2015-07-29 @ Auditorium Parco della Musica, Rome

An Echo, A Stain · Postby **An Echo, A Stain** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:34 pm

From setlist.fm:

01. Stonemilker
02. Lionsong
03. History of Touches
04. Black Lake
05. Family
06. Notget
07. Come to Me
08. Pleasure is All Mine
09. I See Who You Are
10. Harm of Will
11. All Neon Like
12. Quicksand
13. Wanderlust
14. Mouth Mantra
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15. Mutual Core

I'm still waiting for the inevitable Instagram setlist post for comfirmation.

Also, I can't believe I'm saying this, but I wish she'd stop performing I See Who You Are. I love this song dearly - both the album and the Volta live versions are so beautiful and rich. But for some reason, I find the Vulnicura version bland and boring.

(Maybe I'm just tired of the hang...)

puzzle · Postby **puzzle** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:43 pm

Okay, guys, I am just walking home from the concert. I have to say, I left with very mixed feelings.

I don't know if the reason was that the venue was all seated or that I was on the balcony but I couldn't feel even a tenth of the energy the Manchester gig had. Björk seemed tired -- both in her voice and movements. I know I should probably not be comparing the two gigs as the venues are very different but Manchester felt like one big crazy Björk party. The setlist was also much more dance-friendly.

The setlist tonight was okay with All Neon Like my absolute favorite as it was unexpectedly dynamic and interesting. I See Who You Are fell a bit flat and I often found myself thinking of something else while listening to it. The Vulnicura songs felt a bit mechanical. All in all, tonight I felt like the audience gave a lot more than Björk did, at least up util the last 3 songs.

I will be concluding my Vulnicura hat-trick with Berlin in three days and I hope the energy will be back there. I know most of the people loved tonight but I thought it was predictable and mechanic.

Leafonthewind · Postby **Leafonthewind** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 11:06 pm

I'm back from the concert!

Unfortunately it was really terrible, I regretted going. I would rather have stayed home.

(faber, you can stop reading here; everyone else, go on)

This was my first

concert (and indeed non-

as well) ever so I don't have any comparisons to make but I felt a lot of energy from her. Her dancing was on point, she said all her little gratsies at the end of each song and of course her voice was spectacular.

The dress was really beautiful and made me think about Angelina as well, especially as it was a bit windy so it showed a bit more than intended.

Arca was dressed in what I'm firmly convinced was a bathrobe.

Also, I can't believe I'm saying this, but I wish she'd stop performing I See Who You Are. I love this song dearly - both the album and the Volta live versions are so beautiful and rich. But for some reason, I find the Vulnicura version bland and boring.

I disagree, the hang is a nice touch. It was never one of my favourites but I like this version more.

Mouth Mantra was simply stellar!

error · Postby **error** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 11:21 pm

Setlist:

Also, check this track update.

Burnface · Postby **Burnface** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 11:23 pm

HoT in is right place (before Black Lake)!

Also, from her Fbook:

Slaaaay, queeeen!

Uccidiiii, reginaaaaaaa!

faber · Postby **faber** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 11:39 pm

NakedAndLaughing · Postby **NakedAndLaughing** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 1:26 am

From James Merry Facebook: "I'm sooo honoured to have made this new headpiece really closely with Björk, from a design that she made. during the current tour she showed me a sketch for an idea - a new headpiece that would put her vocal cords in the centre, with lines radiating out from them... so after a few embroidery experiments, this new vocal cord headpiece was born !? ‪#‎björk‬ ‪#‎vulnicura‬ ‪#‎embroidery‬

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jotafred · Postby **jotafred** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 1:39 am

God, what a stunning set of pictures, would've it killed her wearing that gorgeous Emanuel Ungaro in Barcelona? I wasn't going to that show whatsoever but the city has a very special place in my heart (I love Roma, miss it too) also the headpiece is pretty and creative, totally suits the gown and it's the most showing yet, you can actually see her eyes and smile.

About the setlist it's a normal solo set with no much surprises, too bad she considers Hunter, Army Of Me and Hyperballad only festival crowdpleasers, they would be nice add-ups, I also consider really odd that she hasn't performed Jóga being her actually on the Vulnicura thanks and having a 15 piece orchestra

rlef · Postby **rlef** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 2:00 am

Sh** faber, I'm so sorry you couldn't make it

we def need to go to Paris-pitchfork or whatever European show she might add to vulnitoura!

Anyway that dress and headpiece look stunning! Hope a good recording will show up. I'm still sad that I couldn't go, but I hope I'll have the chance to go see her somewhere else later this year.

