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Post by catwolf on Aug 21, 2012 16:54:28 GMT
Beacons was wonderful ;D I'd never been to a festival before so i didn't know what to expect - i thought the main stage would be absolutely mobbed and i'd have no chance of getting near the front. But the tent emptied out completely between bands, so within 5 minutes of getting there i had a place at the front middle!!! So i stayed there stubbornly for the next 6 hours All the bands before him came on stage and set up themselves so i was hoping Patrick might too so i could shout hello to him, but unfortunately he didn't It was the first time i'd seen him play an acoustic show - it was so beautiful <3 It was just Patrick, his cellist (who's name i can't remember) and Victoria - Patrick played the piano, ukelele, harp and dulcimer. He opened with The Bachelor (i love that song so much - even though he's played it 4/5 of the times i've seen him it's been one of the highlights of every show for me) It was just the piano, violin and cello. And he played an acoustic version of Paris on the piano (i've only ever heard Paris live once before) And an acoustic version of Tristan on the ukelele And i really liked the acoustic version of Together, he was playing it on the ukelele - it started off slow and then got really dramatic He didn't play any of the songs i'd asked for after all (although maybe that's a good thing because my heart might have stopped beating ). He probably forgot, or maybe because he didn't have enough time (he was late on and there was a really strict time limit). Penzance and Bitten were on the setlist (the setlist was 46 songs long - he must just decide on the night what he's going to play) so maybe that was for me I was going to try and get him to play Penzance in Glasgow anyway. I'll post a picture of the setlist but this is what he actually played: The Bachelor Time Of My Life Paris Tristan Hard Times The Magic Position Armistice Together House The Future/All I Want (Joni Mitchell cover) The City (with a bit of Bermondsey Street as the intro) He also sang happy birthday to someone called Paul, whose friend shouted to Patrick that it was his birthday! And he said on twitter that we were a magic audience Afterwards, i wanted to try and meet him - i was peering through the holes in the fence at the side of the tent and i could see the back entrance to the stage. I waited there for a while (and got asked by a lot of random people what i was looking at!!! ) but there didn't seem to be any sign of Patrick so in the end i just gave up and left I took a few pictures but they're not very good, i don't have time to post them now but i'll post them tomorrow with the picture of my setlist Also, i learnt never to go to a festival without wellies!!!
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Post by catwolf on Aug 22, 2012 19:01:08 GMT
Here are my (rather blurry) photos: They didn't turn out very well cos of the smoke and the big delay in my camera. There are some better ones here: www.flickr.com/photos/greetingsfrombeacons/page3/And this is the setlist - the corner was missing when i got it but it's pretty easy to work out what it said. Although i don't understand why Bitten was before Bermondsey Street alphabetically (trust me to notice something like that!) There are so many songs on that setlist i wish he'd played - Penzance, Bitten, Overture, Mercia, Trust, The Tinderbox, Wolf Song, Teignmouth, Time Of Year, Pelicans, Sing, Land's End, Godrevy Point... i'll shut up before i drive myself mad!
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Post by niwo on Aug 27, 2012 17:10:44 GMT
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Post by schizoeclectic on Aug 27, 2012 21:43:26 GMT
Aw yeah I loved it too. It's harder to meet people at festivals though as they are rushed in and out of everywhere that's why there is often a signing tent but it's generally mainstream artists picked for them and at more mainstream festivals...but nevertheless this sounds like a great Patrick experience. I'm super jealous That, what I can only assume is a, burn mark on the setlist is so random. Yeah I like when artists do a different setlist every night cause you never know what song you might get next and then if you go to another date or venue etc it's a whole other experience entirely. I also would love to know how the band knows what songs to do like if he only decides 15mins before say, I imagine that must be why sometimes his setlists are handwritten. I love the mystery though! When I saw Lady Gaga for the first time the person next to me kept announcing what the next song was going to be it was so annoying. Acoustic and Live versions in general of an artists songs are savage, I love that opening 10-15 seconds where you're like ''what song is this?'' and then the familiar beat kicks in and you just die!
