by iscaremyself » Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:25 pm
i wanted to post this on the blog but cant get on it. I was at the ball in Palo Alto Ca., I bought my tickets for the sole purpose of seeing Thomas Dolby. I saw him several years ago in San Jose during his Alien tour with the lost toy people. It was one of the best shows I ever saw. I am not your normal concert goer, I see at least 20 shows a year. I love all kinds of music , I have at least 40 gigs of tunes on my ipod. Of all the music I own I must confess that "Flat Earth " is one of my top ten desert island picks. That album has been a favorite since I first bought it when it came out. I am so bummed the good Mr. Dolby will be known for hyperactive and science. GOod songs but nothing compared to most of the music he makes. (I scare myself is the best cover song I have ever heard, budipest by blimp is fucking genius). I saw who I thought was Thomas walking around in a tux, I wanted to introduce myself and tell him how his music has made my life better but was not sure it was him. I was with a date and didnt want to leave her alone. When he took the stage I realized it was him. The show was awesome but the crowd sucked. People were drunk and wanted to hear science over and over. I was imbarassed for them, although I was right in front of Thomas smiling the whole time (the guy with the tie and that tall girl) He was flawless, sounded as good as he ever did. He did have trouble with his keys and had to wipe them down a few times. Only minor gliches, being a perfectionist I imagine. If I could of spoke to him I would of told him he sounded amazing and that the crowd didnt deserve him. If any of y ou get a chance to see him you have to, with no production behind him he sounds amazing. He truley is one of the best composers and singers out there today. I wish I could of had the nerve to get my flat earth cd signed. Next time for sure. Hey Thomas, I heard about the show through the red room in san francisco. They have your back, and mine to!!! Cheers, Michael
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