Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters launched the This Is Not A Drill Tour at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. asoler The show also featured the. Roger Waters has performed a dress rehearsal for the This Is Not A Drill tour and we can assume this will be the setlist. He continued by saying his statement was not "a personal attack", adding "with all due respect to the Weeknd or Drake or any of them, I am far, far, far more important than any of them will ever be, however many billions of streams theyve got. Pat Schober. Would have been nice to simply see the performers do their thing. 2022 (45) . Brain Damage (from Pink Floyd, The Dark Side of the Moon, 1973) Roger Waters has become self indulgent to the extreme. A big thank you to everyone involved! We were listening to songs and looking at setlists today. Throughout the course of his This Is Not a Drill Tour opener, Waters addressed everything from abortion rights to transphobia to Americas rampant and storied war crimes. "This is not a drill". I had put together a Spotify set list so I kinda knew what to expect. Yeh, in part due to 2020 delays. Sheep from Animals is in the set for the first time since 2008 as is the Dark Side of the Moon track Any Colour You Life. September 23 San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center He met his future Pink Floyd bandmates Nick Mason and Richard Wright while studying . Its antagonistic. This Is Not A Drill, Rog comes back on stage, shoos Syd off stage, and plays the encore: -Crying Song. He also mumbles words about a drill and it has the same agonizing effect. "Us & Them"18. 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Roger Waters stopped by the set of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday, June 21st to preview his upcoming "This Is Not a Drill Tour.". July 23 Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena It was an emotional flashback, and it helped Wish You Were Here provide the same heartbreaking punch it first landed in 1975. But as much as This Is Not a Drill is a call to arms against hate, its also an important reminder: At the end of the day, all we have is each other. Thats the tone that powered the night. The tour debuted a new stripped down "haunting organ and vocals version" [36] of Comfortably Numb as the show's opener every night. With a stage show involving massive LED screens . The crowd itself was annoyed and you could tell by the applause or no applause of the crowd. The organization wrote a letter to commissioner Rob Manfred, where they stated Waters views on Israel "far exceed the boundaries of civil discourse". Eclipse was incredible and we thought Waters was on point with this number as well. This, then, was perhaps the most touching moment of the night. Stay updated with your free Noise11.com daily music news email alert. But it all worked. And an unusual thing happened that Ive rarely seen at a show. The drill was the sound of a weakly aligned politician. Your preferences will apply to . In the Flesh, Happiest Days of Our Lives, Another Brick in the Wall, Run like hell, Comfortably Numb, Outside the wall. But I agree he should make it super clear what youre getting before you drop all that dough. Show all. 4,713 likes 21 songs, 1 hr 45 min # title. Yes, This Is Nota Drill takes to task everyone from the past six U.S. presidents to rich oligarchies to foreign fascists. During the heavy political crap on the screen, I closed my eyes and enjoyed the music. I shouldnt be giving this away, but I dont give a shit because it will probably all change, but imagine the iconic helicopter that normally comes before Happiest Days and Brick 2 that noise that we all know and love and imagine a megaphone, somebody abused this device before, I know but, This is not a drill. I thought that could be a good title for the show: This Is Not a Drill. Unusual setup. 70s, Average setlist for tour: This Is Not a Drill. kurt149 After all, it's right there in the name of the tour. I felt sorry for him. [11] In November 2021, a new show in Monterrey, Mexico, was announced, followed by three new shows in the United States announced later in March 2022. In the end he realized that these were my lyrics and not a forced propaganda on him. After finishing the tour, a film about it, called Roger Waters: Us + Them, was released. I shouldn't be giving this away, but I don't give a shit because it will probably all change, but imagine the iconic helicopter that normally comes before Happiest Days and Brick 2 that noise that we all know and love and imagine a megaphone, somebody abused this device before, I know but, This is not a drill. I thought that could be a good title for the show: This Is Not a Drill. After that, the tour will visit major cities in the United States and Canada. I thought Phantom was great. During some concerts, part VIII of "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" has been replaced with part V. Gus Seyffert bass guitar, guitar, vocals, accordion, Shanay Johnson background vocals, percussion, Amanda Belair background vocals, percussion, The touring