Roger Waters: "The Wall" - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

eljay · 2010-10-18, 09:59 AM

Some friends and I caught the show last night at Scotiabank Place here in Ottawa. We had good seats for what was a most excellent bit of rock 'n' roll theatre:
- great music (the entire "Wall" album, of course);
- stunning visuals provided by an impressive projection system that could handle any combination of images (moving and still) on any scale (the entire wall or any part(s) of it) at a brick-by-brick level (and there were well over two hundred bricks in the wall); and
- some cool props, too.

The only cons, and they are very minor:
- Watching RW shuffle/dance like an old white guy at the front of the stage, when he should have been standing further back with the rest of the band. (Yes, I know, it's his show.)
- The distortion effect used by the guitarist. It added a bit of "dirtiness" to what should have been a clean, Gilmour-esque sound. That being said, the guitarist was very good and, aside from a bit of restrained wanking at the end of a couple of songs, he thankfully stayed true to the original licks.

All in all, a terrific show, well worth catching...if you can.

jayoldschool · 2010-10-18, 01:47 PM

Wish I could have afforded seats...

I hope Waters releases a nice BD of one of the tour stops!

57 · 2010-10-18, 02:15 PM

I recall seeing a similar production years ago on TV. I believe it was around the time of the Fall of the Berlin Wall, 21 years ago. It's funny you mention this since I listened to my cassette tape of The Wall, recorded from Vinyl 30 years ago in 1980, just this week - first time in probably 5 years. Sounded very good indeed and not much different from a CD borrowed from a friend over the weekend.

eljay · 2010-10-18, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayoldschool

I hope Waters releases a nice BD of one of the tour stops!

If he does release one, I'll be buying it.

Liquid · 2010-10-18, 03:24 PM

I've heard nothing but good things as well. I've got row 20 on the floor for the upcoming Vancouver show. Thanks for the review.

pharsyde · 2010-10-19, 04:14 PM

"Oi! I've got a little black book with me poems in!"

yes sir, BD of Roger's latest would be on top of the list. Listening to alot of Floyd lately..(The Wall 2 Disc CD, in the truck). Visited a friend last weekend. Listening to The Wall - Vinyl (Japan Pressing). Incredible.

Nice job Eljay ..

jayoldschool · 2010-10-19, 04:58 PM

I think I will order the SACD of Dark Side of the Moon. I have one of the old PS3s that still does "everything"

For those interested, the entire concert from Sunday in Ottawa is up on Youtube. Watched it last night.

2010-10-18, 09:59 AM	#1
eljay Premium Supporter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa (Orleans), ON Posts: 8,337	Roger Waters: "The Wall" Some friends and I caught the show last night at Scotiabank Place here in Ottawa. We had good seats for what was a most excellent bit of rock 'n' roll theatre: - great music (the entire "Wall" album, of course); - stunning visuals provided by an impressive projection system that could handle any combination of images (moving and still) on any scale (the entire wall or any part(s) of it) at a brick-by-brick level (and there were well over two hundred bricks in the wall); and - some cool props, too. The only cons, and they are very minor: - Watching RW shuffle/dance like an old white guy at the front of the stage, when he should have been standing further back with the rest of the band. (Yes, I know, it's his show.) - The distortion effect used by the guitarist. It added a bit of "dirtiness" to what should have been a clean, Gilmour-esque sound. That being said, the guitarist was very good and, aside from a bit of restrained wanking at the end of a couple of songs, he thankfully stayed true to the original licks. All in all, a terrific show, well worth catching...if you can. __________________ MY HT SET-UP (PICS & GEAR LIST)

2010-10-18, 02:15 PM	#3
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,293	I recall seeing a similar production years ago on TV. I believe it was around the time of the Fall of the Berlin Wall, 21 years ago. It's funny you mention this since I listened to my cassette tape of The Wall, recorded from Vinyl 30 years ago in 1980, just this week - first time in probably 5 years. Sounded very good indeed and not much different from a CD borrowed from a friend over the weekend. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

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2010-10-18, 01:47 PM	#2
jayoldschool Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,746	Wish I could have afforded seats... I hope Waters releases a nice BD of one of the tour stops!

2010-10-18, 03:24 PM	#5
Liquid Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 238	I've heard nothing but good things as well. I've got row 20 on the floor for the upcoming Vancouver show. Thanks for the review.

2010-10-19, 04:14 PM	#6
pharsyde DHC Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St John's Posts: 604	"Oi! I've got a little black book with me poems in!" yes sir, BD of Roger's latest would be on top of the list. Listening to alot of Floyd lately..(The Wall 2 Disc CD, in the truck). Visited a friend last weekend. Listening to The Wall - Vinyl (Japan Pressing). Incredible. Nice job Eljay ..

2010-10-19, 04:58 PM	#7
jayoldschool Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,746	I think I will order the SACD of Dark Side of the Moon. I have one of the old PS3s that still does "everything" For those interested, the entire concert from Sunday in Ottawa is up on Youtube. Watched it last night.