07-08-2011, 02:22 PM
Very disappointing.
I have never seen Peter Gabriel live even though I have memorized every album up to "Us". I was expecting to be swept away by hits and obscurities cloaked in a Genesis-like stage show.
What I got was slowed-down versions of his songs and covers ('Heroes' - Bowie, 'My Body is a Cage' - Arcade Fire) played by a symphony orchestra. Gabriel's voice was great but the arrangements were a total snoozefest. The stage FX were large LED panels flashing abstract designs.
To add insult to injury the GA seats were on the steep lawn. All other shows I've seen at the Greek had the bleachers as GA.
I hope to see him again with electric instruments, African percussion and a crazy stage show.
I have never seen Peter Gabriel live even though I have memorized every album up to "Us". I was expecting to be swept away by hits and obscurities cloaked in a Genesis-like stage show.
What I got was slowed-down versions of his songs and covers ('Heroes' - Bowie, 'My Body is a Cage' - Arcade Fire) played by a symphony orchestra. Gabriel's voice was great but the arrangements were a total snoozefest. The stage FX were large LED panels flashing abstract designs.
To add insult to injury the GA seats were on the steep lawn. All other shows I've seen at the Greek had the bleachers as GA.
I hope to see him again with electric instruments, African percussion and a crazy stage show.
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