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Madrid show review translated #1
My girlfriend, Ainhoa has translated a few reviews of the Madrid show.
Hope you like them
All the best
Rob.
"It was a night that we could almost describe as glorious, the night that we witnessed on Wednesday 26th at the Sala Heineken, Madrid, with the performance of the excellent vocalist Joe Lynn Turner, the mythical singer of Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen & Deep Purple.
At seven o'clock there was already a queue to enter the venue which was full although not sold out. I assume that this was due to the show being held during the week as there was people from close by provinces that could not travel to the capital.
The show started with a half an hour delay, according to the scheduled time, and lasted one hour and forty minutes. All the fans were left unanimously very satisfied as Turner's show was dynamic, entertaining, fun and there was a great atmosphere which set the mood for a perfect night.
The rain of classics started with the powerful "Dead Alley Driver". Joe was wearing a black half buttoned shirt, leather gloves and his now usual sun glasses. He was smiley, he gave it all at all times and approached the audience which created a complicity with all the fans that were present like only the greatest ones can do. The age and experience have made of Joe an authentic "old dog" who knows every trick and has great audacity.
Without time to catch our breath, by surprise, a great hymn for many generations of rockers, "I Surrender". Maybe it would have been more adequate for the encore to but we enjoyed it as if it had been the last one. It was truly emotional. The next songs were as exciting with an up beat "Power" and the emotive "Street of Dreams". The Rainbow lovers that were present were more than satisfied.
Joe managed to speak in Spanish to tell us how happy he was and his commitment onstage was absolute. Another nice surprise on the show was the presence of Greg Smith on bass (Wendy O’Williams, Red Dawn, Alice Cooper, Dokken, Vinnie Moore), who was also in charge of the backing vocals. His work was outstanding during the whole night.
I have to mention that after this incredible start of the show, the audience was totally committed. It wasn't an spectacular or pompous show but we were all aware of the greatness of Rock, the magic of the moment we were living and the total control of Turner. Then it was time for few songs from his solo albums like“ Power Of Love”, “Love Is Life” and “Blood Red Sky”, from his last two albums, alongside songs like “Jealous Lover” and “I can’t let you go”.
The last part of the show included the mythic "Stone Cold", "Can't Happen Here" and the no less spectacular "Spotlight Kid", with perfect keyboard and guitar solos, like Blackmore used to play once upon a time.
For those who are wondering how Joe Lynn Turner's voice is doing I have to tell you that he is still exceptional, singing the high notes and knowing his strengths. Not only his voice is incredible but his appearance, which is enviable for 56 years, like Dio's. They truly are like immortal Gods.
For the encore Doogie White (Rainbow, Y. Malmsteen) came onstage. To start they did a “Long Live Rock n Roll/ Black Knight” medley from Purple, which maybe was too long as they were improvising all the time, figuring out where to go but it was very entertaining. The cherry on the cake were another two purple classics, “Highway Star” and “Burn”. It was a sure bet. They came out to win and they did so.
The only thing I would fault would be that having come solo, Joe could have focused more on his solo career, but all of us enjoyed listening to those amazing songs that have been part of our life. Joe Lynn Turner was a tremendous Rock performance with capital letters.
Review by Wacky
www.metaldreams.com
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Re: Madrid show review translated #2
After Glenn Hughes performance some days before in Madrid, this time it was the turn of another member of the "Blackmore family" and Glenn Hughes partner in HTP: JOE LYNN TURNER. Like Glenn Hughes, Turner showed us that after a long career he still is in top form and gave us a concert like only the great ones can do making the audience enjoy themselves with a top quality set list, an excellent voice and loads of enthusiasm onstage.
The truth is that the show was an absolute party. The set list carefully chosen contributed to this, focusing on old classics from Rainbow and Deep Purple, songs that have been with us during our life and which are ideal to make the fans sing along. With Turner's great vocals and songs like "I surrender", "Stone cold" and "Highway star" it was clear that nothing could go wrong that night. I may have preferred less songs from Rainbow and Purple in favour of Joe's solo career (I would have included some songs from the sensational "Rescue You"), but nevertheless the setlist was incredible. Even so, I also missed loads of songs in particular from Joe's years with Yngwie Malmsteen. Especially when Yngwie's present singer, Doogie White, joined him onstage during the encore. It would have been a good occasion to do some songs from "Odyssey" from these two great singers. Unfortunately it did not happen.
I did not mention Blackmore earlier by coincidence as his shadow was very present during the night not only on the set list but for the fact that three ex musicians from the mythic Ritchie accompanied Joe Lynn Turner: The bass player Greg Smith (RAINBOW, RED DAWN), the keyboard player Carmine Giglio (BLACKMORE'S NIGHT) and the drummer Michael Sorrentino (BLACKMORE'S NIGHT). As if this was not enough, the special guest of the night was Doogie White, who was Rainbow's last singer where he coincided with Greg Smith. We must not forget to mention Karl Cochran on guitar who has been working with Joe for some time now and who has collaborated with renown musicians like Eric Singer and Ace Frehley.
