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Review 1 for Pixies
glad they didn't try to doo a lot
The Powerstation @
- MT Eden @
- Thu 11 Mar 2010 @
Posted 22/03/2010
by Duncanb
Location:wellington
but seriously folks, great sound for a fantastic bunch of songs. the Pixies are four amazingly rockin musicians and their complex rhythms are something spectacular to see live. i just wish i could think of more superlatives without sounding even crazier, reccomended to anyone!
The Powerstation @
- MT Eden @
- Thu 11 Mar 2010 @
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Review 2 for Pixies
Pixies Rocked!
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: When the lights came on right at the end of the encore, and everybody all over the arena was on their feet dancing. @
Posted 20/03/2010
by mefee
Location:Hamilton
The Pixies were absolutely amazing live- this is a band whose rawness compliments a live show. What I found awesome was that their voices sounded absolutely the same as on those old school album versions of the songs they played- only better!
There was none of that rubbish ego- mania "crowd interaction" that so many bands waste time on. This band was all about the music and man- did they give music! As a staunch Pixies fan I thought i knew all of their songs but the ones that they began with were in their words: "so obscure that we had to learn them first". There was a good mix of the more raw, punk edge songs- to their more commercial stuff like "where is my mind" all pulled off with perfect precision.
An experience I'll never forget!
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: When the lights came on right at the end of the encore, and everybody all over the arena was on their feet dancing. @
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Review 3 for Pixies
Pixies were everything I expected and more
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: Seeing Kim's mile wide grin projected on the backdrop @
Setlist: Favourites were Into The White, Hey and Gigantic @
Posted 17/03/2010
by FranklyJohn
Location:Wellington
Wonderful show, great atmosphere of anticipation from the crowd, and full satisfaction. Never really expected to see Pixies out here but so glad they came. Shame they didn't play Wellington too. Great songs, huge sound and they looked like they enjoyed themselves immensely. Love the Pixies
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: Seeing Kim's mile wide grin projected on the backdrop @
Setlist: Favourites were Into The White, Hey and Gigantic @
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Review 4 for Pixies
Houdini Band
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: Background images on stage were humourous and clever. @
Opening act(s): crumbling city? I think Collapsing City? Couldn't hear what they said they just shouted into microphone. Their bass was way too loud. @
Posted 16/03/2010
by pixiesvisitor
Venue: Top rows would have to be the worst venue ever......Too high and cramped..FULL ON VERTIGO!!!!..drunk people nearly falling. Have to get up for every drunk person that needs to visit bathroom or get another drink.
Band: Absolutely fantastic music....a real quirky humour....Great lighting...but they would come on then disappear for AGES....then come on then disappear for ages....then turn all the bright arena lights on then play in the light....they may have thought it was alternative and funny but it was just annoying and just made there very small stage performance stretched out....But overall a charming alternative band.
OH and we bought a LARGE t-shirt from the merchandise caravan...washed it once normally and it is now extra small size!!!
OH and we bought a LARGE t-shirt from the merchandise caravan...washed it once normally and it is now extra small size!!!
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: Background images on stage were humourous and clever. @
Opening act(s): crumbling city? I think Collapsing City? Couldn't hear what they said they just shouted into microphone. Their bass was way too loud. @
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Review 5 for Pixies
Pixies - brilliant
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Posted 16/03/2010
by gypseyfeet
Location:Dunedin
Went with boyfriend who is a big fan but never even heard of them before I met him - it was absolutely brilliant - fantastic seats - right at the very back and danced my gypseyfeet off. Really had a fantastic time.
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
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Review 6 for Pixies
Pixies Rocked!!!
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Posted 15/03/2010
by Ash76
Great night, perfect venue! Good to see Taranaki representing...
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
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Review 7 for Pixies
A bit flat for me
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: Second and final encore @
Posted 15/03/2010
by Jman
Location:Auckland
Not being the biggest Pixies fan on the planet (as opposed to say, most Pixies fans/obsessives), i was a little dissapointed by the show. They started off pretty slow with a few B-sides that didn't personally go down that well, and then moved onto their album Doolittle. It got better at this point, but the painfully long silences between songs, apparent tension within the band and lack of banter with the crowd did little to reassure the audience.
They did however improve. As they moved through the second half of Doolittle, people began to dance and move around, and then band responded. By the time the Encores came around, they were going strong. Strange then, that the second and longest encore would be played entirely with the house lights on?
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: Second and final encore @
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Review 8 for Pixies
amazaballs
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Posted 15/03/2010
by ab2thec
Favourite band of all time. almost died when i saw they were touring.
words cannot adequately describe the experience. love love love
words cannot adequately describe the experience. love love love
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
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Review 9 for Pixies
A welcome blast from the past!
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: The second encore blew my brain (and broke my body!). @
Posted 15/03/2010
by Skaith
The Pixies mean many things to me: trippy, hazy summers; old cars going too fast; the simple glow of nihilistic youth. I always swore that if they came to NZ, I would be there!
Then, they split up and concert hopes died. Until now! I am 34 and The Pixies are here! Time for a joyful catharsis of screaming, grinning, singing, grooving and dancing like a tasered chicken.