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Post by catwolf on Aug 28, 2012 22:01:32 GMT
Thanks The setlist's just been ripped, it's not a burn mark I don't know how it happened, maybe the guy who took it off the stage pulled it rather viciously or something! Yeah, i've no idea how the band know what he's going to play! He announced a few of the songs but not all of them, and apparently this was the only setlist. Yeah, i love the moment when you realise what song he's playing A lot of the time i can't tell what it is til he starts singing! At one point i thought he was starting to play Augustine but it turned out to be Hard Times. And i thought Paris was the Secret Garden for a crazy second because he started with the "turn your head to the sun" part - it was just when i heard the word "turn"
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Post by schizoeclectic on Aug 29, 2012 14:46:31 GMT
Aw brill Whenever I ask for setlists the roadie's are like why? Not just for Patrick but everywhere Wow I'm glad it's not just me then. I love for any artist when they have a long live intro that you don't recognise and then suddenly the beat kicks in!! Another gig I was at the artist had signals for the band so they must have known what songs she meant
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Post by catwolf on Sept 1, 2012 16:14:45 GMT
Really, they've never thought i was weird asking for setlists (But then there's normally other people asking too - i've been to gigs where there were like 10 people begging for the last setlist and the roadies have to try and pick who to give it to!) Oh i just remembered there were lights at the back of the stage that were flashing patterns (which you can kind of see in the photos) and when Patrick was playing they kept spelling out WOLF
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Post by schizoeclectic on Sept 1, 2012 17:10:38 GMT
Yes I noticed that! A nice touch. Well for a few gigs they have been like that but in general I have been lucky. I got Patrick's Setlist from Dublin & my most prized one of all is Lady Gaga's one from Dublin too. Now that was a ''people fighting over it scenario''
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Post by catwolf on Sept 1, 2012 19:57:23 GMT
I'm usually the first one to ask for a setlist so i normally manage to get them! At Beacons there was only one so i was rather lucky. My most prized setlist is my Palladium one ;D I didn't even ask for that actually, when i was waiting for Patrick outside after the show one of the roadies randomly came out and gave me it!!! (I didn't manage to meet Patrick that night but the next time he came to Glasgow i got him to sign it for me)
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Post by herrdoktor on Sept 10, 2012 9:54:32 GMT
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Post by lolli on Sept 10, 2012 13:04:57 GMT
Oh that is just too funny! I suspect William might have something to say about it
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Post by jessie on Sept 11, 2012 17:59:06 GMT
Hi you guys - I'm sure this is addressed somewhere, but I'd love to meet Patrick at a show. I just don't want to be obnoxious. Is he okay with being approached before or after a show? I'm pretty shy so if I see him, I'd probably just freeze and not know what to say! I'd be perfectly happy with a quick hello and photo, I just don't want to get on his nerves because I know he'll be busy. I'm going to 3 shows, so surely I'll see him. I just don't want to be hanging around the stage forever. Plus, I'm dragging my friend with me and I've promised not to embarrass him! I don't want to miss my chance to say hi just because I'm not very assertive. I have been to shows with friends in the past and they've acted absolutely horrible to try to meet someone. Patrick is a wonderful musician but I really just want to say hi because I have a lot of respect for him. Will anyone here be going to the US shows? I'll be in NYC and Boston. Also, would it be crazy to bring him a gift? Just something small. Sorry I have never been to one of his shows so I don't know what to expect.
