Apparently Cathryn opted to see a pro-darts match in preference to the Australian Pink Floyd (Dome, Brighton, 23 March 2011). Each to their own I guess, but it meant that Steve G and I could die and go to heaven several times over! Thanks Cathryn - best thirty quid I've spent in a long time!
The average audience age was, I guess, a shade over 50, many of them frowning quizzically at the 3D glasses they were handed on entry - something to do with the second half, we were told. Strictly no photographs or videos of course - this is the Dome after all - but we were still allowed to take pints in!
And, then, as the house lights dimmed at just after 7.30, the sold out crowd was treated to two and a half hours of bliss. Opening with Shine on you crazy Diamond, the set thundered through classics like Arnold Lane, a mesmerisingly brilliant Great Gig in the Sky, Money, Another Brick in the wall, Comfortably Numb and the crescendo-building finale and encore of Run like Hell. The second half 3D show was a crowd pleaser - particularly the floating pig for the Animals covers - and the giant inflatable kangeroo was I guess a token must. The light and lazer show was brilliant, the sound - immense, the atmosphere and mood - eclectic. In fact, if you closed your eyes for a moment, it was impossible to tell the difference between this bunch of youngish Australians and the now considerably ageing (those who are still with us) originals.
I count myself as being very privileged to have been present. Spot on!
(Oh yes, and I totally ignored the photography ban!)
Thanks daughter for opting out of this great gig. Brilliant musicians playing note perfect tracks to a wonderful lighting show in a 2 & half hour set, an absolute must for all Pink Floyd lovers.
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