10-December-2013
Ziggo Dome
Amsterdam, Netherlands

NU.NL
During the operations of Van Morrison in the Ziggo Dome Tuesday the Northern Irish singer mixes pop classics and recent work a timeless and sparkling whole.

'The Man' Morrison gave in 2012 a performance at North Sea Jazz, but it seems better to feel at home. musician during this full concert for a seated audience Morrison gives a brief appearance of a half-hour, providing a representative view of his oeuvre.

From his early work with rock band Them to songs from his last year's album Born To Sing: No Plan B , it will all be over in the well stocked Ziggo Dome. With a very solid and versatile group of musicians accompanying Morrison kneads songs from almost six decades together into a solid whole.

The recent song Close Enough For Jazz seems to be used for the new edition packages, which Morrison fusing jazz with his typical Celtic soul and old R & B guide They seem to work perfectly even at characteristic tunes as Jackie Wilson Said and Brown Eyed Girl.

Hand Gestures
The sophisticated renditions of pop classics that will be discussed primarily to the serious side of Van Morrison show that his musicians even gives clues about certain parties on the podium. Where did James Brown singing, Morrison has a few hand gestures often enough.
Directing the singer results in tasteful live versions include Moondanceand Bright Side Of The Road , while fans of the heavier materials are well catered for with Here Comes The Night and Real, Real Gone. With Gloria as thundering bouncer Morrison even know the audience to get out of their chairs.
-Pierre Oitmann

Ivo sent in this review
After having seen several clips on YouTube from last month's concerts in New York, I had high hopes for the Amsterdam concert in the Ziggodome. It isn't a particularly cozy hall to play, but the sound quality is generally great. Tonight there was a slightly weird mix, with Van way (and I mean way) upfront, Jeff Lardner way in the back, and everyone else somewhere in between. Van was in fine voice, and the band (sans Shana Morrison) was as tight as it could possibly get. A highlight for me was Dave Keary's guitar playing. He really is a monster player.

As far as the concert itself is concerned, I thought it was good but not great. I counted almost 20 songs in a 90 minute set, which did not allow many songs to breathe. When it did happen, it was magical. Higher Than The World, Retreat And View, Who Can I Turn To? and Magic
Time were, consequently, real highlights for me (I even enjoyed a slightly extended version of Moondance). However, there were also throwaway versions of Jackie Wilson, Brown Eyed Girl, Whenever God Shines His Light and Gloria, which I found a real pity. I hope to see Van again in the Netherlands some day, perhaps in a smaller venue.
-Ivo

Setlist (Thanks Brenda)
Celtic Swing
Higher Than The World
The Way Young Lovers Do
Enlightenment
Baby Please Don't Go
Here Comes The Night
Close Enough For Jazz
Got To Go Back
Bulbs
Retreat and View
Moondance
Days Like This
Precious Time
Who Can I Turn To
Magic Time
Jackie Wilson Said
Real Real Gone
Brown Eyed Girl
Whenever God Shines His Light
Gloria

Big Hand for The Band!
Chris White (Saxophone)
Alistair White (Trombone)
Dave Keary (Guitar)
Paul Moore (Bass)
Paul Moran (Keyboards)
Jeff Lardner (Drums)
Bobby Ruggiero (Percussion)