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Post by lolli on Sept 11, 2012 20:48:48 GMT
Hi Jessie, In my experience, Patrick will come and meet fans after a show if he's in the right mood and won't if he isn't. Whilst I am sure that this can be a bit frustrating for people who wait only to find he's already left the venue, it seems to me to be perfectly understandable for someone like Patrick who is very obviously affected outwardly by his inner feelings. When he does come out for a chat, he's utterly lovely, happy to have photos taken and sign things for you. He is also extremely gracious in his acceptance of gifts. He was so thrilled with some home made jam I gave him at one show that he later signed my Lupercalia CD with "Lady Andrea, jam hot!" So I suppose what I am saying is to go with the hope and not expectation of meeting him and if it happens enjoy it
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Post by catwolf on Sept 11, 2012 21:03:31 GMT
Don't worry he's the loveliest person, he doesn't seem to mind people meeting him at all. The first time i saw him i waited outside the entire day because i was so desperate to meet him and be at the front, but Patrick seemed to be flattered rather than scared of me! The first thing he asked me was what my name was, which i thought was really nice because none of the other musicians i've met have asked that. When i was talking to him i was so nervous my mind had gone completely blank but it helps if you try and plan in your head beforehand what you want to say. The next time i met him, two years later, he actually remembered me - he said something like i'd grown up! I gave him a giraffe i made out of beads and wire and he seemed to like it - i saw him showing it to Victoria afterwards! I remember noticing how fast my heart was beating so i told Patrick how nervous i was and he was like "don't be nervous". He talked to me for like five minutes and he gave me few hugs He's really sweet and modest, it's almost as if he can't believe how much we like his music - he wrote on my setlist "thank you so so so much for listening" Then at the meet and greet before the Edinburgh show last year i gave him a necklace i made (it had a charm to represent each album and i made three of them out of wire - it took forever!) and halfway through the show i noticed a chain at his neck and i realised he was wearing it under his top!!! ;D I waited for him after the show - when he came out he said "Hello Catriona" and he was still wearing the necklace (and he'd changed clothes at least three times)!!! I felt like i was being greedy meeting him again so i apologised for being a stalker, but Patrick was like "you're not a stalker!!!" Sorry, i've probably rambled on too much about meeting him (...happy memories ;D) but he's actually one of the loveliest people i've ever met. So don't worry about irritating him - he seems really happy to meet fans If you get the chance to meet him you definitely should try! And i'm sure he'd love it if you gave him a present. On the poster he signed for me in Edinburgh he wrote "Thank you for my jewels! I will treasure them always" (And other people give him presents and letters and stuff, it's not just me ) I'm so jealous you get to see him three times this tour! He really is amazing live - you'll probably be in awe for days afterwards Edit: Just seen Lolli's reply - if you have the patience (or are as crazy as me ) the best way to meet him i think is to get there really early and wait there for the afternoon. Then you'll hopefully get to see him going in and he's less likely to be ambushed by people so you might get to speak to him for longer
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Post by jessie on Sept 12, 2012 17:39:51 GMT
Thank you! I keep thinking the first thing I will say is "I'm not a stalker!" Just really excited! I am so lucky to have gotten the tickets. I literally said to myself that I'd never get to see him then he announced the tour dates like 2 days later. But they put the Boston date on sale the same day so I panicked and bought tickets without having any sort of plan. Luckily I have friends in Boston and NYC is my fave place so it didn't make sense to fly that far and only go to one show. (See, stalker! I'm not, I swear!). I was all nervous and said to my husband, "Do you mind if I go on a Patrick Wolf trip?" He just shook his head and says, "Oh god, Jessie, just go." I said, "That's good because he's kind of in NYC and Boston and I've already bought the tickets." He knows there's no point of arguing when it comes to traveling I think he's just happy I'm not dragging him on another trip. I don't think I'll be able to get to the show very early b/c I promised my friend we could shop and do everything else he wants if he would go with me. I'm not going to die if I don't meet Patrick, it would just be very nice because he seems so lovely. You're not babbling at all - I love your stories! I am just excited and nervous. (And I don't want him to think I'm a stalker!). I have a friend who is like that and it's so embarrassing! Even if I don't get to meet him it will be a wonderful trip and I'll get to see some of my good friends. Both of my tickets in NYC are by the stage! So if I embarrass myself, I'll have to deal with it the next night. Do you guys know if they usually have a merch table? UK shipping charges to the US are crazy! I'm glad iTunes has Lupercalia because I can't find it anywhere here. It makes me feel better (in a way) that I probably won't meet him unless he wants to talk to people. I just don't want to get on his nerves! I told my friend Shaun that he needs to be prepared to say something when he sees I'm just standing there scared to speak! Anyhow, thank you! I'm so excited!
