演出隔天的相關評價...
Oasis deliver breath-taking performance at Reading.
By JULIEANNE SAVAGE at Reading.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^NoelRock的板主之一同時也是新聞工作者
They may not Live Forever, but Oasis prove they have immeasurable
years ahead of them yet.
If tonight's staggering performance on the main stage at Reading was
anything to go by, the Oasis critics should be well and truly stunned
into submission.
In a confident return to their best ever form, Oasis stole the
limelight from every contender, proving once again they are the world
class leaders in live rock 'n' roll.
After last month's less than adequate performance by Liam Gallagher
at Wembley, the rock singer's voice was at it's best once again
delivering tremendous performances of Oasis hits old and new; moments
I would describe as pure Liam genius. The Liam every Oasis die-hard
loves was back: the voice, the stance, the vacant sense of humour
("This one's fucking ancient" on Cigarettes and Alcohol) were back
with style.
Maybe it was love that drove him to such a wild performance: the
crowd were clearly delighted by an on-stage snog with All Saint Nic
Appleton early on and the four piece girl band had been partying
backstage with the Oasis lads all afternoon.
Noel Gallagher's voice reached into the depths of passion and
commitment as he once again incorporated 'Step Out' - "this one's for
the Stevie Wonder fan club!" and 'Hey, Hey, My, My' - "this is a song
by Neil Young" into the set; both tracks receiving a much more
favourable reception than at Bolton or Wembley. It was quite clear
from the start the elder brother was geared up for a gig he truly
relished.
It was an Oasis gig that combined the excitement of the early days
with that heavy, dark, almost tempestuous feel of their latest
material. Musically, the band are more adept than ever. The addition
of Gem Archer and Andy Bell rejuvenating classic material and adding
a whole new dimension to on-stage delivery. Andy Bell's bass
throughout was stunning, prompting the Gallagher brothers to tease
the crowd for a chorus of "Who the fuck is Andy Bell?". Gem able to
cope with subtle nuances of sound that drove the crowd wild.
Between the hits, Liam's often incomprehensible ramblings added to
the rock 'n' roll atmosphere. As the band headed into 'Gas Panic'
Liam dedicated the song to "all the crackheads" insisting brother
Noel was "back on it" before proclaiming "Well, it's my song. I'm the
crackhead." Noel responded with a bemused look at the crowd
smiling: "You don't advocate drugs to your brothers and sisters....
Anymore."
Noel was far more relaxed and vocal on stage than in previous shows
this year, chatting to the crowd and introducing each song, obviously
enjoying a performance which he had publicly stated he was looking
forward to.
"It's time for me to do a little bit of singing" he announced. "I
haven't sang the chorus to this song for about three years now." And
true to form the crowd obliged; only on the final chorus did Noel
deliver his own words on 'Don't Look Back In Anger'.
If there is one sobering thought, it's one of uncertainty. The
thought of Oasis ever splitting weighs heavily on my heart and played
on my mind as I left the field tonight. Oasis are a monolith in the
world of music and any void created by their media-instigated demise
could never be filled.
Surely this breath-taking performance, the reaction of the crowd and
the musicianship on stage proves beyond doubt Oasis remain the rock
giants they ever were and more.
In Noel Gallagher's own words as he left the stage the ￡2 million
fee
Oasis reportedly accepted to headline the festival was "worth every
fucking penny".
Copyright Julieanne Savage, 2000
Cheers!
Patsy "Gallagher"
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To hear something, must not listen.
To see something, must not look.
To know something, must not think.
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