Fates Setlist - Prog Power X

[thraxhead]

I must say, twas duly a pleasure to see the following last night, as it will be a time I will never forget: Michael, Alex, Ben Mech, Chris F-5, Gonzo, & Virtual Scott. Rumor had it that Brett (Raiderblack) and Jax was there, but sadly I did not get to meet them :-(

Perhaps, there will be another time to get together again ...

I will also go on record to state that the latest setlist (always a sore spot for me anyway) was rife with nuggets and surprises that I was overjoyed to be witness to. After countless times of seeing this band, never before have they been as sharp as they were last evening, and never had their energy at a live show peaked as much as it did, either. It was like 1990 all over again for them! (the Houston show from 1990 or the New York City show from 1992 was Fates at their true peak - highly recommended viewing). This is good to see.

Anyway, the list!

Disconnected Pt. 1
One
Life in Still Water
Another Perfect Day
A Pleasant Shade of Gray Pt. 3
A Pleasant Shade of Gray Pt. 4
The Eleventh Hour
Point of View
A Pleasant Shade of Gray Pt. 5
Island in the Stream*
Through Different Eyes
Still Remains (with Nick van Dyk on keys)
Nothing Left to Say*
Monument

Encore:

The Ivory Gate of Dreams*

The songs marked with an asterik are ones that I have not witnessed live before last night. Pure class, especially "Island in the Stream", which was my personal favorite moment of the entire evening.

If it were to break this down by minutes per decade (which I will), here is how it played out:

80's - 35 minutes
90's - 40 minutes
00's - 27 minutes

So I really won't complain, because it would ruin the entire thing for me. hahaha.

I have also come to the conclusion that the only potential for Arch songs to be played, at this juncture, is to actually have Arch singing them. This would probably only be in a "farewell tour" type of format with both singers on stage for their respective parts, so I am mixed on how I would wlecome such a notion. In fact, I would rather not even think about it.

Mingling with the Fates crew last night led to some various thought-provoking discussions on this (and many other) topics, and it is probably for the better that the band stick to Alder-era material with Alder singing (something I have argued against for many years). Last night's testament and energy shows that they seem to perform much better with the material they are comfortable with. And it has already been stated ad infinitum that they do not really prefer the material from 1984-1986.

Such is life, no?

Looking forward to the new album, and maybe even a chance to see them again in some live format down the road.

Good night, all

Eternally,

thraxhead

[stillwater]

Thanks man!!

Sounds like a great show!Great setlist as well,Would love to hear them play Island in the Stream,love that song!It's always a treat for me to hear that they played still remains as well:-)

Did you get a program at the show?My goal is to find me one for sell somewhere and to find this show recorded!

[BenMech]

Thanks for the writeup Thrax. It was a damn great setlist, and beyond shocking that they added Island In the Stream, and NOT the Dolly Parton song at that). Progpower kicked ass the whole way. Shame you only saw one or 2 bands.

FYI, there's no space in the BenMech tag. Dunno why that's an issue with people.
Jax had all the programs, Stillwater.

[bear12867]

Say I am trying to get ahold of Ray Alder I grew up with him in San Antonio in the Vally Hi area .I am better known as Hogg .please reply.

[guardian]

Sept 13, 2009 22:13:21 GMT -5 thraxhead said:

I have also come to the conclusion that the only potential for Arch songs to be played, at this juncture, is to actually have Arch singing them. This would probably only be in a "farewell tour" type of format with both singers on stage for their respective parts, so I am mixed on how I would wlecome such a notion.

in my opinon, that, or a "reunion" tour with the original lineup would go over bigger than anything else that FW has done in the past decade. Face it, many bands these days are doing such tours, and many of those bands have become bigger than ever before. I think FW are long overdue for something like this. There are thousands of die hards out there that want to hear and crave the old material. long long overdue................

[static axe]

Island in the Stream..blown away that they played that. I am jealous of those who saw the show. I am still in shock they played Island.

[static axe]

Saw them play that one when Fates opened for Death in Orlando in 1990. Incredible. 400 people yelling the last two lines of the song..AWESOME