Article: Manchester - Manchester Arena (July 28, 2012) post-show

[davidt]

You can view the page at http://www.morrissey-solo.com/conten...012)-post-show

[Anonymous]

SUNDAY
SPEEDWAY
PLEASE
PARIS
ILL

more to come

[Miss Garden]

https://twitter.com/PeteAdams/status...689600/photo/1

[dmarch]

https://twitter.com/PeteAdams/status...689600/photo/1

very good

[sugarone]

Just amazing
Almost crying on please please and on still Ill
Lovely

[Anonymous]

i am wondering what the set-list will look like

[Anonymous]

Truly truly disappointed. bad set, bad sound. no atmosphere. complete waste of money

[gareth]

I had a great time, though I was positioned near the front, not too far from some drunk woman (i'm sure she's nice enough when she hasn't had the whole bottle) who nearly had Kristeen Young in tears. The crowd seemed split on whether that was a good thing.

As for the man himself I personally thought he was on top form, in excellent voice, quite chatty and happy to be home. It did become a bit subdued half way through, but picked up again at the end. He could've mixed the playlist up a bit more, but from past playlists, you know what to expect really. I think Moz sensed during a song or two that the crowd had faded away somewhat, but that wasn't the case for long and all in all I thought it was a night to remember.

Skipped the aftershow stuff, though would've probably checked places out if I hadn't gone to the concert on my own.

[Anonymous]

I had a great time, though I was positioned quite near the front, not too far from some drunk woman (i'm sure she's nice when she hasn't had the whole bottle) who nearly had Kristeen Young in tears . The crowd seemed split on whether that was a good thing. Also there was a handsome blonde guy near the front row, who I almost spoke to as we filed out, but didn't. For some reason that bugged me. I should interact more.

As for the man himself I personally thought he was on top form, in excellent voice, quite chatty and happy to be home. It did seem to become a bit subdued half way through, but picked up again at the end. He could've mixed the playlist up a bit more, but from past playlists, you know what to expect really. I think Moz sensed during a song or two that the crowd had faded away a bit, but that wasn't the case for long and all in all I thought it was a night to remember.

Skipped the aftershow stuff, though would've probably gone if I didn't go to the concert on my own.

KY in tears?? Why?
D:

[Anonymous]

I had a great time, though I was positioned near the front, not too far from some drunk woman (i'm sure she's nice enough when she hasn't had the whole bottle) who nearly had Kristeen Young in tears. The crowd seemed split on whether that was a good thing. Also there was a handsome/shy looking blonde guy near the front row, who I almost spoke to as we filed out, but didn't. For some reason that bugged me. I should interact more. Awkward me.

As for the man himself I personally thought he was on top form, in excellent voice, quite chatty and happy to be home. It did become a bit subdued half way through, but picked up again at the end. He could've mixed the playlist up a bit more, but from past playlists, you know what to expect really. I think Moz sensed during a song or two that the crowd had faded away somewhat, but that wasn't the case for long and all in all I thought it was a night to remember.

Skipped the aftershow stuff, though would've probably gone if I hadn't go to the concert on my own.

why was KY in tears? Being heckled? It's nice to know Morrissey was in good form, the pix posted so far are great and much appreciation to the posters of those!

[gareth]

why was KY in tears? Being heckled? It's nice to know Morrissey was in good form, the pix posted so far are great and much appreciation to the posters of those!

She did look very upset, and mentioned the woman on one occasion, because it was clearly bothering her. It was an endless barrage of loud and offensive comments. Then she got in an argument with someone else. The security guards eventually had a word with her. We all wanted to see Moz, and went there to see him. There are ways of getting that across though. Also, I think some guy threatened to punch a guy near me in the face if he didn't let him move in front of him. It was all going on!

Anyway, I don't want to dwell on that. You get that stuff at every gig and most of those around me were friendly, even when we did get buffeted about and half trampled each other to death . It was a great crowd dynamic for a fair part of the gig. I've only seen Morrissey live a couple of times but there's a passion to the crowd. Sometimes it spills over, but for the most part people get really into it and it's wonderful to hear those songs and be there in that moment. I can understand how those who have seen tonnes of Morrissey gigs might have a different take on it though.

[Anonymous]

She did look very upset, and mentioned the woman on one occasion, because it was clearly bothering her. It was an endless barrage of loud and offensive comments. Then she got in an argument with someone else. The security guards eventually had a word with her. We all wanted to see Moz, and went there to see him. There are ways of getting that across though. Also, I think some guy threatened to punch a guy near me in the face if he didn't let him move in front of him. It was all going on!

Anyway, I don't want to dwell on that. You get that stuff at every gig and most of those around me were friendly, even when we did get buffeted about and half trampled each other to death . It was a great crowd dynamic for a fair part of the gig. I've only seen Morrissey live a couple of times but there's a passion to the crowd. Sometimes it spills over, but for the most part people get really into it and it's wonderful to hear those songs and be there in that moment. I can understand how those who have seen tonnes of Morrissey gigs might have a different take on it though.

