Chris de Burgh live in Trier (2013-04-05)
The concert was the first of the current tour, so the setlist was a complete surprise to everybody. Once again, Chris de Burgh had compiled a nice mix of old and new tracks. I really like how he brings back different older songs every tour. He also presented a new song, The Fields of Agincourt. It was in the vein of his battle songs with various moods that culminated in a forte ending. The audience was attentive and rather relaxed, especially towards the end. I especially enjoyed the Moonfleet songs and The Ballroom of Romance. The cover songs worked surprisingly well and brightened the atmosphere even further. Brother John felt a bit out of place; and The Mirror of the Soul and Bal Masqué had already been played four years ago at the same place. Anyway, it was a pleasant concert with a solid band performance and De Burgh’s impressive voice.
- Waiting for the Hurricane
- The Spirit of Man
- Up Here in Heaven
- Missing You
- The Traveller
- Ship to Shore
- The Mirror of the Soul
- The Same Sun
- The Escape
- Greater Love
- Already There
- The Fields of Agincourt
- Tender Hands
- Living on the Island
- Love and Time
- Summer Rain
- I’m Not Scared Anymore
- Borderline
- The Ballroom of Romance
- The Lady in Red
- Blue Bayou
- Let It Be
- Lady Madonna
- Long Train Running
- Africa
- Brother John
- Bal Masqué
- Don’t Pay the Ferryman
- High on Emotion
- The Snows of New York
- The Moonfleet Finale