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.

eljay · 2010-10-19, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayoldschool

I think I will order the SACD of Dark Side of the Moon.

If you'd like to demo it before buying, let me know (PM me). You're welcome to borrow my copy for a bit.

wolfman · 2010-10-19, 10:50 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, ..."

Yes. Available on DVD...

Roger Waters - The Wall: Live In Berlin 1990

That concert included an impressive list of guest artists, such as Van Morrison. Available on DVD, but not BluRay as far as I know. Appears to be available on amazon.

Rideauman · 2010-10-22, 12:22 PM

Saw RW - The Wall when it came through Toronto. Although I'm not a big Pink Floyd fan, I was impressed. First concert I've ever been to with surround sound (back speakers)!

stampeder · 2010-10-22, 04:42 PM

Ticket prices are astronomical but some friends got theirs for the Vancouver show.

If you can't make it and you are waiting to see if a BD version comes out, get Roger's In The Flesh DVD for now if you haven't already. It is of a concert featuring a selection of numbers spanning his career.

pharsyde · 2010-10-31, 06:43 PM

something of interest, or one of those completely useless bits of information

Diana Muldaur

She guest starred on the Gunsmoke episode, "Fandango" (1967), with James Arness. An excerpt of that episode's dialogue was sampled on the Pink Floyd album The Wall, after "Hey You" and before the brief song "Is there anybody out there?"

chillonhill · 2010-10-31, 07:02 PM

All you PF RW DG fans should give Porcupine Tree a listen, they replaced
them and Rush who I also liked a lot, they are currently becoming more well known and tour around a lot. Musical masterpieces.

Pinza · 2010-10-31, 07:05 PM

The two concerts of The Wall in Toronto were without a doubt the highlight of this years artists coming through T.O. I just wish the audience were as good as the performers.

I have seen hundreds of concerts, all over the world but i have NEVER encountered as many 'fans' walking around and moving during the performance. There was a constant flow of Beer Carrying people up and down the aisles all night.

The shows were superb and were very well received, a slight problem with "Mother" on the second night but still awesome.

The attitude of the ACC Staff was fantastic. I had a disabled reletive over from England for the shows and the Staff went out of their way to make his life a little easier, he was very grateful.

57 · 2011-04-02, 04:11 PM

Just as an FYI, "The Wall" will be on Mpix-HD several times during April. Next airing is April 4th, 9PM.

2010-10-18, 09:59 AM	#1
eljay Premium Supporter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa (Orleans), ON Posts: 8,345	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: 50,301	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)

2010-10-22, 04:42 PM	#11
stampeder OTA Forum Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Delta, BC (96Av x 116St) Posts: 23,338	In The Flesh Ticket prices are astronomical but some friends got theirs for the Vancouver show. If you can't make it and you are waiting to see if a BD version comes out, get Roger's In The Flesh DVD for now if you haven't already. It is of a concert featuring a selection of numbers spanning his career.

2011-04-02, 04:11 PM	#15
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,301	Just as an FYI, "The Wall" will be on Mpix-HD several times during April. Next airing is April 4th, 9PM. __________________ 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: 1,747	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: 1,747	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.

2010-10-19, 10:50 PM	#9
wolfman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 154	"I recall seeing a similar production years ago on TV. I believe it was around the time of the Fall of the Berlin Wall, ..." Yes. Available on DVD... Roger Waters - The Wall: Live In Berlin 1990 That concert included an impressive list of guest artists, such as Van Morrison. Available on DVD, but not BluRay as far as I know. Appears to be available on amazon.

2010-10-22, 12:22 PM	#10
Rideauman Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 267	Saw RW - The Wall when it came through Toronto. Although I'm not a big Pink Floyd fan, I was impressed. First concert I've ever been to with surround sound (back speakers)!

2010-10-31, 06:43 PM	#12
pharsyde DHC Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St John's Posts: 604	something of interest, or one of those completely useless bits of information Diana Muldaur She guest starred on the Gunsmoke episode, "Fandango" (1967), with James Arness. An excerpt of that episode's dialogue was sampled on the Pink Floyd album The Wall, after "Hey You" and before the brief song "Is there anybody out there?"

2010-10-31, 07:02 PM	#13
chillonhill Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 305	All you PF RW DG fans should give Porcupine Tree a listen, they replaced them and Rush who I also liked a lot, they are currently becoming more well known and tour around a lot. Musical masterpieces.

2010-10-31, 07:05 PM	#14
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,583	The two concerts of The Wall in Toronto were without a doubt the highlight of this years artists coming through T.O. I just wish the audience were as good as the performers. I have seen hundreds of concerts, all over the world but i have NEVER encountered as many 'fans' walking around and moving during the performance. There was a constant flow of Beer Carrying people up and down the aisles all night. The shows were superb and were very well received, a slight problem with "Mother" on the second night but still awesome. The attitude of the ACC Staff was fantastic. I had a disabled reletive over from England for the shows and the Staff went out of their way to make his life a little easier, he was very grateful.