MOST OF US NEED THE EGGS: Nick Cave solo

Sunday, January 5, 2025

Nick Cave solo

Nick cave touring solo was something we didn't want to miss. Well, he wasn't exactly solo, he had the dude from Radiohead play the bass. This sounds weird, but it was a nice accompaniment and worked really well.

Just Nick and a piano is a thrilling experience. He played the new ICC theatre in Sydney and we had great seats. It had been a cold, windy night, so the atmosphere worked well.

As always it felt something akin to a religious experience (neither of us are religious but I believe music is our religion) and we felt well and truly cleansed after. There is something commanding and spiritual about his performances, always has been but especially in this period of his life. He was also quite funny with lovely and light banter in between the songs, which really added to the experience. He specifically spoke about becoming a grandfather and how wonderful it was, this was lovely and pure. Something you would never expect at Nick Cave concert...well, in the past anyway.

He played a stunning array of songs, suited to the style of concert. Some you would expect, some he tinkered with, and some that just brought us to our knees. See the setlist below.

Highlights were The Ship Song, and Into My Arms...but they always are. Also Higgs Bosom Blues, O Children, The Mercy Seat, and Jubilee Street.

But hearing him do Shivers was a personal highlight, and surprisingly The Carnival is Over got a huge ovation, it was superb.

Of course I wept, he is that kind of performer. It is always wonderful to see a musical hero on stage and this was exceptional.