07.29.05
Vilar de Mouros
Portugal

Come back soon... We need a beautifull dream again...

Banshee

I remember it was late, i remember i was feeling a little tired after a long day in such a good atmosphere, but then the lights turned off and Peter Murphy started to sing. I never felt so awaken and at the same time it was like a dream. Do you know that feeling when you're enjoying a dream and you know that you'll have to wake up? It was like that in the end, i tried to get something inside from that wonderful dream and i did.All the music, all the words...everything was so perfect. In the end you said to us something like 'Have pleasant dreams' .You just gave us one. Maybe we'll meet in another dream. Muito obrigado PETER, until we meet again

António

I`m portuguese, and i see Peter Murphy live at RIVOLI Oporto 1989. Past 16 years i see Peter Murphy at Vilar de Mouros Festival... I`m very impressioned, he`s fabulouse, super, fantastic, this is "THE VOICE". Peter, you know, Portugal loves you!!! I love art and arquitecture and my desire are to talk with you,... maybe one day ... Peter, Best Regards

Pedro Antunes

The friday night in Vilar de Mouros was pure magic. So many time waiting for this gig ! I had to travel 450Km to see one of the best concerts of the last years. There's no words to describe the involving atmosphere created by Peter and the excelent band.

Thanks for coming.

Thank you Peter, Jeff, Mark, Justin, Shara.

Fernando S

Hope to see you again soon!!! Fantastic Concert - Vilar de Mouros 29/07/2005

Jose Pedro Alves

Last night show was great (Vilar de Mouros, Portugal). Before Peter, Echo and the Bunnymen, Jesus Jones, and Blues Explosion played.

Peter was the headline of this festival day. I saw many people with Peter's and Bauhaus's T-Shirts. There was a mini shop with Peter related merchandise as well with the Unshattered Cds to sell.

After the two first songs Peter said "Someone got to have a beautiful dream tonight, you waited so long"

espite Sarah Fimm didn't play on the Portugal show, she make an appearance on Huuvola (voice) and My last two Weeks (playing the keyboards).

Peter with his fantastic voice, as always, made this day memorable. His voice was better then ever and he played almost 2 hours with 3 encores.

On the encore 2, Peter played a very interesting version of Joy Division's Transmission that surprises me. The band seemed me very professional and the sound has very well.

I'm already in countdown for the next Peter/Bauhaus shows in Portugal.

Paulo Sereno

07.23.05
Tivoli
Utrecht



Because the last 3 gigs of the Unshattered tour had been cancelled this proved to be the last club show by Peter Murphy during this tour. He was dedicated to make it a good one and he most certainly succeeded in that. Wearing a long coat he entered the stage for the opener "Gliding like the whales". His appearance on stage still has this David Bowie kind of flair. Professional, confident, and he keeps good contact with his audience. At one point during the concert he started shaking the hands of those standing in the front row. With the funky "Idle flow" the first of a number of songs of his latest album "Unshattered" is played. As the concert progressed he started taking of his coat and even his shoes and that tempted some people to try and touch his feet. "I"Il fall with your knife" is still one of his strongest and best known songs according to the cheer that went up as the first notes of that song were played. His very succesful album "Deep" is visited first by "Deep ocean vast sea". The song gained more and more tension as it developed, a very nice excercise in dynamic balance. With "Disappearing" Peter Murphy's vocals are at the forefront. The same goes for "The line between the devil's teeth". More than with other solo-material from Peter Murphy this song reminds me of the way he sang most of the Bauhaus-songs by emphasizing the first letter or syllable of each word. The verse/chorus structure resembles that of "In the flat field". "Huuvola" from the album "Cascade" is sung with Sarah Fimm. During this duet your attention was inevitably drown towards the way Sarah and Peter interacted. This was going to be the last time they would play together during the "Unshattered tour" and one could notice that. Very charming! After that Peter played three songs in a row from "Unshattered": "Thelma sings to little nell", The Weight of love" and "The first stone". Sometimes delicate, at times vigorous, but always passionate. The diversity keeps grabbing your attention. With "The sweetest drop" from his 1992 album "Holy smoke" Peter Murphy ends his set. Since it was a great concert the audience yelled for more. The first encore included the fragile "A strange kind of love" with Peter on acoustic guitar. Although the song has simple structures and lyrics that also makes it very effective, not the least in silencing the audience as I observed. That was in strong contrast with the noise that went up with the first bars of "Cuts you up". Of course he couldn't skip this song since it's a long time fan favorite and his biggest solo-hit. No need to say it was well recieved by the audience. The crowd still wasn't saturated and a second encore followed with "Marlene Dietrich's favorite poem" and (most remarkably) a cover of Joy Division's "Transmission". To the best of my knowledge Peter Murphy has never played a song by Joy Division before. He has previously played songs by Magazine, Pere Ubu and Iggy Pop, but this was certainly a surprise to me. A third and final encore followed with an acapella version of "Cool cool breeze" and the closer "Hit song". I've never been a big fan of the latter song, but since it was such a great evening it didn't bother me. Latest news about Peter Murphy is that his former band Bauhaus is planning to reform. If Bauhaus is going to tour the chances of them visiting the Netherlands have certainly increased after this magnificent concert.

Review by: Nightporter

"Great!", that -in one word- sums up my idea about last saturday's concert in Utrecht. One of the best gigs I've ever seen, and certainly by far the best in the last year. For me the greatest surprise was the musically stunning opening by Sarah Fimm.

Greets,
Jennifer

The gig in tivoli last saturday was great!! I had an amazing night, and the music was soooo sweet!! I dreamed all night long, and I'm sure the rest of the audience was dreaming with me.. Hope to see Peter performing again soon! Thank you very much, I had a great time!!!

xXx
Kiki

The concert of Peter last saturday in Tivoli, The Netherlands was very good! I was waiting for years to see a gig of him. He never visted solo The Netherlands before. I hope he we do it in the futhers aswell.

Greetings,
Marc

A night of surprises

Surprise number one: the smallish venue; I would have thought Peter Murphy would be selling out Paradiso-size venues... Surprise number two: the amazing people; loads of Goths (probably due to his Bauhaus years, which I know nothing of) and such, which is strange to me 'cause I have him between David Sylvian and Gary Numan... Surprise number three: the incredible opening by Sarah Fimm; I've bought her latest cd - get it if you can!!! Surprise number four: the small backing band; just a drummer, a guitarist and a bass-player. What, no keyboards?!?! I knew there would be no material from 'Dust' (my favourite album, with Just For Love my favourite track), but still... And then the show began and wow; what an amazing set! Older stuff, stuff from 'Cascade' and of course from 'Unshattered': Peter held my hand for a while singing 'I'll Fall With Your Knife'. 'Huuvola' was a duet with Sarah Fimm and a rather intimate moment which lasted not nearly long enough... Encores were amazing, including an acapella number that really showed off Peter's voice (and this was nearly the last song!); and one of the encores did not include Iggy's 'Lust For Life', but instead they did a superb version of Joy Division's 'Transmission', which had everyone dancing. I try to expect as little as possible, but even so nothing could have prepared me for this. For me then, one for the top 10 of concerts I attended...

So, thank you Peter and Sarah, Jeff and Mark and Justin, Jim and Peter

Ard van der Horst

What a great show! More than thirteen years after the first time I saw Peter live, tonight I got the chance again. And I had to drive from Germany to Holland. But it was worth the long journey. The concert was almost perfect. Even I missed a few of my favourite songs like "Subway", "Dragnet Drag", "Cascade" or "Things to remember", this gig was amazing. The encore including "A strange kind of love", "Marlene Dietrich´s favourite poem" and "Cuts you up" was absolutely fantastic. What a wonderful evening! But why were the three gigs in Germany cancelled?

Stefan

07.21.05
Manchester Academy
Manchester

The third and final show on UK shores and turned out to be virtually on a parr with London, a stunning performance from the tightest band Peter has worked with in many years, he was clearly pleased to be playing with them, paying obvious affection and gesturing at their professionalism throughout. The Acedemy (3) not to be confused, as many people had done with the Academy that Bauhaus had played in '98. This is Academy 3, Bauhaus played in one, two is smaller and 3 is smaller still. Not full attendance again, added late to the tour itenary BUT the atmoshere was electric, complete with the "Flat Field" and "Dark Entries" hecklers - fantastic, I had almost missed these in London! ...."He's a rock star" - (pointing at guitarist Mark) - "I'm an icon" - Peter Murphy humour at its best.."you better appreciate this gig it's a once in a lifetime" more PM humour. Highlights included the two guitar version of Indigo Eyes..final encore... "This is for Ian Curtis and JoyDivision"...Transmission (they had to really didnt they?) A truly great performance and one that will leave a lasting impression...I wonder what the future holds?

AJB

Great gig - fantastic, but can't understand why we weren't allowed to take photos. I've never had a problem at the Academy before, but posters were put up inside the venue after the doors opened saying cameras would be confiscated. This was a very deliberate action, and one I've never seen at the Academy before even though I'm there a hell of a lot. I can't blame venue security - the directive must have come from Peter. Why? As I was at the front for the whole gig I missed a hell of a chance to get some great shots, and I could have caught "Transmission" as an MPEG. How many of you would have liked to have seen that?

Mike

Saw Peter live in Manchester last night. Best gig I've been to in ages!

Claire Hodson

Over 25 years since I first went to a Bauhaus gig and still Mr Murphy has it! London Scala was perfect, my wife Kerrie who is not really a fan came along, more out of guilt for not going to the Union Chapel gig on the Dust tour than for the music. However things may have changed in my household. She loved it,even to the point of when Peter came out for Cuts you up she called "Peter, Peter", he casually walked over and and said something to which Kerrie said very politely "can I have a kiss please" to which Peter very kindly obliged. Now that's one way to make a new fan. Anyway the gig was very well received and the showmanship and stage presence just gets better. Does anyone else think his new hair cut is slightly inspired by Cameron Diaz in Something about Mary. (joke)

Manchester was totally different. Played Indigo Eyes acoustically and closed with Joy Division's, Transmission. They only played for 80 minutes compared to nearly 120 in London but that was probably to be expected. The crowd were disappointing in numbers and the security a total pain as they were not letting cameras in. I managed to take a few pictures and I will post. Peter was on form and at the start of one acoustic song, sorry I cant remember which one Peter at first thought his guitar was out of tune, only to realize it was Mark Twaites, after some discussion Peter called Mark a "Rock Star" and then said of himself "whereas I'm an Icon". Really funny but I guess the humour went over most peoples heads. All in all a great week and only sad that I did not go to Nottingham. Thank you Peter for all the years of enjoyment and long may it continue. Lets hope next time the gigs are more publicised as I'm sure many did not know they were on!

Mark Ginns

07.20.05
Rescue Rooms
Nottingham

I had a fantastic time at the Rescue Rooms in Nottingham, it was nice to see how friendly he was towards the audience. It was a bit different to the days of Bauhaus where the air was charged with tension, this was much nicer and relaxed. Well done to Peter and his musicians!

Lynda x

Tagged on the arse of the famous Rock City the Rescue Rooms is a small gig in the centre of Nottingham, I never saw one poster advertising tonight's show and judging by the very disappointing turn out neither had anyone else. The band came on ushered through the (small) crowd, always an anti-climax to rapturous applause. Peter graced the stage staring out through manic eyes, a stare that is perhaps as famous as Mr..Rottens in some circles... his disappointment at the crowd size must surely have been clear. Still ever the showman... Gliding Like A Whale filled the venue, the sound was awful, Idle Flow rocked, the sound was awful by the third number people were beginning to make loud comments regarding the sound, in the mixers defence I'm not sure whether it was the acoustics of the room or just a plain bad mix as towards the middle of the set the sound did seem to improve unless my ears had just adjusted. A terrific performance from the band never the less, shorter set than London and no Cool Cool Breeze or Lust For Life, instead we got a stomping take on Joy Divisions seminal Transmission (we were actually guinea pigs for the same song that would end tomorrow nights show in Manchester..although we didn't know it at the time)..."Can anyone spot my brother Christopher"? announced Peter from the stage...brother Murph was indeed "out there"...also in attendance at tonight's show was Graham Bentley, renowned lighting chap for Bauhaus 1980 - 1983 and worked with a fledgeling solo Murphy in '86...Peter again acknowledged Graham from the stage, who had travelled with his (youngest) son for tonight's show. A great performance against all the odds... little or no advertising, a very small turn out and inferior sound.

Footnote: A strange but true tale... Graham and I were talking after the set about Joy Division then the band returned to the stage and played errm... Transmission - we looked at each other shook our heads and laughed. Good luck with the record Mr. Bentley (Jnr)

AJB

The Nottingham concert was one of contrasts. In some ways it was perfect, yet in one way it was quite poor. The atmosphere was electric, and everyone had a wonderful time, but the sound levels left so much to be desired that people were shouting about it during the gig. But, to start from the beginning. I arrived an hour early, and with a spare ticket because my friend decided to drop out at the last minute. Luckily there were a few lone drinkers in the bar so I chose one at random who'd never heard of Peter Murphy before and gave him my spare. I was glad I did because when I got into the venue and saw how shockingly few people had turned up I knew that Peter Murphy could use all the new fans he could get. There couldnt've been more than 100 people there, but it made for a monumental atmosphere. Everyone talked to everyone and anyone could get to the front and see perfectly. Personally, I staked out my spot at the very front center. The stage was waist height, and I was treated to the most spectacular stage peformance of my life, despite the low mic volume. I was wearing a red top with a very thick heavy fishing coat. I must've looked very out of place, maybe why Peter paid so much attention to me. He held my hand during 'Piece of You,' and sung most songs leaning right over me, even treading on my hand at one point because I was resting them on the stage. During 'The Weight Of Love' I moved my hands out of the way for him to come to the front and sing over me. He noticed, ruffled my hair like you do to a young lad, then beckonned for me to rest my head against his thigh while he sang. I'd never oblige anyone that normally, but Peter looked so glorious you would grant him anything, even if it only lasted for a few brief moments it feels like an age to a devoted fan. I've followed Peter Murphy since I was 12 and hes been my favourite singer for my whole life. He also payed a lot of attention to a fan which had bought Sarah Fimm Roses. During the 'Crush Of Petal' of 'Thelma Sings' Peter appropriately crushed them and the fans kept the petals.

Incidentally, the supporting act, Sarah Fimm, was nearly as good as Peter himself, and the best song was Huuvola, sung with her support. The vocals rang out beautiful and clear during that song, despite the obvious sound problems, and all in all a wonderful time was had by all. To finish the night off he shook my hand then left the stage. The whole night was a gift from the most beautiful artists of our age. Thank You.

Daniel Thorlby

The last time we saw Peter perform was approx 20 years ago at Rock City, he had the presence and the talent then and he still has it now. Unfortunately however we were struggling to hear his voice as the bloke on the mixing desk did not seem to acknowledge Peter's request to turn up his mic. This was the only down side to an otherwise great performance. One suggestion Peter include THE NEVER MAN in your set it's a classic!! ... and will be appreciated by your fans i'am sure. Quality will ALWAYS shine through and this was proved right again in good old Nottingham.

Regards Ashley & Gabrielle
{Two old 'grunge goth' fans from 82 now married with kids}

I have seen Peter many times now over the years but this was the first in 10 years.Witnessing the passion and the energy he delivers I cannot decide if he is simlpy a mad eccentric or a fantastic performer either way for a brief moment on Wednesday he relaxed my mind and for that I will be eternally grateful.

Gordon

Hi , I was following the tour on the internet with anticipation of it arriving in England.And is was sure worth the wait.Both the Scala and Nottingham gigs were excellent.Not only musically , but visually.Peters interaction with the crowd was great.He is such a good performer who never stops moving and touching the ever demanding fans.The track listing on both gigs gave a good cross section of his work , both new and old.All excellently performed. I cant wait to see him again.Keep writing and performing Peter , your work is appreciated graetly in England. I must also mention Sarah Fimm who has a beautiful voice.Her CD Nexus is very good.Thanks for the autograph Sarah !

Thanks, Jon

London...fantastic. Nottingham....somehow even better. Must get to Manchester tonight. Voice still haunting. New songs still the quality we can expect. Thank you for still being around - don't leave it 3 years next time. Hello to Sarah Fimm, Colin (Peters number 2 fan - sorry), and of course the 6' pole!!

Hannah Waters
- Coventry.
xxx

nottingham was excellent ...too small..not well enough attended..but sublime, thank you

Mark Underwood

We went to see Peter last night at Nottingham we took my brother in law who is in a wheelchair, I have been a great fan of Peter for many years and had waited years to get to see him (I am fifty!). Unfortunatly his voice was drowned out by the rest of the band as his mike was not turned up to compete on the same level. This reallly ruined it for us and although to see him was great and fulfilled a dream the even was spoilt, I know it was a small club and sound is not of hifi quality but Peters voice is what was the main attraction. We have seen many concerts and sound is always an issue. I wish the sound check was done better with the audience in mind. We talked to quite a few people there and they all agreed we could not hear him properly in fact one lady shouted out to 'turn up the mike pete' Could you please relay to Peter that it was good but dissapointing on the sound quality but he still has our support. We want to see him again because we did not get the full enjoyment of his voice but are wary we will suffer the same. Is there a venue coming up we could guarentee better sound?

Regards
Mike Barnsley

07.19.05
Scala
London

Going to a gig with Peter "plug" Edwards who would "do the sound" for Bauhaus from 1980 - 1983 and trying to convince him this is gonna be good was never gonna be easy...

Ideally suited venue, located just outside of Kings Cross on Pentenville Road, a refurbed former cinema. I have to confess at missing Peter's stage entrance, the band were on and Peter had just grabbed the mic when I finally got in, perfect (or not so) timing. Gliding Like A Whale, a stunning opener that really let his vocal shine the way it should, great range. Great to see the Deep songs performed (having missed the only UK show previewing this material in 1990 through a badly timed operation) Devils Teeth, Deep Ocean and Strange Kind Of Love. The new material stood proud alongside scatterings of earlier works (I'll Fall With Your Knife, Sweetest Drop, Marlene Deitrich, Hit Song) with a blistering Idle Flow taking the lead - Piece Of You, Emergency Unit and the sublime Little Nell all peformed with such passion. Peter was joined for Huuvola by Sarah Fimm who added a female vocal that complimented his, achieving great results. Lengthy set and many encores: finally climaxing with his take on Iggy's classic Lust For Life, injecting new life into a song that I always thought lives and breaths quite well on it's own.

Highs: Idle Flow, Deep Ocean, Devils Teeth, Little Nell, Cool Cool Breeze (not performed at Nottingham or Manchester) and Lust For Life... and Meeting Peter Murphy and Paul Statham after the show. And you know what "plug" enjoyed the show! which made the whole effort worthwhile A great start to the UK leg...

Barry, Anya and Craig nice to see you...Steve Malins thank you.

AJB

In the late 20th century (1999) while driving along the “Avenida de Los Ninos Heros” in Guadalajara, Mexico, my colleague Victor asked me if I recognised the artist, one of whose songs was being played on the radio (“Cuts You Up” as it turns out). No, I said, but that voice, that voice is something special. That's Peter Murphy of Bauhaus he said. Ah, Peter Murphy; I'd forgotten about Bauhaus; in truth I was never really into them in the way that I was into, say, The Stranglers or The Go-Betweens. However, ‘Spirit' is a song I've always loved. I made a mental note to follow this up when I got back home to Ireland; thus began my love affair with the music of The Bony King. I picked up “Wild Birds” in my local music shop soon afterwards. I quickly amassed all of his back catalogue, and was in thrall. Then in 2002, the release of “Dust”. To call it merely a CD or album, is to cause this work a great injustice. It is to me, an experience. Peter Murphy is a genius, simple as that. (Must be the Irish in him!!!) Playing “Dust” transports me to other places; it has made me laugh; it has made me cry. No other artist has had such a profound effect on me. I am so grateful to have ‘met' Peter Murphy.

Union Chapel, August 2002; I missed it as I was groomsman at a close friends wedding. I was distraught. So close, yet so far….Never again would I get the opportunity to see Peter perform. (I'm so envious of all his American/Mexican fans..you have much greater opportunity to see him. Perhaps now, because this tour of Europe has been quite extensive, there is a realisation that it may be feasible in the nearer future to do it again??) I'd have to make do with listening to CDs and wondering…..then ”Unshattered” arrived; I cannot describe what I feel when I listen to songs like “Piece of You”, “Face The Moon” , “Thelma..”, simply because the adjectives have not yet been coined. This week to the gig…In June I decided to head to London for the Scala concert. I had tentatively planned to go to Dublin for the Temple Bar gig also but I got the ‘guilts' as it would not be fair on my wife and children to have me gone for 3 days.

A word about Sarah Fimm; a beautiful, unassuming, sincere young woman with a fantastic voice. I met her after the show at the merchandise stand. Told her I'd travelled from Cork that day to be at the concert. I hope all goes well in her career for her. I bought her latest album Nexus; some great songs on it. I'd recommend it; “Strange” , “December” are sublime. (aside: my 7 and 10year old daughters, have just come into the room enquiring who I have on the CD player. Its Sarah Fimm, I say. She's a good singer, they reply; seal of approval, future assured!!)

