(Nick with a fan)
One of the major factors inputting together a good gig is to get the dynamics right and maintain the momentum. Some of this comes down to choice of songs, some the quality of musicianship and some the in between song banter.
The audience plays a big factor in this. If they are loud, enthusiastic and supportive they create the atmosphere.
Last night it all came together in a tsunami of brilliance.
This is that set-list that worked so well:
In our time
The Magnificent G&
Breathe
This is the Beginning
Simple
Treasure Island
Bood Song
Passing Chord
Shine on you Crazy Diamond
She Rules my World
Karmageddon
Love Junky
Purple Rain
There was a good balance between songs with beauty and feeling to songs with a message and power. The guitar from delicate to powerhouse. The voice between achingly lilting to unadulterated raw aggression.
The balance was right – it had it all!!