Guys I'm a bit confused: This thread is about the Moz concert in Hong Kong, first ever concert as I believe in Hong Kong. Can we all chill and/or move your banter some other thread?
I was there. This is my 4th Moz concert.
Sorry I don't have the playlist. I was too busy losing myself in the music/show.
Awesome show. Was great to hear songs like Alma Matters, Suedehead, How Soon is Now...
His Keyboard player (I'm assuming Hispanic origin) did an amazing Spanish finish to one of the songs, and several other Spanish add-ins to various songs.
Boz was on fire...Morrissey introduced him with a funky name (like Napoleon or something) and crowd went nuts.
Some observations:
He was around almost an hour late to stage. The intro video started playing about 45 minutes late. Was quite enjoyable compilation, first time I'm seeing it.
He kept saying words and thanking in Mandarin Chinese, which is the language of China. Hong Kong is Cantonese Chinese.
He swapped London for "Tiannemen Square" at the end of one of the songs, which pretty much guaranteed not being accepted to China anytime soon.
When he played the animal slaughter video, there were a lot of cringes and heads turning away... predominantly meat and pork eating culture, and many young local folks in the crowd. I had seen is before, so always a bit of an awkward moment for the crowds anywhere.
Last but not least, the 50 second Judy is a Punk cover that ended super abruptly. It looked like it was already decided as the band stopped at the same time and lights dimmed. When they left the stage, lights came on indicated no more encore even if you set yourself on fire…
Previous concerts I have been at least 2 encores for sure…
Some possible reasons:
· Even though I lost my voice in front of the stage trying to start a “Morrissey” chant on my own, no one really backed up; it was a weak clap-clap-clap for an encore. That’s not how you call on Morrissey.
· Something wrong with the microphone? Perhaps but I didn’t really see anyone swapping mics in and out during the concert.
· One of the organizers said “He was overrunning” when I asked him why he finished abruptly. I hope organizers didn’t annoy him saying he overran. Audience certainly did not mind how late it was!
· Can’t really think of something else. It was disappointing to his loyal fans like us, so abruptly killing the song without any reason.
Set List just published on setlist.fm
Suedehead
You Have Killed Me
Alma Matters
Speedway
Ouija Board, Ouija Board
You're the One for Me, Fatty
Ganglord
World Peace Is None of Your Business
Kiss Me a Lot
I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris
The Bullfighter Dies
First of the Gang to Die
Jack the Ripper
The World Is Full of Crashing Bores
Meat Is Murder
All the Lazy Dykes
How Soon Is Now?
Everyday Is Like Sunday
What She Said
Judy Is a Punk