How Soon is Now
November spawned a Monster

Show Aborted. Microphone swallowed.

"Hullo Edin-burra"

So begins Morrisseys first gig in the Athens of the North since 1995...was it worth the wait?

Abso-bloody-lutely.

He began with How Soon Is Now and the sell out crowd went berserk...the band sounded incredibly tight for this number and the sound was perfect.

The customary mention of Ms. Riley was greeted with a cacophony of boos and jeers as well as some, what I presume, were very unflattering comments...clearly people are beginning to tire of Morrisseys "obsession" with this spoiled rich kid!

Other highlights included "Rubber Ring" and "Shakepseares Sister"...but the stand-out moment had to be the opening triptych of HSIN, November and FOTGTD...sublime.

There can be no doubt that La Moz "performs" better in these smaller venues and those with tickets for Perth, Paisley and Bridlington are no doubt in for a real treat.

I could say more, but you get the general idea.

You Know Who I Am.

Corn-Tastic! I'll be pooping yellow chunks for weeks!

Just got back & what can i say...absolutely f..ing blinding.

How Soon Is Now, First Of the Gang To Die, November Spawned A Monster.......Encore There Is A light,....or something like that.

I haven't forgotten any of it but was not sad enough to write down what he did. I was far too busy having a ball.

He mentioned Falkirk twice...if that means nothing to you then tough...if it does then join the club.

He joked with the audience on a number of occasions and i got to meet Julia. That was my night.

Edinburgh tonight. Venue very hot. Audience died after about 3/4 hour. Mozza made a wisecrack about everyone wanting "to get home in time for Waking The Dead". Only did 1 song fo rthe encore as opposed to the 4 or 5 he's been doing recently. Audience a bit weird really - a lot of people just standing still. Audible chatter in the audience between some of the songs. Let's hope he gets a better reception in Perth!

How Soon Is Now?
First Of The Gang To Die
November Spawned A Monster
I Like You
Subway Train/Every Day Is Like Sunday
Shakespeares Sister
Such A Little Thing
The World Is Full Of Crashing Bores
Now My Heart Is Full
Let Me Kiss You
I'm Not Sorry
Munich Air Disaster 1958
Rubber Ring
You Know I couldn't Last
Dont Make Fun Of Daddy's Voice
Irish Blood, English Heart

Encore: There Is A light That Never Goes Out

Moz was absolutely fantastic...it was just amazing.

Boz, Gary and Jesse were wearing kilts. Moz said something like "My mother always told me to never laugh at a man in a skirt...well how could I when it looks so nice".

I almost died. I was the only girl left at the front in the end. Thanks to all the men who helped me.

Perfect.

Was anyone else annoyed by the ridiculous queue to get into this place? We arrived 20 minutes after the doors opened and there was a queue stretching right round the building. It took us half an hour to get in, meaning I missed half of The Dead 60s performance, but there were still loads of people joining the rear of the queue by the time we got in.
Have they never held a concert here before???

Still, all that was forgotten as soon as Morrissey took to the stage and launched into 'How Soon Is Now?'. The audience were going berserk, and this continued through 'FOTGTD' and 'November'.
An early highlight for me came with 'I Like You' which I think is a fantastic song and feel it should have been the next single.
The audience lapped up an impassioned 'Every Day Is Like Sunday', arms waving and voices belting out the words en masse(a definite 'hair on the back of the neck' moment).
'Shakespeares Sister' had everyone bouncing again, but 'Such A Little Thing' killed the momentum a bit. Does Morrissey and The Lads really think this is a better song over, say, 'You're Gonna Need Someone On Your Side', 'Shoplifters...' or 'Suedehead'? This song received the most muted response.

There then followed a batch of more slower songs that didn't evoke much response from the crowd, although I personally thought that 'I'm Not Sorry' was another highlight. His voice was so incredibly strong on this song. In fact his voice was remarkable all night, so clear and vivid, and he hit EVERY note. Makes you wonder about those weak TV appearances.
It was during this section that he sensed the crowd were getting a bit downbeat, which is a shame as where I was(front left between the amps and the pole) the audience were well up for it.

