November 6, 2015
Review by Joop Bekkema
Dylan performed in a beautiful white (regular fit) suit and a white hat.
The amazing venue (1750 seats) differed very much from early appearances
in HMH and Ahoy. Not so much Dylan and his Band fitted this venue
wonderfully, but his (standard) setlist did. With no less than 6 songs
from his latest album (and Spirit on the water included in the setlist)
the songs would have been a mismatch when performed in a rock temple
like HMH. Dylan, the guy who invented folk rock, wrote It's all right
ma, subterranean homesick blues, like a rolling stone and lots, lots of
other world changing songs, is covering Frank Sinatra nowadays. Frank
Sinatra who (very unlike Dylan) has been performing the same songs
during his whole life. And like most covers, Dylan's are worse than the
original, although his singing has improved quite immensely. But
strangely enough the crooner songs seemed to be appreciated a lot by the
audience. It's unbelievable Dylan said already years ago. For me the
absolute highlight of the show was a magnificent bluesy performance of
Early Roman Kings which showed the ultimate skills of the band and
Dylan. Other highlights were Tangled up in blue, Pay in blood, Duquesne
Whistle, a really fantastic Long and wasted Years and a stunning Love
Sick. The beginning of the show (Things have changed) was negatively
influenced by the very loud and over enthusiastic drummer George Recile
( I prefer David Kemper) She belongs to me was good as ever, just as
High Water and Scarlet town Sadly I have seen better performances of
Blowing in the wind mainly due to Dylan's erratic piano playing. Even
with the crooner songs (fortunately so much shorter than the real Dylan
songs) I will be present when he returns to Holland again next year. My
son and I had a great night. Over all it was a great performance by
Dylan and his band So sad that the only guitar solo was played just
before the end of the 20 minutes interval, when the other band members
re entered the stage. Well done Stu Kimball!
Joop Bekkema
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