Hi,
I watched them at Hyde Park on the 20th June 2004.
They were brilliant. Some people complained of the sound setup on our bbc/radio1 website but I was so close I couldn't tell that it may not have sounded all that great.
I paid £ 45 GBP for mine and my mates tickets, which was slightly more expensive than advertised initially, ( £35.) It was totally worth it though, we were 2 people amongst VIP's and other lucky ticket holders that were in the front railings for the gig.
If you look in the "Live at Hyde Park Album" cover, you can see the separation barrier. I did feel sorry for all of those behind it but at the same time I felt special!
The on stage performance of all of the band was brilliant! I totally agree with that guy when he makes reference to G'n R.
I have experienced a lot of bands in my time, mostly through LP's or CD's but there are only a few which have "That Thing."
Being able to combine bass, lead, drums and singing so that it all appears to be one motion must not be easy to achieve........
I use to listen to dance music only, up until the age of 14 / 15. My mate who I went to Hyde Park with, introduced me to hip-hop / rap and then I blossomed from there.
My middle sister and her boyfriend bought "By the way" on cd because they liked the tracks that they heard on the radio. I said to them well you have to get cali + blood sugar sex because they, in my opinion, are the ultimate albums of their era.
I would recommend to anyone that goes to a gig at Hyde Park to buy the Gold anywhere or standing tickets just so you can be at the front. Once you've been Gold you don't want to go any aother way, (apart from back stage!.)
I love Gold!!!!!!!!!!
Richie
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