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Posted in music on September 12, 2006

"Pink Floyd, revisited: Waters doesn’t disappoint"

"No gimmicky light show or practiced cover band can match the majesty of seeing Roger Waters recreate his visionary work with Pink Floyd. And even though he’s currently touring under the guise of performing the legendary 'Dark Side of The Moon,' that’s literally only the half of it. 'Dark Side' was originally performed as Act 2 of a Floyd show - exactly how Waters did it last night before a capacity crowd for the first of two gigs at Mansfield’s Tweeter Center.

For all the anticipation surrounding Act 2, the first set was a much more compelling display. That’s not to knock Floyd’s 1973 masterpiece, which the musically muscled 11-piece band did commendable justice to. But hearing him lead his troops through crisp renditions of 'Have a Cigar,' 'Sheep' - during which an inflatable pink pig circled the venue - 'Wish You Were Here,' the opener 'In the Flesh' and 'Shine on You Crazy Diamond (Parts 1-5),' complete with multiple images of the late Syd Barrett flashing across the video screen, was infinitely more satisfying." [Boston Herald]

IN NY THIS WEEK
12 Sept Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY
13 Sept Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY
15 Sept Jones Beach, Wantagh, NY

...and the rest of the tour dates.

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Posted on September 12, 2006 11:06 AM

Comments (9)

Does anybody know how long the show is? I will go to Pete Yorn show at Joe's Pub afterwards. Trying to figure out when the MSG show will end.

Posted by Anonymous | September 12, 2006 11:17 AM

Waters over at 11pm

Posted by ann | September 12, 2006 11:27 AM

I'm going tonight and I'm super excited. Should be a glorious show!

Posted by Mita | September 12, 2006 11:30 AM

I have a floor seat for tomorrow's show, section 6 row g, but may have to bail. Anyone want to trade my tomorrow ticket for your ticket to tonight's show? klaus_kinski@hotmail.com

Posted by Klaus_Kinski | September 12, 2006 11:32 AM

Uhhhh, could I have it?

Posted by Butt-head | September 12, 2006 2:10 PM

FYI - tickets have been released for both MSG shows in all price levels. $40 - $175

Posted by SFOtoJFK | September 12, 2006 2:21 PM

FYI - the scalers completely over-bought tickets to the Roger Waters shows and have been having trouble selling them. So much so that people were getting tickets for around $20 last night, no problem. I urge anyone who is free tonight to go to MSG and grab a ticket; imagine seeing Waters for less than the average price of a Webster Hall show.... Also, Nick Mason sits in for a few tunes

Posted by Klaus_Kinski | September 13, 2006 12:56 PM

Did anyone else see the inflated pink piggie outside of MSG yesteday? It reminded me of the Simpsons Hullabalooza episode.,,,

Posted by Al bo Bal | September 13, 2006 1:18 PM

I did see Waters for less than a Webbie Hall show.
Back in '77. Oink, oink.

Posted by drewo | September 13, 2006 2:00 PM