Verandi · Postby **Verandi** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 2:33 am

Faber, my heart goes out to you. That's honestly the shittiest thing that could have happened.

martin · Postby **martin** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 5:56 am

I'm back from the concert!

Unfortunately it was really terrible, I regretted going. I would rather have stayed home.

This was my first concert (and indeed non- as well) ever so I don't have any comparisons to make but I felt a lot of energy from her. Her dancing was on point, she said all her little gratsies at the end of each song and of course her voice was spectacular.

The dress was really beautiful and made me think about Angelina as well, especially as it was a bit windy so it showed a bit more than intended.
Arca was dressed in what I'm firmly convinced was a bathrobe.

Mouth Mantra was simply stellar!

now that is one weird concert review...

first you say you regretted going and then you list all those great things ("voice was spectacular"/"dress was really beautiful"/"simply stellar")

was there also something you didn't like or is that just an attention-grabbing introduction in your post?

An Echo, A Stain · Postby **An Echo, A Stain** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 6:38 am

^I think it was just being playful - saying it was awful so Faber wouldn't feel bad...

faber · Postby **faber** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 7:18 am

^I think it was just being playful - saying it was awful so Faber wouldn't feel bad...

Darkest Moon · Postby **Darkest Moon** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 9:37 am

Some Youtube videos:

rlef · Postby **rlef** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:42 am

stonemilker (snippet):

family:

quicksand:

mutual core:

Leafonthewind · Postby **Leafonthewind** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 11:18 am

One more note on the concert: I see who you are and Lionsong have surprisingly similar intros: I could see a lot of people wondering if she was going to sing Lionsong again when ISWYA started.

^I think it was just being playful - saying it was awful so Faber wouldn't feel bad...

Yep, I was just joking

far & away · Postby **far & away** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 12:04 pm

Look at her, she is beautifull!

Thanasis · Postby **Thanasis** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 12:07 pm

Yep, I was just joking

Yes, it was obvious!

Dot · Postby **Dot** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 1:53 pm

(Super late but... ) So so so sorry for you Faber, virtual hugs on the way

This gig tho!!! Flawless dress and heapiece! The "vocal cords in the centre, with lines radiating out from them..." So Mouth Mantra-ish!

But... red? RED?? R E DDD??

??
That is like the complete opposite of the Vulnicura theme! Does this mean she's completely healed? Showing her face more and more each gig? Her transition is right before our eyes! Her creativeness has no boundaries, this is why I love her.

benjicoq · Postby **benjicoq** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 2:00 pm

or maybe she let some kebab sauce on her yellow dress and she had to borrow a dress from arca?

martin · Postby **martin** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 2:18 pm

or maybe she let some kebab sauce on her yellow dress and she had to borrow a dress from arca?

or from ma-ri-ah...

jotafred · Postby **jotafred** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 3:45 pm

or maybe she let some kebab sauce on her yellow dress and she had to borrow a dress from arca?

Emanuel Ungaro is so not Arca

this is the masks summer tour maybe later on when she gets more used to these songs the masks will be gone

benjicoq · Postby **benjicoq** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 4:21 pm

Arca is more 1-$-by-item store clothes

indeed

jotafred · Postby **jotafred** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 5:10 pm

mutual core:

Some Youtube videos:

That's just AMAZING, I actually synchronized them with the video with the best quality and the far vid with the best audio, can some kind soul make this mash up? I don't know how

NakedAndLaughing · Postby **NakedAndLaughing** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 5:15 pm

Surprised she introduced the band. She didn't in NY and it seemed a bit rude

Glad she's feeling more comfortable to talk now

jp4151 · Postby **jp4151** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 5:41 pm

Surprised she introduced the band. She didn't in NY and it seemed a bit rude Glad she's feeling more comfortable to talk now

She introduced the band on some dates in NY, others not. She definitely did on the 7th and 25th (you can hear her on the various recordings from those shows) and I believe she also did on the 28th when I saw her live.

Darkest Moon · Postby **Darkest Moon** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 8:30 pm

Full Harm of Will with quite nice audio quality:

faber · Postby **faber** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 8:54 pm

The whole gig has been uploaded on Youtube on audio form

Please someone rip them as quick as possible cause I can't download as of now! At least I'll got a bootleg .. (i'm still angry and shocked)

Part 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGet-H9_f6w
Part 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ADcxmu4eYU
Part 3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7O9pGiONLQ

benjicoq · Postby **benjicoq** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 9:09 pm

thanks ! the sound is pretty good, i downloaded the audio

edit l i was talking about harm of will, i'm downloading the 3 parts right now

benjicoq · Postby **benjicoq** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 9:17 pm

the cover art is ready

NakedAndLaughing · Postby **NakedAndLaughing** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:13 pm

the cover art is ready

Best cover so far!

faber · Postby **faber** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:41 pm

the cover art is ready

mama

benjicoq · Postby **benjicoq** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:47 pm

does she say "merci" after mutual core?

jotafred · Postby **jotafred** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:56 pm

does she say "merci" after mutual core?

