If “Pravda” in Russian means “the truth,” it is also the name of the opening act present. A young woman dressed like Leeloo Dallas from The Fifth Element, confidently holding a bass, occupied the stage accompanied by a keyboard and a guitar. Fans of the B-52’s would have surely liked it.
Meanwhile, the pine grove keeps filling up and soon, not a grain of sand will be available. Brian Molko, bald, Stefan Olsdal taller than ever, and Steven Hewitt start performing without delay.
“Good evening, ladies and gentlemen of Juan les Pins, we are the ladies and gentlemen of Placebo.” That said it all, introductions made, we were no strangers anymore, and the union was to be consummated.
Whether it’s the first, fourth, or last song chosen, the audience knows it will be good. The band, seasoned after years on stage, will have no trouble winning everyone over. Brian Molko’s voice is the hallmark of the group. He, like a terminator, seems to fear nothing and no one. He dominates the crowd and works his stage. His sidekicks do the same with casualness and lightness, just to nuance the emotions.
Night falls and we let ourselves get carried away by the play. A few droplets tried to play spoilsport, but to no avail, the talent and excellence were there, so the attempt was not converted, the concert one of the most beautiful of the summer without any possible contest.
Time passes without a dull moment. The end approaches and still no “protect me from what I want”, nor “This picture”. There are encores left, they are not going to leave without performing those two.
Well yes, the concert stops as if misunderstood. The crowd exits as quickly as it arrived, and perplexity crosses a few individuals who saw nothing coming.
Ending the concert without having given everything is a new trend according to Julien (the singer) from Amadeus Tappioka who, accompanied by Lou “the drummer”, didn’t miss any of the show. It’s better to have one song less than one too many.
Probably. Although an extra half-hour would have satisfied many. They will certainly come back next time.