As I write this I'm thinking, Did Peter come out and mingle after the show? How stupid of me not to enquire, not to linger a few more minutes after talking to Sarah. I wanted to tell him personally how much his music, nay, storytelling, means to me. If he has time to visit the reviews, he'll know this. Anyway, enter stage left to the adulation of his disciples, and a dive into “Gliding Like a whale”. Already in my mind I am swimming with them. I am standing on the ‘gangway' inside the main door, the stage on my left. My best buddy, who I'm in the process of converting is next to me; I haven't seen him for a while, so I'm reluctant to head onto the floor to absorb the experience more completely. I wait and watch and listen; how I listen to that voice. Peter spins and turns and sings and physically makes contact with his audience; spiritually, he has connected a long time previously, and is transfixing. All the songs I want him to sing from “Unshattered” he sings. I am blown away. Sarah joins him for “Huuvola”, some more music of the Gods, then he says good night. I cannot believe it. I turn to my buddy, and I make to head for the floor. He says “he's your man, go for it”. I am in the ‘pit' now, waiting for the reappearance of His Highness and make my way politely, closer to the stage. Tears fill my eyes when he sings “Cool Cool Breeze”. The guy next to me is rubbing his eyes during another of the encores. I am dancing and singing and clapping like the mad Irishman that I am until he leaves…finally. The main lights come on; I am elated and simultaneously so depressed. Its over. What I have been waiting for, for 6 years has come and gone. Highlights of the evening: that I was there; downsides, its over. THANK YOU SO MUCH PETER FOR BEING WHO YOU ARE.

Its going to take some time to ‘come down' after this. I hope that he will return sooner, rather than later.

Peter Murphy fans are a special group of people; we are a lucky people, because He has touched us and we feel somehow connected with him. Our lives are richer for knowing him.

Mark
(from Cork, Ireland)

Well I made it to the gig at the Scala was it worth the flight of 7,500 miles just to see Peter play a 90min set !! You bet you life it was !! It would have been worth it just to hear Pete's version of 'Lust for Life" but the added bonus was also to meet up at the Scala with Andrew and Anya two Bauhaus PM fans, that until the Scala gig I had only talked to on the Internet. Couldn't make the Nottingham or Manchester gig but I guess they were great as well Next time ask Pete if he can squeeze in a concert in Asia but if not oh well another long flight To next time !!

Thanks

Barry

Saw Peter at Scala on 19 July. My God, he was fabulous. I'd love to see the same gig again because the pics on here remind me o9f what a great time I had

Rick Winson

This was a fantastic concert. Peter has the most compelling stage presence, a sublime voice, and beautiful music. I hope he can tour here more regularly.

Thanks so much.

Miranda

WHAT AN AMAZING GIG last night at Scala! Thanks so much for the most lucious evening... Hope you like the photo's!

Thanks

Anya

Scala gig was something wonderful. Hope he comes back to the UK soon.

Caroline

07.18.05
Temple Bar
Dublin

the dublin gig was a dream...

Jennifer

I waited 23years to see Peter Murphy and I saw him last night in Templebar and he was everything and more that I expected. Words cant describe the experience,it will take my quite some time to come back down to earth again! and can I say, Sarah is a lucky lady!!

Sharon Doyle

Hi, I attended the Unshattered Tour in Dublin and it was unforgettable. I was hoping if anyone got some good digital photos at the gig I would love to see them. My camera phone let me down. Its a concert I will never forget. Hope he comes back soon. I have been a fan since the 80's-ever since I saw the Hunger and my friends band in college loved to do Peter Murphy, Bauhaus and Dalis Car covers. Thanks!!

Kristina O'Regan, Dublin, Ireland
(formerly from San Diego, California)

Dublin can be a funny place. Growing up here surrounded by and sharing in the goth/punk scene of the 80's/90's was a brilliant place to be. Of course this social aspect is common to many cities and is still relevant but they were my days. Encountering Bauhaus was an experience. I was quickly drawn in, the thrills of discovery and then to hear of the post break-up projects. I explored each one but found a natural home with Peter Murphy. It was fantastic to be able to follow his career, eager anticipation of each new release. When Swing the Heartache came out there was a huge surge and uptake on Bauhaus. For me, I started to mourn the passing a little stronger - I'd never get to see them live. The only thing I didn't like about Peter was everything live was stateside. I could read about the shows, catch TV appearances and lived off the live b-side tracks. Years pass on and interest wanes and criticism becomes unavoidable - I wasn't enamoured of Just for Love. When I'd given up "dust" came out.

I consider "dust" Peter's finest moment. I felt that he had given into himself and written an album that was a complete outpouring of what he loves, what he breathes, who he is and where he is. He had always explored this style on albums but always with a mixture of tradition. There is no attention given to tradition. On top of this was the opportunity to see him play London. It was fantastic, "dust", lives!

Yes Dublin's a funny place. For years we were passed over, bands didn't play here so much even when on world tours. This changed in the 90's and today MCD, AIKEN, etc. have developed a marvellous international reputation by bringing in a healthy mix of autre artists and the majors. Venues have sprung up everywhere, music is everywhere. In this music metropolis the Temple Bar Music Centre has to be.... well it's a small purpose built hall in the shape of a vaulted shed, a real design flaw. I've played there many times with my own band and while it lends itself to being a large stage for small bands it's definitely the least likely place I ever thought to see Peter Murphy. Being so familiar with the venue as an artist it feels like home though in a funny way, I know everywhere, the stage, the mixer, the backstage.

"dust" 2 is what I wanted, "unshattered" is what I got. No, No, No! I was setup for something entirely different, so everything disappointed.

Then Dublin goes stranger still. It's very small and like the goth/punk community the music community is tight knit. From the artists to producers, promoters and everything in between you always know somebody either direct or certainly by one or two people removed. In October last year I email Peter's management company after seeing that he will tour the album and suggest a Dublin date. I promote gigs so thought it would be an exciting opportunity. There's no reply and because of my disillusionment with "unshattered" I don't press it and forget all about it. I didn't even check to see what European dates were lined up, I assumed there'd be a London date but......

So everything weirds up to the point where after waiting 18years for Peter Murphy to play Ireland and having resigned to the fact that he won't 10years ago and then not really caring so much along come MPK Promotions and arrange Peter a date in the Music Centre.

Well how formidably odd. Never heard of MPK, still don't know who they are but I'm eternally grateful.

The Music Centre is a close up venue and you are in touch with the audience every moment and being in the audience last night made me feel personally touched. But I was suffering a fundamental dichotomy - here in my home town, among the community of my teenage years, in what I consider my venue was my music hero; I was still sulking about "unshattered" and was extremely blasé about it all.

So it starts - "Gliding Like a Whale" - I move into the venue and start just at the side of the stage. Peter has his staff out and is rolling from side to side. "Good sound", I'm thinking. I continue just to be cold and analyse everything - I chuckle to myself as I see Peter duck and roll, "Still elegant, still performing". Great mic technique as he fades the mic forward and back getting a beautiful vibrato on powerfully held and sung hi notes. "He's magnificent", I feel happy to have come even just for that and applaud - with every clap thanking Peter for what he has given me over the years and congratulating him on his work and for being here.

Stick to my guns - I decided pre-show to sit down upstairs comfortable and at a distance be able to chat with friends and demonize the "unshattered" songs as they're being played. Nicely seated for Idle Flow, a song I did enjoy from the album. The rock and bounce of it almost makes me feel I should be downstairs but then I'd have to come back. I lost my friends as I went to the loo just before Peter came on and then went into the venue for "Gliding..." So up here on my own, Peter starts into another "unshattered" track, "Piece of you" so I go out for a smoke - no smoking inside public buildings in Ireland. I send a text to find out where my friends got to. "Centre stage, 5 foot back from the front". Easy directions so I make my way.

I still can't get over the fact that Peter is 5 foot away, amazing. By this stage I've sat out "Piece..". "First Stone", so there I am, still critical - sounds very good, tight band, great performer, great vocal. I'm drifting, unconsciously, mesmerically. My front is disappearing and my soul is seeping right out my middle eye sitting atop me I'm floating in an ecstacy undeniable. Is it "Emergency Unit"? I'm whirling, there's a problem with a guitar amp and the bass and drum fills the gap - "Subway" done in "dust" - I'm absolutely consumed. I follow Peter, I don't. My eyes are swaying with the rest of me. "This is fantastic" is all I say to a tap on my shoulder from a friend, I can't even really look beside me, don't want the spell to be broken. "I'll fall...", God, I remember not liking this song so much when it came out, too pop like for me but I sing my heart and I feel tears welling up and I let the joy of the song and the moment take me. "Deep Ocean...", "Disappearing", "Line between ...". Sarah Fimm comes out as "Huuvola" beats out and my undulation proceeds. "Thelma Sings..", "The weight of Love" I cannot now remember what was next but just that they took a break after that.

"This is brilliant. I'll have to listen to "unshattered" again", was about all we managed. Peter returned with his 12-string - "Strange kind if Love" a most poignant song for me and my friends - I sung this at the funeral for a friend of ours who died in 1992. It was emotional we clasped hands as the first verse came and passed back into our enjoyment so much is being released from me now. Every sense is sighing rhythmically and tears of pleasure, "Marlene Dietrich's..". By now Peter has established that criticism is a fault you carry into the venue and not only me but the folks I heard complaining earlier - "too aor, real 80's crap, too old, dated" have defaulted. The audience is very warm and the intimacy added to by the acoustic encore performance. There's a friendly shout for "Final Solution" - "Mark wanted to do that but we didn't rehearse it" said Peter, I believe him. "Cuts you Up" had been called for previous. "It's Cut's you Up now" says Peter in a way that you do when you feel relaxed with a crowd, casual like. They break again and I check the time - curfew can be tight here - 2258, maybe one more.

The staff comes back. "Hit Song", always liked it even though I think it's a bit cheesy. Peter wishes everyone well, thanks people for coming. I felt like you do - that Peter is your best mate and that he sung all that gig direct to you and that when he was looking to the crowd he was actually looking at me and when he flicked his fingers out from the mic that time that he was waving at me acknowledging that I knew every word - even the words from the new stuff, people like that, that you're into what they're doing currently.

I'm listening to ""unshattered"" as I write. I love it, I get it. I had played it maybe 20 times having decided that ok it's not "dust" II but there must be something I like and I didn't. I think I was ignorant and childish. Hearing it live made a difference but the real breakthrough has come because I found that while "dust" is amazing it's not all about breaking tradition and pushing your writing boundaries. It's about the songs and ""unshattered"" has fantastic songs. Peter Murphy live is a sensation and I'd implore anyone else who has misgivings, "I don't like this or that....." to be "at" the gig. The joy you will experience is equivalent to the most emotional you have felt - think your first love, your child's smiles, your partners caress.

After the gig I went to the loo, the backstage door is beside it and I bumped into people who had waited in that same corridor to meet me after gigs - how bizarre, but Dublin's a funny place. I spoke to Snoop, the stage manager when I came back upstairs and asked if it would be ok to jump the stage and head down to the dressing room. He said, "probably be cool but his tour manager is a big guy and might frown on it - he's gonna be coming out anyway". So I hung out there for a bit (just started ""unshattered"" again - I remember thinking during "Hit Song" that if they played "Idle Flow" again, they'd absolutely blow the place - how bout that Peter? U2 do a start and finish with Vertigo, btw their gig was unenjoyable). Where am I? Oh yeah in the venue. I said to my friend that I uncovered "unshattered" tonight, he wants to get it now, I'd told him not to bother, I'll tell everyone to bother.

So the loo again on my way back up - Sarah, Peter and the tour manager are coming along the corridor. I was going to bring all my stuff to get signed, I was going to bring some of my own stuff for Peter to hear, I was going to ask Peter if I could write some music for him, send it to him, see what he thought and maybe make a relationship - I didn't bother to bring anything, I was that "whatever" before the gig. Stupid me, Peter is now beside me shaking hands. A guy thinks I'm part of his group and asks if he'd sign his "Deep" cd, I'm confused as he's talking to me - I want to talk to Peter, I want a moment, I want to convey so much. Peter is moving on and I just shrug my shoulders with what must of been a vacant, bewildered look at the guy with the "Deep" cd. Peter has now reached the outside and I'm five paces behind him. Time stalls, the amount of times I dreamt of being able to have a conversation with him, the countless number of things I have to say and he's walking away, "Peter" he turns.

I'm lost here - I know there's no way to start a conversation. I've met all sorts of people I admire - Bowie, Iggy, Yorke, Ivo, the rest of bauhaus, I know that he'll chat for a bit like they did, no problem, that they will give of their time, people have treated me this way - standing wondering what to say but I'm overcome and I'm thinking he doesn't want to know, he's busy, he's in a rush to get back to the hotel, got a plane to London to catch in the morning for La Scala tomorrow. All these things rushing - "Brilliant gig", I extend my hand and we shake on it, "What's your name?" - this makes you feel acknowledged, in many ways a defensive conversation stopper - "Ger", "Nice to meet you" he's kind of turning. Like the emotion of the gig, the seething mass of what I want to say chaotically surfaces but my brain tries hard to direct it as words - "dust". It's a fabulous album", "Thank you" and we full stop the handshake. "Take Care", "Goodnight".

SO I'm standing there watching as he passes round the corner. "I wanted you to know who I am, I wanted you to know what your art has done for me, to me, I wanted to know you", am I content? I'm confused. I follow them at a distance of 10 yards, they're unaware. Do I catch up and try and get over myself, no, be respectful, don't invade someone - it's not polite. A couple of turns and I know which hotel they're making for. I pass by after they've gone in, you can see the residents bar from the street - should I go in, they're not in the bar as far as I can see, maybe behind one of the pillars. No, I go back still confused, there's an anger. Misguided, ok he didn't acknowledge "ME" but there again it's my fault I was incapable of just being me, too nervous, I never felt that before really except first time with Bowie but I was young then and that's it I was a goth teenager from Dublin in the 90's with him tonight - full of uncertainty and feeling small.

It was great - exactly what it should be, youthful, starstruck. By the time I get back to the venue, I'm really happy with my meeting. I'm talking to someone about the gig and I'm saying that if I knew it was going to be that good I'd have gone to London and definitely Paris - my wife is from Paris so it would of been a nice little holiday for us and my little boy and while I'm thinking this she's saying "yeah and it's so easy to go to London". I stop and think, it is! Even this morning walking the dog and singing "Idle Flow" etc. I was thinking I could head over this afternoon but I'm not going to - I'll check out the Manchester and maybe do that.

It was a superb gig - Mark is an extremely good guitarist, Justin played some amazing beats and Jeff engaged the crowd brilliantly. I read that some people thought he played too short - I was happy with the length, yes it could have been longer but it certainly wasn't short. Peter was cracking, the use of the staff as the only kind of showpiece worked well, the quiff, well it looks good damnit. He dominated the stage and in no way went over board. The band as a unit are very tight. Someone also mentioned that they felt the sound was sparse - no way! Mark and Jeff use effects brilliantly to build a very large sound and there is also samples and playback where needed to deliver some of the programming and backing vocals. The venue he played last night is not the best for sound but the sound was brilliant last night - Peter's crew know exactly how to get the sound for the show. I spoke to people who were hearing Peter for the first time and they really were excited by it, that means a lot. I'm always envigoured after a gig to get stuck into my own music and my production work and last night has unleashed a fabulous energy. I seen Peter Murphy live last night and everything is ok.

So that's my review if you've read all this I'd be surprised. I enjoyed writing it allowing me to relive it all. Hopefully whoever moderates this section of the site will allow it up. Peter, if you read it - bet you feel lucky that you didn't have to listen to a big huge ramble last night, eh? Thanks.

Ger

07.16.05
Le Batofar
Paris

It was very impressive spectacle. Many thanks Peter!

Spasibo!

Dmitry Mitrofanov.

The July sun was hammering down solid last week-end in Paris... Peter Murphy playing at Le Batofar sounded a sweet idea yet it sounded so weird too if only because of the venue's capacity and the shoebox sized stage. Thank God it¹s not the 70¹s anymore : should Peter have appeared in platform boots, he would have had to perform seated other than that he would have had his head crushed on the ceiling !

Due to heat and capacity, I think it would have been a lovely idea in the end, to have the shows performed from the main outside platform of the boat ; that would have been really something..! Anyhow, it's been a marvellous two nights treat to have Peter back in France after such a long time. Alright, alright, the first gig on Friday was certainly too short (fans always want more purpose of being fan), but then, even if slightly annoyed for a 45 minutes gig only considering the heat and exhaustion of everyone, PLUS facing the fact of playing in a shoebox , I think everyone has been very courageous and professional and cool in the end. 45 minutes sounds fair enough after all, for it all could have been simply cancelled, right?! So, try and stop whining, kiddos... and learn and see a bit further than your beautiful little noses...

The support act Sarah Fimm has been a true revelation. That angel is pure gold. She can sing so beautifully and her repertoire is by far one of the most interesting I have listened to in ages... No wonder why Mr Murphy protects Sarah under his wings.

Now I have to say I felt quite ashamed and really irritated by the audience the first night. I can get it perfectly that everyone there came first and foremost to see Peter Murphy, but hey, guys, don't you have any respect, any interest, any thirst...? Are we that much of a viciously spoiled brats, believing to be part of some so-called undergroundo-goth-my-a**(censored) cream so that we don't even pay attention or show any respect to an artist who performs who's not in the sacro sanct Pure Goth Product CD collection of ours?

Ok, if only Sarah Fimm's act had been a complete disaster and that she could not sing at all, ok... I would have at least understood why the people did not care about her. But HEY!!! She did really great and actually proved to be very courageous and sweet playing before a bunch of heartless dead fishes eyed people ! Are you the same Peter Murphy fans, who theorize on respect and wisdom, love and beauty..? Some of you should think about cleaning their front door, ladies and gentlemen, I tell you. M e d i t a t e !

Thank God the audience was more friendly on the second night and gave Sarah back a bit of the love that she gave us all. She looked very happy with it, and I actually was very happy for her. She sweetly sang to a girl right in front of her and it was a lovely thing to see. It's always cool to actually see nice people and feel the buzz of love all around.

Now as regards to Peter's performance, I found the set list to be very clever and all the songs were actually beautifully performed by the band. Justin Bennett has a clear heartfelt beat that lifted the songs alright, and Mark G. Thwaite and Jeff Schartoff respectively on guitars and bass energized the whole thing great. I have heard exceptionally beautiful renditions of Peter's classics such as "Cuts You Up", "Hit Song" etc... Gliding Like A Whale and Iggy Pop's "Lust For Life" really kicked ass !!! Aw Boï !!

The songs from the last opus "Unshattered" took a great dimension being interpreted live and it was really refreshing to drink them served chilled with such a hot blood pun intended I am so so so damn good, I know. My pen kicks ass! .

Peter's voice is really something and it¹s been simply a m a z i n g to hear the songs totally flying with that vocal energy. The opening title "Cool Cool Breeze" was again a blast. Listening to Mr Murphy singing a-capella is always really something ! The good thing about the stage being nearly stuck to the ceiling was actually to have witnessed Peter singing nearly horizontally, like, above the audience, suspended to the central steel girder !

The duet on "Huuvola", on the first night, together with Sarah Fimm was a very unique moment of pure beauty... When two hearts enjoin... On the second show, another lovely moment was when a young mate (Xavier new boy) handed Peter a white rose, previously given by Sarah Fimm to a mysterious gentleman at the end of her set. So, Peter took the rose (he already wore one on his shirt) and held Xavier's hand for a moment on "Hit Song". Xavier was transported, as was the rest of us, by that great rendition's energy shivers in our spines, and it was so nice actually to see that boy with stars in his eyes. That¹s the beauty of music or any type of art...To set flame to people¹s hearts and draw stars in their eyes.

Now, the burning sun has turned shy and a tormented skies overlook the city... Time we "let the fire take the fire, and the rain...wash the pain". That somehow sweet pain of missing you, Mr Murphy, until next time. But then, that is just the veil of an illusion, for, suffice to put "Unshattered" on our CD player, and it's all there... Eternal. It's all there.

The key is to reach hands, always. For all of you across Europe impatiently waiting to attend Peter's gigs near you, I say : GO there, your eyes closed. And D I V E. You can trust your rope to the hand of the Friend...

Everything in its place...

The Silentwalker

What's to say remembering yesterday's gig : naval if not subaquatic ? Having the chance to get so close to Peter will remain within my " live memories " for the hell of a long time. Despite I ain't much of a Le Batofar's client usually; spatial reasons. The setlist was " any fan pleasing ", the band brilliantly performed even if they obviously suffered from the heat on stage. Hot summer in Paris, 'sounds like a joke. Thanks to Peter for his french efforts: " C'est très beau " . Circumstance poetry.

Thanks to Mark for his kindness and his availability, I got lucky enough to talk to him after the show... Geez... I found myself more than happy to see him featuring Peter's live band. Parallel note : keep the faith, god bless the Mish ! Thanks again to all of you guys !!!

Arnaudh.

Walking in the batofar - breath the only friend - strangers pass me by... thanks for the show and your bands sound great i really like the kind of guy like U ! your voice & music go on my life since 20 years now...