Well worth twenty years of waiting. They came, played and left, laconic but masterful. It was atmospheric and raw, drilling to your soul and shaking you around like a maraca.
Simply Awesome. I shall die happy now.
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: The second encore blew my brain (and broke my body!). @
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Review 10 for Pixies
Pixies live up to their legend..
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: into the white..Kim Deal's voice is gorgeous! @
Posted 15/03/2010
by oster
Was chuffed to score tickets to see Pixies even if we were seated and way back.
The music was so awesome and the band did not let us down! Loved it, wish I could see them again!
The music was so awesome and the band did not let us down! Loved it, wish I could see them again!
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: into the white..Kim Deal's voice is gorgeous! @
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Review 11 for Pixies
Pixies put me in a frenzy!
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: When they sang Gigantic @
Opening act(s): Just wanted them to hurry up so I could see the Pixies...but they were decent. @
Posted 15/03/2010
by moOsh
Location:Mt Maunganui
Loved every piece. Especially loved the final encore with all their old classics. Kim Deal said a few things between songs, would've been cool to hear Frank Black talk too...
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: When they sang Gigantic @
Opening act(s): Just wanted them to hurry up so I could see the Pixies...but they were decent. @
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Review 12 for Pixies
Pixies Up Close!!
The Powerstation @
- MT Eden @
- Thu 11 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: When they all linked arms and bowed! (Anyone get a photo of that??) @
Setlist: ahhh - it's in the herald @
Opening act(s): None @
Posted 15/03/2010
by Evamars
Location:Wellington
FANTASTIC SHOW!!! One of the best gigs I've seen! Kim's sooo cute, and they all looked like they were really enjoying it. Sooooo glad got these tickets, and not the Vector ones!
The Powerstation @
- MT Eden @
- Thu 11 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: When they all linked arms and bowed! (Anyone get a photo of that??) @
Setlist: ahhh - it's in the herald @
Opening act(s): None @
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Review 13 for Pixies
The Pixies ruled!
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: Gouge away @
Opening act(s): No idea, I missed them @
Posted 14/03/2010
by drsea
It was a really amazing concert, the Pixies were absolutely unforgettable and the venue was nowhere near as bad as I was told by Aucklanders! It suited the Pixies fine, sound was good and the people attending all seemed to have a great time. Even being in the seated area didn't stop any of us to really get into it and boogie our hearts out. Top class.
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: Gouge away @
Opening act(s): No idea, I missed them @
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Review 14 for Pixies
Pixies was awesome...
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Posted 14/03/2010
by Anonymous
Great gig, awesome sound and 2 encores. Fantastic!
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
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Review 15 for Pixies
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Posted 14/03/2010
by Anonymous
Location:Christchurch
Outstanding show and so good to see them down in new zealand after all these years.
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
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Review 16 for Pixies
Pixies--all I hoped for
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: Nearly losing consciousness during Wave of Mutilation, and my soaking-wet shirt after the gig had finished. @
Posted 14/03/2010
by PixieT
Location:Wellington
The Pixies on Friday 12 March at Vector were unbelievably good. I had waited such a looooong time to see them, and they didn't disappoint at all. A bit loose early on, but they tightened quickly, and Frank's voice got stronger as the show went on. After Wave of Mutilation I thought I was going to pass out with excitement. Plus we got the UK surf mix version in the encore, an unexpected treat. It looked like two different concerts though depending on whether you were in the pit or in the seats--the blissed-out expressions on everyone around me as we walked out off the floor were beautiful to see.
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: Nearly losing consciousness during Wave of Mutilation, and my soaking-wet shirt after the gig had finished. @
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Review 17 for Pixies
awesome gig
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: the crowd calling for an encore was amazing.... @
Posted 14/03/2010
by bob1
Loud, all the great tracks...lights went on during the show and stayed on, weird...very very happy with the Pixies....
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: the crowd calling for an encore was amazing.... @
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Review 18 for Pixies
better not be another 20 years till they return!!!
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Posted 14/03/2010
by beaunidle
amazing, amazing, amazing... everything you'd expect from the pixies.
the venue is a let down, as always, VA is not built for sound..... :(
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
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Review 19 for Pixies
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Posted 14/03/2010
by Anonymous
Excellent concert, good to see the ole rockers in the flesh. Played all the fav's!! Thought the concert was little short, just over an hour.
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
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Review 20 for Pixies
Pixies! WOW
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: When they broke into Debaser close to the start! Then the rest just got better. @
Setlist: Not sure of order, all of Dolittle, B sides and then some songs from Surfa rosa! @
Opening act(s): Chaotic buildings or something like that. They were really good. @
Posted 14/03/2010
by Becks58
I have to say the best concert I have ever been to and I have been to many in the UK, Australia and a few in NZ. We were in the standing area, the sound was great. The Pixies played all of the album and then we even were lucky enough to have a 3rd encore with some songs from Surfa Rosa also. The final song was Gigantic!! Awesome!
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Fri 12 Mar 2010 @
Favourite moment: When they broke into Debaser close to the start! Then the rest just got better. @
Setlist: Not sure of order, all of Dolittle, B sides and then some songs from Surfa rosa! @
Opening act(s): Chaotic buildings or something like that. They were really good. @
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