I have been a Chemical Brothers fan for over 10 years. Melbourne BDO 2005 was the third time I've seen them live. It would be hard to argue that they are, by far and away, the best electronic/dance act in the world. They are truly in fine form. They possibly put on the best shows regardless of genre in the world. Personally the Melbourne BDO setlist, atmosphere, energy, excitement and fun will be a hard one to top for me - and I've seen a broad range of shows from many different bands, electronic to metal.



Because I was having such an awesome time I can't remember the exact setlist so I was hoping you lucky people that were there can help me out.



The best I could come up with/remember is:



Hey Girl, Hey Boy

Get Yourself High

Galvanise

Come Inside

Music:Response

Block Rockin Beats

It Doesn't Matter

Star Guitar

Piku

Believe

Out of Control

Got Glint

Surface To Air

The Golden Path

"You Are My Children Now" with the freaky clown video

TPPR



I know they played quite a bit from PTB which went down extremely well with the crowd - pretty cool considering the album was released only a few days ago.



Ed and Tom seemed to feel confident in the new material and "high fived" and hugged emotionally at the end of the show. They looked truly exstatic as to how the show went and it would be interesting to hear what they thought of the show.



Anyway if you can help out with the setlist please do so. Ed and Tom, congratulations, you guys are pure magic. Please don't ever stop making music.

Wow, sounds awesome!

It's cool that they seem to change the setlist from gig to gig.

Piku! nice!

hey n00b here,



I was at the show, right up front (chem talk:excuse me while I brag), It was the best show i've ever seen and I will never forget it. Thanks for posting the set list, there were some songs i didnt recognise, but loved. How good were the visual effects?



It was just brilliant. Everything about it.



Lita

The oz dates sound so so good, i really cant wait for the Uk dates. I love being near the front at chemical shows, but it does matter where u stand it will be great where every you are.



Lita ive herd that name b4.

Hey Girl, Hey Boy

Get Yourself High

Galvanize [thats galvanize with a z not an s ;-) ]

Come Inside

Music:Response

Block Rockin Beats

It Doesn't Matter

Star Guitar

Piku

Believe

Out of Control

Got Glint

Surface To Air

The Golden Path

Electronic Battle Weapon 7

TPPR



I cant remember the exact order but here were a few other songs that were played:

The Big Jump

Samples from Leave Home

Samples from Chemical Beats [YEAH!]

Hoops [Electronic Battle Weapon 5 or 6 remix]



by the way Piku was indeed v. v. cool wasn't it? It wasnt the groovy funky bit but the slowed down guitar bit at the end. Very nice.



I could have sworn they played more songs than that but i was in euphoria so i cant tell you much else!



For photos of the Melbourne BDO check out www.inthemix.com.au, hit Melbourne, scroll down til you get to photos and select melbourne BDO. i'm the girl in purple in most of crazy_kittens photos. ;)

if they mixing around there set somewhat we have to get morning lemon played live

I'm currently in Oz just now and saw the Chemicals at Big Day Out.



I thought they were great but is it just me or do aussie crowds not know how to party?



I thought the atmosphere was a bit crap, not just at the Chemicals but all bands I went to see!



Sorry to any Aussies I might have offended 8)

Maybe it was just different, and not crap. That is, it's never the same from one country to another. Well, not where I've been anyway........

Claire Escribi�:

I'm currently in Oz just now and saw the Chemicals at Big Day Out.



I thought they were great but is it just me or do aussie crowds not know how to party?



I thought the atmosphere was a bit crap, not just at the Chemicals but all bands I went to see!



Sorry to any Aussies I might have offended 8)

Yeah, your kinda right. There were alot of people at the Chems that just pushed and shoved around and acted like wankers. They weren't there for the Chems, but there for the chems if you know what I mean.



I would loved to have seen them at the Horden Pavilion with all the Chems fans, that would have been excellent. That said, it's still the best gig I've ever seen. With that kind of audio visual experience you tend to just block out the crowd ;)

Yes. Australians do NOT know how to party. I am an Australian. I have seen it first hand.



BUT!



We know how to party to the chems ;-) and i'd have to disagree with you, i think the party atmosphere in the Boiler Room couldnt have been much greater than it was! Still the best day of my life!!!

Claire Escribi�:

I thought they were great but is it just me or do aussie crowds not know how to party? I thought the atmosphere was a bit crap, not just at the Chemicals but all bands I went to see!



Sorry to any Aussies I might have offended 8)

And I also reckon a lot of people were just there for the Festival as a whole and not there for a particular band such as the Chems. Meaning a huge piss-up with some dudes playing music in the background....



And don't offend me again!!!

;-)

Claire Escribi�:

I'm currently in Oz just now and saw the Chemicals at Big Day Out.



I thought they were great but is it just me or do aussie crowds not know how to party?



I thought the atmosphere was a bit crap, not just at the Chemicals but all bands I went to see!



Sorry to any Aussies I might have offended 8)

Interesting comment, considering Aussies are known world wide for their piss up and partying nature. From where I was in the crowd (about 15 metres from mid front stage - left hand side) it was going off - everyone dancing, happy, singing, smiling and having a generally great time. Where you were must have been very different. Maybe your idea of partying is different to aussies? Can you tell me what your idea of "partying" is? I hope this hasn't come accross as being pissed off - I'm just interested in your definition of partying :)

Boiler room, three rows from the front, smack in the centre, covered in other peoples sweat, sober and having the best, most extended, moment of my life. Yes that?s right, that was what it was like for myself at the New Zealand Big Day Out 05. "The Brothers" had returned to our shores. Love was in front of us all - two soul chef's dishing up a ten course degustation of delectable ear candy and emotional satisfaction. These two had replaced adhocism with precision. New Zealand (I) was owned!



The emotion, plastered like paint, on every one of the faces in the crowd was nothing short of insane. It must have been amazing for them to see this. There was just an enthralled mass of people begging for the moment to never end. There were two, rather minute, AV screens placed either side of the 'opulent' decks and I tell you what ? those audiovisuals had me guessing. But then, wait for it, the two screens drifted into the background as this GARGANTUAN backdrop opened up and?.the images? the visuals?the sound?.the feelings?inexplainable with words, invaded everyone?s conscious (unconscious) mind?.and that was only the first two minutes!!!



What followed was another one of their infamous live shows that pushed a few peoples buttons and helped others code their own. I recall one avid crowd sweater ask me (in downtime before the encore) ?So you having a good time?? my response ?Of course I am! I?m amongst family!?.



These two brothers are audacious, provocative and essential in this day and age and I am one, of many I?m sure, who are glad they have continued to carry on their pioneering ways and bring their expertise to the ears of the mass listener. May the reverberation of their minds continue to be heard for many more decades. Yes boys - Love is All!!

I can't believe they played Piku! :D

BTW, I thought they would play more tracks from PTB- where are Hold Tight London, Shake break bounce, Marvo Ging?

rijh Escribi�:

Maybe it was just different, and not crap. That is, it's never the same from one country to another. Well, not where I've been anyway........

Well to be honest after living in Europe for only a year now one else know how to party like the people of UK and Ireland.

But yes it was abit dead there aye?

But man what a site it was AMAZING 8O "i couldnt believe it"