Utilisateur1

Hello, I was at Peter Murphy's concert in Paris last night and while I was congratulating Sarah Fimm after the gig, I unfortunately could not tell him how I liked his performance as I just seen him go away. I just want to let him know me and my boyfriend had a very good time yesterday night thanks to him and his voice is still so beautiful ! I hope we can see him again back in Paris soon. Kind regards

I completely forgot to congratulate all musicians, Justin, Jeff and Mark (as a fan of « The Mission » I am happy to have seen him on stage, what a great guitar player !). All of them were perfect, even while Peter's lapse of memory ! Thank you

Monia

Hello i really like the show of yesterday evening in Paris Batofar. I hear your music about 20 years and you are very precious for me ! thanks for this evening and good trip on road with the band !

Christophe

Bonjour, J'écris ce courrier dans ma langue maternelle car j'ai plus de facilité pour exprimer ma sensibilité.J'espere que vous pourrez traduire. J'étais aux 2 concerts de P.Murphy àParis et le moins que je puisse dire c'est que j'ai été décu par le premier soir. 45 minutes de concert le vendredi quand vous avez fait près de 400 kms et 1 heure de métro pour venir le voir,admettez que cela fait court et cher (25 euros) Quand en plus vous refaites 1 heure de métro pour renter... Le problème c'est qu'il n'y a aucune explication ni de la part de P. Murphy ni de personne d'autre.Quel manque de respect pour le public... J'avais vraiment l'impression que P. Murphy venait toucher son cachet en pré retraite.Pour quelqu'un dont vous suivez le parcours depuis 20 ans, quelle désillusion de voir que l'argent est plus important que le public.On a l'impression qu'il fait son boulot un point c'est tout. J'aurais préféré qu'il ne passe pas à Paris et d'être frustré de ne pas le voir plutôt que d'assister à cette parodie de concert. Vous comprendrez qu'après quand je le vois fermant les yeux et habité par sa musique,j'ai du mal à y croire. Autrement sa voix est toujours magique,et je suis prêt à aller à d'autres concerts de lui car son show de samedi était à la hauteur mais sans plus,comme s'il se contentait du stricte minimum alors qu'avec la prestation de la veille,il aurait pu faire un effort je lui reproche simplement de ne pas avoir fait le même vendredi.Quand on voit les setlists précédentes pourquoi ne joue t-il pas "ide flow" par exemple aucun des deux soirs? Je sais que le public français n'est pas le gros de ses ventes mais est-ce une raison pour le mépriser? Je ne sais pas si c'est un très bon calcul à long terme.Quels vont être les comptes rendus du concert des journalistes présents dans la salle vendredi? Il y a des artistes qui se bonifient avec le temps comme le vin,après la prestation de vendredi je ne sais plus quoi penser. Le concert de samedi était bien mais je ne l'ai pas apprécié à sa juste valeur car à chaque morceau j'avais peur que ce soit le dernier ce qui fait que je n'ai pas vécu l'évènement sereinement. A la fin du concert du samedi j'ai vu qu'il y avait un tee-shirt à vendre mais la question de l'acheter ne m'est même pas venu à l'esprit. Ma lettre est un peu virulente mais elle est à la hauteur de ma déception.

François

07.15.05
Le Batofar
Paris

Hello Peter. Bravo for your concert at the Batofar in Paris. I have just a regret : it was too short. I hope you come back in Paris in a few months and that your next concert will be most anounced by the medias. A lot of your fans missed the Batofar concerts by this fact. See you again.

Jean-Jacques

Great voice & songs. Unfortunately the show was too short! It has frustrated more than one ...

Hope to see you again soon in Paris!

Darksoul

thank you ever so much for this concert i've been to tonight in paris on a boat. great to hear... why did it last for 45 minutes? such a shame, wished for more. thanks still.

ps: love to mercan

daniel gries

hi, just came back from the first paris gig... wonderful voice mr Murphy, thank you.... but only 10 songs , and not even one "encore" ... why !?
the audience was here, the place was small and hot... so it was a bit disappointing. I hope tomorrow will be a "real" concert !!!

francesco.

07.14.05
Comoran
Valencia

En ningún momento podré llegar a ser objetiva con Peter Murphy . Ni en la reseña de un disco, ni en éste reportaje acerca de lo que aconteció el pasado jueves 14 de Julio en la Sala Cormorán de Valencia .

Por un lado se puede narrar la historia de lo que sucedía sobre el escenario, y por otro, he tenido la gran suerte de poder realizar uno de mis más grandes sueños. El concierto en Valencia de éste oscuro semi-dios . Así pues, puedo entonces contaros algunas de las cositas que sucedían tras bambalinas…

Uno/a tiene sueños, sueños que nunca se verán cumplidos y otros, que por causas del destino, te sorprenden viéndose de pronto, convertidos en realidad.
He de agradecer en primer término, al “gran” equipo de Peter Murphy . A Vikky , a Brian , a los técnicos, a Sarah Fimm y su staff, y a la gente de Valencia que, con todo su amor, ayudó en éste concierto. Desde el restaurante vegetariano La Lluna , por prepararnos esos deliciosos manjares ( berenjenas rellenas al horno, paellita de verduras, ensaladas orientales, y el pastel de zanahoria que dejó a Peter Murphy extasiado…). ¿Cómo no iba a estar de fábula si el que preparaba éstas delicias es otro de los incondicionales de Peter Murphy ?…

A Miguelón , por ayudarme en la parte del catering vaciando sandias, melones, haciendo miles de frescas ensaladas, sandwiches “especiales”, gazpachos de mil colores, por esos vinos nacionales maravillosos que encantaron al equipo, por su profesionalidad. A Roberto “ Fan Fatal de Peter Murphy ”, a Asun , a Fefmotion y a Jesús Ctg de Minimalistik Girl por su ayuda indispensable…y por su dedicación. No hay palabras…y quizás sobren.

Los inevitables contratiempos de última hora fueron menos importantes con un equipo que se entregó totalmente durante casi un día entero , para que todo estuviera a la altura de lo que esa noche se presentaba con Mr.Peter Murphy a la cabeza. Boas, leopardo, espejos, manjares, y aromas a incienso . Los músicos y el staff, agradecieron continuamente éste ambiente, y una vez más se confirmaba aquello de que cuanto más profesional y mejor artista, más humilde, y agradecido en los pequeños detalles .

Curiosamente, Peter Murphy , fue junto a su estilista, quienes más veces dijeron: “It´s really beautiful” … Murphy descansaba sobre ese sillón de leopardo que muchos ya habéis conocido en vuestras visitas a Valencia, a veces aquello seguía pareciendo un sueño. Y mi boa negra acabó en su cuello en la última canción del concierto, no sin antes preguntarme si podía usarla, a lo que obviamente respondí que sería un placer…aquello ya parecía más que surrealismo . Más que el Coche de Dalí.

Perdonadme si me dejo llevar un poquito por mis sentimientos, pero he de sacarlo, y quiero compartir una parte de ésta experiencia con algunos / as de vosotros / as; además de que eso de la objetividad no va conmigo ( y en éste caso aún menos…)

Conocimos a un gran tipo , a un personaje único . Yo diría, Iluminado . Sus ojos, su mirada, sus gestos y sus ganas, su sonrisa, han dejado en algunos de nosotros una huella que durará para siempre. Peter Murphy está en otro nivel. Está más allá. Los tres músicos que lo acompañaban, parecen envueltos en ese mismo halo.

El público llenó desde la apertura de puertas la que fuera la Sala Roxy de Valencia, ahora reconvertida en Cormorán. Por allí había músicos, amigos, gentes de la radio y prensa, público de todo tipo, y muchas ganas de ver a Murphy de nuevo en un escenario valenciano. Teloneó Sarah Fimm , una voz angelical que con tres discos en su carrera se ha convertido en una artista de referencia en la escena musical de EU . Muchos otros y yo, hubiéramos querido que el público pusiera algo más de atención y silencio para poder llegar a captar lo que Sarah expulsa. Su concierto resultó una perfecta introducción para lo que veríamos después.

Cuando Peter Murphy salió al escenario, con su largo abrigo verde-azul oscuro, un aplauso general acompañaba, como era de prever, sus primeros versos y los primeros acordes. Durante el concierto se sucedieron muchas imágenes, muchos movimientos, su puesta en escena es impecable y su manera de cantar, cómo siempre: Única . He de decir que me hubiera gustado que subieran un poco más el volumen de la voz, aunque de la parte de delante a la de detrás de la sala, había una gran diferencia acústica.

Acompañado por: Mark Thwaite (guitarra), Justin Bennet (batería) y Jeff Schartoff (bajo); Grandes músicos con una larga trayectoria que le han acompañado en casi todos los shows de ésta gira mundial de presentación del disco: ¨Unshattered¨ .

Peter Murphy tocó seis temas de éste álbum: ¨Idle Flow¨ , la maravillosa: ¨The Weight Of Love¨, ¨ The First Stone¨ , ¨Piece Of You¨, ¨Thelma Sings To Little Nell¨ y la inigualable : ¨Emergency Unit¨ , alternándolos con otros ya clásicos de toda su carrera como solista, cómo: ¨Cuts You Up¨ (Deep / 1990) , que comenzó lentamente y que aceleraron espontáneamente, cuando el público con palmas pedía un ritmo más rápido…ese fue uno de los grandes momentos de éste concierto.

Peter Murphy y Sarah Fimm cantaron a dúo ¨Huuvola¨ , dándole a este tema, también ya clásico, una nueva interpretación. Sarah parecía nerviosa, y eso quizás todavía le daba más pureza, pero ella, como todos los que están cerca de Peter Murphy se tranquilizó, y estalló regalándonos la otra voz aguda: Peter y Sarah se fundían en un abrazo eterno …

Otros grandes poemas sonoros como: ¨The Sweetest Dropp¨ , ¨Deep Ocean Vast Sea¨ o ¨Disappearing¨ sonaron; la gente coreaba, como era lógico, y todos lucíamos una sonrisa en el rostro.
Peter Murphy es el Mago que dirige la actuación, y todo buen Mago lleva consigo su vara de poder, es la voz que acompaña al amor, a los paisajes, la misma que te remueve el alma misma . Hay personajes que parecen de otros mundos, y sin duda: Él es uno de ellos. Muchos coincidimos en ello, en muy diferentes lugares de éste planeta, y somos muchos los que tras ver éste concierto quedamos si es posible, más prendados de ese Ser. Que con sus brazos en cruz parecía absorbernos hacía sí, y que con su mirada fija y clara controla la ceremonia, ofreciéndose y ofreciéndonos.

El final del concierto comenzaba con ¨Strange Kind Of Love¨ y se compuso de dos bises impresionantes en los que el público ya estaba totalmente embrujado por la música. El bajista Jeff Schartoff hizo en varios temas los coros, y lo hacía realmente bien. Llega el momento que nadie desea: el final de aquel concierto. El Mago aparece enfundado en una camisa oriental azul mar y con la susodicha boa negra , que ahora es para mí un objeto fetiche…
Llega la hora. ¨The Hit Song¨ cierra la ceremonia.

( Aplausos y más aplausos…)

Después en el camerino, hay sonrisas, y brindis, la noche se cierra con ¨Transmission¨ de Joy División y ¨From Her To Eternity¨ de Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds sonando en la cabina de la sala.

Lo demás queda en nuestra memoria, todo lo que desde aquella mañana y hasta la mañana siguiente, trabajamos y vivimos, fue una experiencia realmente única . Y no queda más que esperar porque P. Murphy , con un sombrero de ala y de colores, sentado sobre su maleta, nos dijo en dos ocasiones y con una sonrisa en la cara:- “We´ll come back…” y agradeció de nuevo. Cuando los que debíamos agradecerle –para siempre- éramos nosotros. (Y así lo hicimos, por supuesto).

Una vez más, la voz del abismo sonaba.
Aquel largo y mágico día se había acabado…
…¿Pero acaso los sueños tienen un final?…

Gracias Eternas: a Minimalistik Girl, La Lluna, Kike Soria, La Naranja Mecánica (Megaradio) y Travesía (R.Funny) por sus excelentes homenajes, a Guárdame 1 Cachorro, a El Gato y a Roberto, a Roberto ¨Fan Fatal¨, a Miguelón y Asun , a todo el equipo de P.Murphy & Sarah Fimm , a los que nunca faltáis a un buen concierto…y sobre todo a Peter Murphy por todo lo que nos está dejando.

Carla Sais

Hi Peter..like i told you was a pleasure know you inside -outside the concert. and worked with you and your staff...you are my dark king, a magician. and i think my life could be different without you and your poetry , and your abiss voice.Thanks for all, for your kidness, and for your inspiration, tales, poetry and so many written dreams are done with your art. I can told you this, and i tell you again....thanks thanks thanks!!!!! from the Hollow Hills and lover´s world.

Carla
(Valencia- Ánima P.)

DON´T CHANGE PETER. I SAW YOU YESTERDAY NIGHT IN VALENCIA (CORMORAN). FABOLOUS. THANKS FOR YOUR MUSIC!!!

JAVIER

Estimado Peter GRACIAS usted me ha salvado la vida estare viendole en Valencia-Spain usted es un guru en mi vida ojala llege a ser

Antonio G.Rubio

07.13.05
Arena
Madrid

hi, hola desde madrid. The concert was great, me and my seven friennds we sincerely enjoyed it.

Love, Ignacio

Hola a todos, me gustaría escribir en inglés lo que voy a escribir, para que todo el mundo entendiese lo que disfruté... sentí... y ví el 13/07/2005 en la sala Arena de Madrid, pero lo siento, para evitar males mayores, lo haré en la lengua de Cervantes.

Lo hice, recorrí 330 km que separan León de Madrid, para disfrutar del mejor concierto que he visto en los últimos años, a pesar de que la sala, para mi, no era la adecuada dada la categoría de Peter (permitirme que le tutee) era pequeña (es posible que si fuese más grande no se llenase, pero importa? la calidad de Peter se merece algo más...) sigo, era pequeña y el sonido no fue el ideal. A pesar de todo, llegó... cantó... y triunfó... Podría definirlo en una palabra, pero sería pobre, Magnífico... Increíble... Enorme... Fantástico... y todo esto a pesar del sonido y del espacio de la sala, que casi tenía que salirse del escenario para moverse como el solo sabe, en ningún momento dio la sensación de estar a disgusto (lo estaba yo más que él) se entregó enteramente y lo hizo como sólo él lo podía hacer, a lo grande...

Le sigo desde Dali's car y antes con Bauhaus y tengo que decir que cada disco es algo diferente y grande.

Gracias Peter por estar y seguir ahí, gracias por tus letras que te transportan y sobre todo gracias por ser un músico y un ser humano tan GRANDE!

Francisco

PD: Por supuesto, Sarah Fimm estuvo a la altura, a pesar de ser 15 escuchándola y otros 15 haciendo ruido en el fondo... Sarah espero que la próxima vez tengas más suerte...

It was a great gig. And longer than I expected. I was able to be in front of Mr. Murphy after the show. I must say I was wordless. He is impressive. He just looked so calm and quiet and "deep", but then he's got such a GREAT voice... It was 3 days ago. And I cannot stop thinking about that moment since then. Thanks for coming to Madrid. Thanks for having such a voice. Thanks for being patient there at the back door. Thanks for having such a look. Thanks. Hope to see you again.

Mamen

Ten o’clock, hot, too hot. The music starts to sound, people crowding and Mr. Murphy appears on stage, my first thinking “CHARM” but then Mr. Murphy starts to sing … Cannot describe the feelings. No doubt, Mr. Murphy has been, is and will be at less three steps ahead of the rest of the musicians, singers or composers of the moment. Thank you

Victor M. Lebrón

the concert in madrid was gread, i was afraid it was not, i throught this man sings, takes the money and go. but he was very warm and close with the public. we drove 500 kilometres from alicante but i´m not dissapointed at all. but please, next time made more publicity of the citys where you play, becouse valencia it´s only 200 kilometres from we live. anyway was one of the best concert i have eve seem. thanks

rebeca

I´ve just seen the Madrid gig and i just want to say thanks to Peter. My english is not very good so i just can say thank you. this has been one of the best concerts i´ve ever seen, altough the sound was not very ggod, the place was small and it was too hot but peter has been perfect, the setlist has been marvellous and his image, the way he moves it´s so special for me. Thanks peter, thanks very much

david

07.12.05
Bikini
Barcelona

Hi, I find Peter in Barcelona and the show is so very nice, powerfull, and gracious.Peter perfomance is terrific beatiful and the form is big.

Thanks
Peter, Luis and Celia.

I loved the concert at Bikini, Barcelona. Very happy to be there. Thank you.

Chus Garcia

Thanks for your last concert in Barcelona. It was wonderful!!!! I saw you before in 1995!!! and it was wonderful ful ful too!!! d(o_-)b Ah!!! and in 1998 with Bauhaus!!!! jajaja... well have a nice.....????? ALL!!! GOOD!! I will always love you!!! when I listen your music, I have one reason for want to live this strange kind of...world.

Fer.

I'm a great fan and saw him for the first time in my life in Sala Bikini, Barcelona, Spain, and was amazed! Thanks a lot!

Mike.

I was fearing the worst. When Sarah Finn started to play not more than twenty people were there, not that they missed anything extraordinary, but I was wondering if we would be more than 100 people there to see Peter Murphy. That would have been a shame, but finally the venue was full when the concert started (before the planned time, I've never seen that before). And full of enthusiastic people. Peter and the whole show helped on that. He is not 30 anymore, of course, but keeps his charm as a performer, and his voice... THAT voice. He will have less hair but his talent, as a composer and singer and performer remains intact. Unshattered is not his best work, but because either Holy Smoke or Cascade are. Deep deserves this honor. And the stuff from Unshattered works very well live (fantastic version of Iddle Flow), and I can say that the set list was exactly what I was hopping to be. I only missed Crystal Wrists and Face the moon (which seems to not be played in this tour), but the rest of songs are for me the very best of his last four albums (I don't count here the poor Dust and AJustForLove). A perfect setlist, with a very professional band behind him. What a show. They played I'll Fail With Your Knife and I cried.

I just wished that Unshattered and this tour would have been five years ago, and skip the Dust era. But it has been worth to wait. In less than two weeks I've got to see Nine Inch Nails (another hell of a show) and Peter Murphy, 2005 could end right now, nothing can make it better.

Jaume

Sala Bikini is a low-key club and perhaps the most appropiate venue in Barcelona to hold a Peter Murphy gig.

The venue was full of people attending the show; many of them arrived when Sarah Fimm's gig was over. In my honest opinion, they lost both a beatiful performance and a great introduction to this artist work.

Sarah's gig lasted some 45 minutes and was very intimate and warm. She is a great singer and keyboardist. Her voice is so beautiful that I strongly recommend checking her out. She was joined on stage by a bassist and a drummer. Three people playing gorgeous pieces of music that should be paid more attention in the near future. Maybe I'm repeating myself but her work is worth a listening. By the way, the bassist seemed to be a really good-humoured lad. Sarah was very friendly, speaking to the audience throughout the show. Sadly, some people (the fewer) didn't pay her any attention and were laughing from time to time -except for the song he was accompanied on stage by Peter Murphy, who did some backing vocals-. I'm going to buy her last album, truly. She deserves the attention of sensitive listeners and those gifted with good musical taste.

Peter Murphy's band came out to stage some 5 minutes before initially scheduled. No matter. The line-up sounded incredibly, they played a very tight show. I was looking forward to see Mark Gemini Thwaite because I've been following him since he'd joined The Mission back in 1992. Mark is a gifted player who can play strong and aggressive bits and cold, tender and dark ones as well. I think he's the best choice Peter Murphy could have made for having a guitarist. Bassist Jeff Schartoff played his 5-string bass in a really amazing way. I do not know if he was born carrying a bass, actually I should not be wrong... What a piece of a musician! Drummer Justin Bennett is one of the best drummers I've ever seen. He played his kit so well!

Peter's performance was incredible. I really like his haircut. I was able to shake his hand twice. His voice is so beatiful, so warm,... it captures you and drives you out of the venue while you float above some indescribable tides of sound. I can't exactly remember the setlist but it featured such highlights as 'Idle flow', 'The sweetest drop', 'I'll fall with your knife' and 'Deep ocean vast sea'. The performance of the latter was so good, with Mark playing that guitar lines so well... Sarah Fimm appeared on stage to sing some backing vocals on 'Huuvola', giving back the help Peter Murphy had at first delivered at her show.

Time for the encores came and a great 'A strange kind of love' was played, with Peter playing an 12-string accoustic guitar. 'Cuts you up' sounded even better than on the album -not really, but I loved it- and a homage to Iggy Pop was paid with a very raw version of 'Lust for life'.

What an evening! I won't ever forget it. I won't forget Peter, Mark, jeff and Justin for making it one of the best evenings of my life. However, I'll miss not having had my 'Deep' booklet signed. No worries.

