I must say, disappointed in Andrew’s show on 12/15. Never thought it could be possible with how talented he is….but alas, I was not pleased. Don’t get me wrong, the instrumentals he played were great…but I was hoping for more songs to be sung than merely 2 hours of instrumentals with maybe 3 actual songs. I wish he did a show that was more along the line of his Civic Opera performance—now THAT was an amazing concert! I really hope the next time I see him, it doesn’t pan out to be like the Fourth Presbyterian show. :-/

Wow, I took a totally different take on that show. It was quite unique and very awe inspiring to me. It was supposed to be mostly instrumental, a quote from Andrew on the show – “What I hope to do with these shows is adapt my music completely to the atmosphere of the space and the season,” Bird said in the statement. “I’m inspired to do this based on childhood memories of performing Handel’s Messiah in various churches on an annual basis.

“The music will be mostly original instrumentals using my voice only to intone. I want the audience to be both lifted and comforted as we head into another cold and dark winter. I feel the space should be sacred so the audience can experience my music in a different atmosphere.”
To me it was PERFECT for the season. The atmosphere in the church was sacred and hushed, and the strings had a errie, haunting sound echoing thru the church. And don’t forget Andrew had a broken foot and had to perform sitting down – that was my only disappointment – because he was seated it was hard to see him unless you were in the very front rows.

You’re a loser.

My, my, Caitlin. Name calling? ha ha ha! What a wonderful person you must be. Any one who disagrees with you is a loser? I know who the real loser is… I sense a bit of immaturity – grow up. I never disrespected you – I simply stated my opinion. In case anyone is interested here are some links to critical reviews of the Gezelligheid concerts:

http://gapersblock.com/transmission/2009/12/18/review_andrew_bird_fourth_presbyterian_church_121509/

http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/music/1941189,andrew-bird-gezelligheid-concert-church-121609.article

http://www.culturebully.com/andrew-bird-st-marks-episcopal-cathedral-live-review-12-10-2009

http://beatcrave.com/2009-10-21/andrew-bird-to-do-a-church-tour/

http://archives.chicagotribune.com/2009/dec/16/entertainment/chi-1216-andrew-birddec16

Caitlin, I await your reply, I know you can’t keep your small dinky pea brain quiet! HA HA HA!

Hey– I’m just sayin’ it how it is, Lawnrock…I bet my calling you a loser was awe inspiring as well.