This article is about the two concerts by Muse. For the song of a similar name by Queen, see Seaside Rendezvous.
A Seaside Rendezvous was a 2009 pair of concerts by English alternative rock band Muse. Held at The Den in Teignmouth, Devon, the town in which the band's members spent their childhoods and began their musical careers, the homecoming concerts were the band's first shows in the town for 15 years. It is believed that the name 'Seaside Rendezvous' was taken from the Queensong of the same name (Queen being a major influence on the band).
The planning of two Teignmouth concerts was first revealed by locals newspapers the Teignmouth Post and Herald Express on 7 and 8 August 2009. It was rumoured that the concert's promoters, SJM Concerts Ltd., had applied to Teignbridge District Council for permission to hold the concerts at The Den, though it was recognised that there were concerns.[1] With the dates planned as 4 and 5 September 2009, support for the shows quickly increased and spread across the country.[2] A band spokesperson was quoted as describing the band as "very keen" to complete the gigs, with locals describing it as "an iconic event."[2] A council meeting was held on the morning of 17 August in Newton Abbot to decide whether the shows would go ahead. Muse bassist Christopher Wolstenholme attended the meeting and urged fans to show their support.[3][4]
On 17 August, the two concerts were confirmed after the meeting council allowed so.[5] Wolstenholme told the Herald Express's reporter Emma Pearcy after the meeting "I am chuffed to bits the application has been granted. What I have been really surprised by is how much support we have been getting, from a huge range of people. Obviously we will do what we can to make sure complaints are kept to a minimum."[5] The bassist added that "It is something we have wanted to do for a long time. It is not a money making exercise. We want to give something back to the community."[5][6]BBC Radio 1 presenter Zane Lowe aired highlights from the Saturday 5 September performance on his radio show on 7 September 2009.[6]
The stage at The Den before the second show of the weekend.
"A Seaside Rendezvous" was confirmed on Muse's official website on 18 August, along with ticket and travel information; general sale opens on 21 August, with a fans' pre-sale on 19 August.[7] The concerts were approved on the basis that "a maximum noise level of 84.1dB(A)" be produced.[8] Despite tickets going on sale from 19 August, the shows still have to be approved by the landowner of The Den.[8] In an interview with American radio station 107.7 The End shortly after gaining approval for the concerts, lead vocalist, guitarist and pianist Matthew Bellamy, speaking from Teignmouth, revealed that they had to overcome a lot of problems with the organisation of the shows, including having to negotiate with the local police force and fire brigade.[9]
In an interview with music website Drowned in Sound, drummer Dominic Howard explained that "Playing in Teignmouth is going to be amazing, we're all really looking forward to it," adding "It's honestly something we've always wanted to do since the day that I met Matt [Bellamy] at The Den. It's not a park, it's just like a big piece of grass. That's where I met Matt for the first time. I remember even in those early days talking to Matt and saying things like 'wouldn't [sic] be great to play a proper gig on here with shitloads of people!"[10] Howard also revealed that support acts would be local bands, including Hey Molly, with whom bassist Wolstenholme is "quite friendly,"[10]The Quails and "two more local bands."[10] The concerts drew up to 15,000 fans to Teignmouth each night of that weekend and were said to have "given [Teignmouth's] economy a much welcomed boost," with all available accommodation being booked in addition to the numerous merchandise and food and drink facilities made available.[11][12][13]
On 11 and 12 September 2009, BBC Three broadcast a documentary about the event and the band's childhood life, growing up in Teignmouth.[14]
Receptionedit
The concerts in Teignmouth were largely well-received, with English newspapers The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, The Times and The Independent all awarding the shows at least four out of a maximum five rating stars.[15][16][17][18]The Guardian praised the performances as reaffirming the Teignmouth-held "intoxicating truth" that Muse "are now so ridiculous that they have become sublime."[15] Neil McCormick of The Daily Telegraph described the shows as "a triumphant open-air concert,"[16] while The Times spoke highly of the band's tribute to their hometown and the first performances of material from The Resistance.[17]The Independent's Chris Mugan was similarly positive, explaining how "in performance [...] Muse emerge as one of [Britain's] most uninhibited bands."[18]
^ abGreg Cochrane (18 August 2009). "Muse confirm first hometown gigs". BBC. Retrieved 18 August 2009.
^"A Seaside Rendezvous". Muse. 18 August 2009. Retrieved 18 August 2009.
^ ab. Teignbridge District Council. 17 August 2009. Archived from the original on 20 August 2009. Retrieved 18 August 2009.
^. 107.7 The End. 18 August 2009. Archived from the original on 22 August 2009. Retrieved 19 August 2009.
^ abc. Muselive (originally published by Drowned in Sound). 1 September 2009. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 2 September 2009.
