John Slayne Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 10 minutes ago, .Odyssey. said: I know I'm so late to the party here, but only finally having time to sit down and post my thoughts on seeing this last night. Firstly, videos don't do the show justice at all. I was mesmerized the first 1.5 hours straight and was shocked to see the lukewarm and sometimes downright disappointed reactions when I did a quick peak online during my bathroom break (Mother and Father lol). The production is absolutely top notch and a HUGE step up from Rebel Heart. I'd argue it's even better than MDNA, but I need to see the show again in Brooklyn to properly comment...it's easy for the euphoria of opening night to taint objectivity. Nothing Really Matters absolutely works as an opener, especially if you don't know what's coming. I didn't expect it to go instantly from Bob welcoming everyone to the screen coming up and her coming onstage. It was such a different take on her usual entrances that it really was a welcome change. It was minimalist yet iconic, especially with that outfit. Just seeing her alive and back in the flesh after everything she's been through this year was incredible in and of itself. It was also a fantastic mix live. The flow was pretty much flawless through the beginning of Hung Up. The narrative was very well done and I loved how the early songs were woven together with samples. Live to Tell had me in tears, literally. Erotica had the arena shaking and is definitely a Top 3 highlight. Justify My Love was so effing cool. The unexpected surprises of songs like Bad Girl and Bedtime Story had me more excited than any other moments in a Madonna show. Bedtime Story in particular had my jaw on the floor. And then THAT Ray of Light remix right after? Sublime. Now for the negative: I was on the floor right by the catwalk. If you're that close, be prepared for difficulty seeing things at times. The stage is higher than normal during this particular tour. I definitely lost her at times. The sound issues clearly threw her off. I was close enough to see the mental gears going through her head, and she never really seemed to let down her guard again after that. The show falls apart concept wise once Hung Up starts. It was odd to have that begin out of nowhere, and the flow never really recovered. It felt like the energy was "off" in the crowd throughout the rest of the evening. I don't know why it was in that section, but that was the first time the semi-chronological take was interrupted. The song choices were weird at parts. Rain in the finale section? Mother and Father? I Will Survive instead of her own song? Don't Cry for Me Argentina....? The show definitely needed more true classics, based off of the energy in the audience, as well as reviews in the tube after. I also think the section with Bedtime Story and Ray of Light is a huge highlight, but it needs a few more hits to end the show on a high, and the interlude with I Don't Search I Find would work better before ***** I'm Madonna...I was expecting the show to end and then Bedtime Story started out of nowhere. It was a little weird, though I was also completely slayed realizing 1) the show wasn't finished and 2) she was doing THAT song. ***** I'm Madonna was a terrible closer, full stop. People were visibly confused when the lights came up and I heard multiple "is that it's?" coming from people close by. As an aside, it breaks my heart to see the Future Lovers outfit being danced in like...that...to a song like...that... An outfit for a show that sophisticated does not deserve to have its legacy tainted like that I think it's fairly obvious *something* was cut last night. The sound issues lasted nearly 10-15 minutes, and she ended almost on the dot with curfew. There were a few strands of confetti that fell from the rafters before the show, so I believe there was more to the finale that didn't take place. We'll know more tonight. All in all, the show has the *potential* to be her best tour ever, but it needs some work. Having seen every tour Confessions-onwards minus S&S, I do think it might be her best post-Confessions show. I couldn't believe she still had this in her after the atrocity that was the Madame X Tour. But the show is rough in parts and deserves some more care. My dad ultimately said 7 out of 10 after the show, and while I thought it was fantastic, after processing properly, I'm going to say 7.5-8. I think it's very likely the show was heavily impacted by her injury based on the interruption to the flow and narrative. I also fully believe we'll be seeing changes. No matter what, it's an absolute work of art and will ultimately go down as one of my favorite Madonna live experiences ever. Anyone here who's going to see it is in for a treat, especially after the Rebel Heart and Madame X Tours. Feel free to ask me any questions this was a good review, thank you! i'm very excited to see her for the first time in December, it's my dream! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardoazevedo Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 6 hours ago, Hurem said: Being unable to differentiate complaining and criticism sounds like a you problem. People have spend big amounts of money to attend this tour and we have every right to voice our opinions, be it positive or negative. Well you have one solution. Go see other artist. She will always do her way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poki Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 minute ago, campelo said: That was 1 minute be serious I have to cope somehow with the lack of Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergi91 Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, campelo said: She is late and the curfew today is earlier 22:30 Imagine if tonight she only does half of the show like she did at The Olympia during the MDNA tour Edited October 15, 2023 by Sergi91 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campelo Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 minute ago, Hurem said: I hate that the general standing seems to be a better option than golden circle because artists spend a lot of time on the B stages, hence it doesn't make sense to get the GC tickets because you'll be looking at their back I have GA tickets and asking myself which stage is better to be. The main B stage or on the sides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kern Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 I'm watching Girlie Show waiting for the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Ranger Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Is there a link? I wanna watch it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergi91 Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 5 hours ago, The Next Day said: I gave in and got my ticket for the 2nd night in Berlin, she's the only one I would go beyond my budget. The power of the ROL songs did that It will probably be my last chance to see her anyway, so **** it, I'm going! I added you to the OP. Enjoy the show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurem Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Just now, ricardoazevedo said: Well you have one solution. Go see other artist. She will always do her way. And you have a solution to grow up, yet here we are! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slayne Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 i bet she's doing her prayer circle backstage while people are waiting 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurem Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 minute ago, campelo said: I have GA tickets and asking myself which stage is better to be. The main B stage or on the sides I'm thinking of snatching a GA ticket for the Amsterdam show 'cause I'd like to experience it from different angles I'll see how I feel after my show in Stockholm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kern Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 minute ago, stupidjock said: I'm watching Girlie Show waiting for the link my god this show was so stellar. That surreal circus setting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardoazevedo Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Just now, Hurem said: And you have a solution to grow up, yet here we are! Im grown up thanks very much. So grown up to be kind to you and understand your spoiled personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poki Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 It's 9:02 in Spice World let's go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kern Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 (edited) Of course she was on time on the opening date so she doesn't have to be on time to any other show Edited October 15, 2023 by stupidjock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campelo Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, Hurem said: I'm thinking of snatching a GA ticket for the Amsterdam show 'cause I'd like to experience it from different angles I'll see how I feel after my show in Stockholm! Which tickets do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poki Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Just now, stupidjock said: Of course she was on time on the opening time so she doesn't have to be on time to any other show Me when I was in college tease 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Ranger Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Being late on a Sunday is not a good sign, given the latest it can finish is 10.30pm it’s very worrying for the people there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poki Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 They are mixing Music into the sstlist today give her time. Or the mp3 of the instrumentals for the show isn't loading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alongoria13 Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 She just started! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kern Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Do I remember currently that she cut RH show in the Netherlands short because night before people were complaining about her being late? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kern Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, Alongoria13 said: She just started! well tell her to stop and wait till we get a link to the stream? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alongoria13 Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Just now, stupidjock said: well tell her to stop and wait till we get a link to the stream? Girl I'm in Mexico https://www.instagram.com/livecelebrationtour/live/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergi91 Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 Get reaDy for a special curfew show tonight: Nothing Really MAtters Hung Up on Tokischa Human Nature/Candy Shop Like A Prayer BEdtime Story Vogue Celebration/ Music 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poki Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Roof live streams and mp3 instrumentals Iconic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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