cosmic_system Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 :wow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeMySoul Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I have such fond, warm and fun memories of RIT...the first Madonna tour I attended. I wish I could go back to that summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voguerista Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Me too FMS! My ultimate favorite tour and time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic_system Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 Madonna: The mother of Reinvention By Edna Gundersen, USA TODAY LOS ANGELES — She's in vogue. She's in the groove. She's expressing herself. Who's that girl? Who else but Madonna, reinventing her past in a splashy and stylish retro-fitted show (* * * * stars out of four). She's dubbed it the Reinvention tour, an unnecessary reminder considering she has been reinventing herself since 1983. Two decades after threatening to rule the world, pop's unstoppable dominatrix stepped on stage Monday night at the Great Western Forum to flaunt her considerable powers in a lavish and strenuous spectacle of song and dance. It's one of several tours this year by veteran acts, Prince and David Bowie among them, reassessing and reclaiming their hits. The two-hour career overview arrives amid cynical buzz about ploys to shore up sagging album sales with a quick-buck oldies tour featuring a Kabbalah pulpit. Nonsense. Aside from Papa Don't Preach, rendered as a saucy romp, and a gorgeous version of Like a Prayer, religious references scattered through the non-stop dance party are arty and mildly provocative. She briefly dons a "Kabbalists do it better" T-shirt and wears the mystic sect's Red String around her left wrist, but otherwise avoids sermonizing, except to wholeheartedly fulfill Kabbalah's mandate to promote a positive flow of energy. "I'm giving my all," she told the audience. Now there's something you can believe in. The concert is a rigorous, fast-paced escapade with bold sets, brazen choreography and sexy but age-appropriate costumes, plus a bagpiper, a skateboarder, a fire handler and acrobats on swings. It's cheeky and challenging theater, from the naughty Victorian caper of Vogue and the harrowing drama of Frozen to the breezy Express Yourself, rocking Burning Up and mock combat of American Life, played out on a suspended V-shaped catwalk. And that's only in the first of four elaborate acts. A carnival section boasts a waggish Hanky Panky from Dick Tracy and the lovely Lament from Evita. Deeper and Deeper, the only track from Erotica, gets an upbeat treatment before the mood downshifts for Die Another Day, when Madonna is strapped into an electric chair that rises on a platform. (Contrary to rumor, the switch isn't thrown.) An acoustic set follows, with heartfelt renditions of Don't Tell Me, Like a Prayer and the show's two low points: a momentum-killing rap in Mother Father and a cover of John Lennon's Imagine, competent but pointless considering the countless gems that could have been culled from her own catalog (Live to Tell, Oh Father, This Used to Be My Playground, Take a Bow). The show wraps up with a kilt section that retools Into the Groove, Papa Don't Preach, Crazy for You, Music and her time-honored finale, Holiday. At 45, Madonna is in fine voice, especially on the vintage tunes, where her silky tone may come as a surprise to fans familiar with the early chirp. She dances energetically with grace and funk, plays guitar and, naturally, has the shape and muscle density of a Barbie doll. Madonna's mini-me's (listening, Britney? J-Lo?) have a long way to go before they match her in vocal prowess or multitasking abilities. Most notably, Madonna seems to be having a jolly good time. Whereas her last outing had technical strengths but lacked warmth, Reinvention finds Madonna reinvested emotionally. The show doesn't have the degree of flesh, carnal content or shock value that past outings delivered, but this time Madonna is opting for more heart than cleavage and more personality than profanity. And she dances with the bagpiper. You won't get that at a Kabbalah class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iasonas Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessie Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 first tour ive ever attended. in such a great time of my life! cant belive its already 5 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini1313 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 wow! 5 years already? thats crazy......... revisit. appreciate. idolize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horn Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 wow! 5 years already? thats crazy......... revisit. appreciate. idolize. The BEST opening (IMO)! This was extracted from IGTTYAS and it was EDITED. It's a CRIME! I WANT THE THE FULL VERSION! I WANT THE CONCERT DVD NOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jl6er Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I think it still ranks as my # 1 tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeMySoul Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 and the videos we got from this tour were nothing short of brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pud Whacker Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 FIRST TIME I WAS FRONT ROW CENTER. great night. her scary alien BIG eyes freaked me out. it was fantastic!