^"Muse boost for resort's economy". BBC. 4 September 2009. Retrieved 6 September 2009.
^Pearcy, Emma (5 September 2009). "Muse excitement reaches fever pitch". Herald Express.
^Pearcy, Emma (5 September 2009). "Teign spirit". Herald Express.
^"BBC – BBC Three Programmes – Muse: A Seaside Rendezvous". 11 September 2009.
^ abIan Gittins (6 September 2009). "Muse: The Den, Teignmouth". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 8 September 2009.
^ abNeil McCormick (7 September 2009). "Muse in Teignmouth, Devon, review". The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 8 September 2009.
^ abPaphides, Pete (7 September 2009). "Muse at Teignmouth Den". The Times. London. Retrieved 8 September 2009.
^ abChris Mugan (8 September 2009). "Muse, The Den, Teignmouth". The Independent. London. from the original on 10 September 2009. Retrieved 8 September 2009.
^ ab"Teignmouth Den 2009 – 4th (gig)". Musewiki. Retrieved 6 September 2009.
^ ab"Teignmouth Den 2009 – 5th (gig)". Musewiki. Retrieved 6 September 2009.
External linksedit
Muse official website
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This article is about the two concerts by Muse For the song of a similar name by Queen see Seaside Rendezvous A Seaside Rendezvous was a 2009 pair of concerts by English alternative rock band Muse Held at The Den in Teignmouth Devon the town in which the band s members spent their childhoods and began their musical careers the homecoming concerts were the band s first shows in the town for 15 years It is believed that the name Seaside Rendezvous was taken from the Queen song of the same name Queen being a major influence on the band A Seaside RendezvousHomecoming tour by MusePromotional poster for the concertsLocationThe Den TeignmouthAssociated albumThe ResistanceStart date4 September 2009End date5 September 2009No of shows2Muse concert chronologyBlack Holes and Revelations Tour 2006 08 A Seaside Rendezvous 2009 The Resistance Tour 2009 11 Contents 1 Background 2 Reception 3 Set list 4 Personnel 5 Notes 6 References 7 External linksBackground editThe planning of two Teignmouth concerts was first revealed by locals newspapers the Teignmouth Post and Herald Express on 7 and 8 August 2009 It was rumoured that the concert s promoters SJM Concerts Ltd had applied to Teignbridge District Council for permission to hold the concerts at The Den though it was recognised that there were concerns 1 With the dates planned as 4 and 5 September 2009 support for the shows quickly increased and spread across the country 2 A band spokesperson was quoted as describing the band as very keen to complete the gigs with locals describing it as an iconic event 2 A council meeting was held on the morning of 17 August in Newton Abbot to decide whether the shows would go ahead Muse bassist Christopher Wolstenholme attended the meeting and urged fans to show their support 3 4 On 17 August the two concerts were confirmed after the meeting council allowed so 5 Wolstenholme told the Herald Express s reporter Emma Pearcy after the meeting I am chuffed to bits the application has been granted What I have been really surprised by is how much support we have been getting from a huge range of people Obviously we will do what we can to make sure complaints are kept to a minimum 5 The bassist added that It is something we have wanted to do for a long time It is not a money making exercise We want to give something back to the community 5 6 BBC Radio 1 presenter Zane Lowe aired highlights from the Saturday 5 September performance on his radio show on 7 September 2009 6 nbsp The stage at The Den before the second show of the weekend A Seaside Rendezvous was confirmed on Muse s official website on 18 August along with ticket and travel information general sale opens on 21 August with a fans pre sale on 19 August 7 The concerts were approved on the basis that a maximum noise level of 84 1dB A be produced 8 Despite tickets going on sale from 19 August the shows still have to be approved by the landowner of The Den 8 In an interview with American radio station 107 7 The End shortly after gaining approval for the concerts lead vocalist guitarist and pianist Matthew Bellamy speaking from Teignmouth revealed that they had to overcome a lot of problems with the organisation of the shows including having to negotiate with the local police force and fire brigade 9 In an interview with music website Drowned in Sound drummer Dominic Howard explained that Playing in Teignmouth is going to be amazing we re all really looking forward to it adding It s honestly something we ve always wanted to do since the day that I met Matt Bellamy at The Den It s not a park it s just like a big piece of grass That s where I met Matt for the first time I remember even in those early days talking to Matt and saying things like wouldn t sic be great to play a proper gig on here with shitloads of people 10 Howard also revealed that