Pressure of work is responsible for my tardy appearence to post the set list, so many apologies.
Courtesy of DDF and, as usual, typed out exactly as it appears on the copy given to me.
Set A
In The Flesh
Take It Back
Sorrow
Set The Controls
On The Turning Away
Pigs
High Hopes
Bricks
Shine On
Astro
Time
Great Gig
Fletcher
Keep Talking
Us and Them
Wish
OOTD
Comfy
Run Like Hell
A great few days away in the company of some special forum friends (thanks guys), and in the most fascinating and diverse city that is Warsaw.
Warsaw january 21st 2012
As this year’s tour T-shirt suggests, the ‘assorted lunatics’ travelled to Warsaw for our first Aussie Floyd hit of 2012.
The trip was well worth it and the band didn’t let us down. Good as they were last year, considering the fact that they were performing with a new line up having only short rehearsal time. This time a happy, more relaxed team of musicians stretched themselves a bit more expanding upon last year’s set list (Pink Floyds Greatest Hits World Tour 2011). The train of thought behind last year’s tour being “what would Floyd be playing now if they were still playing?” Hence the 3D experiment.
This year’s title is “Exposed in the Light 2012”. The lighting and lasers synchronised to compliment the music to great effect. Congratulations to those responsible for making the gig so visually spectacular!
I see that Mike has still to post a copy of the set list so I won’t beat him to it!
I’ll just give you one or two of my personal highlights. Please bear in mind that for this year the set list will change with two lists running in rotation night by night.
For me---Set the Controls & Astronomy Domini were outstanding. I believe that the band had concentrated on the Pompeii versions of these two tracks. Very nice for me as an aging fan with original Floyd experience behind me as I know what their music should sound like. I have to say though that the 2007 Aussie version of S.T.C.F.T.H.O.T.S has spoilt me as I listen to it frequently.
On The Turning Away---well done Alex—got it spot on. It sounded really good. How nice to hear a song written by an Englishman sung by an Englishman for a change!!!!!!!!
Colin too with his truly gripping rendition of Fletcher Memorial Home---there isn’t anyone capable of doing it better.
My eye opener for the night?---G.G.I.T.S split into three parts and performed with panache and outstanding presence by Emily Lynn, Lara Smiles & Lorelei McBroom. A huge cheer from the crowd after that one.
I enjoyed the Warsaw experience so much that I am very much looking forward to seeing the band again in March at the NIA in Birmingham. Regrettably, I also have eyes on the two Saturday gigs in Dublin but Mrs Bigdog won’t let me get away with spending more money!
16 Replies
Re: Warsaw january 21st 2012
Jan 24, 2012 at 7:55 PM
Thanks to bigdog and Mike for the review and setlist.
I am looking forward to my first show for this year in the Plymouth Pavilions, I have never been there before so I do not know what to expect from that neck of the woods, but that will be all the more appealing as it is a new show for this year and a new venue for me.
I am looking forward to my first show for this year in the Plymouth Pavilions, I have never been there before so I do not know what to expect from that neck of the woods, but that will be all the more appealing as it is a new show for this year and a new venue for me.
Re: Warsaw january 21st 2012
Jan 24, 2012 at 11:32 PM
Thanks for the reviews and set list.....am really looking forward to seeing the band at Sheffield City Hall.....
Re: Warsaw january 21st 2012
Jan 24, 2012 at 11:38 PM
Gary, you most certainly wont be disappointed!
Re: Warsaw january 21st 2012
Jan 25, 2012 at 9:53 AM
Sorry to jump in late on this topic, but just to add my 2d worth, may I firstly thank Mike and Mrs Mike for being such a fantastic advance party for the Poland trip - without your additional input, we would have been going around in circles looking for food stops. Who would have thought a restaurant would have no food - that only happened in Poland in the 60's and 70's from my knowledge.
Secondly, thanks to everyone who came over from England - the weekend was one of laughs and joy and a phenominal hangover on Saturday morning (see Steve's picture on Facebook for evidence).
Finally thanks to the band for putting on yet another fantastic show. As has already been mentioned, the attention to detail, the sound, lights, effects etc were all truely outstanding. Further thanks for your kind and generous time to talk with us all after the show. Its always good to catch up and this year, you all appeared more relaxed and open than previously.
To anyone who is in two minds about going to see this fantastic show, I would just say - GO. Accept no meagre imitations with grand claims. There really is only the one and original Pink Floyd Tribute that is Aussie Floyd
Secondly, thanks to everyone who came over from England - the weekend was one of laughs and joy and a phenominal hangover on Saturday morning (see Steve's picture on Facebook for evidence).
Finally thanks to the band for putting on yet another fantastic show. As has already been mentioned, the attention to detail, the sound, lights, effects etc were all truely outstanding. Further thanks for your kind and generous time to talk with us all after the show. Its always good to catch up and this year, you all appeared more relaxed and open than previously.
To anyone who is in two minds about going to see this fantastic show, I would just say - GO. Accept no meagre imitations with grand claims. There really is only the one and original Pink Floyd Tribute that is Aussie Floyd
Re: Warsaw january 21st 2012
Jan 26, 2012 at 10:41 AM
Can I put in an early request ? IF TAPFS play Warsaw again on a Saturday night next year could we all please go back to the same restaurant on the Friday night as we used this year....great find. The lady running the place looked after us so well.
A shame about the massive hang overs at breakfast the following morning.
By the time the gig started in the evening all of that didn't matter.
Thank you to our friends for making the trip so worthwhile and thoroughly entertaining.
A shame about the massive hang overs at breakfast the following morning.
