August 9, 2014
Review by Ezra
There was never any doubt that Bob was going to be amazing.
We had flown up from Christchurch to see the man in action, Was it worth
it? HELL YEAH!
8pm on the dot, Stu walked out with George, strumming his guitar.
With in seconds, the band strolled out, then came Bob, bouncing behind
them! The crowd erupted! Then began.
1. Things Have Changed.
Great version of the song, and he has even mixed it up slightly, changing
the way he plays it in the middle!
2.She Belongs to me.
Powerful version with fantastic harmonica playing. All i can say is, TURN
THE LIGHTS ON!!!! It is near to impossible to see him.
3. Beyond Here Lies Nothing.
Wow. Just wow.
4. What good am I.
Someone needed to hold a light up in this song, it was a powerful and
moving song.
5. Waiting For You.
This is the song they could have replaced.....Thats all i can say.
6. Duquense Whistle.
Bob was on the piano for this, and he looked as though he was having the
time of his life, the band were on form for this song also.
7. Pay In Blood.
Another highlight. Not the song, just the way he played it. It was a kick
in the teeth version. Hit hard.
8. Tangled Up In Blue.
There has only been on Bob show i have been to where he did NOT play this
song, but it keeps getting better and better!
9. Love Sick.
Hand on hip, howling the words. Brings a tear to a fans eye!
Then there was a large intermission. Half an hour.
10. Highwater.
That half hour break does them all well, bob comes back on full of life!
And this song was the perfect example! He kicked right in and it was a no
holes barred, fuck off if ya cant handle me version.
11. Simple Twist of fate.
I was hoping for this song, and it was the only let down. too slow and zzzzzz
12. Early Roman Kings,
Bob began to fuck shit up here, The crowd was moving, everyone was getting
involved. Bob loved it.
13. Forgetful heart.
Powerful.
14. Spirit on the water.
This song had Bob smiling and laughing at one point! Not my fave song, but
a nice version all the same!
15. Scarlet Town.
The band played this song perfectly. Bobs voice was outstanding. Nothing
wrong!
16. Soon after midnight.
Average version, bub Bob always has a way of making it perfect at the same
time,
17. Long and wasted years.
Words cant describe how perfect this song is, and how powerful the song
is. Bob was in the centre of the stage, and he owned it.
Encore was a bit long waited, but everyone kept pushing!
18. All along the watchtower.
Simple. Nothing Special.
19. Blowing in the wind.
Mesmerizing. The harmonica in this song, tears. Bob fucking rocked it!
The security was so tight at this show, and there was not much chance to
even get a photo. This was a premium performance, and i cannot wait to see
bob again in a month!
Ezra.
Review by Nick Miller
Dylan's much anticipated return to Australia / New Zealand saw a great
opening night in Hamilton, New Zealand at the Claudelands Arena (and
perfect excuse to visit New Zealand!). Only some three weeks since his
last concert in Pori, Finland at the other end of the world here is Dylan
and his band in fantastic form performing what has become their standard
set list of late. Dylan's voice was strong, his harmonica solos met with
much applause and the band as tight as ever. The Arena's acoustics were
excellent and the crowd enjoyed every song. Highlights included a slow and
powerful What Good Am I?, what my 15 year old daughter called a jazzy
Duquesne Whistle and both Blood on the Tracks songs - Tangled up in Blue
and Simple Twist of Fate (now rhyming with 1958) - sublime. The Tempest
songs are all strong - with Long and Wasted Years a highlight. While the
roadies cleaned up we had a chance to look more closely at Dylan's array
of statues which continue to dot the stage. On the walk back to the hotel
we listened to all the positive experiences of the night. As the person
sitting next to me said of his first Dylan concert - it was "Magic". So
Dylan's first tour to these parts since 2011 has started with a bang -
as the poster says "Don't you dare miss it!". Can't wait to see more
concerts in Australia.
Nick Miller
Sydney, Australia
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