support acts would be local bands including Hey Molly with whom bassist Wolstenholme is quite friendly 10 The Quails and two more local bands 10 The concerts drew up to 15 000 fans to Teignmouth each night of that weekend and were said to have given Teignmouth s economy a much welcomed boost with all available accommodation being booked in addition to the numerous merchandise and food and drink facilities made available 11 12 13 On 11 and 12 September 2009 BBC Three broadcast a documentary about the event and the band s childhood life growing up in Teignmouth 14 Reception editThe concerts in Teignmouth were largely well received with English newspapers The Guardian The Daily Telegraph The Times and The Independent all awarding the shows at least four out of a maximum five rating stars 15 16 17 18 The Guardian praised the performances as reaffirming the Teignmouth held intoxicating truth that Muse are now so ridiculous that they have become sublime 15 Neil McCormick of The Daily Telegraph described the shows as a triumphant open air concert 16 while The Times spoke highly of the band s tribute to their hometown and the first performances of material from The Resistance 17 The Independent s Chris Mugan was similarly positive explaining how in performance Muse emerge as one of Britain s most uninhibited bands 18 Set list editFirst show 19 Main set Uprising Supermassive Black Hole Stockholm Syndrome Resistance Hysteria New Born Map of the Problematique United States of Eurasia Cave Popcorn Gershon Kingsley cover Starlight Undisclosed Desires Time Is Running Out Unnatural Selection Encore Plug In Baby Man With A Harmonica Ennio Morricone cover Knights of Cydonia Second show 20 Main set Uprising Map of the Problematique Supermassive Black Hole Resistance Hysteria New Born United States of Eurasia Feeling Good Cave Popcorn Gershon Kingsley cover Starlight Undisclosed Desires Time Is Running Out Unnatural Selection Encore Stockholm Syndrome Plug In Baby Man With a Harmonica Ennio Morricone cover Knights of Cydonia Personnel editMatthew Bellamy lead vocals guitar piano on New Born United States of Eurasia Cave and Feeling Good keytar on Undisclosed Desires Christopher Wolstenholme bass backing vocals headless bass on Uprising and Unnatural Selection harmonica on Man With a Harmonica 1 Dominic Howard drums backing vocals on Supermassive Black Hole Morgan Nicholls keyboards synthesizers backing vocals percussion brief guitar on United States of Eurasia Notes edit1 Man With a Harmonica originally composed by Ennio Morricone for the Once Upon a Time in the West soundtrack was performed as an introduction to Knights of Cydonia at both shows 19 20 References edit Muse plans homecoming gigs Western Morning News 8 August 2009 Retrieved 10 August 2015 permanent dead link a b Massive support for iconic concerts South Devon Herald Express 13 August 2009 Retrieved 10 August 2015 permanent dead link Christopher Wolstenholme 16 August 2009 There is a council meeting Twitter Retrieved 18 August 2009 Christopher Wolstenholme 16 August 2009 The Council Offices Ford Twitter Retrieved 18 August 2009 a b c Council grants Muse gig licence Western Morning News 18 August 2009 Retrieved 10 August 2015 permanent dead link a b Greg Cochrane 18 August 2009 Muse confirm first hometown gigs BBC Retrieved 18 August 2009 A Seaside Rendezvous Muse 18 August 2009 Retrieved 18 August 2009 a b Muse Concert at the Den Teignmouth Teignbridge District Council 17 August 2009 Archived from the original on 20 August 2009 Retrieved 18 August 2009 Red Talks With Muse s Matt Bellamy 107 7 The End 18 August 2009 Archived from the original on 22 August 2009 Retrieved 19 August 2009 a b c Muse Discuss Teignmouth Gig Muselive originally published by Drowned in Sound 1 September 2009 Archived from the original on 14 July 2011 Retrieved 2 September 2009 Muse boost for resort s economy BBC 4 September 2009 Retrieved 6 September 2009 Pearcy Emma 5 September 2009 Muse excitement reaches fever pitch Herald Express Pearcy Emma 5 September 2009 Teign spirit Herald Express BBC BBC Three Programmes Muse A Seaside Rendezvous 11 September 2009 a b Ian Gittins 6 September 2009 Muse The Den Teignmouth The Guardian London Retrieved 8 September 2009 a b Neil McCormick 7 September 2009 Muse in Teignmouth Devon review The Daily Telegraph London Retrieved 8 September 2009 a b Paphides Pete 7 September 2009 Muse at Teignmouth Den The Times London Retrieved 8 September 2009 a b Chris Mugan 8 September 2009 Muse The Den Teignmouth The Independent London Archived from the original on 10 September 2009 Retrieved 8 September 2009 a b Teignmouth Den 2009 4th gig Musewiki Retrieved 6 September 2009 a b Teignmouth Den 2009 5th gig Musewiki Retrieved 6 September 2009 External links editMuse official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title A Seaside Rendezvous amp oldid 1182949334, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
