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Daft Punk @ Keyspan Park, Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY
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So I saw Daft Punk tonight on Coney Island at Keyspan Park. It was freaking amazing. Best show I've ever seen in my life. [franco]Did I miss the show of the year? If it makes up for it at all, I did see Justice here in Oslo, but if I write anything more about that right now, I'm going to miss Spoon, so talk to you soon...
Video below....
Did you record any video?
Posted on August 10, 2007 8:43 AM
Comments (253)
yes, bv, you missed the best show of the year!
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 8:50 AM
BEST
SHOW
EVER
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 9:01 AM
it's worth repeating
BEST
SHOW
EVER
Posted by karl | August 10, 2007 9:03 AM
link me to video...i need it
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 9:06 AM
TECHNO-LOGIC, TECHNO-LOGIC. My face still hurts from the permanent grin i had on last night. The sound system was incredible.
Posted by driz | August 10, 2007 9:07 AM
http://youtube.com/results?search_query=daft%20punk%20keyspan&search=Search
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 9:15 AM
my legs are sore
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 9:15 AM
It was fucking UNREAL. Best show of the summer if not the year.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 9:23 AM
best show everrrrrrrrr !!
they had all us old folks in our mid to late 20s etc feeling like we were 19 again !!!!!
HUMAN
ROBOT!!!!!
Posted by natalie n | August 10, 2007 9:25 AM
HUMAN
TOGETHER
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 9:26 AM
very very happy show!
Posted by L'rac | August 10, 2007 9:27 AM
anyone else see the guy who was crowdsurfing while filming. awesome.
best show ever
Posted by jason | August 10, 2007 9:28 AM
incredible show!
the best part was the FREE field tickets the promoters gave out to those of us partying in the parking lot (got in by the 2nd or 3rd Daft song/mix/thing)
There really needs to be more big act Keyspan concerts in the summer, that stadium is only used 40-50 days for baseball. Its a great place to see a show, and its amazing to see people rock out there.
Posted by mike | August 10, 2007 9:32 AM
haha yes that man was enormous, but at least he was having fun. and yes bv you did miss the best show ever.
Posted by matt | August 10, 2007 9:33 AM
cribs show killed everything
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 9:34 AM
more importantly, how was the after party?
Posted by jason | August 10, 2007 9:38 AM
To call it a concert or show, is an understatement. Daft Punk called down rain from the sky & Keyspan was crackling with energy. Best in a lifetime.
Posted by moregano | August 10, 2007 9:38 AM
Show of the year.
http://www.facebook.com/photo_search.php?oid=2269557989&view=all
Posted by Finchmeister | August 10, 2007 9:39 AM
my ears are still feeling the effects of yesterday. Definitely worth it though.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 9:42 AM
how about sneaking into the field level...that was great the security there was overwhelmed...
yea how was the after party?
Posted by george | August 10, 2007 9:48 AM
what time did daft punk go on? what time did the rapture go on? what time? what time what time what time what time what time what tim e what time
yea BV you missed it
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 9:50 AM
there are no words
Posted by janelle | August 10, 2007 9:53 AM
Amazing show. Brain overload.
Studio b was slammed and full of energy.
Daft punk was actaully there but not too many people know what they look like so they weren't being surrounded or mobbed by people. Busy P played a really aggressive sick set. Sebastian was awesome along with everyone else.
Got a ton of pics and video to upload from the show and studio b. unfortunately I am at work on 2hrs sleep but it was worth it.
Maybe i will upload some shots of daft punk without their robot gear if i dont feel guilty about it....
INSANE SHOW INSANE AFTERPARTY
Posted by rizna | August 10, 2007 9:55 AM
Like everyone else has said, last night was absolutely sick. Not only was Daft Punk great but the crowd was as good as it gets which only added to the amazing vibe of the evening.
Posted by mp77 | August 10, 2007 10:04 AM
Best show of the year. They could trod out the same exact show every six months, and id be the first in line to buy tickets again.
The Rapture were excellent also, although they commited a cardinal sin. A keyboard malfunctioned during 'First Gear' that was pretty unnoticable, the bassist forced the rest of the band to cancel the song and move down the playlist rather then trudge through, even though it sounded perfectly fine to me. It was a pretty awkward moment during a pretty good set.
