The New Order show was AMAZING.
I got to go backstage after.
Had a 30 min geek tech conversation with Steve Morris about Abelton vs. Cubase for live sequencing, the Roland Juno-106 and 36 vs. 64 key synths. Steve also told me that they haven't played Thieves Like Us again because it was in a difficult key for Bernard to sing in and the drums sounded week. Steve also told me that he has been working on a new live version of Vanishing Point "but heaven knows if we will ever actually play it."
Also..very interesting. Steve told me that one of the reasons Bernard doesn't really think the Technique songs work live is because he feels the Technique album sounded "unfinished".
Steve and I also discussed the difficulties of playing a MicroKorg and Korg sampler as opposed to a 64 key synth because the keys are so small and your fingers mash the keys! Same issue. We've also both had issues with Ableton crashing 75 minutes into a set, which is why NO are using Cubase for their live sets.
Got to talk about Ryuichi Sakamoto with Gillian Gilbert. It turns out that she's a huge fan of Sakamoto as well and that his soundtrack work inspired Avalanche. Gillian has got to be one of the NICEST people I have ever met. I met her sister as well (they could be twins!) and met their daughter Tilly, who is very nice
I had a really nice chat with Bernard Sumner about songwriting. Some you may remember that the last time I met Bernard he completely took the piss out of my haircut ("CUT THAT FUCKIN 'AIR!") but this time we actually had a really nice one of one conversation. He actually said to me, "You know I was just messing about with your haircut right? You're an individual and that's part of who you are, it's fucking cool. But stick to making music mate, don't become a barber!". I gave him a copy of my new record and he looked me dead in the eye and told me he would listen to it.
I was actually pretty surprised, but the band all asked me how my music was doing, pretty cool that they are interested. I gave Tom a copy of the album as well...meant to give one to Steve (I am proud of the programming and sequencing on my album) but I didn't have another copy. Drat!
I spoke with Tom for quite a while. He's a lovely guy. He added quite a bit of his own playing onto the New Order tracks at this show, including a really nice solo at the end of True Faith. He's got this little dance moves he does onstage where he sort of looks like he is kicking a football around.
I also spook with Phil at length and he told me some really funny stories about promotion Jetstream back in 2005 and how doing the UK pop shows for HET was one of the most exhausting weeks ever. Pretty funny story. He's a really cool guy, very down to earth and funny.
Totally unexpected bonus: I got to meet and hang out with Nancy Whang from LCD Soundsystem. Had a very nice 10 min conversation about music with her. She's a sweetheart!
Also met Todd Sines, who is a pretty big DJ here in NYC. Turns out we went to the same university and have several mutual friends. Small world.
Had the pleasure of chatting with Johnny Giles before the gig, top man. Got to see fellow New Yorker Linus again. Linus was documenting the festivities I am sure his photos will look great.
Holy Ghost! were really great!
New Order played a storming set, though a bit short. Sound was better than at the Roseland. Set was, to my memory
1.Elegia
2. Crystal
3. Regret
4. Ceremony
5. Isolation
6.Age of Consent
7. Here To Stay
8. Your Silent Face
9. World
10. Bizarre Love Triangle
11. True Faith
12. 586
13. The Perfect Kiss
14. Blue Monday
15. Temptation
Encore
16. Transmission
17. Atmosphere
18. Love Will Tear Us Apart
BTW, my birthday is this week so this show was also my birthday party. Best fucking birthday ever!
Special thanks to Andy Robinson and Rebecca Boulton (sp?) for sorting us all out.
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