[Heeplist] A Review, From The Heep Web Site

Sun May 26 14:39:53 EDT 2019

If I read this right, someone from Canada wrote the review, and Lannis found
on Facebook.

On 5/26/19, 8:02 AM, "Renate Thomas" <renate.thomas at gmx.net> wrote:

> Very great review!
Thank you,Lannis 
Renate 

> Gesendet: Samstag, 25. Mai
> 2019 um 20:48 Uhr
> Von: "lethridge at carolina.net ." <lethridge at carolina.net>
>
> An: heeplist at travellersintime.com
> Betreff: [Heeplist] A Review From The Heep
> Web Site
>
> 
> LONG LIVE URIAH HEEP
> On Thursday May 9, 2019 in Kent, Ohio
> USA, Uriah Heep took the stage by storm and literally blew the audience away
> with their high energy and open affection for their fans and music. It felt
> like a Friday or Saturday night rather than a Thursday night. They gave a
> captivating performance with an incredible set list catered for their fans
> that presented many Œwow¹ factors as they rocked their songs from their past
> and present by promoting their latest release ³Living The Dream² album. 
>
>  The musicians brought their own Œwow¹ factor to the stage that demanded
> attention and respect for their musicianship. Each Uriah Heep member
> performance was a show of his own. They are so busy and interesting to watch.
> It was difficult deciding which member to focus on. They gave it their all in
> their very Œheavy and humble¹ way.
>  The first Œwow¹ factor of the night took
> place in the rhythm section which features the powerhouse drummer Russell
> Gilbrook and the animated bass player Davey Rimmer. They held the groove down
> with such power and potency; it was a real boost to the excitement on every
> song. You can get exhausted, watching how physical they are on their
> instruments, especially Russell. (You must be in good shape like him to play
> like that.) Davey is a great performer and he played with so much passion as
> showcased by his cool custom-made bass that the lights up his fret board. 
>
> Phil Lanzon performed in top form behind the keys (organ, piano, synthesizers
> and moog) and backing vocals. He played and sang each song faithfully to their
> recordings. His gear was like a time machine because he brought your ears back
> like a ŒTraveler In Time¹ to cover all the keyboard sounds from each decade
> the songs were written. 
>  Bernie Shaw was very charismatic. As a front man,
> he had the audience under his spell from the moment he said, ³Good Evening
> Ohio.² He sang his heart out, and in return, the audience clapped and sang at
> his command. He was amazing as usual. (He made this Canadian very proud.)>
> Mick Box, the co-founder of Uriah Heep, who has kept the torch burning all
> these years, has not lost the fire within as he is still blazing.  Still
> engaging with the audience, Mick has an enthusiasm that becomes contagious.
> You cannot help but to have fun because Mick is having a ball. Whether it is
> his great showmanship or playing a wicked guitar, he gives positive vibes to
> those who attend that force you to walk away from the concert smiling. 
> The
> band was tight and performed some of their best songs from the past to the
> present. Without spoiling future shows, as they are known to change the set
> list a bit from night to night here is what they played:
> € GRAZED BY HEAVEN
>  They opened the concert with an awesome song from their latest album. This
> song was co-written by Davey Rimmer. This is powerful number has the band
> firing at all cylinders. 
> € RETURN TO FANTASY  This classic Heep song from
> 1975 was a crowd pleaser. It was instantly recognized by the audience from the
> first chord from Phil¹s keyboard.
> € LIVING THE DREAM  Bernie introduced
> their latest album with this album titled track. This song featured their
> fabulous vocal harmony. It is a great album. Get it if you don¹t have it
> already.
> € TOO SCARED TO RUN  This gem comes from the 1982 ³Abominog² and
> they rocked it.
> € TAKE AWAY MY SOUL  A great track from their latest album
> that is supported with a promotional video. They delivered this song exactly
> as the recording. It was a real treat to see this song being performed
> Œlive.¹
> € KNOCKING AT MY DOOR  Another great song from their latest
> release. This song has all the ingredients to the classic Heep sound. Mick
> starts this driving song with Russell using the double bass drum to kick it up
> a notch during the chorus to an already powerful song. Russell put the
> Œknocking¹ in the tune. In the song, there is a bridge where Phil sets the
> scene from keys and Davey plays this melodic bass lines like the Œcalm before
> the storm¹ vibe and then Mick ripped into a killer wah-wah solo. I got goose
> bumps from that. It just blew me away.
> € RAINBOW DEMON  This was a real
> treat to hear them played this awesome track from the 1972 ³Demons And
> Wizards² album. The band received a standing ovation. It was the first of many
> after that.
> € WATERS FLOWIN¹  This song from the latest album featuring
> Mick on two guitars. He begins with an acoustic guitar as Bernie hovers over
> him like two drinking buddies. As the song picks up in tempo, Mick goes
> electric. Phil played the elegant piano and organ on this tune. The whole band
> (minus Russ) sang like a choir to the chorus. The audience began to sing along
> even those who was hearing the song for the first time.
> € ROCKS IN THE ROAD
>  Another new song that has the typical Heep formula. It was well received
> from the adoring crowd at Kent Stage.
> € GYPSY  Even though this was not the
> last song of the night, it felt like the grand finale. This great classic song
> from the ³Very Heavy And Very Humble² album featured an awesome organ solo.
> The band had the whole place rocking and it was followed with another standing
> ovation. 
> € LOOK AT YOURSELF  Another Heep¹s Classic from 1971. The band
> played a killer version and Russell played incredible drums on that tune. The
> fans are getting really spoiled by then.
> € JULY MORNING  They closed the
> show with this classic song from the ³Look At Yourself² album. It was a crowd
> favourite. It was done amazingly. It showed every member of the band at their
> best.
> The band came back with two encore songs.
> € SUNRISE  This rock
> artifact from the 1972 ³Magician¹s Birthday² album has the audience out of
> their seats and rushing to the stage.
> € EASY LIVIN¹  The last encore was
> another crowd-pleasing song from the 1972¹s ³Demons And Wizards² LP. After
> that song, the band came to the front, shaking hands with the fans at the edge
> of the stage before taken a bow. They exited the stage on a real high note as
> the audience roared with glee. 
> Uriah Heep is pushing 50 years and they are
> still going strong with the new album and they proved they can still kick ass
> on stage. LONG LIVE URIAH HEEP!
>        Respectfully submitted by Rick
> LaBonte¹
>           From Windsor, Ontario, Canada
> 
> If you have not read
> the reviews on the Heep web site, check them out.
> 
> Lannis
> 
> 
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