cornucopia live in NYC

[DrBenway12]

I am so annoyed that the merch came out halfway through the residency; typical.

On the 12th, there was only that janky t-shirt and a poster... I would have bought the hoodie, book, or tote if it was available...

And then on top of that they were running out of sizes yesterday. It seems weird I'm not suggesting a cash grab or anything but why weren't there any vinyl, cassettes, the retro t shirts seems Like easy money to me.

[jp4151]

And then on top of that they were running out of sizes yesterday. It seems weird I'm not suggesting a cash grab or anything but why weren't there any vinyl, cassettes, the retro t shirts seems Like easy money to me.

Exactly! I had to struggle to find a large sweatshirt yesterday. So glad I did - it's so comfy!!! But really they should've sold at least Utopia on CD/vinyl (or a freaking special tour edition with bonus track/s) plus the cassettes and easy things they already have. OLI and Bjork really need to start thinking practical

[Apex]

the book looks so cute, need that!

[old kaka]

Here's her hair I was talking about you can see it when the camera pans left

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByCM_TMgvRc ... fckuoo7y7e

And this was on reddit:

[mikeofcetacea]

saw the may 28th show. can't even begin to describe how magical it was.

I can't get the new iteration of venus as a boy out of my head. just chills.

body memory felt like a magnum opus. with the enormous suspended bass pipes, the choir, the entire stage covered in masterful musicians.

i highly dislike this word and never use it to describe art because of it's overuse, but truly -- this could be björk's masterpiece of a live show.

[jp4151]

https://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beau ... erpen-gown

Article about Herpen's cornucopia design

[DrBenway12]

saw the may 28th show. can't even begin to describe how magical it was.

I can't get the new iteration of venus as a boy out of my head. just chills.

body memory felt like a magnum opus. with the enormous suspended bass pipes, the choir, the entire stage covered in masterful musicians.

i highly dislike this word and never use it to describe art because of it's overuse, but truly -- this could be björk's masterpiece of a live show.

Totally agree. I saw her 25 and 28 both were great shows but she went extra hard on 28th it was fantastic

[Moderator]

I saw her 25 and 28 both were great shows but she went extra hard on 28th it was fantastic

28th was her best one yet - according to herself

[sparrowhawk]

Did anyone happen to record on the 25th? that's the night i went and i'd love to have the souvenir.

thanks to everyone who has shared recordings so far, btw. they are wonderful!

[ultramarine]

I saw her 25 and 28 both were great shows but she went extra hard on 28th it was fantastic

28th was her best one yet - according to herself

any inside information as to whether an official recording is in the plans?

[jp4151]

28th was her best one yet - according to herself

really? i thought the 16th was the best show yet.

[HuMaN-]

it's been 10 days since i came back from nyc, and i think i'm now finally able to speak.

i attended the may 16th concert.

there's no way to describe the experience as vividly. photos, videos, absolutely nothing does it justice. you think you have an idea, but you really, really don't. i've seen a lot of things, a lot of live performances, i've seen the biggest musical acts and huge productions, this was my 4th time seeing bjork, but i've never ever seen anything like this. and probably never will? it is a massive feast for the eyes and ears, and a truly emotional ride. it really feels like you're inside the world she imagined. you can tell that this was her ultimate vision for utopia, and not the european tour she interrupted. i saw it in london at all points east, and it was absolutely beautiful and fun, but it now looks like a school play compared to cornucopia, as much as it hurts me to say this.

the setup is monstrous. i guess it's very important to say that i was in the very last (i do mean last) row, and i felt totally immersed and didn't feel like i missed on anything. and it's so amazing what she's done - even if you get the cheapest tickets, you're in for one of the greatest live musical experiences of your life. don't even worry for a second if you're planning to go and don't have the money to spend on the "best" seats. i thought we wouldn't get the whole experience there, but yes, the 360 sound and lights (wonderfully designed and totally surprising btw - purple lights flashing on the audience during the gate, in sync with the music, got me all giddy) were all around, even in the back - plus you get the whole vision of everything. you won't miss anything at all, unless you want to seat meters away from her and see her facial expressions. but she wears a mask anyway.

the beginning with the family outro is more thrilling than you can imagine, super colorful, bright and sharp, perfect sound (at least from where i was seating). and when the curtains start to open, from the gate onwards, they become a super widescreen projection surface. it went from side to side of the shed. the quality of the projections is absurd, and i had so many moments of opening my mouth and eyes in a loud gasp. and i remember that because i don't think i've felt my face doing that same expression in my life more times than i can count on one hand, and i sure can't remember the last time. i looked around and everyone had similar expressions, no joke. and in the end, the no photo/filming policy was the best request ever. i know some people have been recording, but i didn't see anyone with their phones out, and i could see a lot of people - basically everyone from where i was seating - which was truly a magical thing and made the night even more unique.

tobias gremmler's visuals are breathtaking.

blissing me with serpent was super beautiful. from the moment he stepped onstage, they just started acting silly and looked like they were having a lot of fun. she was so supportive, and was clearly thrilled with his talent. manu delago's water percussion was magical.

