Ed @ O2 Academy in London Options

[SecretInsomnia]

I went and saw Live in Leuven.real

2004?

[baggieneil]

sounds about right.just before christmas.

[Zed]

Yep, spot on Johan, I thought it was a cracking gig too...and Beauty of Gray was a fab surprise!!

We saw Ed perform his even more intimate acoustic gig at the Water Rats last year but I thought this one was better as certain Live songs really do need a full band to do them justice.

I too thought all of the Alive songs sounded way improved....I was a little so-so about the album but this gig made me listen to the songs in a new light. All of the Live songs were superb, altho they don't quite match-up to the times I've seen Live play them if I'm honest. That's being pretty picky tho.....

On the point about the drummer, I know that it was bassist Chris Heerlein's brother, Cory, who was on drums. He did a great job too... I'm a massive Chad Gracey fans (one of my all-time fave drummers) and Cory wasn't found wanting.

Looking forward to seeing them again.

[jimmythecuckoo]

was there last night and I thought it was an awesome performance.

I have been with Live since Mental Jewelry, most of the time thinking I was the only one in the UK who gave a shit. Brixton Academy 10 years or so ago made me realise more people liked the band, last made me realise a lot of people love the songs.

I loved it.

Ed may still have no sense of timing when it comes to dancing and the songs may be a little bit too close to religious propaganda for those of an agnostic persuation, but stip all that away and just concentrate on the sound...

It was pretty amazing. I couldn't care less about a split between Live and Ed or any of that, I take things on face value, sonically the band sounded great and the audience enjoyed the mix of new Ed and old Live tunes.

The twist was the soundscapes added by the other guitarist (not Adam K) who had a violin bow going at one stage. On some of the old stuff it worked, on others not so much, but I cannot say I wasn't entralled all the way through.

Of the new stuff 'Grace' and 'Drive' stood out for me, if you are in Europe and going you are in for a great night.

this was my review from the other thread...

http://www.fansoflive.com/forums/index.php...ic=2989&st=105#

[SecretInsomnia]

sounds about right.just before christmas.

That was a nice show I think. And my first time seeing Live.