Mosquitos are the proof that the Devil exists.
I was bitten by Beelzebub’s servant yesterday. The itch is maddening. I hate that shit.
We had a show in Verona tonight. It was in a Roman amphitheatre famous for opera performances. Right now they are showing Aida and they moved the set out so Björk could have her concert.
It was, ahem, interesting. Because of the orchestra pit the audience was so far away! I didn’t like it. I want the audience to be as close as possible. But I think the show was OK nonetheless.
Tomorrow we leave for Greece. I have never been there. I really look forward to it. At the same time I miss my daughter terribly much. The worst thing about touring is the separation from your loved ones.
However, the Volta tour is almost over. The final show, the VERY FINAL SHOW is on August the 15th. That sure feels strange.
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July 29th, 2008 at 1:22 am
Yeah……then what.
July 29th, 2008 at 3:27 am
Lol, “I hate that shit.” It seems like forever ago I got my V Festival ticket, in February 2007! Isn’t that crazy? This tour has really impacted my life, as does anytime she has played Toronto. This message is for Björk: Sister, I have been going to your shows since 1995/Post tour and listening to you since Traitor on SNL. Keep the music coming lady! Don’t ever stop. It’s the best thing out there! –a fan for 20 years
July 29th, 2008 at 5:06 am
I always think of Agent Cooper for some reason when you write things like, “that sure feels strange.”
No more Volta tour! How epic it seems to have been! Sculpture coming….
July 29th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
“The final show, the VERY FINAL SHOW is on August the 15th. That sure feels strange.” I got the tickets some months ago and it is suddenly near!
July 29th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
The main problem with the venue was not the distance between the front row & stage, but the security and people!
I have never been to a concert where the security were man handling people into sitting down! It was mad! And the Italian people - so tame! This is not what I remember…. what’s happened to them?!?!? [something in the water?]
We were 5 rows from the front and continually told to sit down! “What, it’s a concert not an opea was our reply”.
The worst part came at the end - when 3/4 of the FRONT ROW remained seated during declare independence. With a light clap at the end. Proof that seated concerts don’t always work.
I was ashamed of the Italians at the show. Come on, get off your seats & declare your independence! It’s okay to enjoy yourselves!!!! “raise your arse, higher higher…. haha”
Best of luck with the rest of the tour - it’s been a pleasure & joy to have caught so many shows along the way…
from Glasto ‘97, via Amsterdam, Sydney Opera House & BDO’s, to Iceland, London, Roma & Verona. The Jorney Itself *is* Home.
July 29th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
vOLta Tour is closed on Aug.15th ?
I thought there would have been other dates until september … and a special date to finish the tour (like, a night at London’s Royal Albert Hall for example)…
July 29th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Ooooooops! Alright. I meant Motorcrash, not Traitor. Just testing your trivia.
July 30th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
I can’t believe Overture from Selmasongs was played! Haven’t seen that live in 7 years!
July 30th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
I’m going to miss your blog and wonderful pics and videos very much Jónas. I hope you see your daughter soon and many wonderful stories and memories to keep for a long time. My father who adopted me is Greek and I must say the have a love for olive oil but very good bakery items especially cookies. As far as Satan’s minions I hear vinegar dose wonders.
July 31st, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Jónas, i think you’re a natural on blogging. And you have a number of faithful readers by now…
:shifty:
July 31st, 2008 at 1:54 pm
So how did playing Overture come about? She just decided out of the blue “Let’s open with a song I haven’t played live in seven years?” The youtube footage really brought back memories of when Dancer was released at the theater in 2000. VH1 covered it for hours that day. I regret not taking a picture of the independent Parkside Theater in Buffalo, whose marquee read, “BJORK in Dancer in the Dark.”