Münchner Hell - 2nd show in Munich

 

Second show day in München, in absolute perfect weather conditions, especially compared to the shower show a few days earlier.  Before going into the details of the concert, let's mention the AC/DC Dive Bar for a second.  Despite its remote location, this one felt more comfortable.  As to the overall sensation of space in Munich, it was a much bigger place than in Gelsenkirchen.  It's well worth the pilgrimage and some did the trail even twice (any resemblance to actual person or event is purely coincidental, ha!).  The Dive Bars are a fine initiative of the Band and host a series of cool classic AC/DC scenery.  If you go, don't forget to pick up the remastered vinyl versions of High Voltage and T.N.T.. These albums have been recreated with the greatest level of detail from the original Australian releases, including the initial misprinted track order on T.N.T.  Both records, pressed in the Netherlands (in Angus' secret basement?) sound louder and more dynamic than the original ones.

Highlight is the backdrop with "In Rock We Trust" we remember from Rock or Bust, propped with a real SG and Malcolm signature Gretsch for fans to pay a duckwalking tribute to the genious Young brothers.  Another great mural depicting the historical lineup, shows Brian and Angus in a pose they haven't changed for a millimeter in all those years.

       

 

The rhythm section works really well, and plays really tight, while visibly having fun.  Result of meticulous preparations and rehearsals.  Another tight phenomenon at the time of the concert was beer supply.  Very difficult to get your hands on a cold reputed Bavarian brew in the Golden circle.  It appeared a generalized issue, after roughly 200.000 Scottish football enthusiasts succeeded the somewhat 120.000 AC/DC fans spread over the two Munich shows.  Today, the traditional Münchner Hell was supplied by AC/DC.

 

 

This gig was the best I have seen in years, a rollercoaster setlist, with Brian back on vocals and Angus on fire, supported by Stevie (eating away guitar picks - 4 to 5 during Whole Lotta Rosie!!!!), Matt (apologies, it's tough to get you on camera front of stage right) and Chris (happy belated birthday!).  Brian sung his lungs and heart out, less bothered by the in-ear monitor, and improvises chants on High Voltage.   
Angus is visibly more comfortable now the tour is going, fiddling and dancing like only he can, fooling around again with his scarf, and extending solos to the point where Let There Be Rock seems the soundtrack of the full length Godfather trilogy: a regular workout for Angus, a real marathon for the "young" ones Chris, Matt and yeah Stevie is a Young too.  Unparalleled and amazing energy! 

       

 

A visibly impressed Belgian delegation in full glory after the show

 

  

Angus fast as lightning (hence the blur), yet a little too late,
after an enthusiastic DDDC solo - "enough to drive you nuts"