July 7th, 2018 -The Cure Plainsong - Hyde Park

The Cure opened with Plainsong on Saturday, July 7th in Hyde Park, London at 20:00 BDT. They were the last act of the day, which was filled-in with performances from other bands that The Cure invited to play, in celebration of their 40th Anniversary. Robert is glowing strong and ready to take The Cure into 2020.
I was standing with a gorgeous, light, teal-eyed, brunette German woman who left her family for the weekend to fly (even though she's afraid of flying) to see The Cure. She has worked with mentally ill people for 25 years and has three teenagers, so needed an escape. When her kids called to ask where she was, she let them know she was fine and in London. The other people I stood close to were an Israeli couple who came to town just for The Cure. The husband was a handsome, twinkling eyed man who deeply cared for his pretty, sweet wife, who sat out most of the show until The Cure came on. The other people around me were slightly rude, so don't deserve stories ;-), but generally, people at Cure shows are kindred spirits.
This is #10 for me. I can only fully enjoy the show if I'm standing in front of Robert Smith. It's amazing how so many people can love him, but he has the kind of presence that connects deeply with his audiences. The show is over, but I'm still dancing in bliss in my hotel near Hyde Park as I go through the pictures and videos from the show.

[@flyingnorseman]

I never met Robert but he is like family to me. The Cure was the most influential band of my teens. So much joy and pain I shared with their music. The first time I fell in love, the first time I lost a love. Riding high on the waves and finding myself at the very bottom. The Cure was the soundtrack for it all. I sang their songs to myself to get through hard times.

[@user-qj6ok3vp4s]

Same story, man. From Russia with love!

[@inrainbows1829]

I've struggled with heroin addiction for 15 years and bands like The Cure and Joy Division have helped me in the darkest of times. Plainsong is one of my favorites. I've considered suicide before and the powerful music of The Cure and Joy Division saved my life honestly. Thanks for posting this. Today was a tough day. My girlfriend and I have been fighting and I needed something anything to help ease the pain and I found this amazing video. And to you who recorded this thank you so very much I don't think you could ever realize what it has done for me today.

[@dionisio7719]

Like you.my Friend... After dark we have seen The Light. Good life

[@mjb4983]

Oh.....

[@lisas1625]

Yo John. How you doin'?

[@janiquevaillot8554]

Great band ! Great music with great lyrics. Timeless is the CURE now.

[@antzh.8809]

There is a timeless quality to his voice and the music. Unbelievable!

[@generalmorose3523]

He can just stand there and people go crazy.

[@robbiekop7]

Like Butters from South Park when he visits Mexico 🍹🌵

[@dmanntube]

I was there on that beautiful, blistering hot day with the love of my life. Perfect day. Amazing gig

[@naomiwilson4981]

Super Extraordinary incredibly talented 4 decade MAN! FANTASTIC SONG! Robert seems like such an Great guy.. IT'S A PRIVILEGE TO HEAR HIS MUSIC..I HOPE I GET TO SEE THEM..... ROBERT, YOU EMBODY A WARMTH, PEACE, AND TRANQUILITY THAT NO OTHER ARTIST WILL EVER BE ABLE TO TOUCH.

[@mst7806]

40 years of musical genius!

[@douglaswright2143]

10 years of musical quality......very little after disintegration

[@TanyasEtherealFootsteps]

I fully disagree. Some of their best songs came after Disintegration. Trust, Treasure, Bare, Edge of the Deep Green Sea, To Wish Impossible Things, To the Sky, Out of This World, Wrong Number, Ocean, Bloodflowers, The Loudest Sound...Maybe you should have a listen to the songs post-Disintegration. It's possible some of the greatest songs are yet to come.

[@i.t.1722]

@@TanyasEtherealFootsteps total agree

[@Fatherjohn76]

I was there. The sun setting on a glorious summer day to the sound of 40 years of pop genius. What a night

[@nuotonelblu]

FJM76 me too. It was amazing.

[@Missjunebugfreak]

One of my favourite Cure songs. I'm grateful to Robert for writing such a gorgeous transcendent song. It means the world to me.

