The set ranges from the well known (English Rose, You Do Something To Me) to the rarely heard (Bowie, It’s A Very Deep Sea) to the new (On Sunset, Glad Times), the guests that appear add their distinctive vocals to proceedings. The concert kicks off with Weller and Cradock entering the ring to the epic sound of the orchestra leading the troops into 2010’s Andromeda, there is what sounds like an almost George Martin feel to the vast sound, rich, glorious with waves of emotion running through the sound, which is just fantastic to listen to. Tonight’s orchestra is led by the thick blacked bearded Jules Buckley, with some sumptuous arrangements equalised by the backing of 3 exquisitely versed backing vocalist plus Weller’s ever-present side kick Steve Cradock on guitar, looking at times like the cat who caught the cream. The setting is very similar to the 2019 Royal Festival Hall appearance where Weller appeared with his band and the backing of the London Metropolitan Orchestra, back then it was eerie hearing some of the songs with the backing of a large orchestra, nothing bad about that, it was just another dynamic that hadn’t really been heard before on Weller’s solo material in a live setting, unless you class 2000’s Royal Albert Hall gig with Robert Kirby leading the horns and strings, which was abit more rough and ready than these latest outings, certainly the 2019 gig and tonight’s have a haunting, sophisticated quality. Hope to see you there”, he said.This middle weekend of May 2021 is turning into some sort of Paul Weller explosion! Friday saw the release of Fat Pop on Polydor Records, widely regarded as yet another master stroke in the Modfathers vastly lauded musical adventures, we also saw him present his own radio show plus he featured across other momentous events none of more grandeur status than playing at the Barbican with the backing of the BBC Symphony orchestra plus some very special guests. “After the chaos of the last few years, it’s great to get back out to play some songs together on a summer’s day in Dublin. It’s nice to think that on 24th June that room will be in Dublin’s Malahide Castle”.Įlswehere, Dave Rowntree explained that it was a relief to be returning to the stage with Blur following a chaotic few years. A nice guitar and an amp turned right up and loads of smiling faces…”, Blur’s Graham Coxon said.Īlex James also added, “ There’s always something really special when the four of us get in a room. “I’m really looking forward to playing with my blur brothers again and revisiting all those great songs… blur live shows are always amazing for me. Once again, this show will see Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Dave Rownthree and Alex James return to the stage. News of these Wembley shows comes just months after Blur had already announced plans to perform at Dublin’s Malahide Castle on June 24. Don’t miss it! Tickets on sale now – /3paH9d9XZa Wembley Stadium supports just announced! Very special guest and will be joining blur for their second night at Wembley on 9th July. Last time I played at Wembley was in goal for Coventry but things have just gone to another level □ Īny remaining tickets for these shows can be found here. “Last time I played at Wembley was in goal for Coventry but things have just gone to another level”, Davis tweeted. The show will also include a DJ set from six time world Snooker champion Steve Davis. It has now been confirmed by Paul Weller will open for Blur on the second night, while two stone Ska outfit The Selector will also perform at the event.
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