Roger Waters - The Wall

Friday, November 12, 2010

Roger Waters - The Wall

I missed Roger Waters when he came to DC on 10/10/10 so as soon as I realized that dreadful mistake, I went online and purchased my ticket for the 11/11/10 show in Philly. All I can say is HOLY CRAP I AM SO GLAD THAT I DID!!! The concert was of epic proportions (and I hate using the word epic but it's so appropriate) - I'd see it again and again if I could afford to. Here is a photo essay of my experience (taking pics with a crappy point-n-shoot at a concert is a challenge so bear with me).

Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia:

If you don't eat a cheesesteak when you're visiting Philly (even if it turns out to be sub-par like mine was), check your pulse:

Pre-concert stage (I had an awesome seat but I think I actually sat too close!):

Token self-portrait:

The stage erupted with pyrotechnics as In the Flesh opened the show:

Taken right as a plane flew over the audience and crashed into The Wall:

Roger Waters has no shame with his liberal political views, specifically regarding war (and for that, I love him even more). Images of deceased civilians and soldiers were displayed throughout the night.

When he performed Vera & Bring the Boys Back Home there was video of young children being reunited with their parents who had been deployed. I'll admit it - I got choked up.

Hey! Teacher! Leave us kids alone!

Mother and Big Brother were watching:

As the show pressed on, The Wall was built between the band and the audience.

Finally! A decent shot of Roger:

Check out the va-jayjay on this chick:

The Wall is complete!

During intermission, more images of fan-submitted photos of the fallen graced The Wall:

When Comfortably Numb came on, I almost lost my mind. This was my favorite song of the evening. During the final guitar solo, The Wall exploded with color:

And the worms ate into his brain...

The marching hammers were moving way too fast for a good pic:

Finally, The Wall came tumbling down:

So did a shitload of red paper confetti (you know I saved a few pieces):

The band:

Roger Waters is a touring machine! It is rumored that David Gilmour will make a guest appearance at one of the shows. I'm thinking he will probably perform with Roger when the tour reaches the UK. What I wouldn't pay to see THAT show.

Comfortably numb,

Susan