Before 'Munich...', he claimed the we might not like the sentiments of the song, but this was another surprising highlight. The song took on new life in it's live version.
'Rubber Ring' was great, but annoyingly slow. Think back to the live finale on Rank and you'll know what I mean.
'You Know I Couldn't Last' was the pinacle of the gig for me. His voice, especially on the 'blue eyes' lines was just majestic. Utterly fantastic. An extraordinary performance of an extraordinary song.

'Irish Blood...' and the now predictable encore of 'There Is A Light...' brought the show to a close. For the encore the whole band wore kilts(Boz wore his all show), Morrissey wore a black Jobriath tee-shirt, and Gary and Deano had their shirts off. New guy Jesse seemed completely at ease, and seemed to free up the playing somewhat. Lets hope he brings new blood to the songwriting.

This was a great concert, and if some of the crowd looked bored or weary then that's their hang-up.

Wonderful stuff Mozz, just capital.

So Alain is done with this tour? Done with Morrissey too?

just amazing,,,,,,great gig tonight!!!!
perfect!!!

thank you mozza!!!!!but i tought i was killed by audience,,,,

I don't get the big deal with this? Why does it matter if people want to stand or dance at shows? Seriously, no pun intended, but what difference does it make? Why do some people have a problem when other people like to stand and enjoy a show and vice versa? I don't get it? It seems that if it was really that 'important' than we would all study Moz and dance exactly how he dances.

Also wondering how the Dead 60's were?

cheers

I didn't think Morrissey could match Reading, but this was good, if not better.

He was clearly happy to be back in front of a home crowd, "We've been playing as a fringe act at a few festivals this Summer... thank God it's over.." he announced, before slaughtering "How Soon is Now"

First of the gang was received like the bona fide classic it has become, but the real highlight of tonight's show was "November Spawned a Monster." I've never heard it sound so good. As the band have developed their sound, they seem to have learned a few tricks. The days of rockabilly pop seem long gone; their ability to construct melodies and imbue their songs with a sense of space and light was demonstrated on "You are the Quarry" and they applied everything they've learnt to "November." It was odd, dramatic and quite heavy. Hopefully there'll be some sort of live version released sometime soon.

I was close to the front, so the slower songs were definitely welcome! It was remarkably hot in the venue, and practically every song was cheered and sung where I was standing. "Such a Little Thing" featured a new quirky interlude towards the middle with some funky bass from Gary and a strange guitar riff. It was pretty fantastic.

Lots of quotes. During the subway intro Morrissey sang, "I can't ever understand/ why my life has been cursed, poisoned and condemned....have you got an ideas?" he deadpanned in plainly spoken prose, a semi-smirk on his face. The most surprising moment of the evening by far was audible only perhaps to the front few rows. During "First of the Gang to Die" after the "hey hu hey" Morrissey pulled the microphone a few inches from his mouth, said "I love you Jesus" and crossed himself. Perhaps "I hHave Forgiven Jesus" is not ironic, after all.

The only song during which I drifted slightly was "I'm Not Sorry" but that's due to the brilliant set-list, rather than it being a particularly weak song. Again, "You Know I Couldn't Last" was magnificent, and tonight's crowd sung every word. It's obviously a very popular song with the concert-goers. What more can I say? Too many highlights to mention them all, including a stnuning "Daddy's Voice" and a deceptively sweet "Munich."

Another thing - banished are the quirky grunts and annoyingly dull vocal inflexions that ruined some of his songs on the 2002 tour (witness "Hairdresser on fire" on "The IMportance of being Morrissey"). IT was annoying to see some songs sung pitch-perfect, and others barely grunted and groaned through. Tonight though, each song was crooned/sung to absolute perfection. Some of the stuff sounded even better than it does on record. The sound problems of old also seem to have gone. The sound was very loud, as all gigs should be, and the guitars sounded excellent with some a good, powerful, loud rhythm section that really bolsters his live sound and complements his voice.

Mood-wise, he was obviously lapping up the adoration, and camping it up in front of his more understanding fans! During "Everyday" he first rubbed his nipple, then grabbed his pec (or whatever you call that thing in those of Morrissey's age and build) and said, "yeah!" He even licked his shirt, before hurling it into the sweaty moshpit. "My mum said you shouldn't talk to men in skirts... she doesn't know what she's missing" he said, before introducing the band, all kilted out for the occasion. Deano played the end of the show shirtless, and all I can say is he looks exactly like Beckham, only sexier.