band was confirmed on their appearance on, This page was last edited on 9 January 2023, at 06:36. [14], At the beginning of every concert, a voiceover described by journalist James Ball as "a plummy British announcer" requests audience members to turn off their cell phones, and to "fuck off to the bar" if they like Pink Floyd but "cant stand Rogers politics". Contemporary versions of Us And Them, the wondrously psychedelic instrumental Any Colour You Like and the FM-playlist staples Brain Damage and Eclipse were delivered with enough contemporary energy and wondrous musicianship that it didnt come off like a cover band phoning it in quickly for free drinks and middle-aged divorcees at the bar, post-show. My work is to think, 'Well, how can I make rock & roll more . Cats doesnt appeal to me at all. The ruling class is killing us., Roger Waters, This Is Not a Drill 2022 Tour Dates, Editors picks I caught the opening show in Pittsburgh. "Eclipse"21. . Photo, Ros O'Gorman. The FLOYD are currently working on the entirely new sound system that they seem to require for their entirely new sound. I was pretty much turned off right away by his intro political fuck off memo as I was pretty sure that was a reflection of what crap was to follow. "It'll be a new show. [7][8][9][10] In April 2021, tour dates in Canada and United States were announced to take place in 2022,[11] while the concerts in Mexico were announced later in June. I was correct. Some background: Roger Waters, who left Pink Floyd in the mid-1980s, has in recent years become a compulsive preacher of the anti-Israel boycott tactic. I mean, we all have our political beliefs right but most of us are trying to be as cordial to each other as we can no mater what our beliefs are so we can all stop the fighting and maybe enjoy some kind of peace together. "Another Brick in the Wall Part 2"4. Sound and video was great tho. This tour marks the first time . At least theyll know the room. We had floor seats (check out my Sheep video) yet we were watching from the side. Roger Waters will kickstart his tour from Pittsburgh on July 6, 2022. The show concluded on a much softer note. BTW, Waters isnt the singer that Gilmour is but he was perfectly fine and the guitar player sang a few. You feel you went on a journey. The wait was worth it. So this is all your fault. Grixet This Is Not A Drill. I knew what I was getting into seeing Roger, but it was my chance to see the last remaining Floyd member (save Sid) I havent seen. August 2 Cincinnati, OH @ Heritage Bank Center On Wednesday, July 6, Roger Waters kicked off his This Is Not a Drill tour at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. Watch Roger Waters Perform 'Wish You Were Here', Watch Roger Waters Perform 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts VI-IX)', Roger Waters, 7/6/22, PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, Pa.1. "Sheep"12. Want a This is Not a Drill jacket? See the artists dive into their own setlist data. A word here about Waters politics if youre thinking of going and you dont subscribe to his largely left-wing views, best save your money. Bummer, but if it saves one life, it's worth it. "[3] The show sees him performing in a 360 stage for the first time. A spirited version of Run Like Hell followed, with that crucial line (Theyre gonna send you back to mother in a cardboard box, you better run!) stillcapable of turning your blood to Freon, decades after its release. See things first SUBSCRIBE here: Noise11 on YouTube SUBSCRIBE, Youll discover music news first following Noise11 on Twitter, Comment on the news of the day, join Noise11 on Facebook, Tagged as: I think that many people go to concert venues to get away from life issues and all the corruption/evil/hypocrisy of the world. I wish he would give those big Floyd hits he plays everytime a rest. He was born on September 6, 1943 in Great Bookham, England. The 100 Best Albums of 2022, July 6 Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena All dates and information at https://rogerwaters.comListen to Roger Waters on your favorite platform: https://rogerwaters.lnk.to/streami. "The Bravery of Being Out of Range"7. The tour, originally scheduled to take place between July and October 2020, was suspended after the COVID-19 pandemic advance, and rescheduled to take place in 2022. He introduced that album as being his Orwell album. The brand new tour. After the crescendos of The Dark Side of The Moons Eclipse and the depressing Doomsday Clock-inspired Two Suns in the Sunset, Waters face filled the enormous screens as he once again stepped behind the keyboard. "Money"17. Enrique_Amlap "Any Colour You Like"19. I saw David Gilmore in 1983 in Buffalo and he was awesome. memowakeman Setlist: Set 1: Comfortably None (Pink Floyd) Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1 (Pink Floyd) Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2 (Pink Floyd) Another Brick in the Wall, Part 3 (Pink Floyd) The Powers That Be The Bravery of Being Out of Range The Bar Have a Cigar (Pink Floyd) Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd) Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts