Kate Bush

that bbc4 doc was so disappointing. thee only people who said anything of interest other than insignificant, meaningless anecdotes were maybe brett anderson and people who actually worked with her. a complete anti climax. the latest issue of mojo is better for it at least attempts some history but even that is just a transparent cash-in (a run down of her 'best moments'). simon reynolds' guardian piece was better than anything in that doc.

Short version of my oft told anecdote:

We were both on the same tv show one time, but my fellow pop panellists were kept well away from herself, even backstage.

dress rehearsal in front of 4000 friends and family last night. surprisingly little leaking out about it.
anyone know anyone who went?

ah, she knows who her (tight-lipped) friends are

tell us the long version of the anecdote Mark! which TV show, when etc?

Ummm

It was called "The Saturday morning show" LWT, I along with three others reviewed singles, discovered I have no TV presence so sacked that as a career. Top single was Graham Parker, presenters were Steve Jones (the one that looks like brains off thunderbirds) and Elvis Payne.

when.. 1979 I think. Look up "Protection" G.Parker for a close date.

************************SPOILERS****************************** Two photos have leaked and two song titles, Wuthering Heights (with some sort of hang drum arrangement) and Moments Of Pleasure, reports of a 2'50" set.

reports of a 2'50" set.

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQZhSRu6Sh1ZHJbxZIKv6IM5i4kbrW2xAP0SsqMXGCX2DQKlKWQ

Wuthering Heights (with some sort of hang drum arrangement) and Moments Of Pleasure, reports of a 2'50" set

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haha @ josh

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Steve Coogan really spoiled that BBC doc. Needed more Tricky; and much more Lindsay Kemp.

needed no opinions whatsoever from fucking pop stars i don't give a shit about tbh

Coogan was really terrible in that yeah. Tbf I liked the bit where (st Vincent?) kept going on and on about how terrible it would be if anyone else tried to sing "hounds of love"

There was enough Lindsay Kemp, nice bloke but didn't have much more to add.

Coogan at least managed to provide a 'lancing' of those oh-so-funny Kate impersonators that basically waved their arms around and screeched.

They went with what they could get, and there's not much available for "50 words for Snow" beyond Stephen Fry (who was on the album) and some artists who had a 'favourite'.

Anyhow, treat it as the first half, with the "Kate at the BBC" comp as part two.

(They really should repeat the "Kate" show completely, really)

Interesting that they had the "KT Bush Band" version of "Come Together", perfect sound quality..

bat for lashes did herself no favours. nice to see Del Palmer talking though yeah.

Tbf I liked the bit where (st Vincent?) kept going on and on about how terrible it would be if anyone else tried to sing "hounds of love"

yeah i was laughing at the Futureheads throughout that bit

i found tori amos pretty annoying myself

https://twitter.com/Mumbler3/status/504204976739319808

haha @ that one that got to no 1

and smiths ref

annndd what. phil collins?

ned, get thee to the jeff buckley thread

"haha"

apparently madonna, bjork and grace jones are in the audience

I NEED A GROUP PHOTO

Danny Baker started a rumour that Bowie's joining her onstage.

Photos photos photos...

http://www.theguardian.com/music/live/2014/aug/26/kate-bush-first-before-the-dawn-gig-live-blog#block-53fce61ce4b06f5272fb3f62

Bate Kush

that kush

baked kush

who is danny baker and why would he know? that would be insane though

also images already posted, looks nuts

http://www.theguardian.com/music/live/2014/aug/26/kate-bush-first-before-the-dawn-gig-live-blog

what are the odds that peter gabriel shows up during the run at some point?

for a special don't give up take

now I'm fucking mad I can't make these shows.

I'm considering avoiding pictures, liveblogs, this thread &c till Ive seen the show next week. I know the idea that you can "spoil" a concert is kinda dumb but I think that anything particularly holy-shit about the way they present these songs might have more impact if it comes as a suprise

Didn't Danny Baker play R2d2?

Talking about Danny's/Dan's, I wonder if she'd ever consider bringing in Danny McIntosh or even Bertie for that one track on 50 Words

bertie is there already, guardian has a photograph of him on stage in costume

Oh! I totally missed that!

sounds amazing so far.

so is this correct? No Wuthering Heights?

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/kate-bush/2014/eventim-apollo-london-england-23ce788f.html

Str8 trolling, heading back home on the train, mind blown. I urge anybody who is going not to read any reportage, seriously folks

It's not like we're jealous or anything you know.

Wins is 100% right, shit is crazy and the internet will spoil it

all us americans are going to look up the spoilers anyway since I think we have a next to nothing chance of getting to experience this live, unless she heads to vegas and sets up a residency for 5 years.

Don't remind me. It's awful. I can't believe she's not coming to NA.

maybe she'll surprise everyone

So sad I'm not able to go, I even F5'd the Grauniad's live blog :'-(

okay so fyi for those who do want to spoil it for themselves, http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/kate-bush/2014/eventim-apollo-london-england-23ce788f.html
is now accurate...

no idea why people would put such bullshit fake ones up... really weird. same with the supposed 'leaks' about the friends and family show - which had exactly the same setlist as tonight -

SPOILERRRRS!!!!
no wuthering heights, no moments of pleasure, and it was 900 or so poeple, not 4000!
SPOILERRRRS ABOVE!!!

i really want to keep away from all internet reviews and social media as it will be full of wankery - the experience of these shows is about kate and her family and fans and any contact with internet / press world will only irritate.

all i'll say is i've never seen so many happy faces - for me it was a wonderfully intimate experience, as insane and unexpected and fantastic as it could have been, pleasing the fans whilst also doing exactly what the fuck Kate wants to do regardless of anyone else.

love you Kate.