Alex Diez

Hi! I just came from Barcelona's concert, where I'm from. I wanted to write down some words. I've listening to Peter Murphy since 1994, quite a long time. This was my first chance of seeing him live and I really enjoyed it! However, allow me to say that the sound it was that good, not very well equalized. The intruments were too loud compared to the voice, and sometimes it was hard to apreciate Peter Murphy's great voice. I'm not sure Peter Murphy knows much about Barcelona and Catalonia, certainly he greet it the public all the time in Spanish, not knowing that we speak Catalan, a little detail. We are very sensitive on these issues and saying something like "Bona nit Barcelona" or "moltes gràcies" is not that difficult!. The band was quite simple, drums, bass and a guitar that was it. When I listen to your Cd's I can hear some other instruments, that fact, made that some songs appeared a little "empty". Anyway, even though my somehow "negative" comments, as I said, I enjoyed so much and I will listen to Peter Murphy forever and ever. Byt the way, when is your next concert to Barcelona?

david valls

07.09.05
Zoobar
Rome

thanks peter and thanks to your band i was in rome: great gig, romantic so sweet so true! sorry about the black out we had...anyway your voice warmed all our hearts!!! thanks again, see u soon here in rome.

love
fab68

sabato 9 luglio 2005 sono stata allo zoo bar per vedere il tuo concerto ed ?? stato bellissimo, sei veramente un grande perch?? mi hai fatto anche piangere dall'emozione, la tua musica insieme alla tua voce rende quest'arte "sublime". Ora posso solo dire grazie per essere sempre con noi, sabato avrei voluto abbracciarti per dirti grazie di persona ma poi ho pensato sarebbe stato troppo difficile poterlo fare e cosi sono andata via con la tua musica nel cuore

eloisa

Roma 09-07-2005 The best concert of all my life.
I'm waiting you with BAUHAUS.You are the true Master!!!

benedetta

07.08.05
Ruvido
Bologna

Sorry for the late, but i want say only one question....after 19 years i can almost see you in Bologna......GREAT!!!! I don't want wait much years to see another time. your music, your show, your present for one magic night. The next time we hope only if you can sing in a better club with a better sound. Thanks for all.

Alex!!

hi, Peter Murphy. I'm Kira, I was at your show in bologna...Your concert was hypnotic. I love your poetry. Sorry if I was so scared. Thank you for the moment, it's so precious that I'll remember it in sad times, for the message and the expression. I'd like to say much more things again, can you image? Goodbye!

Kira

07.05.05
Olympic Beach Volleyball Centre
Athens

Athens at night. She is hot like a whore. The temperature is over 38C outside, but inside it's rising. I am in a shadowy room, with black laquer walls, the -Bios Club- : there are no windows, no cracks blowing cool relief inside, no hum of air-conditioning, no air moving at all, but packed with waiting bodies. There is electricity in the air. The crowd, bedecked in black, is waiting anxiously. The waiting lasts so long that eventually all the air in the room seems consumed. We stop smoking in order to prevent suffocation. For now we keep ourselves from harm. It is so close. We are parched for this, but there is no water. After ages, no water at all.

And then Peter Murphy is on stage and the electricity becomes magically real. If you stretch out your hand you can touch it. Peter talks to his fans in Greek. Just the word "euxaristo", which means "thank you". People start to scream and yell, very pleased. Pleased to see him after so many years. We are alive now. The life he gives us no longer needs air, or water; it cares nothing for heat, or for sweat, just the beat. "Lagartija Nick" is on stage, and only the music matters now.

The sound could be better - the quality from the club speakers is not great. But nobody really cares. Peter's presence and voice - unchanged after all these years- strong but yet so tender, loud, clear, haunting but yet peaceful, keeps the magic floating in the air. Despite the sound quality, Peter outshines the sun on stage. He glows and sparkles and I realize that he made peace with himself after all. He is not the same man I saw with Bauhaus at 13. He is better. I also realize that I had forgotten all the lyrics. But I didn't care. Sharah Fimm's presence onstage upsets the audience. Everyone is wondering what they are going to hear next. But when her sweet voice drifts out, tender smiles blossoms in everyone's faces. Mark Gemini Thwaite (no introductions needed) makes his guitar cry again. He proves that guitars actually can have a soul -a wild, tender, free soul- while Peter does "sweetest drop" "concurring" and "swallowing" for his audience. In the end, with "Strange Kind Of Love" the crowd sang in one voice. Justin Bennet (remember this guy from the My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult known then as Justin Thyme? Now he is playing with Skinny Puppy), played the best drums considering the circumstances.

I did not want to listen to anything else afterwards. Everything seemed like grating noise to my ears. When I arrived home late that night, or early in the morning if you prefer, I took my Peter Murphy vinyl records out. I looked at the cover of the Holly Smoke album. The date I bought it was written on it, 18th February 1993. I played the records again and remembered the lyrics. I hope we will not have to wait for so long to see Peter Murphy on stage again. There are so many songs we haven't sung with him. "The line between the Devils teeth", "Marlene Dietrich's favorite Poem," "Cuts you up", "Should the world fail to fall apart", "Final Solution", "Keep me from Harm", "You're so close".

Stella

shattering appearance in Athens Peter! I'D LIKE SO MUCH TO SEE YOU AGAIN IN A BETTER ORGANIZED CONCERT - you know what i mean - AND I SAY TO YOU THAT YOU HAVE STRONG FAN AND NOSTALGIA DOWN THERE! "WE WANT TO SLEEP IN SATIN NIGHTS".......

Akis Asimacopoulos

Just wanted to say "hi" from Athens and to let you know that Peter's gig was just great or even more than divine, I am not sure... The only thing is that the promoter had to change the venue, so the gig didn;t take place in the open air volleyball stadium, but in a smaller and closed venue. The sound was quite shit and Peter's voice was "hidden" somewhere behind the drums and tha bass guitar, while the electric guitar was not very ease to locate with one's ears... Glad that Peter played "Strange Kind..." on the acoustic guitar, so at least we had the chance to hear his voice clearly. However, personally the reason I go to gigs is usually to SEE and not to HEAR, if you know what I mean. So, the optical impression was more than fantastic and I've shot a few video clips which are great. I saw Peter once before in Germany in 1988 or so and I have that gig recorded on tape. So, if you are interested in any of this material or if you would like to trade with anything please let me know.

Love,
Iannis Kalifatidis

05.30.05
Salon 21
Mexico City

I arrive almost 5 hours before the concert to begin. I`m very excited and anxiuos,
I`ve alredy seen the set list from the latest show in USA but I dont want to spoil
it and try to imagine it will be totally different. I try to put my mind on a blank
and not to think in anything else but to feel the music and enjoy it at it`s best.
It`s Monday and I tought nobody would be there at that moment, but alredy a dozen
before me. I meet Olga as she approaches to me and almost immediatly we are sharing
common interests and about peter`s music. Peter arrives for the sound check and we
scream as he descends from the van, but we are behind the fence. He turns as he
hears our screaming. Minutes later we hear "Idle Flow" on the soundcheck. It`s 7:00
o clock and the doors are open. I`m the second on the line (for some strange
reasons) and I run straight to the front of the stage. 2 hours later,
some turkish-style voices on the speakers, the lights are going out and then Peter
appears, behind him the band.... "Gliding like a whale" explodes and I can hear his
voice so clear and powerful as he moves on to "Idle Flow", "A piece of you" sounds
great and stronger than the album version. The songs keep coming up, an therès a
little gap just after _"emergency unit_" (one of my favourites) but then Peter
appers again as we hear the sample rythm of "Fall with your knife" and the the
audience goes totally wild!!!!! Great, unfortunately we are all singing along and I
cant hear his voice. The concert goes on and I`m very pleased to liste to
"Disappearing" and I loved the arrengement to "Thelma sings to little Nell" I love
that song thou I think it sounds much much better live that on the CD. I`m surprised
that we got the chance to listen to "Strange kind of love" and "Marlene
dietrich`s favourite poem" one after another and that drove into tears almost until
the end. With "Cool cool breeze" there was no doubt about Peter`s strenght and
energy in his voice..wow!!!! I can hear it from his throat and not from the
speakers!!!!! amazing... After Hit song I tought it was the end but then someone
puts a large sheet of paper on the floor: Iggy pop`s "Lust for live" lyrics.. the
drums punches in and immediately we are all dancing and bouncing from side to side
Peter emules some gesticures borrowed from Mr.Iggy Pop. Great ending... I agree with
some people who thinks there are some problems with the sound, but where Im standing
in..its OK...Great Band, Mark plays just great.... the only thing that i mourn is
tha t i seemed that it ended so fast..i wish it could last for the whole night..Im
exhausted but it was worth it... it was worth the waiting and it was
well rewarded with one of my favourites concert ever!!!!!! I only can close my eyes
and remember Peter on stage and it gives me the goosebumps!!!! Thanks to Olga, one
of Peter Murphy`s biggest fan on earth and so lucky (and well rewarded) it was worth
the wait!!!.... Thanks to Peter for holding on Mexico city`s alttitude and for being
so professional and for his promise he made to Olga and myself for being back next
year with Bauhaus!!!!!!!! I have to confess meeting Peter is one of my best life
time experience!!!! Peter, this will be always your home, among mexican people that
love you so much.. Thanks!!!!!

manu hp

I am from Mexico, yesterday a went to your concert in Salon 21, this mail
is just to tell you thank you so much for your music and your show, I really enjoyed
and I dont have doubts that you are one of the best singers ........

Juan Manuel

Lei tus pensamientos del pasado concierto en el salon 21 y recueredo eel de hace 5 anos
en el Circo Volador, ambos coniertos marcan etapas de mis ideales y gustos musicales.

Peter simplemente es lo mejor siendo que no vivi la epoca de Bowie que también es de
mis preferencias.

Espero me compartas una de tus mejores fotos por este mismo medio ya que quiero
enmarcarla como recuerdo de esta etapa de mi vida personal.

Radico en la ciudad de México y siempre estare ancioso de volver a vivir una nueva
experiencia al estilo subrealista y poético de Murphy

Besos y un gran abrazo.

Jorge Barrón

I'm fan of Peter Murphy. I went to the 2 concert in Mexico City, 2000 and
2005, simplyy the best artits is a big experience acustic and atmosphere.

Is better than a Bowie and Iggy .

Thanks Peter for your music.

JB

unshattered, poetico y teatral la magia de Peter Murphy me transporta a un terreno épico comenzando el viaje con un recital introductorio de Natural World con sonidos turcos. unshattered, místico y metafórico escenario testigo de diversos matices y Peter Murphy dueño de esa noche dando pinceladas de emociones y su voz entrelazando la lírica y los movimientos dancísticos y la audiendia ya era testiga de esa entrega absoluta que solamente un hombre es capáz de recrear y romper con lo establecido de una corriente artística y tealtral bien dominada por cada tema de su repertorio...unshattered, disfruté y me partí la garganta en Gliding like a whale mientras Murphy hacía movimientos corporales ocilando su enorme capa. Idle Flow, peace of you, the first stone, emergency unit nuevos temas que me trasmitieron cuadros pintados a la manera surrealista en donde todos los partícipes pareciamos aquellos personajes creados por Salvador Dalí, Carrington o la propia Frida Khalo...unshattered apoteósico_!!! Fall with your knife y deep ocean vast see Peter camaleónico capáz de transformarse de miles formas para sorprenderme nuevamente con su indiscutible presencia escénica. disappearing pero sigue ahi, no se ha ido entre las luces y el humo de un cigarro que intenta difuminar la silueta de Peter...unshattered...mágico, the line between the devil´s teeth hay una separación muy extensa y nada ni nadie pudo impedir que esta obra musico teatral cesara. La aventura épica continuaba sin importar el tiempo y la distancia era el momento para gozarlo al máximo cada milésima de segundo porque simplemente nadie de la audiencia queríamos que Peter culminara su obra maestra. Huuvola....Cascadas de un mundo etéreo la voz de Peter nos relaja y nos hace meditar en reflexiones de la vida y la manera de lograr el pacifismo interno...olvidando tropiezos del destino...solo un hombre es capáz de lograr esa paz espiritual en cada mente de nosotros. Thelma sings to little Nell, the weight temas más que reflexivos, oníricos y los personajes ficticios pero también reales que nos muestran cambios del destino y sus adversidades. The sweetest drop más cambios escénicos e instrumentaciones al unisono de bateria (Justin Benett) bajo (Jeff Schartoh) y guitarra (Mark Gemini) quien fue integrande de la banda The Mission. Peter se despide pero todos sabíamos que no nos podía dejar el inconclusos ya que había mucho mas arte escénico que presenciar y efectivamente Peter regresó para hacernos vibrar nuevamente con enigmática voz y con un acústico de guitarra strange kind of love y Marlene Dietrich´s favorite poem...poético y pictórico como solamente un hombre es capáz de transmitir su magia hasta hacernos bailar con la ya clásica Cuts you up.....Peter se vá, se aleja de esa aventura onírica pero sus fans mexicanos fieles le pedimos que regrese y regresó...cool cool breeze a capella para despues hacernos volver a sumergir en hit song con la que todos coreamos y yo sentía flotar dentro de una enorme burbuja...ahora si parecía el final pero al tercer encore regresa con más fuerza que nunca para hacernos bailar y gritar al ritmo de Lust For Life tema Peter rinde tributo a Iggy Pop como una de sus máximas influencias musicales....el salón 21 va a estallar pues ahora si esta mágica aventura va a culminar pero que siempre estará muy presente en nuestros recuerdos...Peter regresa al cuarto encore con Cristal Wrists y todo parecía como si se congelara el tiempo pero no fue asi....la mágia mística terminó ahi en este mundo terrenal pero en el espiritual Peter ya forma parte de nuestra vida, nuestra cultura ya que el mismo ha admitido que adora nuestro mexico por que somos muy sensibles a las cosas sagradas de la vida...Peter me has hecho la noche mas felíz de mi vida, he constatado una vez más que tu formas parte de mi existencia eres como aquel señor de los anillos capáz de darme la fuerza espiritual para seguir una vida llena de paz y tranquilidad, tu música, tu arte, tu presencia tienen un valor especial que siempre me llevaré conmigo hasta la eternidad....agradezco a Mari Jo, al staff de la producción y a ti Peter por regalarme cada palabra de tu inspiracion....regresa pronto Mexico es tu casa, te amo

Quiero compartir estos maravillosos momentos de concierto a mis grandes amigos Tony, Mirsha, Roman y Regel....quiero agradecer y compartirlo todo a ti Hina. saludos y mis mejores deseos para todos los seguidores de Mr. Murphy.

OlgaZamoraMiguel®

English Translation

unshattered, theatral poetric and the magic of Peter Murphy transports to me like a epico land beginning the trip with a recital introductorio of Natural World with Turkish sounds. unshattered, mystic and metaphoric scene witness of diverse shades and Peter Murphy owner of that night giving paintings of emotions and its voice interlacing the dance lyric and movements where the audience already were witness of that absolute passion that only a man is able to recreate and to break with the settled down of an artistic current and theatral good escenic dominion by each subject of his repertoire... unshattered, I enjoyed and I left to the throat in Gliding like to whale while Murphy did movements corporal ocilando its enormous layer. Idle Flow, peace of you, the first stone, emergency unit new subjects that art pictures to me painted to the surrealist way in where all the contributor that looks like those personages created by Salvador Dalí, Carrington or the own Frida tremendous Khalo... unshattered _ Fall with your knife and deep ocean vast see the camaleonic Peter to able to become of thousand forms to again surprise me with their unquestionable scenic presence disappearing to me but it follows there, it has not gone away between the lights and the smoke of a cigarette that tries to stump the silhouette of Peter... unshattered... magician, the line between the devil´s teeth is a very extensive separation and nothing or nobody could theater it stopped. The épica adventure continued without concerning the time and the distance was the moment to enjoy it to the maximum each thousand second because simply nobody of the hearing we wanted that Peter culminated his masterpiece. Huuvola....Cascades of a etereal world the voice of Peter relaxes to us and it makes us meditate in reflections of the life and the way to obtain the internal pacifism... forgetting slips the single destiny... a man to able to obtain that spiritual peace in each mind of us. Thelma sings to little Nell, the weight subjects than reflective, more oníric and the fictitious but also real personages who show to changes of the destiny and their adversities to us. The sweetest drop more scenic changes and instrumentations to unisono of bateria (Justin Benett) under (Jeff Schartoh) and guitar (Mark Gemini) that was musician of the band The Mission. Peter takes leave but all we knew that he could not leave the unfinished ones us since there was much but scenic art that to be present at and indeed Peter returned to make us again vibrate with enigmatic voice and a hearing aid of guitar strange kind of love and Marlene poetic and pictorial Dietrich´s favorite poem... as only a man to able to transmit his magic until making us dance with already the classic Cuts you up... to..Peter abandone us and left... he moves away of that oniric adventure but his Mexican fans faithfully we requested to him that he returns and he returned... cool cool breeze to capella for following to make return to submerge in hit song us with which all chorus and I felt to float within one end but to third encore returns with more force than ever to make us dance and to shout to the rate of Lust For Life subject Peter renders tribute to Pop Iggy as one of its maximum musical influences....el hall 21 is going to explode then now if this magical adventure is going to culminate but that always Peter will be very present in our memories... returns to the quarter encore with Wrists Crystal and everything seemed as if the time was congealed but asi was not....the magical mystical finished right there in this terrenal world but in spiritual Peter already it comprises of our life, our culture since the same one has admitted that it adores our mexico so that we are very of the life... Peter you have done to me the night very happy of my life, I have stated once again that your forms leaves from my existence you are like that lord of the ring to be able to give the spiritual force me to follow a life full of peace and tranquillity, your music, your art, your presence has a special value that always I will take with me until the eternity....i am thankful to Mari Jo, to the staff of the production and many special thanks to you Peter to give me the canvas tube, yeah great! it seems to me like a "báculo" a instrument of mental force, each word of you...Peter i hope you come back soon because Mexico is your house...your home.

I love I want to you to share these wonderful moments of concert to my great friends Tony, Mirsha, Roman, Regel and specially to you Hina. greetings and my best regards to fans of Mr. Murphy around the world.

OlgaZamoraMiguel®

Hi Pete, I am very glad to seen you. I've just arrived from your concert and I'm very sorry to tell you this. I was so very disappointed about your presentation, because the audio was really awful. I was hoping to hear you. The only thing that I heard was a distortioned guitar (a very good guitarist, but very badly equalized for the people). I hope that if you are coming again to Mexico, you have better people to come with. Thus I really like all of your material since your beginning. Sorry to tell you this, but I couldn't keep quiet. Thank you for being a real inspiration in all that you do.

RAFAEL ARMESTO ODRIOZOLA

05.28.05
House of Blues
Anaheim

What can I say that hasn't already been said? I am 40 years old and have been a fan of Bauhaus and Peter Murphy solo for some 22 years. Last time I saw PM live was the "Deep" tour. I did get to see the Bauhaus show just this past April at the Glasshouse in Pomona! Hearing "Hit Song" live was amazing. PM did all the songs I longed to hear and then some. Seeing all the families in attendance with their children, too, was bittersweet. I would have loved to have taken my twelve year old boy Julian. He has cerebral palsy and breaths with the aid of a ventilator, so it is difficult to take him out sometimes, especially at night. But he just loves PM's music! I told him all about it when I got home and brought him back a T-shirt. Hearing all those old songs and the new ones literally brought tears to my eyes at times. It was an amazing, orgasmic, sonic assault! Thank you, Peter (and your band, too), for keeping it real and bringing me so many, many years of joy.

SORORMAYET93

We were at a Peter Murphy concert when it all happend. As I was listenining to one
of the people going before him, Sarah Fimm. We seemed to have a connection while she
was singing. We just kept staring into each others eyes. We had gotten her flowers
because my mom had seen her the day before. At the end of her performance we gave
them to her. Then Peter came on. I figured Sarah had said something to him before he
went on, because something happened during the show. One song Sarah sang with him.
While they had huddled up with each other on stage, they unhuddled then walked over
to me and reached their hands out and sang the whole song to me! Cool huh? Then it
got even better. Our friend that is Peter Murph's personal assistant came over and
told us we got to go back stage! We went back stage into Sarah's dressing room!!
Then she asked me if I wanted to go to Peter's dressing room. I said "yes" of
course! My mom barely got to go in too! When I went in there I could barely breathe.
I went over to him to shake his hand. He shook it, and then pulled me in to sit on
his lap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He told me "hello darling! Sit down." "what is your
name?" he asked. "Emily" I trembled. "what ??" he asked . "Emily!" I said. "Did you
like the show?" said Peter. "yeah I did?? I trembled. He told me what he was saying
during the show with Sarah while they were huddling up. "I said to Sarah shall we
go sing to the little girl??" then Sarah answered "yes okay" he whispered in my ear.
"cool !" I said. "look at this table in here. It's an old table but they painted it
to make it look nice, because I don't like new tables" he said. "cool" I said. Then
he got me some t-shirts. Then he had to take a shower and I had to go back in
Sarah's dressing room. Then Peter came in to say goodbye! I gave him a big hug! This
is my awesome experience ! Sarah and peter are some of the most beautiful people I
have ever met. If I had to do it all over again, I would, even if I had the same
feet, cause they were hurting! Part of the cool stuff is what he was wearing; a
pair of blue jeans, no shirt, and a towel over his shoulders!!!!!!!!!!! Okay, you
may think I'm like 14 or something, right? Well no not really, I'm only 9 years
old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Emily

He did it again! Peter manages to make me woo over him everytime I see him. He is
just amazing. He looked so beautiful with his blond hair and goatee. His
performance on stage with the coat was very cool. When he played Indigo Eyes
acoustic, I almost fainted. Really. He is amazing when he plays the guitar, it
sounds very Bauhaus like. The way his hands move over the strings and his voice just
makes me melt....Can you tell I love him?! I was also lucky enough to see Bauhaus
perform at the Glass House a month earlier, so I got a sneak peek of what was to
come. I noticed the croud was so much more into Peter at his solo concert than at
the Bauhaus concert. I thought it would have been the other way around. My husband
and I brought another couple and they thanked us after the show for introducing them
to Peter's music, over and over on the drive home. My son is five years old and
begged us to take him to the concert, but I figured he was still to young. He loves
Peter too.

