On friday 5 october 2012, it was time for the first show of the 'Journey Through Time'-tour, celebrating 40 years of Kayak. The theatre in Barendrecht (near Rotterdam) hosted the band and their audience (including people from as far as Mexico!). I bought my ticket at the very last moment, but I have no regrets that I did it!
The plan was to play at least one song from every Kayak studio album. And that would probably lead to a few surprises. Well, it did... Before I present you the setlist, let me say that I was impressed by each and every band member. They all played and sang with great skill. And the band -in my opinion not showing too many nerves- seemed to have a good time on stage. And that reflected on the audience.
Of course, with such a large back catalogue, I would loved to have seen even more (old) material. But it was lovely to watch oldies like 'They Get To Know Me' and 'If This Is Your Welcome'! A great concert, can't wait until the next one (which, in my case, will be in 4 days time...).
Songs played:
Hope For A Life, They Get To Know Me, If This Is Your Welcome, Nothingness, Sweet Revenge, Daphne, Phantom Of The Night, Anne, Merlin, Total Loss
-break-
Frozen Flame, Life Without Parole, Avalon, Pagans Paradise, Alienation, Nobody Wins, Hunter And Prey, Passing Cloud, Cleopatra, Starlight Dancer, Chance For A Lifetime, Before The Angels Fell, Ruthless Queen.
(Full Circle was also planned, but the band had not yet 'mastered' that one well enough...)
Years ago, Kayak also posted the song itself as a free download. For those who missed it then, and who want to know what it sounded like, click here: This Was Tomorrow (Mammoth)
