February 2020, we bought tickets to see They Might Be Giants for Dylan's birthday.
We didn't think it would be his birthday THIS year.
They were amazing, as usual. But it was clear we were not the only ones getting Older. They had a horn section and guitarists doing the Running-around-stage this time. The humor and musicianship were top notch from all of them. Everyone singing along as usual. The two songs from their new album Book, sounded really good.
The backward rendition of Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love must be seen to be believed.
Much as we enjoyed it, as we walked back to the car we talked about that probably being the last time for that sort of concert. After standing in line for 90 min, I needed to sit down. We spoke to the security folks, who directed us to a spot to the side of the stage. Yes, we were sat in the disabled section, and damn grateful for it, ready to move if someone needed it more. I mean, I could stand for 5 hours on concrete if I had to, but I certainly could not have enjoyed anything while doing it. I felt my decades in the OR pressing down, and it was rough.
Still, I'll take a hard truth over a soft lie any day.
And if they ever play here in a venue with actual seats...
6 comments:
If they do you will be there enjoying it!
Everything just became a little bit more complicated for me, because I know “Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love” as the title of a little throwaway bit by the Mahavishnu Orchestra, somewhere in the 1970s: https://youtube.com/watch?v=V1nv_07umf0 I don’t know much at all about TMBG. Can you help?
Do TMBG fans know of some connection?
gz,
Absolutely
ShouldFish,
I think they sample it in the original on their album. So, yes, a reference.
They Might Be Giants have been around 30 years +, and they have quite the online presence. Narrowing it down would be the difficult part. I found that learning the lyrics enriches the experience. They have quite the range, and experiment with sounds and styles, so if you don't like one song, check out the next dozen until something hits.
https://www.theymightbegiants.com
Here's the TMBG song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnYKfrgN76Y
Very short (under 2 min!) and silly and it is one of my favorites. I can sing the Flood album straight through I think.
Glad you found a way to stay and enjoy the show.
Nimble,
I'm sure I could sing the entire Flood album as well.
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