Peter you are amazing! Please come back and tour many more times. I am so jealous
after reading the above post from Emily. What a lucky girl! I'm 30 and I would
have loved to sat on Peter's lap! And to see him with no shirt on and jeans- What a
dream...I hope to one day meet Peter...the man of my dreams! oh, and my husband
would love to meet him too! :-)

Melissa Saylor (Zigystarr)

The show was nothing short of spectacular and I mean that in the most
sincere way. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I would ever
have the opportunity to see Peter live. I remember being crushed having
learned of his move to Turkey:-( But the 2000 tours came and went and I
saw him twice. He was amazing. When I discovered the new album and tour
I was elated. Could I be that lucky?

The answer: Yes Laura you are that lucky.

The performance was awesome. The set list was a smattering of
everything, a buffet of delights. Three encores!!! Each show I see
seems more amazing than last. There was an article posted in which Peter
mentioned the possibility of touring again in the U.S. after his
European tour. Wow, I am beginning to feel spoiled.

Peter, if you promise to tour. I promise to come. Perhaps I will hear
'Our Secret Garden' the next time we meet :-)

Lastly, I never thought I'd see Bauhaus perform. I missed the Reunion
tour. My high school fantasy came true at the Glasshouse and Coachella.
Both performances were electrifying!

Thank you for the songs, the performances, and the wonderful memories.

Laura

Amazing.

I am completely besides myself. Seeing Peter at an intimate venue was
such a thrill.

The duet with Sara Fimm for "Huvola", was mesmerizing. And when he
pulled off "Strange Kind of Love," and "Indigo Eyes" on the guitar, I
just about lost it. Thankfully the Anaheim House of Blues finally
balanced the music and the vocals -- Peter was really drowned out by
the band at the beginning of the show. I am lucky and blessed to have
been there, as well as seeing Bauhaus at
Coachella.

The session with Jonesy's on 103.1 was a blast!
Thanks Peter, all the best to you,

-jayne

We also attended the Ahaheim show and the combination of the two shows was the
ultimate experience. We agreed the sound was better at the House of Blues and the
outfits were better too. But, it was so crowded and we could not get down front, so
we were glad for the much more intimate performance the night before. We also got
four more songs at HOB, and Peter played the guitar during his first encore, so his
voice was not so drowned out by the band. The whole experience was well worth the
trip that we made, physically and spiritually.

Selam un Aleykum Peter, please never stop doing what you do.

Melissa Aday

Wow. Another phenomenal PM experience, my fourth since I first saw Peter on the Deep Tour in 1990. I'm glad that I had the opportunity to see Peter on the last night of his U.S. leg. Last night's show at the House of Blues was absolutely electric, and the Voice was in top form. It's hard to think of another performer whose presence so completely commands the stage. You simply cannot take your eyes off of him. Peter seemed to pull out all the stops last night, ending with three amazing encores. I must say the highlight for me was when he played guitar on "A Strange Kind of Love" and "Indigo Eyes", both of which featured Peter's voice as it should be heard, front and center. But equally impressive were the closing "Lust for Life" (awesome cover!) and "Cuts You Up", which has the whole House rocking! I brought my girlfriend, a recent Peter convert, and she was blown away by Peter's absolute showmanship. If any European fans are reading this, please make every effort to see Peter if and when he heads your way. You will be greatly rewarded!

Lori

I've been a Peter Murphy fan since I was a kid in pink spandex; I'm only 23 now. It was very thrilling to be able to see him in such an intimate venue as the House of Blues. Peter is a spectacular wizard who weaves magic into everything he does and he had the place enthralled. My friend and I had the best time dancing and communing with the audience who were for the most part delightful people. Even the not so nice people couldn't damper our spirits; the Love was palpable. As Peter danced and spun and lurked and sang the Love was radiating and it was so exhilirating! I feel blessed to have been a part of that audience and it was wonderful to have gotten to see him solo as well as with Bauhaus earlier in the month for Coachella. Absolutely dazzling! Thanks Peter!

Jolene Adah

I love Peter. I have seen every show possible since first hearing his voice on a friend's Bauhaus album in 1983, when I was 13. I'm now approaching 36. Having said that, I just cannot emphasize enough how much the Anaheim House of Blues (CA) annoys me by maintaining the volume at such an incredibly high level that you can't really hear the music and you REALLY can't hear Peter's voice. The last time I went there to see him I complained to the management about the poor sound quality and I had hoped that this time it would be better. I've heard as much from friends who see him at other venues and compare it to the HOB. I'm so thankful that PM keeps coming to my area that I will continue to see him, even if it's at the House of Blues. But please consider choosing a venue that better showcases that beautiful voice in the future. Thank you, Stacey

Galvin

Wow! Pretty much sums it all up. After what sounded like some microphone technical problems with Peter's mic (music was drowning his voice), the correct adjustments were made and Peter sounded as beautiful as ever. What an amazing voice and presence on stage he has. The new songs from Unshattered blended in quite nicely with the older tunes in Peter's catalog. I was hoping to get All Night Long this night being the last of the North American leg but was not to happen. Also would've loved to have heard Give What He's Got from the new album which I consider the best song on the new album. Didn't get Marlene Dietrichs Favorite Poem either. Both songs which seemed to be main stays on the setlist but can't please everyone. Your Face just blew me away on the Dust Tour and was also hoping to get that performed again as well as Peter seemed to have added that song on certain nights. Peter was still fantastic and it was a solid setlist anyway. The Anaheim fans received a special treat during Sarah Fimm's set as Peter joined her onstage for one of her songs. She later came back of course to do the duet with Peter for the singing of Huuvola. A very solid band behind Peter as well. A tip of the cap to lead guitarist Mark Thwaite as I'm a huge Mission U.K. fan. He did some amazing work last night.

My two friends with me last night seeing Peter for the first time live were in such ahhh. They could not stop talking about him and his music and his stage presence the entire walk back to the car.

Peter, you'll always be welcomed in the OC. Please come back time and time again.

Dave T.

Hello Peter Murphy devout (Again)! Well, after seeing all three shows in the Southern California area (SD, LA, and Anaheim) let me first of all say, I ‘m glad I did not miss any one of them! They were all so wonderful and each night had its high points! Although I cannot pin point the reason why, the Anaheim HOB show was definitely the best of the three I was lucky enough to see and my wife (who attended all three with me) agreed as well. Maybe it was because it was the last show of the American leg of the tour, maybe it was because the house was packed with adoring and responsive fans, maybe it was because he played “Weight of Love” and “Indigo Eyes”, maybe because Peter was feeling extra slender, maybe it was because the planets, stars and moon were perfectly aligned and Peter and the band were in absolute symmetry. Whatever the reason, I was in tears several times during the show in reflection of all the years I have seen Mr. Murphy and his always changing cast and how his recordings and performance have had such an impact on me and my life. My mother, sister, and wife were all with me at this show in Anaheim and they all felt the same way. My wife and I also heard you sing the “Valerie” song and most of your interview with Steve Jones on 103.1 on the way to the LA show. That was great! Peter, you are the best and you will live in our hearts until the day the world leaves us. Have a great tour and if you come back to US we will see you again! Many thanks and blessings!

David H.

05.27.05
Henry Fonda Theatre
Los Angeles

My wife and I were fortunate enough to see Peter play at the Henry
Fonda Theater. We took a couple of music rookies with us who were blown
away by the theatrics and the incredible sound that this man can
produce. I have been a huge fan for years and have seen Peter several
times. This has to rank right up their with his best effort yet. The
band he has put together was brilliant. The only down fall of the show
was Peter did nothing acoustic like he has on other dates. Another high
lite of the show was meeting Johnny Reznick (Goo Goo Dolls). I made the
mistake of telling my wife and her girl friend and lets just say they
missed most of the show parting with the lead singer of the Goo Goo
Dolls. Very memorable date that we will always cherish in our mind.
Great job Peter!

Russ Geer

We traveled from Dallas to Los Angeles to see Peter. We just could not stand that
he was in the United States and we might miss him. We were rewarded with a
mesmerizing performance. The sound was not the greatest but being about 3 people
back from the front made up for that entirely. When Peter opens his mouth everyone
in the audience feels that he is singing to them and they are alone in the room with
him. All else seems to melt away with that first note. You can feel the love coming
from him and being mirrored right back. Simply put I was completely enthralled the
entire hour and 20 minutes that he played.

Melissa Aday

I'd like to take a moment to describe just how it felt to touch the hand of Peter Murphy. It was the 27th of May that he performed at the Henry Fonda Theater in Hollywood. I was fortunate to be in that hallowed front row center space collectively known as "The Pit." At that moment, he was performing Idle Flow; one of the cuts off his latest album Unshattered. I guess he couldn't help but notice the very enthusiastic way that I was moving and snapping my fingers and singing along. Because he spotted me, and we began to reach for each other. To my surprised delight the hand that began reaching for mine gently backhanded an eager photographer out of the way, and we joined hands. His was a firm, warm, and loving grasp that made a whole-hearted attempt to pull me upon the stage. Oh, to be at least 100 pounds lighter, that I would've been onstage dancing with him. Naturally, words couldn't adequately describe how my joy -- already multiplied many hundredfold by just being in that majickal front row center space watching him perform (directly in front of me at times) throughout the entire concert set -- accelerated all the more in that one 5 second moment of Glory (Halleluia!).

This exchange of love energy I immediately shared with Amy Blume, who has taught me well in her capsule lesson on the virtues of being in the right place at the right time. It was a pleasure to shake her hand seconds after that touch!!!

Can I get a witness?!? Hey, I've got many!! A-men!

Judith "Gingermint" Graham

P.S. The next morning, I thought, "Man! I had a
chance to kiss that hand, and I blew it!"

A wonderful time. Peter is a truly an enchanting performer, in a class all to himself, vocals are tremendously strong and one gets the feeling that he is actually holding back somewhat, as to not show off. The band seemed to be firing harmoniously on all twelve cylinders and kept me in a pocket of synchronicity. Highly recommended this potentially transcendental experience. Even us somewhat jaded, sensory-overloaded Los Angelino's were taken away to the here and now of Peter's talents."look for what seems out of place".

Andrew

05.26.05
House of Blues
San Diego

I was at the San Diego show last night and it was unbelievable. He just gets better each time I see him. Thanks and good luck with the rest of the tour.

Richard Hoyt

Hello Peter Murphy devout! We were blessed with the opportunity to see Mr. Murphy at the new HOB in San Diego last night. I have seen Mr. Murphy on every tour since the Deep tour in 91 or 92. My wife and her friend had never seen him so I was distinctly honored to bring them to their first PM show. The show was absolutely wonderful and we were pleasantly suprised to hear them play "Lust for Life" with Peter reading off hand-written lyric sheets. I am 99% sure he did not play "Weight of Love" because I was really looking forward to it and it was not in the set although the posted setlist said it was. I am hoping to hear it tonight in LA or Anaheim on Saturday.

Whenever he comes to Southern California I usually make it to all his appearances between LA and San Diego because I live in the middle of the two. It was truly a treat to see the "master" in his element once again and I feel that his music and seeing him live has been a big part of my life for the last 12-14 years. In fact, my mom, little brother and sister, are all big fans and we have attended many shows together over the years. My mom and sister actually saw him at the Coach House on the Love Hysteria tour!

God Bless you Peter and crew. The devout are still here. We never left you and never will!

David H.

Peter was awesome - It was the greatest concert experience of my lifetime - to see him in such a small venue was beyond anything. I do believe his voice has become even better with age - As far as the comparisons to David Bowie that many make, well, there is no comparison - Peter is far more animated and has the superior voice - Thanks Peter for an outstanding experience.

bob

05.24.05
The Fillmore
San Francisco

San Francisco City Lights, Full Flower Moon So Bright, Peter Murphy Show To Blow Your Mind, Outta Sight And Sheer Utter Delight!!!

There is truly nothing like a live Peter Murphy show. To see Peter Murphy on stage is to see a dynamic and energized performer who is a superior vocalist. Watching him perform is simply magic. I have been fortunate enough to absorb that magic that is unleashed from this amazing force at approximately twenty shows since 1990.

No one can deny the power and energy that he brings each time he steps foot onto a stage as all eyes in attendance are fixated on him to witness the tireless and theatrical moves that he delivers with his mind-blowing performances.

Peter Murphy certainly demands our attention as an audience and we gratefully comply, but that compliance is also in part because of our loyalty to him for the gift that he has given to us with his beautiful and mesmerizing voice and one-of-a-kind unique lyrics and songs, as well as our fascination of his aura of mystique, external and internal beauty, and cool and amazing style.

Oh yes, and to be up front and center so you can watch and feel those beautiful teal-blue eyes staring right at you ~ what a feeling ~ and when that feeling hits it most certainly and definitely opens up your chakras.

Simply put, it is all part of the Peter Murphy Syndrome that affects us all.

We Love And Thank You

Lisa Vernon, et al.

Last night, San Francisco was blessed, honored, and shaken with a sublime performance by the incomparable Peter Murphy. This was the third time I've seen him live, the first being in 1992 in Anaheim following the release of Holy Smoke (which I still love, perhaps because it was my first love – thank you, Peter, for singing The Sweetest Drop!). Don't we all go to his concerts to feel that connection with him that we feel so strongly when we play his CDs at high volume to envelop ourselves with the power and raw beauty of his gift, his voice? To see the emotion in his face as he sings Huuvola or his body quiver with the power of his awesome vibrato as he sings Gliding Like a Whale or Your Face? As many people have said, his concerts are spiritual experiences for those of us who love him and accept with excitement and anticipation the journey he takes us on. My husband and I arrived early at the Fillmore to ensure a prime spot at the front (about 4 people from the stage). During his third song, he stopped and posed in front of me, holding my gaze for a good 7 or 8 seconds, with a wry smile and a little shimmy, it was a highlight for me (amazing how time stands still when you have one of those moments with someone you admire so), and one my husband keeps mentioning (“he was looking at you!”). Peter sounded as strong as ever, and he looked fabulous (the blond hair with the whipped cream peak was right on, as was the sailor-meets-hippie-inspired fashion – loved it!). Following Gliding Like a Whale, he sang about 4 new songs in a row, which I think made the audience (me included) a bit anxious as everyone was waiting to hear their favorites, although I can say that his live renditions of the new songs are vastly superior to the studio versions (thank god there were no back-up singers at the concert – you know what I mean). I can now listen to Unshattered with concert-infused appreciation for what are, for the most part, good songs, and most importantly, having seen Peter perform them, I understand that they have meaning for him, which makes me want to understand all the more. The only problem with the concert was that the band drowned out his beautiful voice throughout much of the first part of the concert, and I had to strain to hear him during some of the songs. And there were so many technical problems with his portable microphone (how is it that this has happened at most of his shows, and the road crew hasn't figured it out? Could it be staged? My husband thinks it is – oh, say it isn't so!). I will now go back to scanning the Calendar section of the Sunday paper looking for Peter's name to appear and waiting for a message from Hina. Peter, your music is such an important part of my life, and not a day goes by that is not blessed by your voice and spirit. With deep admiration, affection, and heartfelt thanks for all that you give – may you reap as much love as you sow.

Deborah Sherwood

For years I have been telling my wife that 'Peter Murphy puts on the best show'. Thanks for not letting me down. The energy and emotion of all the musicians (as well as the crowd) was a welcome oasis from the daily grind. Please come back again soon.

Matt

This is not something that I would normally do, but after attending the San Francisco show at the Filmore it is a must. I have been a fan of Peter for ever, and have heard every song from every album he has done a million times, but last night watching him glide in that state of performance, I felt I was listening to those songs for the first time. While he sang, my lips moved right along, these songs were all familiar, ancient, and magical. San Francisco is a Peter Murphy place. Lots of Love. Please come back

Roger

05.23.05
The Showbox
Seattle

I have never so thoroughly enjoyed a live performance by such a gifted musician, poet and performer as Peter Murphy. I have been a fan from the day I first laid eyes and ears on such a beautiful soul (yesteryears), but this was my first live experience -the moon full in sagittarius (the philosopher, the prophet, the traveler, etc.). The experience of this show touched and transformed my life in some subtle way that will continue to unfold like petals of a water-lily. Yes, Peter will capture your heart, whether he makes eye contact with you or not. He is simply a beautiful and true force -and an exciting and original performer. I believe I heard Peter say jokingly between songs, "I'm not afraid of Americans..." -an affectionately understandable comment. Well, - hats off to Peter - this American is in awe and hopes that you will grace us again with your unmistakable presence and sonic treasures again in the future.

Melodee

Where to begin??? This is the first time that I have had the opportunity to see Peter live, and let me tell you I was not disappointed. This was not a concert, it was a spiritual experience. His voice sent shivers down my spine, he was energetic charismatic and amazing. Sarah Fimm was beautiful and magnificent, very elegant and wonderful to listen to. I was lucky enough to be in the very front for both Sarah and Peter and this is an experience that I am not likely to forget. I was mesmerized by Peter, and when he held my hand I felt like he was really singing to me. (I felt like a twelve year old girl...all giddy and faint!!!) Peter and Sarah singing Huuvola brought tears to my eyes!!

Selam un Aleykum Peter, and thank you so much for a wonderful experience. You truly are a beautiful human being.

Rain

A great show as always, beautiful, touching, and suprising :) Never a boring or predictable show with Peter; I had an amazing time. (I'll be submitting a few pictures shortly) I wanted to ask, if there have been any thoughts of making soundboard recordings of the live shows and making them available for paid download? I have seen a few artists starting to do that, and it's really great to be able to listen to the same concert again (trying to fish out your own voice among the crowd).

Best Regards,
Lera Pakhomova.

It was awesome!

Erica

05.22.05
Roseland Theatre
Portland

Last sunday night I saw Peter Murphy live at the Roseland theatre in portland,oregon. It was my third concert,and i went with my best freid teila.It was a birthday present,and one of the greatest presents ive ever recieved,Sarah Fimm was incredible as an opener,i had no idea of her music before that night and im deffinately a fan now.I ve been a fan of Peter Murphy and Buahaus for a couple of years now and H ewas incredible, He has incredible stage presence, he sang every song perfectly.I cant wait to see peter again-and hopefullt ill get the chance to see Buahuas live. I recomend Peter to anyone who wants an incredible show.

Madeline Witherow

- I arrived about midway through the first bands show. First off, the roseland theater is pretty sweet (I'd never been there before). It has a balcony area that's pretty big and that's where the bar is located. I pretty much had my pick of seats as well as free reign at the bar so that all was a dream come true. When you go over to the ends of the balcony, you are about 10 feet from the stage...REALLY close to the performers.

- anyway, I felt like this sarah lady thought she was a lot greater than I thought she was. The bass player was kinda rockin but their music had all been done before I felt. She wanted accolades but I clapped a bit just to be polite. There was a point after one mind numbing, droning song that she says, "this next song I'd like to dedicate to peter murphy"...crickets and tumbleweeds.."I said, mr. peter murphy!"...a few cheers..."cmon you guys can give him more than that!"...so we did. But I felt like she had just put us to sleep and then wanted us to be a rowdy van halen kinda crowd. Anyways, her music was very tolerable but nothing special in my opinion. My timing was perfect though and I had to listen to just enough and then she was done.

- murphy was very prompt, I didn't have time to become impatient and all of a sudden there he was! I really liked his look, with the blond hair and the loose, robe-ish clothing. And he certainly has lots of energy still! He was all over the place, twirling and jumping around....singing to each balcony and such. There were several times that I felt like he was looking right at me and singing to me. I totally immersed myself in his voice and it felt so good. The sound that comes out of his mouth is unique and I felt privileged to just be in the same room as him. Gliding like a whale was a good example of how he can sing ANYTHING and it'll sound great. I mean, he was singing "gliding like a whale" over and over again with varying amounts of intensity and it was beautiful. He could've been singing "scurrying like a mouse" and it would sound equally good.

- I don't see the setlist up on the website yet and I don't know the names of the songs but I remember a bit of a lull after gliding like a whale and then it picked up with whatever song came right before vast sea, deep ocean (which also was cool). The song right after it was good too. Another highlight was line between the devils teeth...very rockin.

-even though the bass player was pretty good, he looked too normal..i know its silly but if I was murphy I'd say "get a little weirder please". The guitar player was good too but one of my favorite murphy moments is the guitar solo on sweetest drop, which this guy changed up and I didn't like it as much, it was still good of course. I think sweetest drop ended the regular set. Peter, himself, IS the show and I feel like the band is not encouraged to step out too much; plus I guess it's just not that kind of music.

- there were three encore songs ...one of which was very slow and moody and featured murphy holding this light in his hands that pulsated like a beating heart along with the music. He used it to great effect.

- the show ended with cuts you up which sounded great and was a great way to end the show...walking out with "la la la la, la la la la la la la..." going thru your head.

