After this excellent introduction our favorite Welshmen invest the stage. It is true that Stereophonics, unlike many main bands, do not keep the same setlist from the beginning to the end of their tour, so we will probably have some surprises!
It is with a vitaminized version of "Chances Are", which sounds even more rock than the studio version, that the Welsh start the concert.
Kelly Jones and his acolytes have chosen to offer us six tracks of the latest album "Scream Above The Sound" and a medley of their best songs picked up from their ten studio albums and composed according to the mood of the moment. This is how we will be entitled to the song " MPH" little played live but that works very well on stage indeed. We realize that Stereophonics have produced a huge number of very beautiful pieces of music over the years, because during all the concert the pleasure was permanent.
None of the 24 titles played during the 2h lasting show can be considered as weak. The realization has also been perfect, showing impeccable mastery. The lights, well thought out, have perfectly highlighted the show and the big screen placed behind the stage has also contributed to the pleasure of the show by alternating clip images and various illustrations sometimes almost hypnotic. Kelly Jones does not interact much with the audience, but everything is done with warmth and we feel the pleasure that the musicians have to be back in Paris.
Kelly will also make a small visit to the audience of the 1st rank on the occasion of a superb guitar solo. Another notable moment is the magnificent guitar solo, performed by Kelly, who will punctuate the no less superb song "All In One Night", from the last album ; I really love the guitar riff that accompanies it from beginning to end. In the same way, we will remember the energy deployed by drummer Jamie Morrison for an extraordinary finale of "Mr and Mrs Smith" first title of the encore before "Dakota" which will close the show.
The Stereophonics have achieved the alchemy of a perfect technical performance and excellent sound, with the specific and special ingredients of a live performance that can not be found on the albums and that makes the live performance so special Another thing to highlighted is the audience who will show his enthusiasm throughout this excellent concert, making it even better.
This excellent performance of Stereophonics had a really euphoric effect: for a few weeks I was in a moody mood, mainly because of this permanent greyness of wintertime that makes you down.
But at the end of the show I came out with a smile like a banana, glad to have taken care of my ears and eyes! Thank you Stereophonics and impatiently waiting for your next show! Read more. Report as inappropriate. Frequenters of the UK festival circuit year after year, Welsh rock outfit Stereophonics are without a doubt one of the country's most universally loved artists. Perhaps it is there timeless hit singles or the manner in which they conduct a crowd, either way they are simply made for a festival and really unite almost the whole audience no matter what your preference of genre.
The quartet files out onto stage in time with the bellowing cheers with Kelly Jones heading up the rear before proudly taking the mic and beginning with a rousing version of 'Catacomb'. They run through a packed setlist at rapid pace in order to fit in the likes of 'Just Looking' 'Local Boy in the Photograph' and 'Traffic'.
The audience remains receptive and enthusiastic throughout perhaps due to them patiently waiting for the singalong anthems of 'Have A Nice Day' and 'Dakota'. Although Stereophonics have never particularly broke through as a major chart act, they have a strong and sturdy discography that seems to be ageing like fine wine.
Stereophonics is a Welsh band of huge success in the British indie and mainstream music scene. The alternative rock band are still one of the staples of the British rock and alternative music scene today and, beloved as they are by all ages alike, it is extraordinary to think that the band formed way back in The band are regulars on the festival circuits in Britain and still headline many large festivals, performing in front of thousands of eager fans, many of whom were not even born when the band first formed, yet view the band as a staple of their own generation.
Perhaps that is the secret of Stereophonics success. Their music is able to resonate with each generation as slyly as if their sound was developed specifically for that generation, for that individual. Indeed, there is something wonderfully personal about their music that is able to evoke a thousand different emotions.
Yet their music also translates brilliantly on an open stage, in front of thousands, in an exciting and energetic manner. I've been following them since when I saw them at Wembley Arena and have seen them at many venues since including 02 Arena, V Festival.
