldn't let the issue dissuade you from seeing his tour next year. There was a bombastic video montage on one song, a poem that no one paid attention to, and a quick shout-out to California campuses for their support of "BDS" - which I doubt most people understood. Of course we had the pig the first night.
Neil's soapbox moment was more effective because he used humor, and it was interactive. Free seeds!
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I realize that it's still early out there, but C'MON HAIRBALL!
GET UP AND WRITE ANOTHER "REVIEW"!
Seriously the Desert Trip MVP goes to you, Hairball
Ahhh thanks man I appreciate that.
When I'm away from my art studio, I tend unleash the creative juices by spewing it all out via writing ha.
Just made it home safe and sound awhile ago, and I'm currently at a temporary loss for words for the time being.
I'm all tapped out, torn and frayed, hanging by a thread, dazed and confused, and still trying to make sense of it all.
OK quick review.
The Who kicked ass again big time, and as Dean mentioned it was little emotional to see them leave the stage.
At times it even looked like Pete had a tear in his eye...talking about the decades of memories, and blasting through another set that was filled with greatness.
And then it was over and off the stage they went, like victorious generals at the end of a very long battle that was 50 years in the making.
In between The Who and Roger I meandered to a different section of food stalls that I hadn't yet discovered - hard to believe after six days there was still something new to discover!
I ordered a delicious yellow Thai curry w/ chicken and rice, and it had JUST the right amount of coconut milk and fine blend spices to make it one of the best curry's I've ever had.
Even at a semi-overpriced $12.00, I'd order it again if I was still in the desert!
Roger Waters was great again, but at times a bit over the top with his politics (nothing new about that). It's part of his 'charm', and even though I don't agree with everything he presents, it's all part off the experience.
He's got gigantic balls to voice his opinions in a huge setting like this, and more power to him - he's a great artist no matter what. The spectacle of his gigantic screen is truly amazing, and one needn't have to get high in order to be transported into another dimension (I did take a hit off a friends spliff though lol). State of the art visuals and effects with a quadrophonic system that would disorient even the most stable person, it was one for the ages.
All in all, it was another fantastic brick in the wall of truly great concerts I've ever been to. The whole weekend (well, both of them) was something I'll never forget...it's all mind boggling!
ps - Roger Waters has an upcoming tour, and I would recommend seeing one of his shows at least once.
edit: some great photos of Roger Waters' set at Desert Trip: Roger Waters
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Thanks for the saving Periscope info - unfortunately katch is no more!!!
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With all due respect to Daltrey, but Pete is an amazing performer.
Who said he wasn't? In fact, I think Pete is a very underrated singer/guitarist, certainly one of the best in rock.
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Thanks for the review Hairball - don't know how you made it through two weekends - lol - I had the Thai chicken with noodles from that same curry place "Asian BBQ" and it was so good I ate it for two of the three nights - lol!
Are you going to Vegas?
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Thanks for the review Hairball - don't know how you made it through two weekends - lol - I had the Thai chicken with noodles from that same curry place "Asian BBQ" and it was so good I ate it for two of the three nights - lol!
Are you going to Vegas?
They should make 'I Survived Desert Trip' t-shirts, I'd buy one!
Yes I'll be in Vegas from the 20th-24th- driving from home through the desert for six hours (I LOVE the desert ).
I don't have Stones tickets yet, but time will tell...
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Thanks for the review Hairball - don't know how you made it through two weekends - lol - I had the Thai chicken with noodles from that same curry place "Asian BBQ" and it was so good I ate it for two of the three nights - lol!
Are you going to Vegas?
They should make 'I Survived Desert Trip' t-shirts, I'd buy one!
Yes I'll be in Vegas from the 20th-24th- driving from home through the desert for six hours (I LOVE the desert ).
I don't have Stones tickets yet, but time will tell...
Hairball, I want to buy a soundboard of 1 of the Who sets @ Desert Trip. No need to buy both I think. Which 1 would you go for?
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Thanks for the review Hairball - don't know how you made it through two weekends - lol - I had the Thai chicken with noodles from that same curry place "Asian BBQ" and it was so good I ate it for two of the three nights - lol!
Are you going to Vegas?
They should make 'I Survived Desert Trip' t-shirts, I'd buy one!
Yes I'll be in Vegas from the 20th-24th- driving from home through the desert for six hours (I LOVE the desert ).
I don't have Stones tickets yet, but time will tell...
Hairball, I want to buy a soundboard of 1 of the Who sets @ Desert Trip. No need to buy both I think. Which 1 would you go for?
Hard to say as they were both great.
The first show blew me away as I wasn't expecting too much after last seeing them do a so-so show about ten years ago.
The second show was also great as I was up close and standing in the PIT.
If I had to choose, I'd probably go for the first one just based on the impact it had on me.
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Thanks for the review Hairball - don't know how you made it through two weekends - lol - I had the Thai chicken with noodles from that same curry place "Asian BBQ" and it was so good I ate it for two of the three nights - lol!
Are you going to Vegas?
They should make 'I Survived Desert Trip' t-shirts, I'd buy one!
Yes I'll be in Vegas from the 20th-24th- driving from home through the desert for six hours (I LOVE the desert ).
I don't have Stones tickets yet, but time will tell...
Hairball, I want to buy a soundboard of 1 of the Who sets @ Desert Trip. No need to buy both I think. Which 1 would you go for?
Hard to say as they were both great.
The first show blew me away as I wasn't expecting too much after last seeing them do a so-so show about ten years ago.
The second show was also great as I was up close and standing in the PIT.
If I had to choose, I'd probably go for the first one just based on the impact it had on me.
Thanks! Find those Neil Pomona tapes. They are awesome! Have fun in Vegas. I'm sure glad I didn't bite on those shows. I was tempted until I saw the prices. I'm probably going to go down around xmas but may put it off & go see Van Morrison @ Caesar's in January. If you haven't seen it, I'd highly recommend Cirque du Soleil "Love". I hear they redid some of it. I was stunned & would go again. Cirque's Michael Jackson show was shockingly good, too. Wasn't expecting much & was pleasantly surprised.
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If I had to choose, I'd probably go for the first one just based on the impact it had on me.
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If I had to choose, I'd probably go for the first one just based on the impact it had on me.
Agreed. Plus Pete was more chatty at #1, hilariously riffing on Entwistle and Moon.