Steve Wilson

forgot to add the link

http://www.o2shepherdsbushempi...teven-wilson-tickets

the tour video looks interesting

Yes me, MrClick, BigH47, DenisA, Steve2701.

Get together in O'Neills pub on the  corner near the venue from 5.30 on.

I saw the show last year and it was fantastic, better than PT. wonderful musicianship. They are on hot form now as they come to the end of the tour.

Not one I would want to miss if I had the chance, so I won't.

Considering the cost of the tickets and the fact this is the only UK gig - 'no brainer' comes to mind.

Gman,

If it helps, I think I'll be the only 'Old Guy' from our team who purchased a 'Stalls Standing' ticket. I found the sweet spot, just in front of the mixing desk at the recent Ane Brun concert. The 'spot' received Fantastic vocals and wonderful detailed musicianship.

I think this gig might be LOUDER though 

Denis

Isn't it in quad as well? Sure I read somewhere it is.

You calling me old Denis?

Do you think your young?

Relative to Howard & myself, you may be. Perhaps our man G might be even younger than you

I'm sitting too, it's the old war wound you know.

Saying that the last 3 Steve hackett gigs were standing, up close and personal. I don't think SW has an attractive guitarist in his line up though.

Someone sort this bloody weather out too please.

Have a good time guy's.

Looking forward to some of Adrian's live feed pictures as always.

Stu.

I got out of work late so gave it a miss . I suspect that I wiil regret that decision

Lets just say this is the first gig that I have left early,not just the pretentious posing, I was feeling shit too.

Well I'm happy to say that's another tick in the right box.

The gig was all about his music, not the 'show' itself.

Thoroughly enjoyed it, and have to say that there was an awful lot of talent up on that stage.

As Lontano said - his new project is already under way, and we got to hear the first piece of music that will be recorded by them shortly.

Yes, I'll go see him again, just wish it wasn't quiet so far to travel.

The venue, it has to be said, is horrible both acoustically and aesthetically. It does need demolishing and starting all over again.

As for the dozen or so officious goons constantly on patrol stopping folks using cameras on their telephones - pathetic is all I can say. I don't think those on stage are / were that precious.

Lets see them try do that at a festival..

Firstly, the gig was fantastic. The music was creative, challenging, beautiful, and played by one the best lineup of musicians I'm likely to see.

I stood in the same spot as the Ane Brun gig 2 weeks ago and the sound was equally as good. The quad surround was very effective when it kicked in on the required songs.

The only downside was my restricted view, which was mainly limited to Marco & Nick (whose Bass & Sticks I could see). I think the band were set further back on the stage to allow for the curtain. I couldn't see Niko or Steven playing guitar clearly and Steven went missing completley when he tickled the ivories (stop laughing Adrian ). The owners of the venue need to make the stage higher or slope the standing area upwards towards the mixing desk to let fans see what they paid for (or gut the place & start again).

I did manage to buy the tour LP @ the merch desk to finish things off.

Lastly, the gig was fantastic.

Denis

I have just read some complaints else where about the stage. Time to move up to level one, seats, a good view and the sound is fine also.

And you stood up in the crowd for the entire concert for that experience? I'm too old for a concert like that, I'm afraid. But I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Glad to hear most of you enjoyed the show. Pity I couldn't get to this one, but loved last year's London gig.

I am really pleased to hear that he is planning to continue with this project, for me 'Grace for Drowning' is the best music he has ever made, and this band is such an amazing collection of talent.

Happy Adam Holzman is still there too, not having seen or heard him play in nearly twenty years (since his days with Miles), it was a joy to hear his playing with the band last year.

I had tired of the direction Porcupine Tree had taken over the last few years, very clever, but I found all that riffing a bit soulless, and I just like his lighter songs, and was losing interest in the band.

I also love Marco Minneman's drumming, and find so much more 'life' in it than Gavin Harrison's playing.

I suspect that Porcupine Tree will not be gone, but it is really nice to know this will not just be a one off and then be lost to us.

Something really did puzzle me several times during the gig.

What was very obviously 'bass pedals' were used, but no one was actaully doing so?

Whether there was a unit in Nicks bass footboard set that 'followed' his guitar notes or some other contraption I have no clue, but it was very clever whatever it was.

Before you ask - yes I could see everyones feet as well! Rather difficult to miss Mr Wilsons ;-)

Not the keyboards either, he was very busy at the time..

As for the venue - I was 'polite' above.

They need and absolutely deserve a much better place.

Drums, while excellent, appeared from either side with the PA where we were sat, never had that before.

There again - that place was built for 'My fair Lady' not an exceedingly loud SW.

Winky - we were sat for the whole show, and had a great view, no wories.

The seats - well, lets just say that anyone who spends serious time on RyanAir will know just how it felt.

Trying to stand up at the end was - 'amusing' - and rather painful. Another ten minutes and I would have requested  a trip to casualty to check for dvt..

I still wanna see the guy perform again though.

Symphony Hall, Birmingham anyone?

I know a few nice bars and eateries round there.

Jamie - I agree with you on Grace - his best album ever - so much tune, so much adventure, consistent and I listen to it a lot and never tire if it.

When Adam was playing some stuff last night , it just made me thing of electric Miles and the keyboards at that time. Fab.

I think PT need a rest. I saw them several times in concert recently and was bored with it. This new band is fresh, better musicians and the material they play is better.

And yes, Marco for me any day of the week - one of the most exciting drummers I have seen in quite some while.

At some point, PT might need to come back to pay the bills but for now I am really enjoying this.

Just posted by Mr W on Facebook

And home again...... Firstly, thanks for all the positive feedback regarding the Storm Corrosion album which was finally released during the last 2 weeks while I was away on tour, and in the wake of the news of label Roadrunner's demise. I expected at best a 50/50 split within the two fanbases on what is after all a pretty uncompromising and un-rock album, but the reaction once again tells me that music fans are much more open minded than the mainstream music industry gives them credit for (-: It's also charted respectably well in the US, UK and Germany so far, and the reviews have been great (5/5 in UK tabloid The Sun?? You have just entered the Twilight Zone...) But just to clarify, because I've been asked this a lot during the recent tour, there won't be any Storm Corrosion live performances.

Next up for me is to mix the live performance we filmed in Mexico City in April while Lasse edits the footage, and to finish writing the SW band record (plus some more classic album remixing, more news on that soon...)

Best, SW

Just finished a first listen to the Storm Corrosion album.

Interesting. Definitely not an Opeth album, and the closest it comes to a Wilson record is Blackfield (but only in parts). Songs are mostly quiet, with unusual structures. The overriding feeling for me is that of latter day Mark Hollis work.

Looks like a grower (certainly not a lot you can hum after first listen), and I'm looking forward to hearing it again, which I haven't been able to say about the last few PT albums!

Track one just reminds me of 'A nightmare before Christmas' and then, if you saw my link to the official You Tube Video of it (Drag Ropes) lo - & behold..

The final two tracks on the album are just beautiful music. Plain & simple.

Not exactly what one would say about any PT or Opeth album, but then, why can't they expand thier horizons as well. Very refeshing to see (hear).

Played it three times through today while 'working' at my desk.

From the official Facebook page, for anyone still wanting a copy of etc..