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[M Holmes]

Chris Bates writes:

> Marty wrote in a discussion of the '82 stage set:
>
> > Yep it was very visual,I remember wondering how they got the effect of the
> > band playing on a bridge,and was really amazed at how the backdrop was painted
> > to give the illusion of distance.THe tv screens would also show pics of the
> > band live,whether they were recorded or live I dont know.The band came on to
> > a tape of the outer limits playing,and then launched into choose your masks.
>
> Definitely one of their best stage sets.
>
> I seem to remember a tour from the early '90s where they had a sort
> of gauze curtain in front of the stage with lights etc shining onto
> it. Made the band into shadowy figures in the background. Can anyone
> tell me what the tour was (or even if I'm right about this!)

Yep, the '92 "Electric Teepee" tour.

I particularly remember the matchstick men being projected onto the
gauze during "Secret Agent". I managed six gigs on that tour (Hi Tim!)
and had a great and very exhausting week.

> Chris

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