[@juanbalandra8162]

The Cure es la banda que logra la plenitud en mí.

[@samuelhutchison8433]

Was at the gig fantastic concert.Could not get near the front so had to watch it on one of the screens was still awesome.Also big thumbs up to all the fans not one bit of trouble and well organized..Greatest band of all time...

[@sixtedetoro4901]

Robert is always magic. Love him

[@playjessbrett]

Love the slow motion of him smiling, beautiful.

[@playjessbrett]

This is the first time I have watched a live video of The Cure playing and I can say that I was actually there. So fricking grateful for you Robert.

[@willmartin1837]

Jessica Brett Check out the WISH TOUR!!!! Incredible lineup/!porl and company!!

[@samaelcristerna2899]

Exelente grupo tengo 16 años y crecí escuchando The Cure tengo la esperanza de algún día por ser conocerlo en persona o que lleguen a Guadalajara..

[@spookyvegan1402]

How I wish I got to see this live Thank you for sharing this with us I’m so madly in love with this band

[@robyoung9968]

A genius and lovely in all the interviews I’ve watched, The Cure was a great influence on me..

[@computergrant1]

I have LOVED The Cure for over 20 years Tanya, thank you for this! I saw The Cure here in Denver, Colorado 3 years ago. Robert Smith is so cool! And, you are so beautiful! Love your eyes and smile!

[@kejetwitjewel]

You had an amazing view there Tanya, thx for sharing it . Robert's smile is truly overwhelming...such a beautiful man both inside and out. I love The Cure! This was my first Cureshow and it was a wonderful experience and Plainsong is my favorite opener.

[@palenoise]

That was a nice story. Well worth reading. Thanks

[@nickreid6474]

Best band, best concert intro song, and Robert is a pure class act. Genius.

[@ikaruschris2575]

6 generations have been growing up with this absolutely great band....

[@petefcferris]

Was there last night, this followed by Pictures of You was one of the most beautiful ways to open a gig I've ever seen

[@hammun6]

I love how he curses the sun at 1:19!

[@TanyasEtherealFootsteps]

;-)

[@pietro9516]

Thank you!!! Love cure...love this video

[@michelm1623]

many thanks Tanya for this moment , i watch and watch this video 2 times a week

[@ellenchapman2896]

Thank you for posting this. It made me cry, in a good way. I just love them. Much to my regret this is the closest I’ll ever come to seeing them perform. This is extra special to me. Thank you again.❤️

[@prrr_ale]

... you make me feel like I'm living at the edge of the world, it's just the way you smile...

[@F4evrsoon]

Thank you for this!! I haven't gotten to see them live for 2 years, so this is a good fix. ☺️♥️👏👏

[@geminimoon6221]

Video is so crisp.. thank you for,sharing the video and your experience. I hope to get to see them live one day... been a fan since 1985 and have yet to see them.

[@JubeProductions]

You were lucky to bne there for this show because it was a historic moment. You're also lucky there wasn't a mad crush at the front. Here in the statews whenever there is general admission on the floor people start crushing to get close even before the show starts. Luckily They will be playing this show in Glorious HD with 5.1 surround sound at our local theater on July 11th. I already have tickets for me and my wife. It's the next best thing to seeing them live and since they are ignoring the USA again this summer it will have to do. I think Robert will reward the USA when it's time.

[@TanyasEtherealFootsteps]

They've made a lot of commitments to play at festivals in Europe all summer long. They'll be in Texas and then Pasadena in late summer. I've heard they might add more shows. They'll most likely tour the new album next year and do a world wide tour.

[@TheTheolm]

Always a great delight to see them playing on stage. Even though time runs out. (Tanya, I love your beauty)

[@seattlescofflaws]

The soundtrack of my life since 1985. My first show was on the Kiss Me Tour. Thanks for sharing this epic concert.

[@mikewilliams7519]

lovely, thanks for posting this

[@johnme4443]

im jealous! saw them 20 yrs ago. they are Awsome!!