The line up was great and we all enjoyed a Blackmore feel from "Death Alley Driver" at the beginning to the last part of the show dedicated to Purple.
As I mentioned, the show started with the powerful "Death Alley Driver" and surprisingly it was followed by "I Surrender" which was played as a second song instead of at a more advanced stage of the show. This didn't matter as there were still plenty of hits that would follow, especially from Rainbow, which was the main set from. There was only room for three songs from Turner's solo albums: "Love Is Life" and "Blood Red Sky" from his last CD "Second Hand Life" and "Power Of Love" from his previous one "The Usual Suspects". Up until the encores the set list was compiled mainly by some of Rainbow's greatest songs like "Street Of Dreams", "Stone Cold" (which sounded absolutely wonderful), also "Jealous Lover" (what a surprise it was to listen to this song) and "Spotlight Kid", to mention few. The show didn't have interruptions, nothing could stop this avalanche of great songs.
We must highlight Turner's vocals as he was implacable. He looked very comfortable, especially during the Rainbow songs, performing difficult songs like "Can't Let You Go", which he interpreted with maestri. The North American singer was also very dynamic onstage getting close to his audience, showing charisma and good sense of humour at all times. He honoured his name and his extensive career. Turner reached the highest notes without any problems and always knowing his limits.
There were some minor sound problems which made his voice sound lower.
The band did an outstanding performance and had a Blackmory sound. By the way, I would like to highlight the backing vocals by Greg Smith.
The encores started with the guest appearance of Doogie White although it had not been planned. We spoke to him before the show and told us he had only gone to see the show and catch up with old friends, especially Greg Smith. This was clear by his clothes as he was wearing some trousers more appropriate for chilling out on the sofa rather than going onstage. But in the end, JLT convinced Yngwie Malmsteen's present singer and former Rainbow, and together they sang a fun version or "Long Live Rock 'n' Roll" with a "Black Knight" medley.
Both of the singers had a blast and were relaxed and playing jokes with the audience.
After Doogie White's performance arrived the last songs of the show which took us through JLT's years on Deep Purple. "Highway Star" and "Burn" were the cherry on the cake and closed a fantastic and fun performance which by the comments I heard from the audience, left everyone very satisfied and happy they went to Sala Heineken even though the show was during the week. The attendance of the show was not bad considering it was a Wednesday. I calculate there were three fourths of the capacity.
After such a show one can only hope that it wont be the last time Joe Lynn Turner visits us as he caused a great impression.
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Re: Madrid show review translated #3
Last Wednesday 26th of September we travelled to Madrid to see JLT at Sala Heineken, 400 km from our town Bilbao.
I already had the opportunity to see him in Bergara (Gipuzkoa) on the HTP tour so I was really looking forward to see Turner solo and see what he was capable of. The night could not have started on a better way as we could meet up with few friends from the CADP. It was a surprise as I had not told anyone I was going to the show since I sneaked out from work in the last minute. With a nearly full venue (very good considering it was a Wednesday and the date had changed from Friday 28th as it was planned originally). After a 30 minute delay Joe Lynn Turner came onstage wearing a black shirt showing his chest. He was accompanied by an extraordinary band: Greg Smith (ex Rainbow) on bass, Karl Cochran (who has worked with Joe on his last albums), Carmine Gigglio (Ex Blackmore's Night) on keyboards and Mike Sorrentino (aslo ex Blackmore's Night).
The first track was "Death Alley Driver" which showed that the band workes really tight together. Joe gave absolutely everything with a better voice and more range than 30 years ago. I had not taken everything in yet when they started playing a brutal "I Surrender", sang extraordinarily.
It was followed by master pieces like "Power" and "Street of dreams". Twenty minutes into the show and all the Rainbow songs had been incredible. Closing your eyes it was as if you were back in the 1984 tour. Karl's work on guitar emulates each Blackmore riff and solo transporting you to another times. After the excellent "Power of love" from "Usual Suspects" came two more wonderful Rainbow tracks like "Jealous Lover" followed by a magnificent "Can't let you go" which marked the most magical moment of the night. Joe gave all his soul on each verse and made me have goose bumps. "Your love is life" and "Blood red sky" came next from his great last album "Second Hand Life". For the grand finale they played "Stone Cold", "Can't Happen Here" and "Spotlight Kid". A sweaty band left the stage after an intense comunion with all of us who have been sharing his music.
We all wanted more and to our delight, for the encore, JLT announced a very special surprise: No less than Doogie White, Rainbow's last singer. Alongside Joe, they sang a really long "Long Live Rock'n'Roll" with bits from "Black Night". As a tribute to all the Deep Purple fans and all the CADP members that where present, the set list ended with "Highway Star" and "Burn!" What an extraordinary night! It was a memorable night and I did not mind at all I had to be up really early for work the next day.
Jesus Sandoris
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Re: Madrid show review translated #1
Thank you, Ainhoa, for your trouble, and Rob, for posting the review!
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