the choir was amazing (i had the chance to catch their free performance at the shed a couple days later. like maybe 50 people got to see it. the conductor is one special character, and the kids had heavenly and perfect pitch voices. in between songs - all traditional icelandic folk songs, it lasted for more than one hour - they spoke of the sky, love, glaciers and ancient poems, and it was one of the most beautiful and touching things i've ever seen), and their cosmogony rendition was what first got me crying during that night.

body memory was fantastic, and the cannons are bigger and more impressive than they look.

a special mention needs to be given to the claimstaker visuals. what on earth was that?!? one of the incredible moments where i couldn't believe my eyes.

i really wasn't prepared for all of this, and i'm so thrilled that she really is touring this monster, although i'm curious to see if the production will be the same. and if you're not feeling the setlist or are having second thoughts, just go, if you have the chance. or you'll regret if forever, i swear.

i know it's the ultimate cliche, but there's still no one like her, she's the mothership leading the way. what makes it even more important is that this kind of technology is available to everyone. the money isn't, i know, but things like the reverb chamber, the curtains versus screen, the mushroom/island stage design, the aesthetics of the projections, we know it's all about her unique vision and the collaborators', and are not at all impossible things to create, clearly. there are a lot of massive productions out there, with even bigger structures, but she continues to be on point, pushing things forward in the most beautiful and innovative way.

and i have to mention the greta thunberg video. her speech and facial expressions and voice will make you cry. it'll make you think about our future and the life of all kids and their kids and their kids. kudos to bjork for bringing this up and opening this space.

and right after that, when future forever starts, the kids start singing and bjork lights up like an iridescent sea creature, you'll be floored and will start to accept that it will soon be all over and you won't be the same person, ever again.

[judaschrist]

^ beautiful and heart-felt review! thank you for sharing this with all 4umers.

[DrBenway12]

Did anyone happen to record on the 25th? that's the night i went and i'd love to have the souvenir.

thanks to everyone who has shared recordings so far, btw. they are wonderful!

I did record 25 and 28 I've never uploaded recording before though I record every show I go to for personal listening. It's just done through my phone so not the best.

I thought 28th had to be her best show but judging by the pictures of the 1st it looks like she was really into it. Would be interested to hear a recording of that show as well.

[jp4151]

Did anyone happen to record on the 25th? that's the night i went and i'd love to have the souvenir.

thanks to everyone who has shared recordings so far, btw. they are wonderful!

I did record 25 and 28 I've never uploaded recording before though I record every show I go to for personal listening. It's just done through my phone so not the best.

I thought 28th had to be her best show but judging by the pictures of the 1st it looks like she was really into it. Would be interested to hear a recording of that show as well.

Any chance you could share your recording of the may 25th show? That hasn't been shared yet

[An Echo, A Stain]

Is there anybody here who purchased the program book who would be kind enough to post screenshots of the conversation with Maggie Nelson? She is one of my all-time favorite authors and I am so curious to read it! I would have purchased that book when I went to Cornucopia but it wasn't available yet. Thanks!!!

[Tazz]

Is there anybody here who purchased the program book who would be kind enough to post screenshots of the conversation with Maggie Nelson? She is one of my all-time favorite authors and I am so curious to read it! I would have purchased that book when I went to Cornucopia but it wasn't available yet. Thanks!!!

It was published here as well:

https://www.anothermag.com/design-livin ... gie-nelson

[DrBenway12]

Did anyone happen to record on the 25th? that's the night i went and i'd love to have the souvenir.

thanks to everyone who has shared recordings so far, btw. they are wonderful!

I did record 25 and 28 I've never uploaded recording before though I record every show I go to for personal listening. It's just done through my phone so not the best.

I thought 28th had to be her best show but judging by the pictures of the 1st it looks like she was really into it. Would be interested to hear a recording of that show as well.

Any chance you could share your recording of the may 25th show? That hasn't been shared yet

Sorry I been offline for a couple days I plan on uploading them I will share link soon

[jp4151]

I did record 25 and 28 I've never uploaded recording before though I record every show I go to for personal listening. It's just done through my phone so not the best.

I thought 28th had to be her best show but judging by the pictures of the 1st it looks like she was really into it. Would be interested to hear a recording of that show as well.

Any chance you could share your recording of the may 25th show? That hasn't been shared yet

Sorry I been offline for a couple days I plan on uploading them I will share link soon

Thanks!

[judaschrist]

did anyone buy this and could scan it?

i second that!

Picking mine up tomorrow. Can scan when I get home beginning of June

would you still be able to scan the concert brochure and the cornucopia small book?

[jp4151]

i second that!

Picking mine up tomorrow. Can scan when I get home beginning of June

would you still be able to scan the concert brochure and the cornucopia small book?

gonna scan the brochure today, but I doubt I'll be able to scan the book. it's so tightly bound that in order to scan I'll have to take it apart. But I can try at least scanning the cover and dust jacket

[jp4151]

Here's all the cornucopia scans I could make. Like I said, the book couldn't be scanned because of the way it's bound, but I scanned the dust jacket and the front and back covers.