[@80stimeagain]

Thanks Tanya. Love plainsong. Yes, totally awesome. :))

[@seattlescofflaws]

Thanks for sharing.

[@juliocezarandrade2768]

Great show of best pop rock band of the world!!!!

[@david.majchrzak7069]

Thank you :)

[@donnaspears1970]

I was there, but I always love your videos! Thank you!

[@otisherman8493]

I was there!! With my dad! I love The Cure! Thank you!

[@vicolandtributes8607]

Cure is LIfe, life is CURE..,

[@michelm1623]

he doesn't play, a lot of emotions of Robert and for us too !!!, it doesn't matter

[@andsparker]

Maravilhosa captura um beijo anjo por nos disponibilizar este momento ... lindaaaa!!!!!

[@mtymech]

Thank you!

[@inesmayoral9157]

Great!! This is our youth grown beautifully!!! This is the foundation of our big tree!!!!!

[@tworivers71]

I hated....the Cure until 1991. A friend introduced me to Disentigration and my life has never been the same! I have so much history with this cd and the band. No band in the world makes me feel this way. Roberts voice delivers soothing, healing notes and the guitar and bass tones compliment each other and his voice. This music is so Sacred to me now that, I only listen to the cure when I am alone in the Mountains in November and on Dec 15th. (Walking through walls in the heart of December) from Last dance on disentigration. This music makes my heart really heavy because I woman I really loved was with me when I was exploring the cure in the mid 1990's. We went thru it together, well, shes no longer with me, moved on as well as I. But, those feelings are still right there when I listen some 24 years later.

[@thatgirl73067]

I'm bawling! I love him so much I cannot breathe!

[@dernvader6876]

I'm so envious!!! Nothing better than a Cure show... last saw them in Hawaii in 2016 (both shows!) I saw them like 6x in 2016 and I could got to every show... Saw Las Vegas, 2 Hollywood Bowl shows, Shoreline, and both Hawaii shows... great memories! Although next person that talks in my ear during a concert is going to get their ass kicked, almost had to kick someone's ass at the 2nd Hawaii show, but they thought better of it... and I vibed them out of the show, no kidding, they left and didn't come back! I hate stupid drunk people...

[@alanmar4364]

I was with you while we're waiting for primary entrance in west entrance. The mexican guy 😉 I really loved the concert. My 8th The Cure, but one of the Best. Kind regards

[@fabiomurakami5886]

Magic moment 40th years

[@yifangzhu9129]

was there too. amazing !

[@Makosh9Zapisi]

GENIO ABSOLUTO !!!

[@GiantMec]

Disintegration is my fave Cure album -

[@lilmogwaii]

Justin Time same

[@Zcoff]

Mine too 🖤

[@emisabella3725]

Ugh me too man, that album got me through some tough times

[@juliaandrade932]

Im a Brazilian fan, This music is pure emotions

[@mjb4983]

A true Legend

[@thunder_heads]

Thank you for capturing the moment Robert noticed me in the crowd. It was when you zoomed in on his smile

[@TanyasEtherealFootsteps]

At five minutes, toward the end? I'm happy I caught that moment for you!

[@mameshiba691]

What an Alive Legend! The Cure.

[@boomiron]

England 2 Sweden 0.. Then straight into Hyde park to see the cure. All in all, a most excellent day !

[@chrislees5399]

It was a great day, very great day :)

[@classof7669]

us too, such a brill day

[@ufucoffeefuctifarno6288]

Ditto! Very special and emotional day for me -first saw them in 1980 with my recently deceased younger brother -this time around I was accompanied by my 2 sons There is hope yet!

[@mjb4983]

Beautiful day

[@user-zn9po2ny3n]

I am really jealous many fans could see amazing show!come back to Japan again please ...

[@user-qj6ok3vp4s]

Simon with hair again!! Cool !

[@hemersonlozano4486]

sigo y seguiré adorando la música de the cure seguramente ya no como al principio pero la seguiré adorando. el .mito del rock

[@bridgetbox6951]

The Cure were phenomenal. The screaming on this video is doing my head in though :( spoils it

[@TanyasEtherealFootsteps]

Sorry about the screaming, Matt!

