The Wall*

Ferment / 6th June, 2023

Roger Walters caused considerable controversy before his show came to the UK with Jewish supporters protesting in some European cities. In additon, his position in supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine has certainly alienated many people. So I can see why his tour has been so controversial. I had bought tickets prior to this all becoming so publicly debated but his dress in what could be assumed to be a Nazi officer uniform can all to easily interrupted differently and be seen to support a movement that we had hoped had been eradicated

The music event itself was sensational wonderful sound with giant screens purporting a narrative and fulfilled completely a classic rendering of the album The Wall and other classics from the Pink Floyd portfolio.

Setlist

Set 1:

• Comfortably Numb

• The Happiest Days of Our Lives

• Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2

• Another Brick in the Wall, Part 3

• The Powers That Be

• The Bravery of Being Out of Range

• The Bar

• Have a Cigar

• Wish You Were Here

• Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts VI-VII, V)

• Sheep

Set 2:

• In the Flesh

• Run Like Hell

• Déjà vu

• Déjà vu (Reprise)

• Is This the Life We Really Want?

• Money

• Us and Them

• Any Colour You Like

• Brain Damage

• Eclipse

• Two Suns in the Sunset

• The Bar (Reprise)

• Outside the Wall

Fawkes & Forte

6th June O2 Arena – Written and published 13th March 2024

Posted by: Fawkes