All i can say is "Damn!!" I've seen Morrissey twice and loved every minute--short as they were. I usually avoid the opening act as most times they don't interest me and KY is one that doesn't interest me. I too like a vibrant crowd dynamic and it can be distressing when it gets out of hand (i'm a whimp so i'll be the first to back out and run :-) ) but the 'getting out of hand' always adds flavor to a concert and i'll just stand back and people watch. KY should be used to the barrage of loud and offensive comments as it seems that not many really want her there. Sorry i could not attend the concert and thanks for the reply Gareth.

[Thesmithsmorrissey]

some drunk woman (i'm sure she's nice enough when she hasn't had the whole bottle) who nearly had Kristeen Young in tears.

haha lovin' it!

[WhatWouldMozDo]

Hi all,

It's my first time posting on here. Saturday was my 13th Morrissey gig and I can honestly say I had a great night. There seems to be a lot of moaning about the night so I thought I would give my two penneth. Firstly the abuse Kristeen Young got was disgraceful, I don't personally like her, but wouldn't dream of treating another human being so badly. No respect whatsoever. Then the moaning about the start time. I made sure I was in there by 8, you never know what Morrissey will do, so always best prepared, and it did say start time was 7.30 on the ticket, really riles me when people start stumbling in pissed as farts at 5 to 9. Also the set list, why do people just expect that it will be the 'old classics' that are going to be sung? It wasn't billed as a greatest hits tour so surely you would expect an artist to play his new material. Sound wasn't fantastic, but it never is at the M.E.N and the crowd were nowhere near as enthusiastic as at his 45th Birthday Homecoming, but I think the crowd is changing a lot. Lots of young people who are only really interested in hearing Girlfriend in a Coma and EDILS. Also shocked that so many people have complained about the Meat is Murder video. I knew it was coming as he played the same VT at Leeds last year. Just look away, nobody is holding your head up to watch. He is a devout Vegetarian, he's hardly going to have spring lambs hopping through meadows as a backdrop. Anyway, I know I have ranted, but just wanted to say I loved Saturday night, as did my 15 year old niece who experienced her first Moz gig. My only complaint was the large group of Americans stood behind us that just shouted random shit throughout. Roll on the next gig x

[Anonymous]

I think all the comments sum up everything Morrissey wants.... A bit of friction, a fight, disagreement.. He can crowd please and play all the 'HITS' but why should he??

He has that many great songs, some stronger than others but there are obviously songs he feels intense closeness too and his performances on this tour it seems have never waivered even if song choice are questioned by certain people I know...

I thought it was a great concert, thought provoking, passionate and hey he still sells out the MEN practically with no air/radio or commercial support... ASbout the 10th I have seem him now and the only artist that divides opinion in such extreme measures.. It feels good to be part of that conversation

On another note I forgot to by a tee and can,t see them online.. Anyone know where i can get Morrissey 59 or Denis law tee from???

[MORRIZSEY]

On another note I forgot to by a tee and can,t see them online.. Anyone know where i can get Morrissey 59 or Denis law tee from???

Ebay is probably your best chance.

This is the original Denis Law picture


Morrissey must have spent a long time recreating the pose on a football pitch

[Anonymous]

I had a great time, though I was positioned near the front, not too far from some drunk woman (i'm sure she's nice enough when she hasn't had the whole bottle) who nearly had Kristeen Young in tears. The crowd seemed split on whether that was a good thing. Also there was a handsome/shy looking blonde guy near the front row, who I walked alongside and thought about speaking to as we filed out, but didn't. Would've been nice to talk to someone about the gig. I should interact more. Awkward me.

As for the man himself I personally thought he was on top form, in excellent voice, quite chatty and happy to be home. It did become a bit subdued half way through, but picked up again at the end. He could've mixed the playlist up a bit more, but from past playlists, you know what to expect really. I think Moz sensed during a song or two that the crowd had faded away somewhat, but that wasn't the case for long and all in all I thought it was a night to remember.

Skipped the aftershow stuff, though would've probably checked places out if I hadn't gone to the concert on my own.

I was next to that drunk women too at the front, to the left!!! She kept batting me on the head with her waving arms!! As you say, I'm sure she's lovely when she's sober!

[gareth]

I was next to that drunk women too at the front, to the left!!! She kept batting me on the head with her waving arms!! As you say, I'm sure she's lovely when she's sober!

You poor soul. I did see her lurching towards the odd person. It's good to have characters at gigs but not when waving bits of them are concussing you.

[Anonymous]

Truly truly disappointed. bad set, bad sound. no atmosphere. complete waste of money

Agreed

[Anonymous]

Agreed

According to the Manchester Evening News website there was a guy in the Northern quater with a wad if tickets GIVING them away this could explain why he went on early and could'nt be bothered