Morrissey - Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh - 1/21/13

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M-2B11J6G0

I had waited for this moment for a long time.  Finally my chance to see Morrissey was here.  It was a cold windy evening in Pittsburgh.  Heinz Hall is quite a beautiful venue and I feel appropriate for an artist of the stature of Moz.  My friend and I walked through the chandeliered lobby up the steps to our seats in the balcony  (and yes I know its hard to believe a loser like me can actually have a friend).  I brought a blue rose for Morrissey but I knew I couldn't get it to him because of our seats so I attached it to my sport coat as a symbol of my support for him and what he stands for.  I was actually nervous and excited at the same time.

The time had arrived and there he was walking on the stage with his fine band for a quick bow.   Standing there was the man I respect and love, ready to begin a concert for his fans in Pittsburgh.  The band took their places and he tore into "Shoplifters of the World".   It was fantastic.  Morrissey's voice was strong and tender at the same time.   Morrissey owns the stage, you cant take your eyes off  him.  He whips that mic cord around with power and feeling.  The entire experience is an epiphany for someone who so loves Moz.  It is one thing to read about concerts and see videos but another to actually see him live.

Some of the other highlights of this enchanting evening was a mesmerizing performance of "November Spawned a Monster".  Moz's new drummer Anthony Burulcich particularly shined on this song with strong percussion.
"Let Me Kiss You" sounded great and saw Morrissey take off his shirt and
toss it into an adoring audience.  I have to say Moz is looking quite fit!  There were several stage invaders who had the pleasure and privilege to give our Moz a hug.  Morrissey was so touching and intimate on "Please, Please, Please", I felt chills up my spine.  "Everyday is Like Sunday"  was spectacular and rousing for me.  I knew about the video on "Meat is Murder".  The song in conjunction with the video was powerful and sent a message that the way we treat our animals is horrid.  I am glad Morrissey does both and I am in complete agreement with him that meat eating is murder.  And the crescendo of the evening was the incomparable encore of "How Soon is Now", my favorite song of all time.

I thank Morrissey for giving me one of the best nights of my life.  I will never forget it.  I hope sometime in the future to see him again and hopefully get closer to the stage.  So all I can say now is BRAVO Morrissey!