Arcade Fire

[Dolf Stoppard]

Anybody else seen them on the current tour? Went to the show in Birmingham on Sunday and they really were fantastic. Probably the best show I've ever seen. Brilliant setlist and fantastic visuals. They also came across as a band who were really enjoying themselves and genuinely appreciated the audience.



Entered the arena through the audience like something from the start of the Premier League Darts. Exited it in the same way, but playing an extended version of Wake Up - while followed by the whole of The Preservation Hall Jazz Band!

Can't wait till the next tour. I'll be there.

Edited by Dolf Stoppard on Wednesday 18th April 20:47

[J.R.B.]

I was also there on Sunday, and stood somewhere on the floor with my back to you in that photo I think. The band passed right next to us on their way in and out. As you say it was an absolutely fantastic gig, and the stage in the middle made it feel much more intimate than the usual layout.

I saw them live there some years ago and they were brilliant then but this was in a different league. One of the best gigs I've been to.

[maniac886]

Saw them at the Manchester Arena - they were amazing , really got the crowd going. Definitely one of the best concerts I have been to!

[zygalski]

I'd be too worried they'd play stuff from their last 2 albums to go.

[Dolf Stoppard]

zygalski said:

I'd be too worried they'd play stuff from their last 2 albums to go.

I think that even if you don't like their last two albums it's a show worth seeing. Live, the new stuff fits really well with the old stuff.

Highlight for me was probably Normal Person from Reflektor. The crowd went fking mental!

Nice to know other PH members were there / have enjoyed the show elsewhere.

Edited by Dolf Stoppard on Wednesday 18th April 20:56

[maniac886]

Currently live streaming one of their concerts:

https://www.arte.tv/fr/videos/082394-000-A/arcade-...