- I felt bad sorta for the crew because murphy comes off like a very demanding performer..i can just picture him berating the poor guys after the show.." you guys need to pick my stick up off the ground as soon as I drop it and put it back on its stand!!!" or "you guys really need to get straight on this wireless microphone!!".

- all in all, it was money and time well spent. I was truly screaming for more though even after the third encore..it was a concise, intense performance that I wished had gone on for a bit longer (I was out on the streets by 11.06). I'd wished he would've gone more in the direction of the mystical, turkish mood music like the dust album (I really don't recall any of it putting in an appearance) but a rockin show nonetheless; and like I said, an honor

Christopher G Mulroney

My name is Sarah Thornton and last night, I attended Peter's show at the Roseland Bar & Grill with my boyfriend. This was the first concert I'd ever attended and I was so enthralled I thought I'd faint as soon as Peter came on stage. Thanks for visiting Portland, Peter! Come again soon!

Sarah

My wife Melissa and I attended the show last night in Portland. Both of us were entirely amazed. We got there early and milled around at the back of the theater, hoping to see Peter before the show. We did, but just for a fleeting moment as he was driven into the gated area. Be still, our beating hearts! Peter's music has been an integral part of our music library for many, many years and we both share a particular affection for him, as we do for each other.

The crowd was small, about 400-500 fans who were very appreciative and vocal. We were in line early and got the best seats in the house - front row center of the balcony upstairs. The venue is small, affording all goers an up-close experience with the artists.

Peter did not disappoint. He began the show with some Unshattered songs - which were quite good. Some highlights of the show included Gliding Like a Whale, Secret Garden, Deep Ocean Vast Sea, and, for the third encore, a great rendition of Cuts You Up. The band was tight and right on time. All three backing members kicked some major ass, with a special note to guitarist Mark Gemini Thwaite, who handled both the old and new material with style, power and finesse. The sound was excellent, some of the best we've ever heard, and we've heard a lot of bands. Just an excellent performance by the band!

Sarah Fimm opened for Peter and graced us with her blend of melancholy and hope. Her music is layered and mellow and was an excellent compliment to Peter's music. Her duet with Peter - on during his show as also a highlight.

Peter had some problems with his wireless microphone unit, but being a consummate professional, he did not allow that to detract from the performance. He pranced, shimmied, prowled, scowled and cavorted his way around the entire stage, inviting the audience to absorb his essence. We happily and eagerly accepted. After the second song I hosted my water bottle to Peter, as a toast to him, to which he responded by hosting his water bottle to me in return. That fleeting connection with the artist made my night - and impressed those sitting by us, I might add.

Why Peter isn't performing in front of thousands is a mystery to us. To all of you lazy Portlanders who couldn't be bothered to see this amazing show at a great price: Too Bad, So Sad. We will cherish this memory forever.

Michael and Melissa Thomas

Michael and Melissa, Yes, I completely agree with you and am still amazed by Peter's (and the band's) performance last night. The show was not to be missed, sad that so many did. Neither my friends or myself had seen a show of that caliber for quite some time. Peter is a natural and gifted preformed ; the power of his voice, and grace of movement- I cannot get over it! He brought out such a range of emotion in me- and everyone around me you could see it in their faces and feel it in the room- a true gift to us from a beautiful man. Thank you, Peter and crew, for a wonderful evening- and the good dreams that followed.

Suzi Lillie

05.20.05
Ogden Theatre
Denver


The previous Peter Murphy concert I attended was in San Francisco, about fifteen years ago for the Deep Tour. That show was incredible and has always been a fond memory of mine. I remember the intense majesty and fluidity of Peter Murphy's voice from that show, and it is amazing that some 15 years later his voice is just as impressive. Being able to see Peter in a smaller venue and in the second row was a magical experience. I enjoyed hearing a mix of old and new songs. Strange Kind of Love and Line Between the Devil's Teeth are favorites of mine and it was a pleasure to hear them on Friday. The lush and layered sound of Peter's music is especially vibrant and enthralling to hear live. Plus, Peter remains very easy on the eyes! I loved the hair, the clothes, and the use of the bamboo pole. Thanks for a wonderful night.

Janell Davis

My sister, my two daughters (ages 11 and 15, and Murphy lovers as well), and I, attended the signing. WOW! Peter was both sweet and hilarious, and very indulgent- he signed my sister's Doc's, several CD's, and posed for a few photographs with us. We had to keep pinching each other to make sure it was really happening!

Words cannot adequately describe how it felt to actually shake Peter's hand and speak with him after so many years...Unequivocal bliss!!

The show was phenomenal. Our friend, Chris, was gracious enough to camp out in front of the theater, ensuring front-row center positions for us. Peter was never more than 15 feet away throughout.

I must have resembled a drugged Cheshire cat, because I could do nothing but smile the entire time, even though I was stone-cold sober... Watching (though, "absorbing" may be a better description), Peter's performance so closely, coupled with our previous encounter, made me feel as though some critical, primeval component that had been missing in my soul had been abruptly and completely restored, washing over me in rapturous waves!

I am in love with all of his art, Unshattered being no exception. Each time I listen, I discover another nuance or clever subtlety that I had overlooked before. That is just one of the many things that make him such a consummate genius. One of my all-time favorites is, Your Face, and I was fortunate enough to experience a very moving and magical rendition.

One last note, Sarah Fimm's performance was hugely entertaining, primarily because of the knowing little smiles that frequently crept onto her face.

"...the light pours out of me..." Indeed it does!

Kristen Hiatt, et. al
Lakewood, Colorado

05.18.05
The Metro
Chicago

We really love Peter.

As for the concert at the Metro, Peter came onstage with a big "stick" -- it looked like he was a holy man carrying his staff.

His voice is sooo strong and the energy that he instilled in his audience that night was tremendous. (Astrologically, as a sidenote - the moon was strangely void-of-course -- meaning not in any particular sign at the time -- only for the duration of the concert. This might have made it harder for him to work up the energy he needs to entertain a full house, but he is a trooper. The last song he did sounded even stronger than the first one - vocally.

Peter Murphy is one of the most exciting, creative artists that we have. And he is really something to look at too. Keep it up Peter! We l-o-v-e you!

joseph terrrones

MY OH MY OH MY...how to begin to describe what a wonderful show I saw last night here in Chicago!!! Peter, you sounded terrific, and gave the crowd MANY TREATS...SO MANY GREAT SONGS!!! The new album melded very well into the set with more "seasoned" classics. AND MAN WHAT A BAND!!! You say that its only been a few weeks that you have been playing together but to my ears they didnt miss a beat and kept the energy kicking whenever you left the stage to them. It was a special treat for me that you opened with "Gliding Like a Whale", because on the way to the concert my friends and I were discussing our favorite tracks, and mine was "Gliding...". They all said that you probably wouldn't perform that one because you did it on "Alive..." But the moment the band kicked in with it I just turned to them and gave 'em a big old raspberry!!!! HAH!!!! Well I hope that the hotels in and out of which you are gliding are comfortable although i know nothing beats "home and dry". But until then have a safe and happy time ensha allah. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENERGY!!! Safar bekheir !!!

Chuck in "Chi Town."

P.S. One thing more, a question...when you were on stage you had a small sprig of a flower in your shoe...(yes i was up front)...any significant meaning or tradition behind that...or just a fancy of the moment??

What an Event. I flew to Chicago from SLC because I just could not miss this tour. I'm so glad I made the effort. Without going into exhausting specifis let me say that what impressed me most about this show was the totality of Peter's presence. He seemed so free. I feel like I saw it all, from Bauhaus passion to Sweetest Drop sexuality to Huuvola loving father and so many other facets in between. It's like I saw the whole diamond of his soul. My favorites of the evening were Emergency Unit (my favorite on Unshattered and he sang the second half right in front of me. I bawled so hard my makeup ran into my eyes. Ouch!), The Line Between the Devil's Teeth (it was SO impressively powerful. I seriously didn't know where I was in time.) and Your Face, which was almost unbearably beautiful to watch and to listen to. It was sublime, so many Peter moments are sublime... This band is great, by the way. They really seem to click with Peter's vibe. As usual there were wonderful people to meet before, during, and after the show. To the bearer of drumsticks: Thank you for what you said to me; it means more than I can say. And I never thought you were the devil, not for one moment! *sigh* I was the last one standing at the cab as it pulled away after Peter was gracious enough to sign a few autographs, and before they left I was able to speak thanks to Peter for making my life so much richer. Gift after gift after gift. I so seriously treasure this man's spirit and artistry. Thank you, Peter. May you never doubt our love.

Angelique Larrabee

The show was wonderful! It was great to see Peter having so much fun. The drive from Detroit was definitely worth it!!! Thanks, and already looking forward to the next tour ;)

Lisa Frank

All I can is say is "WOW!" Peter was so fabulous on stage.. I saw him the first time at Clutch Cargo's in Pontiac, Michigan on the Just for Love Tour.. and it was SO nice to see so much energy, and beauty on stage.. and the howls so reminiscent of Bauhaus Peter.. the duet with Sarah Fimm brought me to tears. I've never cried so much during a show, or been so moved by one man's Voice. Considering that we drove 400 miles and were in a car accident to see this show, I'm still SO glad that we saw it. Peter's prancing, audience interaction..and the best part, him walking to his cab, and signing autographs.. made this the most memorable show of my life.. Thank you, Peter!

Sabrina from Louisville, KY

Amazing. Truly. Having seen Peter perform live many times since the late 1980s, I am always assured he will deliver, but last night was one of the best in recent years. What should have been a 4.5 hour car ride from St. Louis to Chicago, turned into a 7.5 hour trip, due to an unfortunate accident that closed down the freeway (was anyone else on 55 going north!?)...but we made it to the Metro and had a wonderful experience (yet again).

I won't bother repeating what many others have so eloquently stated here, but suffice it to say that Peter's voice and spirit were in top form. He really seemed to enjoy himself. In fact, of all the times I've seen him, last night's show stands out as perhaps the one during which he seemed the most comfortable and relaxed in his own skin. As Peter himself has noted, he should be selling out (US) stadium venues by this point in his career, but I for one can selfishly say I cherish the small settings and intimate atmosphere places like Chicago's Metro afford. We all know how well he connects with his audience, and I can't imagine seeing him from further away than a few feet! The electricity and energy last night were palpable, and despite some sound issues (a bit muffled at times), Peter's set list was a stellar mix of new and old.

Selam un Aleykum Peter, and gerçekten çok teekkürler. Wishing you continued success, health and happiness on this tour!

Katie St. Louis

Peter was great last night wonderful to discover "The Voice" remains as haunting and beautiful as ever.

The songs from Cascade and Deep still sound great and the band is very tight. Hard to believe they have only been playing together for two weeks.

Early on was vintage Peter as he came out stalking and pacing the stage for Gliding Like A Whale. Numerous times throughout the evening he gestured and pointed at the fans, even had a stagehand hold his arm as he leaned close to the audience stage left to sing.

It seems to be increasingly rare to catch Peter on tour, it is still well worth it. Hopefully he will perform in Chicago again soon

Chris Ward

I've been a huge Peter Murphy fan for nineteen years now but I must say the show at the Metro in Chicago was very disappointing. First off the Metro was too small and the sound was muffled the entire night. I could'nt even enjoy Peter' voice. The Metro also is known for their trendy wanna-be crowds which were there em mass talking thru the entire show and actually drowning Peter out. I must also say the new songs are pretty weak and he relied too heavily on them in his set. I see a lot of very positive reviews so far but unfortunately as big a fan as I am must report the Chicago crowd left grumbling. The stage set was sparse and over all I must say i was checking my watch thru out the show. I love Peter's music and his showmanship and look forward to another show. I just hope he skips most of the mediocre material on UNSHATTERED and picks a better venue like The Vic.

ERIK

Wow!! I saw Peter perform his heart out tonight. It was a truly amazing experience. I arrived a bit later than I had hoped with my male parental unit in tow. I couldn't wait for Peter to perform as I stood craning my neck from the balcony. Peter came out looking like the quintessential rock star. I could not stop smiling. I hadn't seen Peter perform in about 5 years. He exceeded my every expectation. When he sang Huuvola with Sarah, I had to hold back the tears. He ceased being Peter Murphy the rock star and became Papa Murphy. It was beautiful. I held my Papa's hand as Peter sang. It is a wonderful memory I will cherish forever. I had been touched by Peter's performance up until Huuvola but something had changed. It became a rather spiritual experience. I felt a joyful spirit within my heart which I only feel as the Spirit of God. As a seminarian, it not something I say without truly understanding what it implies. I thank you Peter for such a fantastic experience. It is something I will treasure for the rest of my life. I hope you know how much your fans truly love you. But perhaps you noticed that when we demanded and you graciously performed 3 encores. Thank you and God Bless.

Jocelyn

05.17.05
Odeon
Cleveland

Vampires don’t rise or fall.
They are.
Some see them as beings wickedly wise.
Others see them as pure perfidy…a violation of life that taints the air that contacts
their skin…
their nostrils…
their lungs…
and their blood.

“White on white translucent black capes
Back on the rack”

Vampires are real. Vampires are not traditional…not like the books….not like the movies.
They are immortal, but not in the corporeal sense.
They feed not on real blood, but on respect, hate, love, and fear that travels through our arteries and veins.
They embrace their dichotomy, their strength, and their weakness.
In some sense, they feed on something more precious than blood. They feed on the life force of blood.
Time has nothing to do with it.

”Bela Lugosi's dead
The bats have left the bell tower
The victims have been bled
Red velvet lines the black box”

I have learned to see them during my waking hours. I have sometimes seen them in dream.
They are celebrities and common men. They are those that walk with power and grace.
They are the lifeless slabs of flesh on the mortuary gurney. Some know their identity.
I have seen them from the surface…and the inside.
Know thyself and yea shall be set free.

”Bela Lugosi's dead
Undead undead undead”

I have known one such creature. I have known him for two decades.
His name is Peter Murphy.
He is a dreamer, a dream king, and a dream killer, compressed within a frail frame.
He somnabulates with Morpheus over Turkish coffee.
He is one who knows himself.
At times he communes with few of his own stature, and at other with half-breeds or commoners.
He may grow physically frail with time, but with a touch and glance his power grows.
He has habitated the less traversed corners of my mind for long: like a shadow in the subway, and now he was here on a stage.
His kin were there to pay their respect, and feed his cache of spiritual immortality.
By his presence and acknowledgements, he filled ours.

”The virginal brides file past his tomb
Strewn with time's dead flowers
Bereft in deathly bloom
Alone in a darkened room
The Count”

It was my last few weeks, here, in the magic music city, and it was one fine night.
Like a spy in a cab, I captured many images within my mind, and a few with my modern camera obscura.
The crowd was ready to party.
I was in parties.
She’s was in parties.
And he appeared, ready to party.
Yes he….he’s in parties.
As befitted a classic gentleman of his stature, he was clothed in respect and sweet success. A modest pantsuit he wore with Nosferatic flair despite the subtle ravages of time on his physique. An exquisite corpse he would still make. His lips moved as in a murmur. His body swayed as if falling in a dream. He was a whirl of voice, word, and body. And the magnificent band matched him movement for movement. It wasn’t what they said, but how they said it, as the low room was filled with sounds that will always defy the accepted tastes for popular music.
He sang along silent hedges,
around hollow hills,
and over flat fields.
It was a shy performance at times, and smug at others, while bathed in the stage’s saturnine light.
And if light is energy, and energy is sound, then the sepulchral gloom of the amphitheatre was pierced by cascades of shimmering verbal aurora-like hues with intermittent lightning, which made the audience appear at times unstable, as they flew from Terra Firma to Pop Firma.
Oh yes…the audience flew.
We crossed deep oceans and vast seas.
We walked through seven veils.
We burned from the inside.
He pranced all night long, like a demented dandy or demoniacal dervish within a space not confined by the stage area, as if trying to rub his pale skin against the velvet walls of an imaginary underground vault; the Velvet Underground he admired…when he was a younger version of himself.
And what I heard were sounds my mind knew… when I was a younger version of myself.
A walking staff he occasionally held was the only object of substance that anchored the performance to the stage and the audience to their feet.
At one moment he looked at me through his hollow eyes.
I could see into an abyss of cold intelligence, and followed a scarlet thread into a heart of glass.
The glass was tinted, as was his intellect, as were his eyes.
And that color was indigo.
He glided forth like sails waving hello on the horizon: he held out his hand, which I hooked with my left index finger. His circle and mine had met in the space of a secret garden. I held tight, and thought of transferring that touch from the knots in my hand to the chords of my guitar.
I was in heaven, a dark heaven.
This was the passion: the passion of lovers.
This was meeting God in the alcove.
The moment lingered forever, though the touch lasted but for a moment…
and I felt the light pour out of me.

”Bela Logosi's dead
Undead undead undead”

Near coven’s end, a metaphorical whip snapped my crystal wrists.
I was singled out by the hate hysteria of a terror couple that had flocked to me…like wild birds.
I was asked to leave for taking pictures.
My devotion and dark aura had not protected me from harm.
The camera was a stigmata, and I had become a martyr.
I had violated the poorly articulated policy that was as dirty as the hair of a dog…
thin and sharp as the line between the Devil’s teeth…
I had fallen on their knife.
I had been warned earlier, but double dared as I refused to live in fear of fear.
All I had ever wanted was everything…and now the sky had gone out.
The cameras fickle memory was wiped clean and returned. Looking at the empty cartridge felt like a kick in the eye.
I had broken no one’s heaven. I was angry. My rage knew right or wrong.
However, the shadows obviously knew little of technology or the sly scarlet thing in me.
They may have thought they had cut me up and spit me out.
Clearly didn’t realize that Vampires were immortal.
Pictures don’t capture the soul or diminish power. Photos cannot steal a piece of you. If so, all the images in my head would have consigned Peter Murphy to a pile of charnel ash long ago.
The deleted camera card was not a prison of the soul, only perhaps that of a close-minded commoner.
I would not willingly lose what I had gained.
I walked out into the night and faced the moon. Streetlights bathed me in mercy rain.
Rubbing my unshattered wrists, I glided like a whale with my head held high.
I was not disappearing, and I was not going away heart-broken. I was buoyed the weight of love, from below and above. I would swing this heartache with the life force, which was coursing strong through my arteries and veins.

”Bela Logosi's dead
Undead undead undead”

Bela Lugosi may be dead, but he lives.
Peter Murphy is alive and will die.
But after physical death, he will continue to live, as the true Vampire that he is.
As will I.
As will you.
You can’t kill an image, any more than you can kill an idea or a person. Let this dark entry be a kick in the sublimely blind management’s eye. May it help kill their hate, as it was they who threw the first stone.
I’ll settle for that, and for kissing myself.
It was a very fun time.
As for time and Peter Murphy: time has got nothing to do with him.
After all, Vampires don’t rise or fall.
They are.

Sepehre Naficy, M.D.

I have been a Peter Murphy fanatic since I was ten years old. This was my first time seeing him in concert. He put on an amazing show. I couldn't take my eyes off of him. His movements, his voice, his presence, were all so beautiful. I thought I was going to pass out when he held my hand during my favorite song, "Falls with your Knife." He did an amzaing duet with Sara Fimm for the song "Huvola." We talked to Sara and her band afterwards and they were such wonderful people. Before I left I saw Peter get into a cab. I screamed like a maniac, "Peter, I love you! Thank you for the show! It was incredible!!" Instead of rolling his eyes at me (I could understand why if he did, I probably seemed quite crazy and manic), he looked over and said, "Thank you, dahhhling! Thank you!" I screamed and jumped up and down. I have always been anti fame and famous people have never interested me. But Peter is different. I don't love him because he is famous. I love him because he is absolutely amazing and through his music my perceptions and ideas have expanded and grew. I will always remember that night. Thank you so much, Peter.

-Tia

I am still catching my breath from last nights show. It is the second time I have seen Peter. And can I just say, he leaves me speechless every time. He is both beautiful and elegant. I simply could not take my eyes off him. He moves with such grace he almost doesn't look human! It's no wonder so many wanted to just touch him. He is so exotic. Not to mention his voice is unbelievable. Unlike anything I have ever heard before. The power and range of it is supernatural! The Duet between he and Sarah was a highlight for me. It literally brought tears to my eyes. Absolutely amazing. His new material is incredible and I ordered the new CD first thing this morning. He continues to produce such lovely work and opens my eyes to great new music. It's so refreshing to see someone with such talent. He was a huge part of my past and hearing his music brings back wonderful memories. It's hard to explain, but the Murphy/Bauhaus fan can relate I'm sure. It was charming to share a fag with him and to learn that if you gain weight..."it's ok, there's just more of you to love darling"! Thanks for a wonderful night Peter. And please do come back soon!

Heather

Wow, He gets better everytime I see him. Last night my wife and I went to the show in Cleveland, Ohio last night, and it was probably one of the best shows I have ever seen...Although the crowd was way too small for such a great performer, those who were there really treated to a night of great music...With newer songs and older ones alike, the showmanship was unbelievable. The new band seemed super comfortable with Peter, and the opening act of Sarah Finn was also quite a pleasant surprise. Peter also seemed quite relaxed with the smaller crowd, even making a joke about the turn-out. "Cuts You Up" and "I'll fall with your knife" were simply perfect, "Strange kinda love" was also performed to perfection...and besides The Bauhaus Ressurection tour, this show was in my top three shows I've even seen, ( and I've seen alot of shows). I hope anyone reading this, who is trying to decide whether or not to go, don't even think about it...it worth every penny and more...Good Luck on the rest of the tour !!!!