Posted by Reg! | August 10, 2007 10:05 AM
Total insanity all around!
I have a really, REALLY important question: does anybody know the name/ artist of the song that Sebastian and Kevinsky played to open their second set at keyspan?? It is a KICK ASS, thumpin song.
They also played it at the Dafter Party. I also heard it last week at Felix da housecat's set at Virgin Fest... he opened his set with it. I need to own this song!!!!
Any/ all help is most appreciated!
Posted by Murph | August 10, 2007 10:06 AM
Although pics are around on the net, don't upload them unmasked!
I like the mystery, lol
Posted by Reg! | August 10, 2007 10:07 AM
Probably the best show I've ever seen. Everyone I saw was absolutely thrilled to be there, dancing their asses off and laughing while doing so. Absolutely unbelievable energy in that ballpark.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 10:10 AM
Not sure if my ears will ever recover... both from the awesomeness and the permanent damage...
Buy it, use it, break it, fix it,
Crash it, change it, melt - upgrade it,
Charge it, point it, zoom it, press it,
Snap it, work it, quick - erase it,
Write it, cut it, paste it, save it,
Load it, check it, quick - rewrite it,
Plug it, play it, burn it, rip it,
Drag and drop it, zip - unzip it,
Lock it, fill it, call it, find it,
View it, code it, jam - unlock it,
Surf it, scroll it, pause it, click it,
Cross it, crack it, twitch - update it,
Name it, read it, tune it, print it,
Scan it, send it, fax - rename it,
Touch it, bring it, pay it, watch it,
Turn it, leave it, stop - format it.
Technologic.
Posted by Beeeeve | August 10, 2007 10:11 AM
Best moment before Daft Punk was the mix of RATM's 'Killing in the Name Of.' That shit came out of nowhere!
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 10:12 AM
cant believe i slept on this one...grrrrrrrrrrrrr
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 10:16 AM
As already commented - the sound system was incredible. Real ear-bleeding levels of volume were reached. I got there fairly early and my first thought was "holy fuck, it's going to be this loud?! Amazing!" Props to Daft Punk for not limiting the sound during the opening acts either.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 10:20 AM
yea i wish there were more concerts there. sepcifically Arcade fire and LCD soundsystem... on oct. 6th. fuck randalls island
i want my own pyramid...daft punk is playing at my house
Posted by george | August 10, 2007 10:22 AM
Amazing what robot helmets and a million dollar light show can do.....keep in mind they were pretty much playing cd's.......
I saw them last week in Chicago - it is a spectacle...but "best show ever"? Robot Helmets....Robot Helmets....
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 10:24 AM
You'll live BV. I heard lots of people saying 'best ever.' I was awesome, but I don't think the music was brought to some whole other level live. The Knife show last year had more wow moments for me.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 10:24 AM
this show was amazing.
Posted by mat | August 10, 2007 10:25 AM
10:24 is hate time
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 10:25 AM
Exactly - who the fuck chose Randalls island for the best double bill of the year!??!? One of the WORST outdoor venues I have ever been to - not to mention miserable to get to and from.
Fuck Them.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 10:30 AM
Exactly - who the fuck chose Randalls island for the best double bill of the year!??!? One of the WORST outdoor venues I have ever been to - not to mention miserable to get to and from.
Fuck Them.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 10:30 AM
sebastiAn and Kavinsky held it down! those guys are freaking cool.
daft punk's set was very similar to the coachella set from last year, though the second half had a bunch of changes. the finale was fantastic as was the encore.
the bass was so hard you could taste it. seriously, my adam's apple was vibrating for half of the show.
after party was nuts, even though sebastiAn and Kavinsky played almost an identical set to what they played before the show. i didn't mind at all though cus i was too busy dancing my ass off!
busy p's set was dope-- lots of ed banger type tracks i've never heard before.
can't wait for these dudes to come around again!
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 10:30 AM
I hope that video that they were shooting comes out good.
That's the last time I agree to shoot a video for free during a huge dance party.
They did give me a tshirt and a dollar though.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 10:32 AM
I'm jaded and hard to impress these days, but that was one of the best shows I've ever seen.
