Well what does one say about his first live Floyd experience? I guess the fact that I've listened to In The Flesh many times meant that I knew what would be next (and what it would sound like) most of the time. What I wasn't ready for was the strength of those songs in quadrophonic, ear filling orgasmo-sound; or the sheer beauty of Pink Floyd music in a live forum; or the mind blowing concept that the fellow on stage waving or conducting the audience was Roger f***ing Waters.

Myself and those I was there with all agreed it was the best live show we had ever / will ever see. The band was tight (although some other chaps I had met before the show were much closer than I was to the stage, and said Roger made a few stuff ups). Harry Waters did an EXCELLENT job on the keyboards, and in my opinion was more faithful to the originals than the versions on In The Flesh. The guitar solos also seemed more faithful to the originals than In The Flesh.

Highlights? The Sound, as I have already mentioned, was superb. The visuals were tasteful and appropriate (predictable images during The Wall songs, Syd's face during Shine on, a real cool film during Money, a visual tribute to William Hubbard a the end of Amused to Death etc). As far as particular songs go: Shine On IN ITS ENTIRITY was special, particularly Harry Waters rendition of the final part; Graham Broads drum solo at the beginning of Time, I found myself grinning like an idiot it was just so good; PP Arnold's solo effort during perfect sense part one; dualing guitar solos at the end of Comfy Numb (I always thought it sucked without Gilmour...but there I was grinning like a fool again); and hearing flickering flame live.

Waters seemed in good spirits most of the show. At times he looked a bit like he was going through the motions, but for the most part it seemed he enjoyed it. I don't know how the Sydney crowd compared to the shows from the past weeks, but I felt a really good vibe in the audience, who were obviously very appreciative. Standing ovations to CN, and thunderous applause to most other tunes (my hands hurt).

Waters voice was sounding very good I thought. I'm pretty sure he lip-sinked some of the more difficult parts (conclusion to every strangers eyes). He had his trademark bass-playing style out in full force. He also seemed to enjoy the fact that walking to a particular side of the stage would result in the audience on that side waving at him or standing up.

I wish my memory of the whole thing was a little better, but I was enjoying it so much that I just didn't want to go making mental notes of various things. For those of you lucky enough to be seeing him, enjoy! He is one of the greats.

Style 10/10
Performance 10/10

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