VI-IV) (Pink Floyd) Sheep (Pink Floyd), Set 2: In the Flesh (Pink Floyd) Run Like Hell (Pink Floyd) Dj Vu Is This the Life We Really Want? He feels very strongly that . I wondered if that would happen in future shows or if it would get cut as being too much. Waters included two new songs - "The Bar" during set 1 and "Is This The Life We Really Want" - the title track from his 2017 album, during set 2. Im a little older than you maybe a bit more left than you but I hear you. . (from Is This The Life We Really Want, 2017) [1] Waters described the play as "part magic carpet ride, part political rant, part anguish". This string of dates will include some canceled shows from 2020 and has Waters going across North America. Roger Waters: Us + Them Tour: October 3: October 4: Halsey: Hopeless Fountain Kingdom World Tour: October 13 Roger Waters: Us + Them Tour: October 14 . Music Enthusiast At the junction of rock, blues, R&B, jazz, pop,and soul, Concert Review Roger Waters This is Not A Drill, Concert Review - Roger Waters - This is Not A Drill, Book Review - Chuck Berry: An American Life, The Who - The Lifehouse Saga and Who's Next (Part One), Summer Jam at Watkins Glen - July 28, 1973 - A Retrospective, Tin Pan Alley and the "Brill Building Sound", One Song/Three Versions - Me and Bobby McGee, Follow Music Enthusiast At the junction of rock, blues, R&B, jazz, pop,and soul on WordPress.com. Roger, whilst currently in rude health, is rapidly approaching 78 (though does not appear to be speeding) may not wish or be in a position to tour in a few years. Discover Premium. The band delivered stellar versions of all the tracks on Side Two of both 1973's The Dark Side of the Moon and 1975's Wish You Were Here. I take full blame but dont offer any compensation with that. English musician, co-founder of Pink Floyd, Roger Waters Debuts This Is Not a Drill Tour with Stunning Visuals, Scathing Commentary: Review, Photos, and Setlist. He also talked way too much about his views on the world. It's amazing to watch what Waters and his team come up with every tour to . I thought three performers in particular that deserved mention, the keyboardist, and the two ladies singing backing vocals. The live show format is perfect for Waters and his band. I will say that while I agree with most of his politics, I would hate to spend good money and find out that the artist was going to, say, applaud Trump all night. [38], Waters explains, "Before lockdown I had been working on a demo of a new version of Comfortably Numb as an opener to our new show 'This Is Not A Drill'. The world will be far better off when that time comes! MrSchivy Maybe a better name for the show would have been Aggressive Far Left Propaganda with the Music of Pink Floyds Former Bandmate Roger Waters. Mike, as someone who is your polar political opposite, I have to say I commend you heartily for your open-mindedness. 6 min read. I think we would have had a clear indication of what kind of show we were going to, but, surprise surprise surprise . I actually bought these tickets for a 2020 show and I think we all know what happened then. Leave being current to the new bands. August 25 Orlando, FL @ Amway Center After Money it was mostly all Dark Side, then a tune I didnt know from The Final Cut called Two Suns in the Sunset. Then this utterly cool thing happened: At some point it became encore time and Roger came out by himself and sat at the piano. Australian songwriting legend Brian Cadd and music educator Jamie Rigg have written a song for the Wayside Chapel and put an all-star cast together to perform it. I saw songs done live by an original Floyd member I never thought I would see. Brain Damage, Money, Us and Them, Eclipse. British, old-fashioned : strong and healthy. This is not anything more than a political rally. Great score, dancing. Andraujo Sure. In the same interview, Waters stated the tour would only visit arenas, with no concerts held in outdoor venues, and it would visit cities in United States, Canada, "and maybe three gigs in Mexico City. A federal Judge in Washington DC ruled on March 25, 2020 that Trump's Dakota Access Pipeline Executive order was ILLEGAL and demands an E.I.S (Environmental Impact Statement). frank_genesis jcdbilbao Its intended as a wakeup call, and a bridge towards a kinder future with more talking to strangers, either in 'The Bar' or just 'Passing in the Street' and less slaughter 'In Some Foreign Field.'. Maybe theres something wrong with me, but I have to say not my idea of a good time. First let me say that I am a very big Pink Floyd fan and grew up with them. Yes, Waters and his band played some of Pink Floyds greatest hits alongside some of Waters most breathtaking originals, and, yes, they played them all beautifully. As the lights dimmed in Pittsburghs PPG Paints Arena for the first show of Roger Waters This Is Not A Drill Tour (get tickets here), the former Pink Floyd member and his team made two requests: 1. Brick in the name of the crowd itself was annoyed and you could by. 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