Posted by Glenn | August 10, 2007 10:44 AM
Echoing everyone else: BEST SHOW OF THE YEAR
Moreso though, BEST ENCORE EVER! Is there video or decent audio of that "One More Human After All Together Sounds Better With You"????
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 10:46 AM
two guys dressed as robots playing a cd = show of the year? wtf
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 10:49 AM
"Although pics are around on the net, don't upload them unmasked!"
Don't go to their wikipedia page then..
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 10:51 AM
"Maybe i will upload some shots of daft punk without their robot gear if i dont feel guilty about it...."
Please don't, rizna... they are normal people and never shy away from their fans, but it's the way they want it. just out of respect - please keep the photos to yourself.
cheers!
Posted by Human | August 10, 2007 10:51 AM
anon 10:49 - were you there? If so, I don't think that you could argue against everyones enthusiasm.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 10:53 AM
Anon 10:49 - do some research
Anon 10:51 - these photos are 10+ years old and they are press shots - not the same thing as fan photos
Posted by Human | August 10, 2007 10:54 AM
much respect to the stage designer for this show. very impressive.
i would have to say that watching two guys in robot outfits nodding their heads for an hour and a half is a bit underwhelming.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 11:05 AM
Daft Punk was awesome! I doubt they were just bopping along to a CD up in that pyramid, but if they were, that's kind of awesome too! They put on a great show and everyone had a great time!
And I don't wanna see pictures of them without masks! They've already given us so much!
Posted by fantastic! | August 10, 2007 11:08 AM
best show of the summer.
best show of the year.
Top 5 lifetime.
Posted by boodi the badger aka jupiter coyote | August 10, 2007 11:11 AM
to the people that say they just play CDs
http://www.erolalkan.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?id=4048
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 11:12 AM
10:54- how can I find out what's happening onstage? I'm just curious about what they do up there. Whatever it is, it's magical.
I think they deserve a medal just for keeping those helmets and suits on for 90 minutes at these outdoor summer shows!
Posted by fantastic! | August 10, 2007 11:13 AM
No worries. Just wanted to see what people had to say. My gut said not to up them. I was suprised I even recognized em. Yes they are on wiki but that shot is like ten years old like mentioned above. and there hair styles are different now. Anyone else see the guy from spank rock at studio b?
Posted by rizna | August 10, 2007 11:14 AM
No worries. Just wanted to see what people had to say. My gut said not to up them. I was suprised I even recognized em. Yes they are on wiki but that shot is like ten years old like mentioned above. and there hair styles are different now. Anyone else see the guy from spank rock at studio b?
Posted by rizna | August 10, 2007 11:14 AM
Anon 11L05
there is so much visual stimulation, im confused because you give props to the stage designer but yet you get hung up on the guys in the pyramid
if you focus just on that you are either epliptic or just missing the point. go twiddle your thumbs!
Posted by george | August 10, 2007 11:18 AM
Anon 11:12 thanks for the link...amazing set up
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 11:19 AM
Ehhh it wasn't that good...
Nah fuck that it was the best show ever. My face melted by the third song and i had a seziure during the encore.
Posted by Haterade | August 10, 2007 11:22 AM
murph - i think it was justice, phantom II
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 11:22 AM
FYI. Daft Punk mixes pre-recorded tracks live. Not the same as playing a cd. If you were there and heard the encore...how they sample a mundane 3 second snippet from one of their tracks and build something unheard of with it...only then can you put down your cup of hater juice and start pumping your fist.
Posted by Human Robot | August 10, 2007 11:22 AM
ugh..anyone else post daft punk depression at work?
: (
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 11:27 AM
Yeah, all the haters should just follow 11:12's link. I am officially blown away.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 11:29 AM
Yes! Where is my strobing rainbow disco pyramid of love? Where are my humanist robots?
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 11:32 AM
Wow, im not surprised it takes ten dudes to keep all those lights and sounds cued up on the fly according to anon's 11:12's article.
Posted by Reg! | August 10, 2007 11:33 AM
wow...i'm pretty upset that i missed this show. did anyone see the rapture set? how were they?
The cribs show was pretty sick. Those guys aren't playing any games.
