I listen to the band...

An article with an interview that I enjoyed reading. I like it when it's about the band.
I think you would enjoy it too, so read it:
Not So Young, But Still Fighting: Suede Interviewed

Europe is our playground

Stockholm, then London, it was a perfect combination.

Cirkus in Sthlm is not a small venue, capacity of 1800 with standing area, but neither is it a big arena. It did give closeness to the band, which I like, at least for the standing crowd, at least for me.

The concert was wonderful and to be there with friends that have somewhat the same love for the band as I, it adds to the experience. 'Pantomime Horse' is still one of my favourites to hear live, of the slower songs. It just hits the body in a sensuous way.

I didn't have that much time to digest the concert afterwards since I was heading to London.

After a break of some shopping and a concert with The Radio Dept. at the Scala, it was time for my second Suede show in a week's time.

Since I love Dog Man Star with all my heart it was something extra to stand among the masses in front of the stage at the O2 hearing 'Introducing the Band' as intro to the band, after the obligatory 'Bodies' by Sex Pistols. It had been some years since the last time.

For me it almost felt like the concert had started in Stockholm and that it ended in London, that it wasn't any time in between. It's an odd but nice idea. They were both good shows, respectively, in their own way.

Two major things made the London gig special for me. Apart from the size of the arena, the gig being the last (?) one, and the fact that it was in London, the massive screen showing artwork from different albums and singles made the concert a greater experience. Additionally to hear 'To the Birds' at the end of the show, with the Drowners' artwork in the background made it truly beautiful.

Beauty in shape of t-shirts: Beautiful things

Time

It's time; soon it's time for yet another fantastic energy boost. It's time for every cell of the body to be loved; it's time to feel alive.

On Wednesday night I'll be singing, I'll be dancing, I'll be smiling, I'll be crying.

On Thursday morning I won't feel as heavy hearted as I was after the Albert Hall, 'cause on Tuesday I'll be in London, again, for yet another show.

Tuesday night will be magical.

What will happen thereafter, I don’t know?


Brittle Heart (BA)

Suede - the best of

Suede - The Best Of - Interview from 103 on Vimeo.
including some footage from the Albert Hall.
from The Quietus

Inspirational

Suede are to receive Q's Inspiration Award on Monday.

For all us suedeheads out there it's old news that this band has inspired a lot of people throughout the years, and still does. However it's nice that they will receive an official recognition for their existence and wonderful work. Maybe this award together with the current media coverage and the forthcoming "Best of" will spread their music even further and thereby inspire others...

For more information on this, go by the forum at Suede’s website.

Additionally, I’d like to suggest you read Thursday’s interview in the guardian, and do remember to scroll down to the comments, I especially recommend those by ‘Yuiko’.

Where I wish I'd been

When your favourite band is English and you're not an UK citizen, there're a lot of things you’ve missed out on. That’s life. Here’s a video from a gig I wish I’d been at.



Suede - 'Cheap' Live at the ICA

To see and hear more of Suede, go by their video channel.

In the airwaves

Within a week's time there have been two opportunities to listen to the song seen performed live in the youtube clip below. Q Radio has aired an interview with Mr Anderson and along with it Unsung was played. It wasn't the final version of the song, since the music for the forthcoming album hasn't been mixed yet, but it’s an interesting recording to listen to.

The show has been aired twice and won’t be aired again (?). However, as with many things played through the web, one can still listen to it. And, if one likes to read some thoughts about this and find some information on the interview, you should go by the forum at Brett’s website.

remastered, not new

the best of
It's a beautiful cover. Seems to fit both the season and the music.

Unsung

Lines

I know a girl laying down
she's sleeping weeks at a time
and when she wakes up she watches tv
counting cracks in the ceiling...

Girl laying down - Anna Ternheim