That is, if you don't count the absolute spectacular firework of a concert put on tonight by the Australian Pink Floyd Show. In an old-school theatre packed to the brim, the Aussies put on a show for almost 2 and a half hours, playing a wide variety of Floyd favorites, and even an older, banned Syd Barrett song. Very encouraging to see so many young people at such a small venue.
Most of you know that I went to see Roger Waters in Hartford last fall. While his show was more gargantuan, more epic, grandeur and generally an awe-inspiring performance, the Aussie crew is not something to be embarrassed about. The vocals are the biggest difference, but it really doesn't bother you at all cause you get so many different songs and so much good guitar and bass play that the hairs on the back of your neck start rising. Coupled with the circular video screen and one of the best light designs I have ever seen at a rock concert, you have a very true and worthy tribute.
Highlights include 'What do you want from me' from Division Bell; the band majestically close out the show with a power-performance of 'Run like hell' as their one and only encore (they did 'Comfortably numb' right before). But my absolute favorite of the night was 'The great gig in the sky' when they took one of their three magnificent backup-singers (all ladies) and she belted out one of the best vocal performances I have ever witnessed. Seriously, I will die a happy man because I got to see, hear and feel her rendition of, in this fans opinion, one of the underrated songs of not just Dark Side...but of the entire Pink Floyd repertoire.
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