Posted by Rock STARchitect | August 10, 2007 11:33 AM
at work. luckily I've got a half day today. summer fridays. if it wasn;t for that i would be post show withdrawl..recovering from my aneurism
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 11:34 AM
It wasn't that great. And the crowd up front (not right up fromt) was terrible. Sebastian and Kavinsky was the best part. I was disappointed overall though.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 11:34 AM
has anyone seen my mind? i think i lost it somewhere between coney island and studio b. daft punk are gods. ed banger is a bonafide rockstar.
Posted by Nick | August 10, 2007 11:34 AM
http://musicthing.blogspot.com/2007/07/what-are-daft-punk-actually-playing.html
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 11:35 AM
Most random celebrity sighting: Dennis Miller with two teenage boys.
Show was great. Seeing from that forum thread posted above that they actually play makes the show all the more impressive.
However I think I prefer the original album versions to the "remixed" versions they did of a few tunes yesterday, namely Technologic and Prime Time of Your Life.
Highlight of the show for me was Steam Machine. I thought it was a perfect blend of the visuals and prime analog goodness.
Best show of the year so far was one most of y'all probably were not at, Rush at PNC Bank Arts Center!
Posted by noamjamski | August 10, 2007 11:36 AM
I was there last night. I lived last night. I now know why God created precious soundwaves. It was the awesomest most fantasmagorically life-affirming rockingest event in the history of mankind-- nay, life. Well, at least since that White Stripes show at Irving last month... and until the Arcade Fire/LCD show next month. But definitely the #1 show of my life at the moment. Anyway, back to last night-- I wept with each note that came pulsating out of the pyramid that God Himself must have sculpted. With each hammering beat I prayed for the lost souls hopelessly marooned at the Hold Steady concert, or the Beastie Boys show. I wished salvation upon them for there was truly an awakening happening in Keyspan Park last night. After witnessing that awesome spectacle, I realized that there was nothing else left to live for... b/c in hindsight, Randall's Island totally sucks. So after I post this comment I will be contacting my family & loved ones to bid them adieu. And as the cyanide-laced Kool-Aid coarses through my innards, I will be replaying last night's show in my head over & over & over... so that it will last for all of eternity. I would invite all who were there last night to do the same. Peace out, brothers & sisters. HUMAN! ROBOT!
(And yes, I saw that fat guy crowd-surfing! Ha-ha! What a fatty! Almost as fat as those girls at the Franz Ferdinand concert! Man, they were fat!!!)
Posted by Matt | August 10, 2007 11:37 AM
I didn't know it took a remote super computer, 4 synths, and ableton to play a CD. I must be buying the wrong CDs.
Posted by patrick | August 10, 2007 11:37 AM
rizna - thank you so much for not upping the photos!! enjoy them - they are really special:)
Posted by Human | August 10, 2007 11:39 AM
part of me was impressed, part of me thought the whole thing was totally absurd. it was an extravagant light show set to their records remixed. fun, yeah. same as like seeing someone like prince or something no. but the raver in me was proud to see so many people dancing to techno.
Posted by not sure | August 10, 2007 11:39 AM
11:22..... THANK YOU! You are a life saver!!!!! I hadn't heard of Justice before, they are vicious.
Posted by Murph | August 10, 2007 11:40 AM
seriously patrick what cds are you buying.. Vampire Weekend ?
Posted by george | August 10, 2007 11:47 AM
Wasn't at Keyspan but saw the set at Lollapalooza. The production (sound and lights) was certainly amazing. Aside from that, I found the music to be utterly boring. I'd rather see an act like Radiohead where the production AND performance are equally impressive. To each his own.
Posted by don't get it | August 10, 2007 11:54 AM
"Best show of the year so far was one most of y'all probably were not at, Rush at PNC Bank Arts Center!"
Nope..show of the year was Dirty Projectors at a house party in Park Slope several months ago..
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 12:00 PM
LAST NIGHT WAS AMAZING.
INCREDIBLE DANCE PARTY!!!
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 12:02 PM
LAST NIGHT WAS AMAZING.
INCREDIBLE DANCE PARTY!!!
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 12:04 PM
my ears, legs, and upper body hurt. fucking incredible.
The Rapture kind of got reamed by equipment problems, but they were tight up until their keyboards gave out.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 12:04 PM
The reason this show was so great?