I have to mention how fantastic the band were, Boz was great, Jesse's guitar sounded great, and Gary was coming forward and playing his bass up front with Morrissey at times, especially on his co-write, "You Know I Couldn't Last." The band really have got their sound absolutely sorted. Full marks.

All in all, a fantastic and quirky performanance.

broken

I've seen Morrissey live a few times but I have never seen him so chipper.
Some of the comments:

'Julia, it's much better down the front. Among the rough women of Edinburgh'

'This song is gonna test your patience' (Before You Know I Couldn't Last

'This is from our new record, 'Falkirk, you are the quarry' (Falkirk has a lot of quarries)

'Should we play the S.E.C.C?' (Crowd bellow 'No!')
'Was that No as in Yes?'

'My Mother said never to talk to men is skirts.' (Looks at the band in Kilts)
'She doesn't know what she's missing'

And other assorted gems.

A magnificent night.

Big shame he's dropped 'I Have Forgiven Jesus' which for me is one of the highlights of the set. Hopefully it will be resurrected later in the tour...sorry couldn't resist!

lastnight, who is orpning act??

let me know.

and very awesome show lastnight,i dont forget.
thank yo audience and mozza.

the best set list yet.

What can I say....what a blinding set list. Moz's voice and his band were on top form - what a pity about the audience and the venue. I was standing in the middle of the crowd and while it was obvious there was fun to be had at the front the people around me were the most boring grandads I had ever come across. Highlights for me:How Soon is Now, November Spawned A Monster, Now My Heart Is Full although the setlist was shorter than usual. Falkirk, you are the quarry - GENIUS! Also, the great people we met in Shakespeare bar who we went to the gig with and had a few ales with in the Citrus Club - sleepy__lifeguard, november and her boyfriend. So what do you think moz will be up to after the american leg of the tour? - more british dates, working on a follow up album, reclusion.

As my first Moz gig (been an enthusiastic armchair fan for 8 years) this was absolutely fantastic! Immeadiately exceeded all expectations with the songs, and his voice being on top form! Favourite moments were the intro of How Soon Is Now? which just sounded f*cking COOL, and Irish Blood.. stomping into action. The setlist was genius as well, a few Smiths treats, some solo greats, and enough of his new album to prove he's certainly not resting on past glories. The old and the new fitted together perfectly, I particularly enjoyed Crashing Bores and Rubber Ring.

His comment on Gazza "Has anything happened to him? Aside from birth?" was hilarious as were his constant references to "Falkirk: You Are The Quarry" and "Edinburrah"! The line about his mother telling him to "never trust men in skirts" then retorting "but she doesn't know what she's missing!" also had the crowd going mad. I was disappointed to not see Alain there and I hope he hasn't completely gone from the band but his stand-in did a superb job while the band rocked the evening away in kilts.

All I can say is, come back to Edinburgh soon mate!

Cheers, Ally.

Let's take a look at the evidence:

1 broken seems to attend almost every show and posts the setlist before others, so he obviously watches Morrissey a lot and has access to the means to get home quickly, whether in edinburgh, reading or london - how many people watch every Moz show? 5? 10 at most.

2 broken is literate and intelligent but has the attitude of a spoilt rich kid and his/her tongue firmly up Morrissey's arse.

3 broken arrived claiming to be a gay musician - what a great cover story

4 and this is the killer - broken suggested Moz add "How Soon Is Now" to the set on these boards some weeks ago and posted a sycophantic review of "You Know I Couldn't Last," as well as suggesting it should be played live... what happens? Moz returns from his break and plays both in his live set. Broken also suggested the last of the famous international playboys or girlfriend in a coma, if that happens we'll know for sure it's someone connected to Morrissey's inner circle.

5 broken/hectorr knows everything about Morrissey and knows when he sneezes in the UK.

6 Who else could it be? Johnny Rogan? Unlikely, due to the humour and gay thing. Morrissey? Well, you never know, I can imagine the old man posting that comment about deano looking like beckham and laughing his arse off. Who else? Someone connected to Morrissey? I don't know, you tell me.

will anyone be posting photos from this gig?

In reply to the above thread:

Is Broken Johnny Rogan? Nah, Broken can't write quite as well as dear Johnny R. (although he/she is very good at it).

