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I think I'll probably pick up the Encore CD set from the Chicago show that I saw. On the website, I saw a deal where older Encore sets could be ordered at half off if you pre-order one of the current tour. Seems like a decent enough deal--I had never been inclined to get any from the tours since Still Growing Up, since I wasn't able to see them. But if I were to, are there any particular shows/sets that stand out as special or better than the rest? I suppose setlist-wise, I'd prefer more early stuff, since the Growing Up tour featured so much more recent stuff. Humdrum would be a treat, or any other rare tracks from PG 1 through Security. Any thoughts are appreciated.

Have a look at the Encore CDs of the Warm Up Tour 2007, interesting setlists with plenty of older stuff. I assume they're still available. Brescia is very good, as is Blickling. Some of the earlier dates also had a few rarities too... I'm sure other loonies will recommend other shows, but it was a pretty good tour. The setlists were based on fan polls (ie us lot!)

here's a previous thread on the topic. i can offer some recommendations after i review my collection. http://petergabriel.com/social/forum/1/music/topic/457134/best-of-the-encore-series-07/

on a somewhat related note, here is my humdrum collection on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVkg_Q8PhAY rockapalast (197 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2TOIMq-Jzc french chorus TV (197 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzSul9u4gtI diplomat hotel (1980) (yet, another shameless mozo plug)

note to self: 8 + ) = smiley face. again, i don't use emoticons.

live 2009: 22.03.09 buenos aires 24.03.09 santiago (wallflower feat. inti illimani) the warmup tour: 02/07/07 brescia 14/06/07 gelsenkirchen

Here are my favorites because of the song selection: 02.06.04 Sheffield, UK - Washing (In) of the The Water, White Ashes, and Baby Man 14.06/07 Gelsenkirchen, Germany - Milgram's 37 and Moribund The Bergermeister 15.06.07 Gelsenkirchen, Germany - Many old tracks plus Love Town (26 songs) 20.03.09 Lima, Peru - Down To Earth 24.03.09 santiago (wallflower feat. inti illimani)

PG performed Humdrum in San Jose, CA on 2 Oct. 2012

18.03.09 caracas also has "down to earth" and is currently available at 50% off when purchasing a back to front item.

18.03.09 caracas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUKkh-hgt74 down to earth

Decided to go with the the Chicago show I saw, with Hamburg 2007 set--it seemed to have most of everything I'd want. I didn't see the Gelsenkirchen one available, for some reason. The earliest 2007 show available was Hamburg, in fact.

Sigh. My favorite fan is ALL over disc 1 of the Chicago set. I really should have known better, but I thought I might get lucky. I may see if I can edit the between-song crowd noise. Or, maybe I'll just have to see if anyone would be willing to share another set from the tour. Thanks again to her. Whoever she is.

did someone receive any encore series 2 CDs from the 2012 So back to front ? I 'm still waiting for mine

Yes Ceridwen, got mine last week. I'm in The UK. they took about 3 weeks to arrive from getting the email about payment being taken. I got Red Rocks ...and San Diego as a Humdrum back up . But preferring San Diego's vibe, mix and performance at the mo...