I've never seen so many permanently smiling people at a show.
Very rare to find in NYC.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 12:05 PM
dear don't get it 11:54:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockism
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 12:06 PM
"cribs show killed everything"
yep. i've seen the cribs 9 times already and the nyc audiences usually BLOW but last night was amazing.
Posted by rachel | August 10, 2007 12:07 PM
I've been to many electronic shows in my time, seeing the biggest and baddest names, but this show absolutely will go down as my favorite. There are those nights where everything just comes together just right and makes you remember how much music can make you feel. Daft Punk have reached a level reserved for masters of music. They certainly took everyone for a trip last night.
Posted by mhaggz | August 10, 2007 12:10 PM
You people need to get out more.
Posted by Grumpy Old Man | August 10, 2007 12:12 PM
oh yeah lets get hipster on a daft punk comments section. dirty projectors at your super sweet tight jeans release party in parkslope was probably really lame.
i saw dirty projectors in his own house in new haven, ct 4 years ago with phil elvrum. im so cool
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 12:14 PM
Daft Punk was fucking incredible. Before seeing the inside of the pyramid pics, I seriously thought they were up there on gmail chat and icanhascheezburger looking at lolcats. BUT I DIDN'T CARE. It was so damn good. I was front and center and the crowd sometimes got pushy and punchy and bitchy (especially when the songs say LOVE IS IN THE AIR), but it was a sick show!
There's no BV story up on this, but any hipster worth his salt should know...
JONNY GREENWOOD TICKETS ARE ON SALE
He's premiering his symphony in the US Jan 16 & 17. It was on Pitchfork, but not here. Got mine!
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 12:16 PM
Mike Demaria was rocking a serious boner throughout the show that maximized when the red light robot suits came out!
Posted by Pat Hogan | August 10, 2007 12:16 PM
althought i had a great time and the visual display was amazing i agree with dont get it 11:54 about radio head and the combo of doing the visual with the musical performance.
not to take away from daft punk who are skilled with the instruments they use. but its like saying one sport is more ahtletic than another.
Posted by george | August 10, 2007 12:17 PM
this show was amazing all, life-changing,blah blah blah,but... when are they coming back? if this the last daft punk pyramid tour?
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 12:18 PM
good link Anon 12:06
Posted by george | August 10, 2007 12:19 PM
what happenned at studio b?
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 12:30 PM
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm nathan's corn dogs
Posted by thigh master | August 10, 2007 12:34 PM
studo b was a complete fuck fest never saw that many horny people in one small sweaty place
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 12:39 PM
11:12, you are fantastic, thank you so much for that. It hurts to walk, I broke my butt dancing. Entire show, from the 1st Sebastian & Kavinsky set to the Daft Punk encore, was amazing. Each performer killed what had had just played before. And what the hell was that at the end, with Daft Punk playing while outlined in litup neon? Damn, damn, damn!
Posted by nuno | August 10, 2007 12:42 PM
if you see daft punk once there is no reason to see it again. and best show ever? id just like to hear what other shows youve seen to make such statements.
Posted by nyc noise fan | August 10, 2007 12:42 PM
Nothing worse than a stadium full of white kids dancing to someone playing their stereo too loud and charging ridiculous amounts of money.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 12:46 PM
Yo there were a lot of fucking nerds there last night. I hate nerds...........NERDS! http://homepages.slingshot.co.nz/~bites/ogre1.jpg
Posted by Vincent Delanore Juggsavedlt | August 10, 2007 12:48 PM
can't keep my mouth shut...must...ruin it for everyone else...
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 12:53 PM
Well, if it was their best show ever, it was their best show ever! I don't think they need to submit their concertgoing resume for your review, nyc noise snob.
P.S. I saw Merzbow at Knitting Factory and it was fucking boring.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 12:53 PM
No. 1 show - Bjork at Keyspan Park
No. 2 show - Radiohead at Stone Mountain
No. 3 show - Daft Punk at Coachella
until last night....
