March 29, 2009
Review by Jacob Gadd
The best way I can describe tonight's show in Forum in a single word is: Art
The sound of the band throughout the show is art. (Even though the sound
quality in Forum leaves lots of space for improvements) The many different
light settings upon the Stage, is art. The arrangements of the songs, is
art. And Bob Dylan's voice is indeed art!
Being one of the most experienced performers in rock'n'roll ever (the
most?) - Bob Dylan gave the audience a professional show at its best.
At this sixth concert on the tour, we got the sixth opener: A wonderful
version of Gotta Serve Somebody.
My expectations for the rest of the concert went to a rather high level.
By the end of the show this was a lot more than just fulfilled.
Next song was When I Paint My Masterpiece.
I had the luck to sit next to a very dear friend, Thor Lindeneg, which
happens to be the best Danish surrealistic painter. I couldn't help myself
telling Thor that this song was an agreement I made with Bob. We got a
tight and thick version. It was at this time I happily realized that Bob Dylan
had changed the sound of his organ to something better. Thank you, Bob.
The Show went on with Watching the River Flow with Bob on guitar. By
the end of the song the crowd got some of the "good ol' characteristic"
Bob-picking-the-electric guitar.
Then followed the first peak of this high level artistic show: Simple
Twist of Fate, simply just a gentle, sweet, perfect version of this song.
And had the show ended here, it would still been a success.
Tweedle Dee came up next. I have never been too impressed of this song,
but in fact it was quite good.
The next peak - a rarity in general: I Believe in You. I must admit that I
normally skip this song when I listen to Slow Train. It's just not good to
my ears. But tonight it was a heavenly version - nothing less.
Then came Till I Fell in Love With You, it was nice - and was followed by
the third peak: Trying To Get To Heaven. It was quite a different version,
but still as natural and strong as the original version.
No more peaks in my point of view - but still a lot of enjoyment
throughout the show with brilliant shifts between rock'n'roll and ballads
- and lots of harp.
This show was professional, giving Art at its best!
As always - if you don't like Bob Dylan, don't go to his show.
To the rest of you throughout Europe:
This tour ain't promising - it's great!
Don't miss this opportunity the experience the true artist: Bob Dylan
Jacob Gadd
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Comments by Peter Maden
Absoultely boring concert. Waste of money and time.
I have been af fan of Dylan for 30 years, and I love his music so much.
But it is a scandal that all songs from his former periods are delivered
with the same tune (if you can call it a tune). Every song except those
from Modern Times - are unrecognisable and delivered without love for the
songs. Sandal and a bore! The text are brilliant but the tunes and the
performance are miserably bad. Add to this the arrogant behaviour towards
the audience. Not a single world to say hello. Not a word of goodbye.
Scandal.
Peter
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