Is Broken Morrissey himself? Well, if so, then Moz has a remarkable facility for watching his own show from the audience despite being on stage himself. Broken's posts always describe the look of Morrissey's shows from the audience's point of view very clearly.

Is Broken Julia Riley? Well, yes, possibly, but some people on here seem to know Broken and refer to the said individual as "he/him". So, unless Julia had a sex change recently.......

Nah, Broken's just some literate guy with plenty of time (money) on his hands and an obsession with Morrissey, a real belief in the greatness of the new album and the inclination to passionately defend our hero against all criticism. Case solved, methinks.

I've just come home to read all this conspiracy stuff about broken.

It is my opinion that the Morrissey faithful have all collectively lost their marbles on the exact same day!

What are the chances of that? ;-)

Off to the funny farm with you all!

great gig - he was more commanding and connected to the audience than usual, and really chipper, seems to be really finding his stride.

horrible venue - might have looked good from the outside but a dump inside - after the Hives the radio 6 reviwer said the Corn Exchange had been an Abatoir once - it showed, and was it actually in Edinburgh - or somewhere in the highlands - a bit of a treck from town center.

what was all that about with the queue? missed the Dead 60's, which is a shame 'cos they are great.

The after show party at the citrus took a bit of time to get going but was a laugh - except for the posters plastered all over town with Morrissey spelt 'Morrisey"

big thumbs down to the trains who made our journey to and from Liverpool a nightmare - but we ended up having lunch in York - which was nice!

but golly! it was HOT in there!!!!!

my fave bit was the security confiscating cameras - flowers and bags - but most of all - on the table on the way out there seemed to be dozens of deoderants - are the fair folk of Scotland more than usually sensitive about their odours - I wonder???

Can anyone provide me with a list of the songs played between The Dead 60s leaving the stage and Morrissey's arrival?

I could make out Nancy's version of 'Let Me Kiss You' and T-Rex's 'The Groover', but does anyone have a list of the rest. Especially the long song that went something like "I cant stay here 'cos I'm single and it's raining".
Also was the thing that he takes the stage to(the Scouse voice spitting out all the things that were vile about the latter half of the 20th Century) taken from a Derek Jarman performance piece, or does anyone know what it is?

Cheers for any help.

with all the conspiracy talk.

Just a brief note to let you all know that the Edinburgh show is being broadcast on BBC radio Scotland (I think) on September 20th. If anyone wants to hear how good "November," "How Soon is Now" and "Such a Little Thing" were and hear decent quality live versions of his new material, this would be a good opportunity!

Perhaps someone could even get the tape analysed to find out if he really did say "I love you, Jesus" during "First of the Gang."

I know an excellent site which will play live recordings backwards for you, just in case anyone's interested.

broken

Definitely someone from the inner circle.......its his nephew.

Absolutely amazing, still can't really put into words how good it was.

First of all, I'd like to say how disappointing it is reading all the guff on here from some regarding the show: "It wasn't good because some people were standing around/not dancing/ offering themselves as sacrifices to the Church Of Moz etc....and my fave B-Side from 1983 wasn't played". Fuck, if he's shite now, don't go back.

I arrived in Edinburgh with about £6 in my pocket so went along to the venue at bout 5:30. Just as well, meant I got right up at the front. I've never felt anticipation at a gig like that before when the lights went down. And no gig I've been to can beat an opening salvo of 'How Soon Is Now?', 'FOTGTD' and 'Novenmber Spawned A Monster'. 'Don't Make Fun Of Daddy's Voice' was excellent, it was the first time I'd heard the song and it blew me away! Moz looked in good shape and his patter was spot on. I never got the impression he disappointed by the crowd reaction. The front 10 rows were intense.

A great, unforgettable night

Dear Rome,

The Corn Exchange rocked!

Sincerely,

Orville Redenbacher

I think its funny that there are this many posts about a person who posts all but anonymously. If we found out who it was it would prolly be a big letdown. It's like learning how a magic trick works.

We flew from Bristol for last nights gig. Unbeleivable!!! Was the first time that I have actually managed to be in front of the stage at any of his concerts. The atmosphere was incredible and the people we met were great.The set list was spot on and to actually be able to see him sing How Soon Is Now from such a short distance was bizarre.