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 12:54 PM
Nothing's worse than 12:46 just being jealous he couldn't enjoy Daft Punk...and see the best fucking show ever. The bass at Keyspan was probably the most...body-numbing bass I've ever felt, and the fact that everyone in the crowd went crazy for EVERY SONG, made sure that NO ONE left without feeling sore the next day. One of the best shows in history.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 12:57 PM
Aw man, the hate is starting to rain down... like spitwads upon a beautiful behemoth of love. Thank you Daft Punk for giving us a such a transporting experience!
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 1:00 PM
Today is my 24th bday. i could literally die and i wouldn't care.
The finale and encore was so amazing i think my eyes and brain melted. i was literally blown away when they were outlined in red....
robots came to earth to rock us last night.
fucking fabulous.
Posted by Melissa | August 10, 2007 1:03 PM
They were taping that show all over...every angle...so if this is going to be the Alive 2007 DVD, I'll be getting that. This was too good of an experience to NOT remember. Plus, I was in the front so I'll be on camera. Still, even the FRONT had a great view of the entire stage. BEST SHOW EVER!
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 1:03 PM
The bass was so cool! The were moments when the bass was so loud and so deep that when I yelled, it sounded like I was yelling into a fan or getting my back karate chopped. Then there were times when it hit so hard, it made my leg hairs move and it felt all fuzzy! Thank god for earplugs, that shit was loud.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 1:03 PM
I made love to Daft Punk's music last night & am now carrying its child. I can not wait until 9 months from now. It's going to be the best show in history since last night's show.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 1:05 PM
im sorry but you'd have to be dead not to have gotten off your ass and danced last night....how could anyone hate on this show...it was pure JOY for all of us there !!
Posted by nn | August 10, 2007 1:05 PM
There are some bitchy haters here, but still, I think this is the most unanimous opinion of a show I've ever seen on BV. NO? Unless you have a 3rd degree black belt in haterating, everyone reasonable agrees it was wicked!
Those shirts though. They were not so cute.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 1:07 PM
I loved the red robot suits too, but just to make sure credit is given where credit is due...
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b400/freshness3/20040323-kraftwerk-in-de-ab-54-musi.jpg
Kraftwerk's live show seems to be the influence and inspiration for a lot of DP's production.
And if you haven't seen Kraftwerk live, it's right up there on that list of best shows ever for me.
Portishead, Radiohead, Bjork, Antony, Daft Punk, Kraftwerk. Yeah, those were some good'uns.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 1:13 PM
"cribs show killed everything
yep. i've seen the cribs 9 times already and the nyc audiences usually BLOW but last night was amazing."
Saw them at Mercury and didn't think it would be topped, but last night fucking rocked. The moshing was a bit unnecessary, particularly by the balding gnomish-looking fellow, but everyone just jumping in unison - perfect. Don't understand how they're not bigger at this point. Not advocating for it, just don't understand it.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 1:17 PM
agree with some of the "haters" here. ridiculously fun experience--i must've lost like five pounds from all the dancing--but definitely not my best show of the year, let alone best show ever. i didn't even consider it a "show" but more like a dance party... to the 1000000000000000000th power. also agree with the radiohead comparison. seeing them for the first time was more mind-blowing than the this show could've ever hoped to be. but again, that's my opinion. not knocking anyone who thought otherwise. glad everyone had a great time!
Posted by p | August 10, 2007 1:18 PM
does anyone have a picture of the stage when they kept flashing 'FUCK'? also, did anyone see that annoying girl-on-shoulders who thought that everyone was cheering for her to take her top off, and not for the sweetass show that was taking place on stage? some people.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 1:19 PM
Thanks Anon 12:16 for the Jonny Greenwood tip.
GA tickets for the performance of his piece at the Wordless Music Series, in January, are here:
https://secure.ticketstoday.com/WordlessMusicSeries/calendar.aspx
The night will also feature music by John Adams and Gavin Bryers. Maybe we'll be lucky and hear Bryers classic 1971 piece "Jesus Blood Never Failed Me Yet." Let's hope.
Posted by drewo | August 10, 2007 1:26 PM
Daft Punk Wins
Posted by Ralphie: The Hammer | August 10, 2007 1:31 PM
cribs setlist or pics? stop hiding them from me.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 1:33 PM
forget the cribs...what about the white rabbits? they put on a great set last night...
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 1:48 PM
show of the year was TTA at T!T!T! easily you have no idea what you missed out on.