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voguerista Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 It was just brilliant in every single possible way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaddysMuff Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Feels like it was 5 lifetimes ago for me. Woo, Re-invention! My least favorite M tour, but it still had many thrilling parts! That opener: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamifero Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 My first Madonna live experience, great show, I love the AL album so this was a treat, I wept like a school girl during Crazy for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Lecter Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Gets a lot of FLACK but i fucking LOVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acko Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I remember the moment this picture was posted on the internet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Lecter Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I still have all the press clippings I didnt got to DWT so this was my frst tour since the ACCLAIMED THE GIRLIE SHOW, and i was not disappointed, even tho i was loaded on vodka for the show and had to go pee during part of DIE ANOTHER DAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Lecter Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Can i also say, vocally MOTHER AND FATHER/INTERVENTIOn was FAB As was her lipstick and hair net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pud Whacker Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Feels like it was 5 lifetimes ago for me. Woo, Re-invention! My least favorite M tour, but it still had many thrilling parts! That opener: the high points were high - the opener, as you said, nobody knows me, die another day, hanky panky, i can go on and on - but the low points were low. imagine. anyway, 2003 was a weird year in music in general as far as im concerned. she definitely lost her footing after she didnt bounce back after a shyt film with a successful album - gap, britney, etc...and her tours always mirror the promotion of the album. but she got it back. plus, while at the concert, it was fantastic. its only in retrospect that imagine is boring. in front of her face it was brilliant!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acko Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Madonna! GMTV! GMTV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkydita Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I remember the moment this picture was posted on the internet.. Overused word but truly...iconic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Pain Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 the tour that i would kill to get on DVD , or , better yet , blu ray i don't get why people here don't like it that much , i have a feeling it will be my favorite tour after i watch it the vogue performance was THE BEST VOGUE PERFORMANCE EVER ( yes , better than the VMA performance IMO ) sexy but age-appropriate costumes unlike her embarrassing S&S customes Madonna's mini-me's (listening, Britney? J-Lo?) have a long way to go before they match her in vocal prowess or multitasking abilities. best part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkydita Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Can i also say, vocally MOTHER AND FATHER/INTERVENTIOn was FAB You certainly can. That last minute is beyond AMAZING. "I've gotta GIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE IT UP" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Pain Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 You certainly can. That last minute is beyond AMAZING. "I've gotta GIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE IT UP" and they say Madonna can't sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acko Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 DTM Lissbon DVD audio rip.. http://forums.madonnanation.com/index.php?showtopic=25785 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ai Papi Si. Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 For the most part the tour is garbage, but its few high points were great indeed. It really had no hope after the last two amazing tours though.It looks and sounds like poop in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip The Switch Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 :wow: I remember when that pic was leaked. Pretty cool memories, best tour and era. I really liked the rumors for the Whore of Babylon name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Pain Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 (edited) For the most part the tour is garbage, but its few high points were great indeed. It really had no hope after the last two amazing tours though.It looks and sounds like poop in comparison. speak for yourself Mr. Hugh Jass I really liked the rumors for the Whore of Babylon name. if it had that i would've loved it just for the name alone Edited May 24, 2009 by crazy for M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaddysMuff Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 For the most part the tour is garbage, but its few high points were great indeed. It really had no hope after the last two amazing tours though.It looks and sounds like poop in comparison. True, true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini1313 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 The BEST opening (IMO)! This was extracted from IGTTYAS and it was EDITED. It's a CRIME! I WANT THE THE FULL VERSION! I WANT THE CONCERT DVD NOW! Me 2! i was dying to see ( on DVD) *BURNING UP **DEEPER&DEEPER ***DIE ANOTHER DAY I WANT THE FULL DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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