Gig Review: Snow Patrol
Written by Tiffiny // October 15, 2009 // Live // 2 Comments
The Fillmore | Denver, CO | October 9, 2009
I love Snow Patrol. I can’t help it. I keep loving them regardless of whether they are signed to a major label, make dodgy touring choices, or write songs for Gwen Stefani. This band has done something special for me since Final Straw and I just keep falling for them more with each release. I’ve listened to Final Straw, Eyes Open, and A Hundred Million Suns countless times. As a live act, the band gains a bit of rawness and Gary Lightbody’s voice projects a new level of emotion. Their quirky brand of pop music is something to experience.
Snow Patrol initially took the stage with If There’s A Rocket Tie Me To It, but experienced some major technical problems. Frontman Gary Lightbody announced that the band would be leaving the stage, then coming back and pretending like it never happened. The second opening song, Chocolate went off successfully. Hands Open was intense and danceable. This Golden Floor was haunting. The clapping effects and somber music filled the auditorium. Before beginning a solo version of Run (that the band would later join in to finish), Lightbody congratulated Obama on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and dedicated the song to him. One of the new songs from the upcoming album Up To Now, titled Just Say Yes made its live debut. The electric love song did not disappoint. The main set closed with Open Your Eyes, which was, as always, a religious experience. I can’t imagine someone not being moved by this track. The encore started with the sixteen minute track, The Lightning Strike in its entirety with an accompanying animation (that I couldn’t see as I was in the ADA section, but am told is quite spectacular).
I imagine that the single packed set list was in preparation for the release of Up To Now on November 9th. Despite Lightbody’s voice failing in the high altitude (he urged us to come see him perform in Ireland), he and the band gave a great show. I’ve always enjoyed the work they’ve done in Denver and hope to see them again sooner than later.
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2 Comments on "Gig Review: Snow Patrol"
Thanks for sharing this review.
back in college. I will admit, I haven’t been a faithful follower for a while, but always appreciate reading about incredible live experiences.
I fell in love with Snow Patrol after a friend shared “Chocolate” with me
I’ve JUST realized I missed them in Portland this week… October is just not my month for music I think. Third band missed in less than a week and a half.
Thanks for reminding me about how much I love these guys <3
cheers
This is way late coming, but thanks so much for your comment. It totally made my day. “Chocolate” is the ring tone I have set when my bff calls. Every once in awhile I’m reminded how much I love some of these bands. That feeling of rediscovering music is fantastic.
Hopefully they’ll be back around again sooner than later!