Posted by mat | August 10, 2007 2:02 PM
What about the encore, ah? That bass was sooooo strong. I was seriously vibrating... I was worried of becoming a resonant medium!
Shit, this show is top 5 of my life. I am so fucking glad I am living around here these days cause I don't see Daft Punk visiting Colombia anytime soon.
Before last night:
1. LCD at Studio B
2. Flaming Lips at Hammerstein
3. Deerhunter at Bowery
4. Hot Chip at Bowery
5. Brazilian Girls at Nublu
and After:
1. LCD at Studio B
2. Daft Punk at Keynspan Park
3. Flaming Lips at Hammerstein
4. Deerhunter at Bowery
5. Hot Chip at Bowery
Dude I am ready for Chemical Brothers and for Underworld!
Posted by Eduardo | August 10, 2007 2:07 PM
What's everyone's Top 5 shows?
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 2:14 PM
show was dope. good to see ny'ers dancing even if it meant I had to be around corny ass rave kids. however on my way home to greenpoint it seemed the real aprty was at studio b. anybody got pix???
Posted by rb | August 10, 2007 2:17 PM
white rabbits were real solid; dylan cover was nice, segwayed into something else familiar, but I couldn't place it - any ideas?
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 2:19 PM
1:05 mate, even one of the fixed camera guys at the back couldn't help but rock out under his poncho.
We were behind the netting in the bowl, crap all room to dance, a stoner stepping on my heels, and I was bitter for a whole 3 minutes......
Robot Rock.
For me, as dance concert/light shows go, it was up there with Fatboy Slim at the Hammerstein Ballroom in 1999.
Posted by bigtimetopbanana | August 10, 2007 2:23 PM
Top 5 shows:
1. Daft Punk at Keyspan Park
2. Radiohead at Madison Square Garden
3. Franz Ferdinand at Volume, Williamsburg
4. The Strokes at Bowery Ballroom
5. Girl Talk at Club Lambi, Montreal
Posted by Bao | August 10, 2007 2:37 PM
Top 5 shows:
1. Daft Punk at Keyspan Park
2. Radiohead at Madison Square Garden
3. Franz Ferdinand at Volume, Williamsburg
4. The Strokes at Bowery Ballroom
5. Girl Talk at Club Lambi, Montreal
Posted by Bao | August 10, 2007 2:37 PM
BEST SHOW OF MY LIFE
CLOSEST THING TO A RELIGIOUS EPIPHANY I'VE EVER EXPERIENCED
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 2:51 PM
Let me throw in another vote of agreement on the Cribs. Was worried when I saw what looked like a standard Bowery Thursday Night crowd upstairs and at the back, but they nailed it and the crowd were great. Can't see why these guys are not so much bigger. Great live band.
Still not totally sold on White Rabbits - third time I've seen them recently and I'm really trying to like them, but there seems to be something a little too twee and studied about them for my tastes (and the Maggie's Farm cover always seems totally pointless). They're good enough for me to keep trying, though.
Was sorry to miss Daft Punk, seen them twice and while I like them a lot, I'm not as in love as most of the posters (but certainly not knocking anyone - they are very, very good). However, opportunity to see both the Cribs and the Black Crowes on the same night was too much to miss. Know the Black Crowes will not get much love on here, but I'd encourage anyone to see them once - another killer live band. They got all the frat boys that didn't make it to Prospect Park, but another great live show.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 2:52 PM
ps the afterparty was ill. sebastian + kavinsky were there spinning, as was the rapture. shit was going bananas by the time i left @ 330. people swarming the dj booth, hot as shit in there... awesome nonetheless
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 2:52 PM
Once again the statement must be said ITS NOT HATING IF ITS TRUE!!!.
You fools to call someone who points out things correctly a hater. None of these so called haters are saying the show was bad from what i am reading. They are saying quite correctly that it was a great show but to call it the best show of the year or even more ridiculously the best show ever is just silly. I am guessing those who think it was the best show ever need to get out to a lot more concerts. Plus if you think the sound and bass was the loudest you have ever heard before then i know for a fact you have not been out that much.
