Manchester: 17 April 2004

	Manchester: 17 April 2004
unofficial live album
Venue	M.E.N. Arena, Manchester,; UK
Recorded	17 April 2004
Released	Unknown
Label	Unknown Label
Format	2xCD
Length	22 tracks
Genre	Pop
Producer	Duran Duran
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Manchester: 17 April 2004 is an unofficial Duran Duran live album, recorded during The Reunion Tour at the M.E.N. Arena in Manchester, UK on 17 April 2004.

About the album[]

The album is a recording of Duran Duran's performance at the M.E.N. Arena, a 21,000 capacity venue in the city center. The show was part of fifteen UK dates on the tour, and the first of two performed in Manchester.

This was a sold out gig. The crowd filled the air with tension as the lights dimmed, a beat rose from the stage, lights flashed and the five original members of Duran Duran appeared on stage.

Soon Duran Duran opened this Saturday evening show with a hard edged version of "(Reach Up for The) Sunrise", a complete unknown track that had the packed arena on its feet and singing along.

Songs from the 80s followed, including a powerful rendition of "Union of the Snake".

During the evening, Nick Rhodes showcased his keyboard skills whilst playing "Tiger Tiger" on his own. Simon Le Bon then joined him for "The Chauffeur", with the full band playing the climax of the song.

The show also featured a violent animated video screened during the performance of "Careless Memories", that depicted the five band members battling deadly ninjas and city-stomping monsters.

English electronic duo Goldfrapp opened the show and tickets cost around £40.00 + £5.30 booking fee.

Track listing[]

CD 1[]

CD 2[]

Personnel[]

Duran Duran are:

Simon Le Bon - vocals
John Taylor - bass guitar
Andy Taylor - guitar
Nick Rhodes - keyboards
Roger Taylor - drums

With:

John Amato - saxophone
Joanne Yearwood - backing vocals

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