Mark & Cat

Last night was the third time I have seen Peter live and as always he was the consummate showman. While it was a small crowd the energy there was terrific which he fed off of as if it were a sold out house. He opened with Gliding like a Whale and kept right on going with a strong set list that pleased everyone there. I liked the revved up rendition of Line Between The Devils Teeth and Deep Ocean and the Duet he sang with the opener Sarah Fimm (who was in her own right wonderful) of Huvola was unbelievable. The encore consisted of Marlene Dietrich's Favorite Poem (my all time favorite song of his) which I finally got to hear live, A Strange Kind Of Love and of course Cuts You Up. The band was fantastic they all seem as if they have been playing together for years. In all it is one of the best show of his I have seen

Clint

05.16.05
B.B. King's Blues Club
New York

There are no words to accurately describe what it is to see Peter Murphy perform. Are there accurate words to convey how it feels to be in the presence of greatness? I have to wonder if I am even worthy of such an honor, such a privilege.

I have seen Peter perform live a numbers of times over the years, including the Bauhaus reunion of 1998 and every time, I left each venue positively elated. Monday night was no exception. After many long hours of waiting, the show finally began. My heart leapt as Peter took the stage. A stage too small, I feel, for such incredible talent.

Peter was, as always, absolutely mesmerizing. I barely took my eyes off him for a second, so hypnotized was I. It was as if he and I were the only two souls in the room. In my mind, no one else around us existed. I had an inkling as to what songs might be played.

I had looked at the set lists from prior performances. Though some songs I would have liked to have heard were missing from his set, I was happy that I was there to hear anything at all. He could have sat there, humming random little nonsensical tunes, and it would have been perfectly fine with me. Peter’s voice sounded spectacular: strong and vibrant. That voice echoes in my thoughts even now, two days later. His music evokes such emotion, such passion. His energy, through that music, transferred to me. It is amazing to me, that time and time again, Peter can make me feel this way. Hearing him sing I’ll Fall With Your Knife brought me to tears.

I choose not to dwell on the night’s negatives, but there were negatives just the same: the fact that the show started so late that my husband and I had to leave only 45 minutes into Peter’s set to catch our train home…that the band was so loud they almost overpowered Peter’s incredible voice…that I wasn’t close enough to touch him.

I will say this: there is a strong sense of community among Peter’s fans, more so, I feel, than any other artist. My husband and I met some very friendly people. Sadly, we did not exchange names, but I am sure that our paths will cross again during Peter’s next tour.

A phenomenal night…a phenomenal performance…a phenomenal man.

Thank you, Peter, for bringing such joy to my life.

Sherri M.

OMG..the NY show was something I will always treasure - not sure if Peter's remark at the end was cynical or not, but this was a musical experience I will always carry around with me. Peter's songs and his voice are just a miracle, and the whole band was great, especially of course Mark on guitar, who stunned everyone. I only wish I could see this show every week! I read the reviews and someone remarked that we were quiet. I felt bad about that for Peter, who I'm not sure appreciated that. But I know it was only because we were so awed. Thank you Peter.

Hannah

This show in NYC was my fourth time since he started touring again after the Red Ant times. He and the band were great.

The sound was not so good. I believe that Peter Murphy deserves better venues. Unfortunately, at least for me, the place was too small for him; he needs more space on stage so he can move freely.

A real annoying point was the security guy who was almost on stage pointing with his f…. light into. Fortunately, Peter as soon as he realized that, he went close to the guy and by doing so, the guy moved away.

Well, I flew all the way from Vermont to NYC to see the show and it was great. Now, I hope that he will be playing in Montreal. So, I will have my second chance in the same year! I hope that some day, he could go to Argentina and sing there

By the way, does anybody knows why he uses that ‘stick’ while he is on stage?

Cheers, Juan.

My ears are still ringing with the beautiful sounds of last night performance by Peter at BB King in NYC; my eyes are still filled with the fantastic spectacle offered by Peter and his Band.

Of the three shows I was lucky enough to catch on this Tour, this was probably the best one as far as the musical performance; I could tell how well the band members are "jelling" together, the sound was very crisp, powerful and crystal clear.

Mark's black Gibson sounded awesome, a true delight to watch him skilfully pick on the strings, perfect notes coming out with almost a laser-like precision.

I am in love with Jeff's Gretsch bass........what a rich, voluptuous sound!

As far as Peter is concerned I can safely say that last night's performance was clearly at his finest; very commanding, very elegant, the voice phenomenally strong together with a just as phenomenal range.

Peter also looked very swell while wearing a white boa offered to him by an ardent fan......very reminescent of his "Bauhaus - Boys" interpretation.

Unfortunately this was the last show I can attend on this Tour but for all of you West Coast fans.........you are very lucky you will be getting 4 shows in California......if you have not done so already I strongly recommend going to as many of them as possible; this is how awesomely STRONG the performance is!

Last night's show was the perfect example of how Unique Peter is, how after all these years he still finds ways to make his shows stronger and stronger, particularly striking at a moment when, in my humble opinion, most contemporary music is vastly uninspired and slowly sliding into mediocrity.

Ciao Roberto

May 16, 2005 marked my 5th time seeing Peter live. and what a terrific 5th time it was! his energy level is still in full swing. my friend Matt and i were among the lucky ones who received "blue tickets". these were given out to the first 20 people to arrive at the venue. these 20 individuals had the opportunity to wait in the bar downstairs as opposed to outside with the huge crowd. once the 10:30 pm doortime arrived, Matt and i made our way inside the venue and had the best possible view- front and center. i loved hearing the new tracks performed live. and of course, you can't go wrong with the classics. i was overjoyed to finally hear 'The Line Between The Devil's Teeth' live after so many years of waiting for it to finally make it to the setlist. 'Cuts You Up' continued its reign as the crowd pleaser. and i shed a few tears during 'Huuvola.' i was hoping Peter would unearth some of those songs from 'Should The World Fail To Fall Apart', or even fan favorite 'All Night Long.' but despite the absence of the latter, i was overall very pleased with his choice in songs. the one thing that disappointed me about last night's show was that BB King's had prohibited the use of cameras, which is strange because every other time i've been there they've allowed photography. aside from that small setback, Matt and i had an amazing time. i walked away from the show with a setlist and a pair of drumsticks courtesy of Peter's drum technician (thank you!)- who complimented me for knowing the words to practically every single song, as well as the official tour shirt. but the absolute best part of the night was meeting Peter as he exited the club later in the night. i had met him at an in-store signing in 2002, but didn't really get to talk much to him due to time constraints. i said hello to him and he took hold of my hand and said "darling, you're cold!" indeed i was. but it was worth the wait. i told him about a 1989 interview of his that i found in my workplace (i work in the archiving department at MTV. i happened to be wearing my MTV ID tag last night and he thought it was quite cool). he happily and vividly recalled for me what he wore and what he talked about in the interview. then he signed my ticket, took a photo with me (which i have yet to get developed), and we kissed each other on the cheek. awww. such a sweet man. i eagerly await his next return to NYC.

-heather

Good to be home. The New York crowd is the best. Quiet and actually lustening (sic). They sounded the best! He worked hard for the money (35$ at BB Kings but awesome place. Looked great very energetic. He loves the new band and himself of course.

Jim

5.15.05
9:30 Club
Washington D.C.

This was the fifth time I've had the joyful opportunity to spend an evening listening to Peter's beautiful, strong, and timeless voice that seems to integrate all styles of music and "trance-send" time and space............ from his alternative rock and jazzy undercurrents of previous albums, through his incredible musical blend of sufism and self on Dust (another magical experience), to his new solo project Unshattered. Like everyone else there, he made me feel as if he was singing just to me! I thank him for spreading the love on Huuvola, Weight of Love, & Sweetest Drop and rocking out with the Devil's Teeth! I am really feeling the new album now that I've seen and heard him share it live, especially The First Stone. On so many levels, Peter's music reaches into my being and his lyrics touch my soul........ sooooooo looking forward to his next musical adventure (where are we going next???) and visit to DC!

the blonde in the balcony

My girlfriend and I got on a plane with a one way ticket from NY to Atlanta last friday afternoon ready to catch the Marquerade show, then rented a car to drive to Washinton for the 9.30 Show last night then drove back to Gotham for tonight's show at B.B. King.

It sure was a lot of driving.....yet no matter how many hours we spent behind the wheel it still was not enough time to express all of our amazement, our joy, our awe for the 2 Shows we had seen.

For sure we can now say: "We Were There"!

Phenomenal Showmanship is just one of the many things that springs to mind when I think of Peter's live performances. Always different, always engaging, always commanding in his stage presence. Commanding yet approachable. Commanding yet full of intensity, full of unparalleled genuine passion. Commanding yet full of delightful humour.

Peter can take you during the course of one show on a wonderful trip to uncharted territories, elegantly weaving his way through powerful rock songs, utterly touching songs delivered with intensity second to none.

Who else would turn a minor "wardrobe malfunction" involving an unbuttoned shirt into an impromptu opportunity to stand statuesque, center stage, singing, not missing one beat or verse while his crew member fixes it..........

Who else would make such hilarious, very a propos references to Rocky Horror Picture Show in between songs.....

The set list was of course wonderful, full of so many great songs......yet with just as many great songs left behind for lack of time.......my only regret was not to hear any cuts from the masterful "dust"...

The Band was of course great, Mark Gemini offering some utterly delightful playing on many songs, one of them towering above all - The sweetest drop Jeff Schartoff effortlessly switching from rock solid bass pumping to subtle, gentle tones on many songs....again one of them towering above all - Strange kind of love

But this was, and always will be, about Peter, his very own stage presence, never confined in some trite formula created by somebody else just because "it sells, and is the thing to do"......instead our Peter glows, glides in his own world, creating his own maelstrom of passion, intensity, theatrics........and as you watch you can't help but being transported as well.....feeling completely swept off of your feet........

Thank you Peter! We will be "There" any time.

Ciao

Roberto

The show in DC was spectacular. Peter's voice was better than ever and his on stage energy just makes it an unforgettable experience. He ended with my all time favorite song and I could not have been happier. We had such a good time, I think we're driving the 4 hours up to NY to catch that show as well. He and his new band were amazing!

Jenna Loos
Reston, VA

I was absolutely blown away by Peter Murphy's performance in D.C. I had never seen him live, and I was beyond impressed by his voice, his warmth and his showmanship. He utterly commanded the stage -- there was no way that anyone at the 9:30 Club took their eyes off him during the 90-minute show. Whatever sound problems there were at the earlier shows must have been fixed, because Peter's voice soared effortlessly above the music. In fact, it was his voice that made it a transformative experience for me -- it reconnected me to a part of myself that I didn't know I had lost. Thank you to Peter and the band for a fantastic night.

Lea Richmond, Va.

05.13.05
Masquerade
Atlanta

It was a pleasure to travel from Mpls MN to Atlanta GA for his concert at the Masquerade. Mr.Murphy's music has helped me through some of darkest days. His voice is a gift that I treasure

Lori

I went to the Peter Murphy show at the Masquerade, and it was the first time I've ever seen Peter Murphy live before. I walked away stunned. It was the most amazing show I have ever seen! It's rare that you find such a voice like his and such an amazing, theatrical performance. He was funny too! The mention of both the David Bowie song and Rocky Horror had me laughing. I was right up to the stage - right behind the man that Peter Murphy was leaning on to - and I felt like I was really involved with the show, not like someone in the back who cant barely see. Thank you, Peter Murphy, for such an amazing show, hopefully I will be back to see many more!

Elyse

My wife & I saw Peter last night at the Masquerade here in Atlanta. It was the first time we had seen him in almost 10 years, and I must say he has only gained in talent and showmanship. We were amazed at how impressive his voice sounded - better that we could ever remember. His new band also deserves accolades, they were truly brilliant along with him. The only dissapointing aspect of that show was the fact that it ended. Thank you Peter for an awesome show.

Gary & Laurie Book

Saw Peter live for the first time Friday night at the Masq, and like most of the audience obviously was, I was beyond enthused to finally see Peter perform. I've always been in the wrong place at the wrong time to see any of his tours, so for years I've had nothing but his recordings to get by on. Accordingly, the Alive Just for Love disc has been a favorite of mine since it was released, and this show was disappointing by comparison. The band failed to capture the detail and intricacy of Peter's music. Only that phenomenal voice carried the day - kudos to Peter for making the most of two guitarists that did their best to overpower him with Ministry-eque violence; and thank god for him doing his own guitar work on Indigo Eyes. I certainly hope I can catch Peter again sometime when he is blessed with more subtle accompaniment.

Jim

The concert was truly a memorable experience. Peter Murphy is an incredible musician and entertainer. The show was plagued by sound troubles here and there, but it was still impressive. The 3 piece band was very good. One of the 1st reviews from Florida noted there is no keyboard player, and that is true. However, on the songs that truly needed the keyboard, it is played in the background from the soundboard so nothing is missed. Peter's voice still is one of the finest around. I was in awe at his live range, finesse and power. He truly does command the stage and audience live. One crowd member was given the chance to hold on to Peter's hand to keep him from falling while he leaned over the crowd on two different songs. The crowd was also pleased to hear a "Rocky Horror" quote as well. The set list remained pretty much the same as the 1st show from Florida, except for the welcome edition of an acoustic version of Indigo Eyes between Strange Kind Of Love and Cuts You Up. For me personally, Cuts You Up was the energetic highpoint of the evening. I did miss not hearing The Scarlet Thing In You, but I understand everything cannot be included. Sarah Fimm is a good choice to open a Peter Murphy show. Her music lies somewhere between Sarah McLachlan and Tori Amos. Her band, voice and music warmed the crowd up very well. Someone from the 1st show in Florida said there were no T-shirts. I need to correct that by saying T-shirts were available, but even the sign says they are limited. So get them early.

Robert Tate

OMG, what a show!!. I know that you wouldn't have been able to pick me out in a crowd, but who would have thought that I would be PULLED UP ONSTAGE BY PETER!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes! That was ME holding Peter's hand and keeping him steady while he balanced on the railing and sang out over the crowd!!!!!!!! I could not have scripted a better birthday. Tell him thank you for my beautiful kismet present!

From a long-time fan!
Brad

same set but missing 1st Stone and added Indigo during encore bit of spoken lyrics to I'm Afraid of Americans and Sweet Tranvestite between songs. Thelma had mic problems couldn't hear vocals through most.

Went to the show last night. :) Only the second time i've seen him, and he's just incredible......

Ronald Schafer

It was such a great show!

Chris Bingaman

Over the years I've seen Peter many times. On this night my wife and I not only heard his golden voice but saw a man equally in touch and at peace with his image, his audience and himself. A wonderful man who chose a path that has made us all the better. What a tremendous performance,

Thanks! Michael

Hi , I attended the Atlanta show, loved every minute of it, very disappointed I did get to hear him sing " All Night Long",

Thanks a lot !

Sammy Alfakir

05.12.05
House of Blues
Orlando

NO MATTER WHO'S PERFORMING ON STAGE WITH PETER MURPHY:BAUHAUS,DALI'S CAR,THE HUNDRED MEN,THE TURKISH MUSICIANS OR HIS NEW AMAZING BAND;IT'S A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE.PETER ON STAGE IS ONE OF THE BEST MUSIC ACTS THAT YOU CAN SEE THIS DAYS.ENJOY THE PLEASURE OF HIS POWERFUL VOICE IT'S AN UNFORGETABLE MOMENT. I HOPE THAT SOME DAY HE COULD VISIT SOUTH AMERICA BECAUSE BELIEVE ME THERE'S A LOT OF FANS DOWN THERE AND WE LOVE ARTISTS LIKE HIM THAT KEEP DOING THIS GREAT MUSIC THIS DAYS AND ALSO TOURING...WE KNOW THAT IT'S NOT EASY.THANKS PETER FOR YOUR ART AND THANK YOU FOR THE LAST MINUTE PICTURE WITH ME ON YOUR WAY TO THE TOUR BUS AND THE AUTHOGRAPH THAT YOU GAVE ME ON MY OLD BAUHAUS SINGLE...AND SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH.I'M LEONARDO GARCIA FROM COLOMBIA , PLEASE COME BACK SOON .

LEONARDO GARCIA

Thank you It was a brilliant show he sang like an angel I cried 3 times during my favorite songs I had interviewed him before during the Cascade tour and saw him with Bauhaus reunion show as well as Holy Smoke tour etc.... But this one was special first show of the world tour only Fla date I knew of and while they ironed out bugs onstage and a few tech problems (the music was stopped my him twice) he went on seamlessly and performed in the energy and style we've come accostomed to and love Pity he did no meet and greet after the show, I love to meet him at all the shows, he is always kind and very generous with his fans this was my only complaint. I love his music and have listened since 1978 ( old ) hahaha!! I pray he continues for all of us we will meet again I am sure and the music will be splendid It was a magic evening for all of us Thank you Peter- Safe travels and success old friend..

Sandy

After seeing Peter Murphy more times than you can count on your fingers, over a wide expanse of venues and years, how can I best describe the May 12th show in Orlando? I saw a talented man of passion and grace that brought and gave his all for his fans, and seems to be always reinventing himself. For this particular show I had the privilege of being front row center and the pleasure to be standing next to a lovely couple, Jay and Renee, and their two beautiful children. I think it was as much fun for me to watch these little ones's faces as it was to watch Peter perform, as I saw him awe yet another generation of fans. And long time, hard core fans were everywhere. It was fun to listen before the show to all of the fans proudly extolling their Peter Murphy show resumes. The one upmanship of venues and dates just reminded me how loyal his fans really are. I am not alone in this!!!! Peter Murphy played for what seemed to only be rare minutes, but in reality was close to two hours. During "Strange Kind of Love" , I happened to turn and see the crowd, and to nobody's surprise saw more misty eyes than dry as his deep, powerful and hypnotizing voice carried us all back to the many things the song has meant to us over the years. In a word the performance was amazing. It was the first show of the tour, so understandably the band could have been a little tighter, but they did play very well, and Peter voice carried the day.

I do have two issues that were repeatedly echoed through the crowd all night: firstly the House of Blues has a no camera policy so almost everyone had their cameras confiscated. How are we supposed to submit pictures to the website if we can't take them? (Luckily I got my camera back!!!!) Secondly, there was absolutely no merchandise sales of Peter Murphy goods!!!!! Going to a concert event I will surely talk about and remember for years to come and no t-shirt to remember it by???? Peter could have made a killing on sales as I know I was not the only disappointed one. I did buy a Sarah Fimm cd as I really enjoyed her set. Those around me agreed that she had a Tori Amos kind of vibe, but smoother. She appeared to be in an extra good mood, some even suggested an "altered" mood, and my only reply to that after seeing her perform was that I wish she would have shared with me. LOL. All in all it was just a great show, and another in a long line of lasting memories Peter has provided me over many years.

Namaste Peter.

Lori Lamison, Tampa FL

I saw Peter live last night for the first time at the House of Blues in Orlando. I must say, it was one of the most beautiful and enjoyable experiences I have ever had. I was extremely moved and impressed.

Carrie Simms

For a Thursday night, and a show that frankly I didn't think was very well advertised, there was a big turnout, and most of the crowd seemed pretty familiar with the stuff off Unshattered, which was nice to see. Good mix of older and younger fans, quite a large goth contingent, plus a lot of people brought their kids! I was really near the front, off to the right of the stage, so I had a really good view the whole time. Opening act Sarah Fimm was pretty good -- I appreciated her set, but she was a little Tori Amos for me -- no offense to Tori Amos fans, I'm just not that into it. She seemed kinda out of it, but she was nice enough and said a lot of stuff like, "Isn't Peter awesome?" (um, yes) and "I'll dedicate this next song to Peter, because he's a beautiful person." A lot of people came over to watch her, and some people seemed to really like her set -- no one heckled or anything, but then Peter's fans are generally polite, aren't they! Anyway, on to the main action. Seems like Peter went for a very stripped-down, rock-and-roll show this time out, both with the songs he chose and with the lack of theatrics. The three-piece band he's got (guitar, drums, bass -- sorry, can't remember their names right now, although the guitar player looked just like Trent Reznor!) is great, and even though there were some sound problems here and there (Peter's mic going out once, some trouble with the guitar being mixed too high or low or cutting out altogether), it wasn't anything major, and overall the show was fantastic. Peter's voice sounded great, and he seemed very relaxed and talkative, not taking himself too seriously. He made a lot of jokes and funny comments, and played a lot to a woman in the front who had brought her two or three young kids (at one point even sticking out his foot so they could touch it, to which he replied, "Oooh, that feels nice!"). Even when they had to start "Thelma Sings to Little Nell" over again because of a problem with the guitar, Peter initially seemed like he was gonna get pissed at the sound guy, but then he laughed and said, "It's okaaayy... It's no one's fault, I just like to be a bit awkward..." It was also funny to me that for a man who has lived in Turkey for so long, he's still SO English; everything was "bloody" this and "bloody" that! After one song he said, "It's intense, but it's BLOODY good, isn't it?" Heh. Another humorous moment was the introduction to "Emergency Unit," which went thusly: "This song is called 'Emergency Unit'... (turns to drummer) Isn't it? It is, isn't it? (pause, then affects strange goofy accent kinda like the guy from The Office) That would be really embarrassing if it wasn't..." Like I said, funny guy. There were a LOT of other moments like that, but I can't remember them all.

