We didn't have to hustle to Sydney or Melbourne for an evening with Lloyd Cole. He made a stop in Singapore to hold an intimate acoustic set for an audience of 245 or so.We couldn't stiffle our giggles when he told us how he did the romantic thing- went to the Long Bar and had a Singapore Sling, and sheepishly commented that the drink wasn't very nice. AIYOH. If he tweeted, we'd have told him that way before! Whatever you do, do not recommend any of your foreign guests to have a Singapore Sling. It is so medicinal and vile tasting. Singapore Sling is NOT a yummy cocktail at all. We'd have directed him to any fruit cocktail at Orgo upstairs or a chilli padi Bloody Mary at St Regis' Astor Bar.
There was a 15-minute intermission. Half the audience didn't make it back in time and was locked out. They missed a song. So he very obligingly repeated it for us- "Are You Ready To Be Heartbroken?"
He also covered the first stanza of The Killers' 'Human'. DOH. What was that all about? But it wasn't too bad. It seems like the covers of the song sound better than the original. :p Heh, nope, I'm not a fan of The Killers.
I overheard a remark that Leonard Cohen would be better than this evening's set. Oh no no no. I beg to differ! This is way more interesting than (with all due respect) a Leonard Cohen gig. I'd watch still though. Hello, little red dot people are deprived here. But I'd prefer a slightly more raw Darren Hanlon. I'm not sure if he'd come back to Singapore again after that dismal turnout 3 years ago where there was no publicity for his very good gig at this same venue.
During the set, I saw a couple of people sneaking photos (or recording). Even though hidden under a jacket or bag, those little blinking lights were so obvious! I really wanted some photos too. But I sighed and didn't turn on the camera.
And Lloyd Cole is finally looking like his age.
7 comments:
Most Singapore Slings here use the bottled version now.
It's just not the same anymore.
oh poor guy. about downing the SS i mean. was the drink ever any good?
sorry, this is not related to this post but the previous. I totally get where you are coming from, and I hope the man will understand you better now. I am eternally so grateful that you came to my reception even when I am in a different country! With the man too, no less! I am (still) so majorly moved. *sobs*
ivan: good laawdd. i tried that out of the many bottles that they give away as Singapore gifts along with Ya kun kaya and prima deli chilli crab mix. oh, and NEWater is so much better tasting then the bottled SingaporeSling.
sinlady: yah lor. i feel so bad for him. EEeeps. that's why we dissuaded amanda palmer frm EVER trying a SingaporeSling.
jomel: no lah! nonsense! no eternal gratitude needed! remember u rescued me when i was in KL stuck in a bad hotel? Hey, I loved your reception. totally so. :D
wah, you are so 'in' with the music scene. *respect*
What is it with people recommending that vile concoction that is the Singapore Sling? It's the worst drink around. I don't get how it ever became "famous". Yuck.
tuti: only if they're my favorite musicians!
kachunknorge: it's like the merlion- an ugly myth.
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