Includes:

- Complete program/playbill
- postcard
- Tickets from May 16 & 28
- dust jacket and front/back of souvenir book

https://www.mediafire.com/file/pvofuqfy ... s.rar/file

I have 3 extra programs (possibly 4 if I can staple the one I scanned back together neatly) if anyone wants them. Don't mind sending them if you pay for shipping.

[An Echo, A Stain]

thank you tazz and jp4151!

[judaschrist]

Here's all the cornucopia scans I could make. Like I said, the book couldn't be scanned because of the way it's bound, but I scanned the dust jacket and the front and back covers.

Includes:

- Complete program/playbill
- postcard
- Tickets from May 16 & 28
- dust jacket and front/back of souvenir book

https://www.mediafire.com/file/pvofuqfy ... s.rar/file

I have 3 extra programs (possibly 4 if I can staple the one I scanned back together neatly) if anyone wants them. Don't mind sending them if you pay for shipping.

thanks a lot! I really hope the book will be available via shop for all the people who cannot afford a ticket... how much was it?

[jp4151]

Here's all the cornucopia scans I could make. Like I said, the book couldn't be scanned because of the way it's bound, but I scanned the dust jacket and the front and back covers.

Includes:

- Complete program/playbill
- postcard
- Tickets from May 16 & 28
- dust jacket and front/back of souvenir book

https://www.mediafire.com/file/pvofuqfy ... s.rar/file

I have 3 extra programs (possibly 4 if I can staple the one I scanned back together neatly) if anyone wants them. Don't mind sending them if you pay for shipping.

thanks a lot! I really hope the book will be available via shop for all the people who cannot afford a ticket... how much was it?

$30

[Apex]

thank you for the pics!

[DrBenway12]

Hey guys I'm still in vacation but I will upload it right when I get back !

[borsijb]

A few days ago, the taper of the rehearsal bootleg uploaded a bootleg of the 25th on dime.
The last few verses of body memory are really great on this one
http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-deta ... ?id=651680

[jp4151]

A few days ago, the taper of the rehearsal bootleg uploaded a bootleg of the 25th on dime.
The last few verses of body memory are really great on this one
http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-deta ... ?id=651680

Thanks! but I can never figure out how to download from Dimeadozen. Think you could upload the show elsewhere for us?

Best,
Joe

[borsijb]

A few days ago, the taper of the rehearsal bootleg uploaded a bootleg of the 25th on dime.
The last few verses of body memory are really great on this one
http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-deta ... ?id=651680

Thanks! but I can never figure out how to download from Dimeadozen. Think you could upload the show elsewhere for us?

Best,
Joe

I'll be able to do that in a couple of hours

[jp4151]

A few days ago, the taper of the rehearsal bootleg uploaded a bootleg of the 25th on dime.
The last few verses of body memory are really great on this one
http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-deta ... ?id=651680

Thanks! but I can never figure out how to download from Dimeadozen. Think you could upload the show elsewhere for us?

Best,
Joe

I'll be able to do that in a couple of hours

Thanks!

[borsijb]

Here it is:
May 25th recording taped by Inez from dimeadozen.com

https://mega.nz/#!LM0HkAgb!g1BS2zcSm6- ... -2tuLlhkQ

[jp4151]

Here it is:
May 25th recording taped by Inez from dimeadozen.com

https://mega.nz/#!LM0HkAgb!g1BS2zcSm6- ... -2tuLlhkQ

Thanks a bunch! downloading now

[borsijb]

Some things that are different compared to the rehearsal bootleg:
*Losss is the version with choir
*Björk is singing "you're strong" at the end of tabula rasa again in stead of the choir

[Magnetar]

Thank you borsijb.

[mansilen]

this recording of the 25th is amazingly clear sounding. such a good show as well! venus as a boy is outstanding. thank u so much drbenway12 and borsijb

[cattitude]

this recording of the 25th is amazingly clear sounding. such a good show as well! venus as a boy is outstanding. thank u so much drbenway12 and borsijb

And especially 4ineznyc for taping it.

[mansilen]

this recording of the 25th is amazingly clear sounding. such a good show as well! venus as a boy is outstanding. thank u so much drbenway12 and borsijb

And especially 4ineznyc for taping it.

ah, thought it was drbenway12. thanks 4ineznyc!

[judaschrist]

would be lovely if we could get a bootleg cover image for 25th, 28th and June 1st... thanks.


not sure if this has already been posted here (June 1st bootleg - partial: 'encore' missing):

http://gudmundsdottirbjork.blogspot.com ... urt_3.html

[borsijb]

would be lovely if we could get a bootleg cover image for 25th, 28th and June 1st... thanks.


not sure if this has already been posted here (June 1st bootleg - partial: 'encore' missing):

http://gudmundsdottirbjork.blogspot.com ... urt_3.html

Cool, that's the night i went so it's great to have this

[judaschrist]

could we still get a bootleg cover for 25/5, 28/5, 1/6.... pretty please