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sunshine · 10-26-2008, 04:41 PM

Last Wednesday in Flagstaff, Gordon mentioned from the stage that he was tired. After a particularly lengthy round of touring, they had all just had two nights off after the California dates, but those appearances seemed to have taken a toll. The next night in Tucson, Gordon was counting the concerts down, saying that they did 60 this year and Thursday night was Number 57. The audience was impressed and applauded in respect and support. I think the physical demands and the emotional aspects of wrapping it up for this year are factors. When Mike, Barry and Terry arrived in Tucson after the 4-hour drive down from Flagstaff; they also looked weary. On stage, however, they all still give it their best, which is superior. The band has never been better and Gordon seems much more relaxed than in previous years. I personally don't know of any evening of entertainment that is better or more inspirational.

I think the writers on this thread are all correct; there is an issue with the voice quality; it's the most erratic part of the concert experience, ranging from excellent to weak. Presumably, Gordon's voice is what attracted most fans in the first place, but as the years have passed, I think many of the concertgoers have come to find meaning in other aspects of the concert; the poetry in the lyrics, the beauty of the experience, the orchestrations, the precision of the players, the role-modeling of how to stay actualized well past conventional retirement age. Maybe there's a little nostalgia and loyalty thrown in there as well.

Anyway, nobody is more excited than me to learn that they are planning an ambitious, as Dream Street Rose calls it, Gordquest 2009 because the players do seem to be enjoying themselves,and they've all still got it. I bet when they leave the stage tonight, though, they'll all be looking forward to a well-deserved time off before beginning again.
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10-26-2008, 04:41 PM	#7
sunshine Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 56	Re: GL at Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque NM Last Wednesday in Flagstaff, Gordon mentioned from the stage that he was tired. After a particularly lengthy round of touring, they had all just had two nights off after the California dates, but those appearances seemed to have taken a toll. The next night in Tucson, Gordon was counting the concerts down, saying that they did 60 this year and Thursday night was Number 57. The audience was impressed and applauded in respect and support. I think the physical demands and the emotional aspects of wrapping it up for this year are factors. When Mike, Barry and Terry arrived in Tucson after the 4-hour drive down from Flagstaff; they also looked weary. On stage, however, they all still give it their best, which is superior. The band has never been better and Gordon seems much more relaxed than in previous years. I personally don't know of any evening of entertainment that is better or more inspirational. I think the writers on this thread are all correct; there is an issue with the voice quality; it's the most erratic part of the concert experience, ranging from excellent to weak. Presumably, Gordon's voice is what attracted most fans in the first place, but as the years have passed, I think many of the concertgoers have come to find meaning in other aspects of the concert; the poetry in the lyrics, the beauty of the experience, the orchestrations, the precision of the players, the role-modeling of how to stay actualized well past conventional retirement age. Maybe there's a little nostalgia and loyalty thrown in there as well. Anyway, nobody is more excited than me to learn that they are planning an ambitious, as Dream Street Rose calls it, Gordquest 2009 because the players do seem to be enjoying themselves,and they've all still got it. I bet when they leave the stage tonight, though, they'll all be looking forward to a well-deserved time off before beginning again. ________ herbalaire review Last edited by sunshine; 01-26-2011 at 12:45 AM.