Moz! Please come further south, I can't keep splashing out on these expensive mini-breaks in the north.

no-one appears to be commenting on the sound of "now my heart is full" what was it like?

Can anyone confirm that for the first time since he sings it again he sang "there is a light that never goes out" at end, instead of... nothing? He didn't in 2002, he didn't at the MEN Arena.

The band was in kilts from the very start and they were wearing the same t-shirt of the New-York Dolls. At least it looked like it.

Great city, great people, great great concert.

Parisian Moz

the guys were great, morrissey was great but the venue sucked. couldn't see a thing compared to the other twenty-odd gigs i've been to. i didn't even know the band were wearing kilts until i got out. never mind. paisley tonight, IT WILL be better. liked mozzers slant towords paisley when introducing mr. tobias.

Now my heart is really full: This show was absolutely fantastic, one of the best I ever attended if not the best and I saw him eight times. Great sound, great voice. The band did an excellenty job. Jessie is very good and sorry but I have to say he makes you forget about Alain.And my goodness the setlist, what a setlist, I could not have asked for more. (How soon is now!!!!! a dream come true)
I had tears in my eyes right from the beginning!

VIVA MOZ!

Just wanted to know, was the crowd rough at any point?? I saw on his live videos that the crowd can be very very rough.
And also, what time did the gig finish? Im going to see him tomorrow night, and I have to catch the 10:40pm bus back to Fife.
Thanks

Would this be the same Broken ala The Libertines.org site ? ? ?

Hi all, my first time posting here. I've followed things closely though for a while!!!!!

Great show, Morrissey was in fine voice and a close to perfect setlist

I met a short fat guy from liverpool who might have been moby, the guy who lives here. He talked really loudly and had a low IQ!

There was a VERY sexy guy I bumped into in the second row, quite tall with black hair blown up at the front, quite a sharp nose, very sexy! I think you took your shirt off towards the end! I was back in the 5th or 6th row but god you were hot! If you are that guy, email me at lyn_scott_1970@hotmail.com!

Enough swooning, great show!

Lyn

Was at Edwyn Collins/Aberfeldy 'T on the Fringe'gig last night in Edinburgh still recovering from the excitment of Tuesday's nights gig when i noticed Boz was standing right in front of me. No sign of any others from the band but the place was so packed and dark they could all have been there and easily gone unnoticed. still in true rock and rock style Boz felt the need to wear his shades in the dark.

Corn exchange gig was amazing better than M.E.N. but not as good as the last gig in Barrowlands. Managed to get a set-list that is now framed on my wall, got some pics too that i will post once developed (if they come out)

paul

Show - Awesome

Venue - Tunnel with big red MORRISSEY sign at the end... head towards the big red MORRISSEY sign to see anything half decent... even then you may need to stand on your tip-toes!

Crowd (Front)- Barmy (as always in Scotland!)

Crowd (Back) - Not long til cocoa time!

Queue - Argh!

Bars - Argh!

Temperature - My lizard complained of being thirsty!

Morrissey - Temple greying God-like genius

Theme tune to Charmed - Unexpected and stunning!

I saw a very pretty girl sitting by the door to the toilets on the left hand-side. She had auburn hair, I think. Possibly stipey socks. You are very nice, whoever you are.

Loved loved loved the gig. He is as good as when i first saw him 15 years ago. Bugger off to those who seem to think there's a right and wrong way to enjoy a gig - who madfe you god? That role belongs to Moz.
Yes it was damn hot, yes it got a bit rough down the front and yes, my fellow laydees you only left two or three of us keeping the pace down the front, shame on you :) but then it's a moz gig and it's always rough ready but fab.
Anyway, does anyone know where i can get a pink purdy t shirt like the ones the band were wearing??
Jesse, mmmm, almost forgot to drool over moz at one point cause i was looking at you for too long (i say 'almost')

I don't believe you!

If you are really, what road is the Southern Cemetery on?

Time starts now!

You were hiding in your car yesterday, but some of us still managed to get a glimpse of you through the smoked windows!!! You were amazing.

PS: AT LEAST i AM PLAYING THE GAME.

Come now, children. You don't really believe (or even vaguely suspect) this was posted by Morrissey do you? No way in a million years would Morrissey reference Scooby Doo. Plus, this individual's post exhibits none of the characteristics of Moz's own writing or speech.