Kelly Jones has an amazing voice and he tells a good story too. A Stereophonics gig usually involves a bit of banter with the crowd and sometimes a few tales about the history of some of his songs.
He also did a solo tour a few years ago playing at Cadogan Hall, which is generally more used to classical concerts and the band have also played at the Royal Albert Hall at the Teenage Cancer Trust concerts.
He is also a great guitarist, whether its acoustic or electric and writes some interesting lyrics and great melodies. If you want to see a band with a great sound and a lead singer with a terrific voice, with a great repertoire including the No 1 hit song "Dakota" usually their final song of the evening , you can't fail to enjoy Stereophonics.
Absolutely brilliant. If there's any band that I've seen that sound as good live as they do on records then it's The Sterophonics. It goes without saying that Kelly Joneses voice is as once described whisky.
The raspiness and control is mesmerising. The current set up of band members works really well. From the enthusiastic, on point drumming and fancy socks yep, he drums in his socks of Jamie Morrison to the amazing fingers of Adam Zindani and Richard Jones the whole gig was awesome.
The mix of new and old songs gave all of us an insight to what fans can from the band going forward but also had us singing our heads off to the ones we already knew and love! Last night at Plymouth was my fifth Stereophonics gig. Once again I came home sweaty and with a sore throat from singing but I absolutely intend to do it all again whenever I can!
Great gig. Loved their last 3 albums and plenty were showcased last night. The band were tight as always and some great solos by Adam, Jamie and of course Kelly. Liked the stage set up to, gives the show a different feel than a stadium gig. What I would like to see is a different finishing song!!!!
Just my thoughts. Rancid Tour Review. One Direction Arena Tour Usa. Dubrovnik Guided Tour. Ssx On Tour Iso. Norma Jean Uk Tour Tickets. Yellowman Japan Tour Snuff Australian Tour. One Day England Tour. Noam Chomsky Tour Forest Hills Drive Tour. Wednesday, 18 September Adam Zindani joined as rhythm guitarist in , and Tony Kirkham has been a touring member on the keyboard since However, promoter Wayne Coleman convinced them to change it in , telling the band they would not perform under the current name.
He then spotted a gramophone made by Falcon Stereophonic, and told Kelly about it, who - along with the rest of the band - agreed to change the name to The Stereophonics. When they signed their first record deal with V2 in , they dropped 'The' to simply become Stereophonics. Kelly and Stuart lived on the same street in Cwmaman, Wales, and began jamming together as teenagers, recording a demo under the name Zephyr.
After going their separate ways, Kelly and Stuart reunited a few years later, bringing in Richard Jones as bass guitarist - and thus, the line-up was complete. In , the trio - then known as Tragic Love Company - began to write together, performing in working men's clubs before landing a gig at the Borderline Club in London.
Promoter Wayne Coleman organised gigs in South Wales after hearing their demo, and whilst he loved the music - he hated the band name, and said they wouldn't play if they kept it.
He then spotted a gramophone manufacturer called Falcon Stereophonic, and the band became The Stereophonics. They played the Coliseum Theatre in nearby Aberdare with Catatonia, and were approached by John brand afterwards who immediately became their manager. Just two months later, they were the first artists to sign to label V2, dropping 'The' from the band name.
After headlining Reading and Leeds in , third album 'Just Enough Education to Perform' was released in , featuring two of their most famous songs: 'Have a Nice Day' and a cover of 'Handbags and Gladrags', which was included in the re-release in This was the last album to feature drummer Stuart Cable, who was let go from the band in September They also had their first headline slot at the Isle of Wight Festival in , which they returned to in Stereophonics released their fifth album 'Language.
Kelly pictured here performing at the Isle of Wight Festival in He explained how it came about, "We were recording the sixth Stereophonics album And in-between takes I started doing these songs off the cuff. Three or four tracks in I realised that this could actually be something Strange how it's always little things that makes big things happen.
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