Last night was the first time I have ever seen Low live, and to put it
short I was blown away. Locals Marc Olsen and Joel Phelps opened. If you
geta chance pick up Joel Phelps' new album, called 3 with the Downer
trio. Both bands were very downbeat, especially Olsen, it was just him
and a guitar.
Well here is the set list as far as I can recall. I'm sure the order is
a little screwed up. If anyone can fill in the blanks it would be much
appreciated.
- Lord Can You Hear Me?
- Immune
- Condescend
- Hey Chicago (Introduced: "This is a song about a lost wallet")
- Be There
- Starfire
- (New One)
- Violence
- Venus
- Landlord
Encore:
- Unknown cover song, the band's name was mentioned, its two words, the
first is "Felt" [Editor's note: The song is "Moving Day" by Felt Pilotes.]
- The Plan
- Will The Night
At one point the band was taking requests during the audience, which
yielded "The Plan" and people were requesting "Over The Ocean" and
"Sea": The band asked what was up with all the nautical themes, and
added "We're from the Midwest"...
Wondering if you had any additional information on that cover Low played
last night, I didn't catch the name of the band (Felt something) but it
seemed to fit in nicely with the rest of the material. [Editor's note: the band is called Felt Pilotes.] (Added later: It definately fit right in with the vibe of the set, however it was a
bit poppier. Oh wait, I do remember a few words, at the end some of the
lyrics were, "I don't remember anyone" or "I don't remember anything"..
not a lot to go on, but I hope that helps.)
I especially liked the closer, Will the Night.. It was good to hear the
song delivered straightforward, as on the EP it is drenched in echo.. I
hear they are working on a "dry" version of that song for the next
release.. My other favorite song was "Venus", I am going to have to go
to the Sup Pop mega mart and see if they still have copies of that 7"...
---Ksensa-> (Bill Ragan)
ksensa@hotmail.com
I was at that show last night (your set list looks perfect to me). I
was in heaven. I saw Low only once before, at the Capitol Theater in
Olympia WA and there were some sound problems. But last night's show
confirmed what I thought they would sound like barring any unseen
problems. Preaching to the choir, I know, but I have to once again
pledge my undying gratitude for the existence of Low. (I said this
personally to Alan - I think he thought I was nuts...)
The inclusion of The Plan was an unexpected delight. Alan caved in to
the many requests for the song only to get a not-so-happy look from
Mimi. Alan quickly explained that "Mims doesn't like to sing..." Has
anyone else ever gotten that feeling from her before? I wanted to
shout some words of encouragement to her but none came out. (We love
you Mimi?!) I think her voice is one of the best I have heard.
I may now rest in peace.... at least until tomorrow night when I see
Elliott Smith!
Anyone tape last nights show?
Anyone have an extra ticket to the Low/Nick Cave show tonight?
Craig Silva
csilva@mcn.com
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