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Mon Sep 12, 2011 4:02 pm
Queen's Hall Edinburgh, 09/09/11
I never thought that I'd get the chance to see an Enid gig again, let alone one with a full band! But here they were, right in front of me. and what a gig! We were thrilled. we laughed, I cried (I always do!) my partner, sitting next to me, and an Enid virgin hardly moved during the gig, as if she'd been struck by lightning! What a pity that there weren't more people there to see it. A plea to the guys in the band, please don't give up on us here North of the Border. Scotland can be a difficult market to break, but its well worth it in the end, because if they take you to their collective bosom, they'll never let you go.
Out of necessity, I guess, the lighting wasn't particularly fantastic, but it was adequate, and after all, it was the music we were there for. It's strange to think that Robert's amazing compositions have been around long enough to actually gain from fresh insight and re-arrangements, and I wonder if the physical placing of him effectively behind the mew young blood was significant. Whatever, it all worked beautifully.
I was a little concerned when Nick laid Max's guitar down on the stage, oooh! so easy to forget and step on an instrument! Come on guys, I know times is tough, but buy the lad a guitar stand!
The Blackstar amps seem to be an inspired choice, i'm greatly in favour of anything which frees up the mind of a performer by reducing the number of boxes at his feet, allowing him to concentrate on his fingers and his soul.
All in all, an amazing experience. A lot of bands are reforming these days and just re-hashing their back catalogue. The Enid are, as always looking forward, pushing the envelope, and even though they reward us with old favourites, they are re-made in such a way as to involve us all again.
I hope that the Band come back to Scotland again next year, and if I can be of any help in marketing up here, just let me know.
Out of necessity, I guess, the lighting wasn't particularly fantastic, but it was adequate, and after all, it was the music we were there for. It's strange to think that Robert's amazing compositions have been around long enough to actually gain from fresh insight and re-arrangements, and I wonder if the physical placing of him effectively behind the mew young blood was significant. Whatever, it all worked beautifully.
I was a little concerned when Nick laid Max's guitar down on the stage, oooh! so easy to forget and step on an instrument! Come on guys, I know times is tough, but buy the lad a guitar stand!
The Blackstar amps seem to be an inspired choice, i'm greatly in favour of anything which frees up the mind of a performer by reducing the number of boxes at his feet, allowing him to concentrate on his fingers and his soul.
All in all, an amazing experience. A lot of bands are reforming these days and just re-hashing their back catalogue. The Enid are, as always looking forward, pushing the envelope, and even though they reward us with old favourites, they are re-made in such a way as to involve us all again.
I hope that the Band come back to Scotland again next year, and if I can be of any help in marketing up here, just let me know.