By the time the gig started in the evening all of that didn't matter.
Thank you to our friends for making the trip so worthwhile and thoroughly entertaining.
Re: Warsaw january 21st 2012
Jan 28, 2012 at 8:16 AM
Good job and thanks BD. We can always rely on you for an interesting review.
It's clear to me that there are no longer any limits to what this show is capable of doing. A World Wide Phenomenon is what I always called them! And with what I see with this Exposed in the Light tour that is what they are. The audiences are bigger, the shows production is bigger in every way, and the wow factor is over the top. I can't wait to see this show later this year when they come to Canada and the US. I bunch of my friends and I are planning a weekend road trip and night over to go and see them.
To bad that more folks don't post here like it used to be...but most of us who knew each other for many years are Facebook friends anyway.
Next time I come back to the UK we have to have another Aussie Floyd fan convention again!
All the best, and keep up the great work to all you folks involved in the show.
Bob in Victoria B.C. Canada.
It's clear to me that there are no longer any limits to what this show is capable of doing. A World Wide Phenomenon is what I always called them! And with what I see with this Exposed in the Light tour that is what they are. The audiences are bigger, the shows production is bigger in every way, and the wow factor is over the top. I can't wait to see this show later this year when they come to Canada and the US. I bunch of my friends and I are planning a weekend road trip and night over to go and see them.
To bad that more folks don't post here like it used to be...but most of us who knew each other for many years are Facebook friends anyway.
Next time I come back to the UK we have to have another Aussie Floyd fan convention again!
All the best, and keep up the great work to all you folks involved in the show.
Bob in Victoria B.C. Canada.
Re: Warsaw january 21st 2012
Feb 13, 2012 at 8:25 PM
Sorry Probably me but is set list B known?
15 days to go to Newcastle and excitement building having seen of the recent French gigs
15 days to go to Newcastle and excitement building having seen of the recent French gigs
Re: Warsaw january 21st 2012
Feb 15, 2012 at 10:50 AM
I haven't yet seen the alternative set list but as far as i'm able to make out....and I may be wrong ?
After the interval the second set starts with Echoes rather than with Shine On parts 1-V.
You'll find out on the night though wont you
After the interval the second set starts with Echoes rather than with Shine On parts 1-V.
You'll find out on the night though wont you
Re: Warsaw january 21st 2012
Feb 15, 2012 at 11:00 PM
Oh yes and 13 days now to go!!
but being very greedy Shine on And Echoes yes please
lol
but being very greedy Shine on And Echoes yes please
lol
RE:WARSAW JANUARY 21ST 2012
Mar 03, 2012 at 11:19 AM
To anyone who is in two minds about going to see this fantastic show, I would just say - GO. Accept no meagre imitations with grand claims. There really is only the one and original Pink Floyd Tribute that is Aussie Floyd
Saw them in Newcastle this week and totally agree with you. The only Floyd tribute band to see (and the only one I will)
Fantastic musicians and mesmerising stage effects.
Re: Warsaw january 21st 2012
Mar 03, 2012 at 6:15 PM
Nice one Ruf - I may say it til I'm blue in the face, but it takes others to go and form their own opinions. Really pleased you enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to Birmingham in a couple of weeks or so!
Re: Warsaw january 21st 2012
Mar 04, 2012 at 3:41 PM
I agree.
I was, and still am, a life long, "authentic fan of Pink Floyd".
Because of the quality of the work they do (TAPFS)
I am now a true blue authentic fan of, "The Australian Pink Floyd Show.
They are most certainly equal in my estimation.
The debate will rage on for years whether it's possible for them to be "better" than Pink Floyd.
But there is no debate for me that they ARE AS GOOD as Pink Floyd.
Anyone would be a fool to miss one of their shows.
Bob
I was, and still am, a life long, "authentic fan of Pink Floyd".
Because of the quality of the work they do (TAPFS)
I am now a true blue authentic fan of, "The Australian Pink Floyd Show.
They are most certainly equal in my estimation.
The debate will rage on for years whether it's possible for them to be "better" than Pink Floyd.
But there is no debate for me that they ARE AS GOOD as Pink Floyd.
Anyone would be a fool to miss one of their shows.
Bob
Re: Warsaw january 21st 2012
Mar 10, 2012 at 8:33 AM
totally agree bob,ive been saying it for yrs,seen them in cardiff last yr,followed by THEE roger wall show where gilmour turned up not long later,and got to say enjoyed the oz floyd show better,weather it was cause im more of an animals(the greatest album ever made) fan and not so keen on the wall tbh and the set list was right up my alley,but like i say enjoyed the cardiff gig more than the o2.been watching these for yrs(since ponterdawe 94 when i was just a spotty 15yr old and they just get better and better each yr,roll on cardiff in a fortnight,cant wait!!
Re: Warsaw january 21st 2012
Mar 10, 2012 at 9:36 AM
Ponterdawe 1994 impressive! I thought I was offering deserved support to the finest Floyd tribute band having been a keen fan since I saw them for the first time at Wilbarston in 1998.
Having been aware of the oppressive regime that the Aussies were subjected to since 2006 it gives me great satisfaction to witness the refreshing changes that have occurred now that the supremely talented Kevin Brown is their manager.
Having been aware of the oppressive regime that the Aussies were subjected to since 2006 it gives me great satisfaction to witness the refreshing changes that have occurred now that the supremely talented Kevin Brown is their manager.
© 2011 The Australian Pink Floyd Show. Management by Zoo Management Ltd.
bigdog
Re: Warsaw january 21st 2012