I mean i went to the show last night. I went to the afterparty. I talked to the guys in daft punk for a few minutes and i picked up the cutest girl there who just left my place so of course i had an amazing time but best show ever. Cmon. It was easily one of the better shows i have seen this year but not best. I mean its a dance party and a great one at that. The Daft Punk guys are really talented no question but what is so funny is they could put 2 of thier skilled buddies out there and you would have no idea. Hilarious to see crowd surfing and attempts at moshing at a dance concert. Fun fun show but don't call someone a hater just cause they are experienced concertgoers who know the difference.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 2:56 PM
white rabbits?...not so much. they are a great opening act and i stress opening act. u can see why from thatt show last night why the cribs headline and the white rabbits do not. i mean dont get me wrong it wasn't horrible but the music is nothin great. I kept thinking i was watching/listening to stomped with all the drums.
and casio man only uses one half of the keyboard...i was waiting for the circus clowns to come out
Posted by Rock STARchitect | August 10, 2007 3:00 PM
Eduardo, I'm with ya on the LCD at Studio B.... that shit was bonkers!!! First time I had ever seen them, and first time at Studio B. LCD is now my favorite current band.
Posted by Murph | August 10, 2007 3:00 PM
Top 5 shows. Off the bottom of my head (pre-1985 list):
Gang Of Four - Club 57 (Irving Plaza) '81
Ramones/Blue Oyster Cult - Poughkeepsie '77
The Jam - Paladium, NY '82
Talking Heads - Forest Hills Tennis Stadium '83
REM - Beacon Theater '84
Posted by drewo | August 10, 2007 3:08 PM
Anon 2:56, you're kind of a dick.
EXPERIENCED CONCERTGOER?
Is that on your resume next to old school sneaker collecter?
So lame.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 3:13 PM
human robot: I have total daft punk depression at work :(
Posted by cashew | August 10, 2007 3:13 PM
Anon 2:56 - I feel bad for the stupid ho who when home with you
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 3:19 PM
drewo, youre a lucky son of a bitch. do you have a post-85 list?
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 3:19 PM
Anon 3:13pm. No buddy, lame is going to a large outdoor dance concert and saying it was the best show you have ever seen.
Again, great great show last night but let's keep it in perspective kids
Anon 3:08pm. Excellent list.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 3:21 PM
The idea that "Show of the Year" can actually be objectively declared is laughable. If someone says it's their show of the year, it's their show of the year. End of story.
I'm interested in Anon 2:56's Show of the Year, since he seems to live a charmed life that includes hooking up with the hottest girls, rubbing shoulders with pop stars, and seeing concerts that are louder and more awesome than we mortals can hope to comprehend. Whatcha got, buddy?
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 3:26 PM
3:21 and the other haters can shove it. I waited 10 years to get the opportunity to see them and the show (outdoor dance concerts are still shows, jerks) was one of the best I've ever seen. And I go to at least one a week, but few can match the combination of an excellent soundsystem, infectious crowd, spectacle, and favorite songs that I've never had the chance to hear live.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 3:31 PM
Wasn't the message of last night HUMANS TOGETHER
I felt the love last night :)
Where is it here?
Posted by McLovin | August 10, 2007 3:35 PM
Yeah, non-stop incredibleness.
Best Show of the Year. Definitely.
Those guys were not playing CDs. The Pyramid is all set up with their studio gear and they were re-creating the tracks on the go, with keyboards, computers, synths, drum machines, the works.
Best part: Encore towards the end when their robot suits lit up all neon -orange. Fucking fantastic.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 3:37 PM
Yeah, non-stop incredibleness.
Best Show of the Year. Definitely.
Those guys were not playing CDs. The Pyramid is all set up with their studio gear and they were re-creating the tracks on the go, with keyboards, computers, synths, drum machines, the works.
Best part: Encore towards the end when their robot suits lit up all neon -orange. Fucking fantastic.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 3:37 PM
Yeah, non-stop incredibleness.
Best Show of the Year. Definitely.
Those guys were not playing CDs. The Pyramid is all set up with their studio gear and they were re-creating the tracks on the go, with keyboards, computers, synths, drum machines, the works.
Best part: Encore towards the end when their robot suits lit up all neon -orange. Fucking fantastic.
Posted by Anonymous | August 10, 2007 3:37 PM