Hahaha nooo, the says grazie in italian :3

On James Merry's Facebook he says that the headpiece was created with her as a representation of her vocal chords, so it more like a throatpiece

Glad that habemus bootleg and in good quality

Dot · Postby **Dot** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 11:39 pm

Woah that cover!!

Smörgås · Postby **Smörgås** » Fri Jul 31, 2015 12:43 am

I love the outfit! It's one of the best because it's so simple and understated. Maybe she is going through the rainbow and pastel shades are suuuuurrrre last season...

Faber! I am so gutted for you bello! You're a mega fan! There's going to be more opportunities I'm sure!

Animal · Postby **Animal** » Fri Jul 31, 2015 7:13 am

a throatpiece

maybe its because I'm not a native speaker but throatpiece sounds so funny...

Logos · Postby **Logos** » Fri Jul 31, 2015 12:06 pm

But... red? RED?? R E DDD?? ??
That is like the complete opposite of the Vulnicura theme! Does this mean she's completely healed?

I kind of like this more openly emotional or sensuous dress. And I really hope she is healed.

If not, I hope she is getting more and more healed all the time.

I could send some healing energy for her vocal cords if she ever feels she needs it.

Heart is more complex to heal.

Me · Postby Me » Fri Jul 31, 2015 2:23 pm

She's so awesome!

Darkest Moon · Postby **Darkest Moon** » Fri Jul 31, 2015 4:00 pm

More Videos:

Though, during Black Lake I would have preferred a completely silent audience, especially during the "pauses", but that's just my opinion

faber · Postby **faber** » Fri Jul 31, 2015 4:05 pm

Can someone download and safe all of these videos? I'd like to get them all once I'll be able but I'm afraid BjörkSS will take them down

far & away · Postby **far & away** » Fri Jul 31, 2015 4:24 pm

The dress is too simple, I would prefer a rather complicated dress.

jotafred · Postby **jotafred** » Fri Jul 31, 2015 6:57 pm

Can someone download and safe all of these videos? I'd like to get them all once I'll be able but I'm afraid BjörkSS will take them down

I second this

jotafred · Postby **jotafred** » Fri Jul 31, 2015 8:04 pm

Though, during Black Lake I would have preferred a completely silent audience, especially during the "pauses", but that's just my opinion

That clapping, screaming, dancing, -emotional feedback- is what's making her tolerate and even enjoy more the song

Darkest Moon · Postby **Darkest Moon** » Fri Jul 31, 2015 9:39 pm

Though, during Black Lake I would have preferred a completely silent audience, especially during the "pauses", but that's just my opinion
That clapping, screaming, dancing, -emotional feedback- is what's making her tolerate and even enjoy more the song

Well, I haven't seen Black Lake live (yet?

) but I would regard it as the most challenging song in that you have to "endure" the pauses like the emotional pain during a break-up … but these are just my pseudo-psychological thoughts about it

Sybille · Postby **Sybille** » Fri Jul 31, 2015 10:43 pm

From James Merry Facebook: "I'm sooo honoured to have made this new headpiece really closely with Björk, from a design that she made. during the current tour she showed me a sketch for an idea - a new headpiece that would put her vocal cords in the centre, with lines radiating out from them... so after a few embroidery experiments, this new vocal cord headpiece was born !? ‪#‎björk‬ ‪#‎vulnicura‬ ‪#‎embroidery‬

I really appreciate that anatomic piece of embroidery.

Anybody noticed the vocal chords in the pattern?

NakedAndLaughing · Postby **NakedAndLaughing** » Sat Aug 01, 2015 12:19 am

^ I am glad he explained what it was, because I thought she was going for the Lizard neck fringe look

But either way it's so beautiful!

Soundwave · Postby **Soundwave** » Sat Aug 01, 2015 11:03 am

jotafred · Postby **jotafred** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 4:10 am

Listening to the show the clapping is too loud and the sound feels far, also her voice feels really lazy compared to previous shows

benjicoq · Postby **benjicoq** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 9:43 pm

Some Nice Photos :

https://www.flickr.com/photos/132711790 ... 4240016593

and

https://www.flickr.com/photos/absuntak/