Anyway, one thing I liked about the show was that Peter didn't seem to be into doing the nostalgia trip (which I guess he really never has been) -- he did mostly new material, and didn't play anything older than stuff off Deep (nothing off Dust, though, which I guess isn't surprising considering the lack of exotic instruments and the overall more rock approach). I mean, as much as I love his older songs, and as much as I was initially underwhelmed by Unshattered (although the songs off it are definitely a million times better played live), I'm glad that he keeps doing new stuff and doesn't just trade on his past hits so much. I guess he played for close to two hours, which was great, and he did two encores (coming out for the first one wearing a long-sleeved shiny top with VERY colorful flowers all over it, and for the second one in a plain black knit-type sweater). One complaint, though -- NO T-SHIRTS!!! What the hell? I kept going up to the merch table, but all they had was Sarah Fimm shirts and CDs, no Peter stuff! I don't know if it was just because this was the first stop on the tour and they didn't have all their shit together yet, or what, but man, that was really disappointing, as I like to get a shirt as a keepsake from every gig I go to. So if any of you others seeing him on later dates get a shirt, post a pic so I can buy one somewhere else. Oh, and also good news for you non-U.S. Peter fans out there -- Peter mentioned at one point that this tour had "turned out to be a world tour," so keep your fingers crossed!

Jenny Ashford

Last time I saw Peter was in Jacksonville during the Dust tour. He was amazing then and even more so now. Great setlist from top to bottom and it was such a treat to hear 'Huuvola' off Cascade. Breathtaking would be an understatement. Catch him if you can. Thank you Peter!

Groovyghoulie

Last night Peter looked amazing (as always) and sounded incredible. The set list was 1.Gliding like a whale 2.Idle Flow 3.Piece of you 4.Give what he's got 5.emergency unit 6.I'll fall with your knife 7. Deep ocean vast sea 8. Disappearing 9.Line between the devil's teeth 10.Huuvola 11.The weight of love 12.The first stone 13. sweetest drop 14.Crystal wrists.. Encore1 !-strange kind of Love -cuts you up Encore 2 Hit song

Peter changed tops three times during the course of the night and of course still had his stick. His voice still makes me come to tears on some songs and i was so happy for him when he announced that it was going to be a World Tour at the first encore..He soo deserves it!!! And I know all the european fans will be excited..Peter was in great spirits and owned the stage. I could gush on and on about his performance and his beauty all night. The new songs off the album sound amazing live!!So all you people out there make sure you go to see peter on this tour!!! i was surely tempted to drive on to Atlanta last night for Friday's show with my parents car..lol .Peter is THAT good..BUt i am very biased.

Kathy Santino

He looked and moved great! The band was rockin' a bit heavier than expected and no keyboard. Nice!

Jim

Hey Peter Murphy fans, hope you enjoy my pics from the Orlando show at the House of Blues, May 12, 2005, opening nite of the tour. These pics were taken from my camera phone!! I just would like to say Peter sounded great and his performance was immaculate. I am a second generation fan of Mr. Murphy and I have a severe appreciation for those who write gifted lyrics/music. After all these years I was shocked and impressed at his vocal performance. His voice was absolutely captivating. I would like to also personally thank him for taking out the time to sign autographs and taking a picture with me. I also want to say a huge thank you for writing music that has been imprinted on my heart and has gotten me through some of the most difficult times of my life. Music is a great escape, great form of expression and and such a release for and from emotions and there is no greater release from the pressures of life than listening to a Peter Murphy composition. Again, enjoy these pics and THANK YOU MR. MURPHY, may you continue to write brilliant music and let your Godly given gift inspire others as it has inspired me.

Peace.
Nancy Charan

I was at his first show at the House of Blues in Orlando. As you all know, Sara Fimm opened for Peter. I would compare her to Tori Amos, who I like, but she was so much like Tori Amos that she might as well have just done covers instead of write her own songs. However, I did enjoy Sara's voice (which sounded like if Bjork had been listening to Tori Amos) and I'm going to keep and ear out for her to see if she develops her own style. It probably didn't help either that the HOB sound technicians didn't amp the instruments properly so I didn't hear the lyrics to most her songs because her voice was overrun by the other instruments.

Now to Peter's set – of course, it was unreal. I still can't quite believe how truly amazing he was. After Sara left the stage, I could feel the anticipation in the room growing. My husband Michael and I stood right up against the stage barrier with Renee, Jay, their two kids, and Lori (who also wrote a review for the official site). While we were waiting for Peter to come on stage Lori and I were getting so impatient that we were trying to lift up the curtains to see what was going on. When Peter took the stage, it was like a circuit had been completed and a kind of electricity surged through the crowd. The first song he sang was Gliding Like A Whale, which immediately turned all the women into big piles of mush. His voice was so passionate and clear, his stage presence was immense, and he knew it. For the first few seconds of the song, he kept his teal suede trenchcoat buttoned, but soon unbuttoned it to reveal a sheer peacock feather printed shirt over a dark blue muscle shirt with black flowing pants. My first thought was, "Nice shirt, I wonder where he got it. I should get one". My second thought was, "Nice bum – still looks luscious as ever". Anyway, as Peter dramatically walked from one side of the stage to another, he stopped short to wave at Renee's kids and the other two kids standing behind me. It was such a sweet and almost private moment. For him to take time out of the middle of his song to notice and acknowledge his youngest fans was awesome. During the whole set, Peter sang as if he was singing the whole crowd and each individual simultaneously. In true Peter fashion he also took time to reach down to his fans in the front to momentarily grasp their hands, or get a quickie foot fondle from ga-ga female fans like me and Renee. ;-) That was a great moment. As Peter walked past me and Renee, he heard us screaming like starry-eyed teenagers. He stopped and looked down at us with a mischevious smile on his face, looking at her then me then her and then me again. The look on his face was so impish that I burst out laughing while he was looking me dead in the eye. He grinned even wider and then stuck his toes out for us to grab, which of course we did. I was pleased to see that Peter had brought his red bamboo staff that he used at the Coachella show (which I saw from the front gate at stage right, where Peter stood right in front of me and stretched his hand in my direction during Passion of Lovers). He used the staff during most of the songs during the second half of his set. It added dramatic effect as he swung it, walked with it, pounded it on the stage, and positioned it almost like an exotic dancer's pole while he did a burlesque and shook his bum.

Just as he did at the Coachella show, Peter put every ounce of his physical being into each note and song. His voice, still just as strong as ever if not stronger, sailed up through the rafters of the club and into the atmosphere. He delivered every song so clearly and so surely, not missing one word or one note. When the HOB sound guys finally got the sound mix right after Piece of You, then you could really tell how hard Peter was belting the notes. In fact, the way he was singing with his whole body reminded me a bit of Doris Day. The setlist for the show was so perfect. There were some songs on there that I never thought I'd get to hear live (because some things are just too good to come true), like The Sweetest Drop, Huuvola, and Crystal Wrists. I love that he sang The Sweetest Drop, it's always good idea to throw a song about making love into a live show. Huuvola was also a nice touch since there were a couple of sets of kids in the audience. I know that Renee's kids appreciated it, especially since she, Lori, and I told them that he was singing about them. Peter made a point to look at the kids in the audience during the song. It was very sweet. After Peter finished Crystal Wrists and left the stage, the audience waited with excitement for Peter to return for an encore. There were two girls standing next to Lori who chanted "All Night Long! All Night Long!" until Peter returned to the stage. When Peter returned, he was wearing a gorgeous silk brocade bomber jacket. He sang A Strange Kind Of Love as the first song in the encore, and his voice was as strong as it was during the beginning of the set. What was even more amazing was to hear the crowd returning the love by singing the entire song along with him. It was so beautiful that I was nearly moved to tears. When he moved on to Cuts You Up, he brought the crowd almost to its knees. Again, the intensity was enormous. Peter returned to the stage for a second encore and sang Hit Song. It was the perfect song to end the show with. He had also once again changed shirts and was wearing the black spider-webby shirt from the Coachella show, but sans the padding underneath for the vampire-bat hang.

I dearly hope that Peter adds more tour dates in the U.S. and decides to come back to Florida. I'll be there front and center once again. Peter, thanks for an incredible show!! I say with absolute certainty that it was the best live show I have ever been to. You topped the Coachella show, which I didn't think was possible. I'll never forget your show as long as I live.

--Andrea Clark
St. Augustine, FL

A Night of Firsts

A review of Peter Murphy's first stop on his Unshattered World Tour

WOW! Where do I even start? From the moment we first arrived until we stepped back out into the night we had one amazing moment after another. Now, when I say "we", I am refering to myself, my husband Jay, my 12 yr. old son Gabe and my little mite of a daughter, 8 yr. old Stephanie.

I am sure that there are plenty of people out there who would question the decision to bring two young children to a club show. I'll tell you, it was the most natural choice in the world. I have been to several of Peter's shows and know well enough that the crowd is as different from any other as night is from day. I was not worried that they would suffer any harm being front and center with me. Besides, Peter commands too much respect from his fans for anyone to really get out of hand. Aside from one getting a little to touchy-feely with everyone around her (I guess she was feeling the love that permeated the entire place ;) ) I was not disappointed.

When we entered the line we were greeted by two wonderful women, Lori and the lovely purple haired Lara. Both of whom were side by side with us throughout the show. As we sat in line we shared memories and various anecdotes about our prior Peter experiences while we watched Gabe and Steph run up the entrance steps trying their best to get a sneak peak through the cracks of the door of Peter warming up and then running back to exclaim "Mom! Dad!", (holding thumb and index finger a mere fraction of an inch apart) " I saw him that much!", As excited as I was to be seeing Peter again, I was even more excited for these two. I knew what was in store for them.

Once inside it was a feat in itself to keep up with the kids as they made a mad dash to the stage. In my mind it was always me who took off like a flash to make it to the front, not the other way around! LOL Position secured by the kids we all got comfy, anticipation mounting. By then people started drifting in taking their places and lo and behold who walks up but fellow Roll Caller, Andrea, with her husband! Andrea, just so you know, it was great getting to share the floor next to someone who had shared in the growing excitement of seeing Peter from the first day the Orlando date was confirmed. It definitely added to the atmosphere!

During the opening act people continued to drift in, until finally the floor was full of obvious long time fans as well as brand new ones, of the young and not so young alike. By the time Peter took the stage at roughly 10:00 p.m. the buzz of excitement could be felt on your skin, if not in your bones. It permeated everyone and everything.

As you all know by now he opened with Gliding Like a Whale. As the curtains were pulled back and people got their first look at him and heard the first words roll off his tongue like honey the exhalation of held breaths could be heard all around. This was it folks! The moment we had all been waiting oh so patiently for. Peter was ready to take us on the ride of our lives!

At some point after the curtains were drawn and about mid way through the first song Stephanie had convinced her daddy to pick her up and hold her. For all of you there Thursday night, you may remember seeing a guy on crutches, well that's him. So it was no small effort for him to pick her up and hold her while balancing on those crutches. As Peter went from one side of the stage to the other he stopped short, as if something had taken him by surprise, at which point he bent forward just a bit and waved. As I turned to see what had caught his attention I was surprised when I saw my daughter smiling and waving back at him. Perhaps I shouldn't have been so surprised, after all Peter has children of his own. But come on, out of all the people in that audience, for him to pick out this tiny little girl so quickly, amazing! Subsequently she was also the first to touch his hand as he bent down to his adoring fans. To see her little hand wrap itself around his index finger and to see the sweet smile that he gave her as she did so, again, AMAZING! Amazing is a word I will probably use quite often to describe the first stop on what Peter himself has said will be a world tour.

As he strutted around the stage giving his all to his fans, at one point bending over and quite literally shaking his behind to a very appreciative following, his voice never faltered. The raw, pounding power of Peter's voice is enough to leave even the most skeptical begging for more. From the driving force of Deep Ocean Vast Sea and the lustful crooning of The Sweetest Drop to the smooth sweetness of Thelma Sings to Little Nell and Huuvola Peter delivered everything anyone could ask for and then some. I know I got more than I could have ever dreamed of.

I have read some reviews of the show and one mentions that he "sang a lot to a woman in the front row who had brought her kids". I honestly felt, at any given moment that he was in the front that that was exactly what he was doing. During Huuvola, when he sang "the air did bring, two little ones, called to be, I am yours to mind" he looked directly at my two little ones. And during the first encore his comment was "You kids are tired aren't you?" to which my son responded "No." And Peter, questioningly replied "No" with one of those fatherly looks as if to say "suuuurrre you aren't". As my son sees it he carried on a lengthy conversation with Peter! I got the impression that Peter enjoyed playing to the children, his next generation of fans. So, was that in fact what was happening, Was he singing to us? Only Peter knows that for sure, I only know what I felt. I honestly hope that everyone felt as though Peter was there singing just for them. It's an awesome feeling. I do know that through out the set there were many times that I seemed to catch his eye and share a warm smile with him. Almost one of those "knowing" looks from one parent to another. Simply amazing! And I'd be lying if I said I didn't thoroughly enjoy fondling his toes! LOL I have a new found foot fetish thanks to Mr. Murphy and his fine feet!

Peter, if you ever see this and need a great foot massage you know who to call! Just remember how good it felt! Also, and most importantly, thank you from the very depths of my being for making my two little ones? first concert one that they will always and forever remember. And thank you for being you, you?re awesome! We can't wait to see you again.

For all of you who will be seeing Peter in the next few days and in the months to come I have only one bit of advice, hold on to your hats folks! It's going to be a GREAT ride!

Renee

First let me introduce myself. My name is Jay and I am Renee's husband. I wanted to give my perspective of Peter's HOB concert as a fan, but someone who hasn't been following his music for years and years...ahem...Renee! As the husband of said obsessed fan, I am familiar with his music, I can name some of his songs, but don't ask me to recite the words or even be able to tell you what were all the songs he sang last night. I've never seen him in concert and the only exposure to him other then his songs has been some videos of some performances such as Bauhaus Gotham DVD. So it's safe to say that even though I'm not totally clueless to his music, I can be considered a "newbie"...well, can you still be a newbie after listening to his music for over 10 years?<shrug>...anyway...onto the review, or how my life has been up and down over the last few weeks. After what seemed years of guesswork and speculation as to when Peter would be releasing a new CD and touring info (thank you so much Viastar for all the latest information that you failed to release to people who buy your CD's), the wife found out that yes, Peter was coming to Florida. OK...let's show the wife how supportive I can be and let's go and as an added bonus let's take the kids for their first concert. What better way to introduce the kids to a live performance and give the wife a Mothers Day gift? So we planned and got ready and did all of those oh so critical steps to prepare. Well, something was sure to go wrong. Who was it that said, "the best laid plans of mice and men often go astray"?...the evening of the 11th, the night before we are to leave for Orlando, I break my big toe in a spectacular manuever. I'm in the emergency room until 2AM while the wife's at home being suicidal over the possibility of not going. Being the rabid fan that she is though...she straightened herself, got a determined look on her face, threw a bunch of vicodin down my throat, forced me and the kids into the car while pointing south towards Orlando and then sat there and listened to the Unshattered CD while I attempted to keep one eye on the highway and one eye out for any state trooper who might want to attempt to stop the wife on her quest. I still shudder at the thought of what would have happened if he had even tried to stop us. We arrive in Lake Buena Vista, check into the hotel, and then drive to the HOB to eat lunch. The house of blues has a very neat service called "pass the line". Basically, if you eat prior to the show, your server will validate your receipt and they have two seperate lines to enter the show. The first ones they let in are those with validated tickets. It wasn't until after we ate and had our receipt signed that our server said that because I was on crutches we would be allowed to enter before that with the handicapped fans (such as those in wheelchairs). No problem though, we had planned to eat there and get a "feel" for the place anyway so no harm, no foul. We had enough time then to return to the hotel, get dressed and return to HOB. I do have to admit that it was funny watching Renee bark orders to everyone all at the same time while getting ready. The image of herding cats comes to mind. We get there and decided to get in line. The four of us were #2 in line. We met a couple of wonderful women while waiting in line who also managed to get front row with us when we entered. For those of you that have never been to HOB in Orlando, it's a very nice club with bright, colorful decorations done in a New Orleans, bayou country, cajun flair. At the beginning the club wasn't packed, with people slowly arriving and being about as casual as you could ever expect. The club is 2 levels and pretty much during the entire warm up act people were flowing back and forth getting drinks, talking, smoking upstairs, etc. Sara Fimm was the opening act and I'll leave her critique to someone who appreciates her music. Now, we were fortunate enough to be in the front row along with some newly formed friendships and Renee got to meet in person Andrea and her husband. During this time the floor in front of the stage was about 3/4 full of loosely packed people with the sides of the first floor and the second floor with various others all appearing laid back and comfortable with a slight under current of anticipation for Peter. Sara finally finished her set and there was about a 30 min intermission while People started to finally make their presence known. The general noise level increased with people finding that "perfect" spot for the show but still maintaining a "I'm cool" attitude. And then......WOW! Now I'm 41 and I've seen my share of concerts, from club shows to stadium acts. I've seen the best there is and those of questionable talent and those in between. I can also say that usually the music that you hear on an album..er...CD...has been engineered to present the singer/band in the best possible light. Anybody can be a rock star now if they have a good producer or sound man with the equipment they have today. The true test is a live performance. MY GOD DID PETER PASS THAT TEST! I was totally blown away! With the possible exception of Freddie Mercury, I have never heard a live voice as powerful as Peter's. I stood there and caught my wife looking at me with a grin on her face...she knew. I WAS impressed. From the opening song until the last he never faultered. Sure, there were a couple of hiccups with a mic and sound to which he casually threw off as minor...even he knew. He was in his element, his zone if you wish, and he was singing as if every person out there was a friend he wished to please. He was comfortable and his band was equally comfortable. Very slick and polished, they knew what each other was not only doing, but probably what each was feeling as well. That's being in sync folks, and the focal point of that energy was someone who I had taken for granted. I would have truly enjoyed his singing and been happy with just that, but there was more...for Renee and I at least. Remember our kids we brought?...our son, 12 and our daughter,8 were there for their first concert and it couldn't have been better for them if I had payed a fortune to arrange it. During the first song Peter noticed our daughter and smiled and waved to her...as if to say "hello little girl, I'm so happy you made it here....enjoy the show."...and it got better...A LOT better...while he shared his voice with the crowd he would occassionally smile to the kids and even let our daughter be the first to shake his finger with her tiny hand. At one point between songs he asked the kids if they were tired to which our son said no and Peter replyed "no?" with that knowing smile of a Dad who knew better. It was OK though...it seemed as if Peter recognized this and freely gave some of that limitless energy his voice possessed to the kids to carry them until the end. I watched as this man freely gave to the crowd while at the same time he seemed to just sing for my wife and kids. Now during this entire time I was coming back and forth to the front row as my foot was hurting and I would have to sit down in the back or upstairs. If I was by myself at the concert I would have been happy anywhere in the club as his voice penetrated the corners with ease. There were no bad seats during his performance and even if I was away from my family I still truly enjoyed myself. And yes, the rumours are true....My wife got to fondle Peter's foot. I'm still wondering the next time she massages my feet what..or WHOM she will be thinking of. Usually at a concert you'll have your peaks and valleys as whomever is performing either gets tired or the energy level of the crowd changes or some such....not with Peter....he started at a energetic level and maintained that level throughout with the crowd deeply drinking of Peter's essence. I'm not sure who got the better end of the deal as Peter appeared to absorb as much from the crowd as he gave, a symbiotic relation if I ever saw one. Folks, we ALL had a great time. Others have posted as to the songs he sang and order so I won't repeat them, and I'm sure others (hopefully) will tell you of their experience....Renee will post of her impressions whenever it's possible for her to sit for longer then 30 seconds without grinning. I wish to take this time to thank some folks though and beg for your indulgence. First to the staff of the HOB's....outstanding service and support for me and my family. As someone who was on crutches it appeared that it was their only job to make my visit a pleasant one. EVERY member of the staff was helpful...from our server at lunch to the various security personel who held doors open for me, the ones who asked if I needed a chair...even the security guy who offered to carry my beer for me because I was on crutches....to the fans in general who also would hold open doors for me and allow me to pass back and forth to the front row...I mean come on....until it was just too much for me to stand down there they ALL would just allow me to hobble back and forth to the front row...have you ever heard of a concert where the fans would just do that?...Renee said that was normal for Peter Murphy fans and accepts it as just the way they are....again, thank you guys....I also wish to thank the same fans for not rushing the stage and endangering my kids...they're small and it could have been a disaster, but Renee has been to several PM shows and felt confident that no harm would come to them...and finally, thank you Peter...thank you for a wonderful show and especially thank you for making my kids' first concert something they will remember for the rest of their lives. You made them feel special and made them feel that they were part of the show. I almost regret the fact that compared to this show any other concerts that they will eventually go to will pale in comparison..it's not every show you go to where the star talks to you while the show is going on or engages you personally. And thank you for helping to make this a Mother's Day gift that my wife will remember....I could buy her all kinds of things, but this one will be my "get-out-of-jail-free" card for some time. So there you have it folks...my experience. Will I go to another PM show?....you betcha!

Jay

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