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Post by schizoeclectic on Sept 14, 2012 1:03:22 GMT
When I saw Patrick in Dublin he said hello briefly on his way in and after the gig about 8-10 of us waited until about 12-1am but the time flew and I made lots of new friends from that experience. When he came out he had been chatting to his family who'd travelled up from County Cork so he was in a bit of hurry but still graciously stopped to chat to everyone there and sign whatever we offered. He recognised me from twitter (seeing as I tweet him everyday) and he said such lovely things to me that I thought I might faint lol. When I look back I feel like I froze and didn't ask or say as much as I wanted but he really brings it out of you with his modest and calming nature. Every year the wolfboard gives him a big Birthday gift, but smaller presents given at the actual gig are not unknown he has definately worn items like Cat's and so on so I definately think it would be a nice touch and help him remember you for next time or maybe even write him a letter. Something representing where you're from or the place he's playing would be a nice touch, he can reminisce fondly then. With regards the merch, when I saw him it was during the Lupercalia era so everything was 'Time of My Life' or 'The City' related. Trust me there will be NO end of stuff to chose from so bring some extra money. I expect he will have the odd vinyl or so with him it depends what they brought with them so be on the lookout for something rare and that 'Sundark and Riverlight' T-Shirt looks gorgeous....oh and just a suggestion from personal experience and this isn't just based on Patrick!! Get your friend to hold your spot if it's standing tickets and you can browse the merch then BEFORE the gig rather than having it in the back of your mind for the entire gig...and if there's anything you're unsure of you always have the second date to visit the merch stand again and if you really want it and it's there again then it's meant to be! BUT if he doesn't come out before or after don't take offence or read into it, he might just be busy, in a hurry so on and don't forget he has just flown from England to Australia to America in over a week so he may be jetlagged/tired...at least you have more than one opportunity to meet him and most important, enjoy the gig.
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Post by jessie on Sept 14, 2012 6:52:08 GMT
Aww Thanks - Patrick's fans are so sweet! I love all of your stories! You can probably tell I'm just nervous/excited. schizoeclectic I just realized I was following you on Twitter and didn't know it was you! I would love if he covered the song you suggested, it's one of my favorites I will keep that in mind about the merch. I definitely want that shirt! It's so nice to find people who are nice and have such love for Patrick & his music. Everyone I know is tired of hearing about him, but I'm just like, "You don't understand... this is the best thing ever!" It is funny, a guy told my friend to tell me about Patrick (he met me for like 5 minutes and decided I would love him). A few days later she called him and asked, "When is this Patrick Wolf thing going to stop?" Haha. He told her "2 years." I am glad you tweet him every day because I was sure he thought I was crazy and I try to keep it at a minimum. Whew - I'm relieved to know that I have a perfectly normal healthy obsession I can't help that he has so much good music! I know the shows are going to be amazing, hopefully I'll have some good stories to share with you guys. Til then I'll be looking for that tattoo thread
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Post by catwolf on Sept 15, 2012 20:09:10 GMT
Thanks Don't worry, if he doesn't think i'm a stalker he definitely won't think you are! And i'm sure most people are really nervous when they meet him so he won't judge you. If you're seeing him 3 times i'm sure you'll manage to meet him at least once (he'll have to leave the venue at some point after all ) Good luck! Yeah, bring extra money for the merch - at the Edinburgh show on the last tour i accidentally spent over £60 on merch... No one else understands my obsession either, although every one of my friends and my entire extended family know how obsessed i am! (Last year i refused to go on a night out with my uni friends on my birthday because i was going to Edinburgh to see Patrick the next day and i didn't want to be tired for it. My friends were trying to persuade me that my birthday was more important than Patrick but i was like "NO IT'S NOT!" Eventually they gave up on me and they were talking about writing Patrick a letter to tell him how obsessed i am! And a couple of my aunts have looked up his website to see what he was like - haha and my aunt actually said he seemed "cool" ) Yeah about 90% of my tweets mention Patrick! (But i actually only got twitter in the first place to follow him!) And looking back on them i always feel like i've been gushing far too much and most of the time he just ignores me (Although he has replied to me 3 times ;D) Anyway enjoy your gigs Jessie (Well obviously you will, it's Patrick! )
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Post by linda x on Sept 16, 2012 8:04:25 GMT
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Post by jessie on Sept 16, 2012 17:54:05 GMT
That's good to know:) Thanks Linda. LOL. Now I'm just hoping I can get the new shirt.
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