[@jonathandcallan]

It’s not as bad as someone clapping out of beat at the wrong tempo ... ok I’ve watched it right thru I see where ur coming from .. sounds like a few people were murdered .. it’s not screams of joy

[@100thecure8]

Merciiiiiiii

[@ary24303]

Amazing band......👏🙌

[@user-ot7mi2tw7u]

Moscow is waiting for you again, guys! We will be glad to see and hear you!

[@walter4654]

I like the video you made... I just saw myself behind you 🤣🙌🏼

[@user-kh4fr4qk1b]

Disintegration is the best musical album for all times and nations, its true.

[@joachimphalempin6095]

Je devais ne pas être très loin de la personne qui a filmé, un peu plus derrière, quelle belle journée.

[@hafkinamum5033]

...sometimes u make me feel like im living at the edge of the world ...🎶

[@nymike06]

Very nice, Tanya!

[@anare123456]

the cure forever and ever

[@indiwise]

Simon. Waving.

[@antonioocampo7697]

THE CURE 1970/2019 el mejor rock punk mistico

[@enriquemoon]

Legends

[@Roniel81]

2:57 - 3:07 Someone is most likely being stabbed repeatedly

[@TanyasEtherealFootsteps]

Just a really hyper Cure fan.

[@TheMinishKid]

Your lisp is adorable 😊

[@TanyasEtherealFootsteps]

I think it was a nervous lisp. I was trying to speak quietly, not to draw attention.

[@MD-eu3bq]

Hisss jokessss phantasticoooo

[@zoldparadicsom]

Hey, I saw you on Saturday! :) You were on the huge screen for a while :)

[@anacristinatavares9089]

The cure sempre. Banda MA-RA-VI-LHO-SA

[@JBest0]

I was behind you! ahah! I was in your video too (0:37) dressed in black with the "boys don't cry shirt"! :D Great concert!

[@naomiwilson4981]

It was never about the RV. It was about the pain.

[@espevaixauli4609]

Simplemente THE CURE!!!! Javi Soriano

[@curelive4121]

vampires into the daylight before darkness for final Amazing moment .

[@DavidLee-wj9sp]

The cure were at spartan san jose. Wish tour. I actually jumped the fence for free. Crazy me. Author. Haunts of san jose

[@orlandomaidana7950]

genio

[@zicoskywalker]

Espetáculo

[@user-kh4fr4qk1b]

The Cure is the most loving british band in Russia...after DM.

[@user-qj6ok3vp4s]

хотелось бы так и мне считать, но вот посмотрел краем глаза , сколько собрали на стадион этим летом гоперские Рамштэйн - вывод делается иной

[@dvswia1831]

nice seats!

[@chrislees5399]

Fantastic, our view was sadly not as good as your's :)

[@zicoskywalker]

Maior banda de Rock

[@user-kh4fr4qk1b]

Let's celebrate the 30 years of the ALBUM next year in the Olympic Stadium in the Moscow!

[@mariamunguia5599]

Despues de ti no hay te amo

[@edithnin]

AMOR

[@algoflon2spinetta999]

il piu' grande polifonico del xx secolo

[@valpro99]

Reeves Gabriel. His talents are so under used.

[@TanyasEtherealFootsteps]

I think he's glad to be part of something that offers world tours every few years. And he gets to express his talents in Reeves Gabrels and His Imaginary Friends.

[@mao83434]

genial

[@valentinaotal-pradas5058]

Mr.Robert...y las gafas de Sol?☀️💥💫⭐️🌟🍏🍎🧚‍♀️

[@thunder_heads]

You can hear me screaming. Thank you for capturing the moment robert looked at me and my friends. It was when he did the weird smile thing

[@DavidLee-wj9sp]

I had no problem understanding anyone there in 2012 except a dude at waterloo. He asked. Weh ya bone. I asked. Are you asking where im from. Weh ya bone. Are you calling me a bum. I stood up and said i speak english. They had a funny look on their faces.