2012-10-27

2012-10-27 @ L'Aeronef. Lille, France.

Setlist:
1. Toccata
2. The 4 (Great Ishraqi Sun)
3. Fast
4. Vajra
5. Danse Macabre
6. Sophia's Theme
7. Sabian Song 1
8. Sabian Song 2
9. Tistriya
10. Radar (The Day The Earth Stood Still)
11. Le Mani Medley:
- RFID Slaverider
- Codex Alimentarius
- Agenda 21
12. Personnae: Halloween
13. Stars & Stripes Forever
14. Brazen Serpent

Band Line Up :
Trey Spruance: Guitars, Electric Saz, Keyboards

Toby Driver: Bass, Keyboards
Matt Lebofsky: Keyboards, Guitar
Kenny Grohowski: Drums
Eyvind Kang: Viola, Violin
Jessica Kenney: Voice
Anne Le Roy: Harp
Nicolas Gardrat: Guitar, Keyboards


Notes:
  • Band was billed as "FORMS perform Mausolée Mécanique"
  • First time in 6 years that Eyvind Kang performs with SC3 live.
  • First time in 8 years that Jessika Kenney performs with SC3 live.
  • First performance of Anne Le Roy and Nicolas Gardrat with SC3.
  • First time that Sophia's Theme is performed with Voice (by Jessika Kenney)
  • First performance ever of the "Sabian Songs" by SC3. They were first performed by Trey Spruance at The Stone, New York as part of his solo set.
  • Special thanks to Nicolas Gardrat for all the info about this show, please check him at: http://loeillere.bandcamp.com/

2012-10-11

2012-10-11 @ The Stone. New York, NY. USA. (10:00 pm show)

Setlist:
1. Sheburiel
2. Shoel
3. Kemuel
4. Akramachamarei
5. Bezriel
6. Barakiel
7. Asron
8. Labbiel
9. Balberith
10. Omael
 

Band Line Up:
Ches Smith: Drums, Percussion.
April Centrone: Percussion.
Jamie Saft: Keyboards.
Gyan Riley: Guitar.
Toby Driver: Bass.
Timba Harris: Violin.
Trey Spruance: Baritone Guitar, Kinnor.

Notes:
  • Second show of the night at the same venue. The first show was billed as ISHRAQIYUN.
  • First perfromance of Jamie Saft with SC3.

2012-10-11 @ The Stone. New York, NY. USA. (8:00 pm show)

Setlist:
1. The 15
2. Fast
3. Balance of the 19
4. The 7
5. Tistriya
6. Vajra
7. Bereshith
8. The 3 (Afghan Song)
9. The 4 (Great Ishraqi Sun)
10. Brazen Serpent

Band Line Up:
Ches Smith: Drums, Percussion
April Centrone: Percussion
Shahzad Ismaily: Bass
Toby Driver: Bass, Guitar
Timba Harris: Violin, Viola
Trey Spruance: Saz, Guitar

Notes:
  • Band was billed as ISHRAQIYUN. This is the first time since November 2004 that this has happened.
  • Toby Driver played Bass on The 15, Balance of the 19, Tistriya, The 4 (Great Ishraqi Sun) and Brazen Serpent.
  • Shahzad Ismaily played Bass on Fast, The 7,Vajra, Bereshith and The 3 (Afghan Song)
  • First time Toby Driver plays guitar with SC3. He did it for Vajra.
  • First time since August 2005 that Bereshith is played as a trio (Trey, Shahzad and Ches) with no keyboards or violin.

2012-10-10

2012-10-10 @ The Stone. New York, NY. USA.

Setlist:
1. Book T: Waves of Blood
2. Book T: Broken Glass Hearse
3. Personnae: Halloween
4. Sophia's Theme
5. Labyrinth of Light
6. Ship of Fools (Stone of Exile)
7. Book T: Exodus
8. Dolorous Stroke
9. Castles of Sand
10. Hurqalya
11. Drive

Band Line Up:
Ches Smith: Drums
Shahzad Ismaily: Bass
Timba Harris: Guitar, Violin, Trumpet
Trey Spruance: Guitar

Notes:
  • Band was billed as UR. This is only the second time this happens. First time was back in May 20, 2005.
  • First time Drive is played in more than 6 years. Last time it was played it was also at The Stone back in August 2005.
  • First time that a guitar solo is added to Book T: Broken Glass Hearse.
  • First time that a guitar solo is played by Timba Harris during Hurqalya.
  • First time since August 2005 that a Secret Chiefs 3 (UR) performance doesn't feature keyboards.

2012-08-06

2012-08-06 @ Jazz in Marciac Festival. Marciac, France.

Setlist:
1. Sheburiel
2. Shoel
3. Akramachamarei
4. Bezriel
5. Barakiel
6. Asron
7. Omael

Band Line Up:
Ches Smith: Drums, Percussion.
April Centrone: Percussion.
Matt Lebofsky: Organ, Keyboards.
Toby Driver: Bass.
Gyan Riley: Guitar.
Timba Harris: Violin, Trumpet, Percussion.
Trey Spruance: Baritone Guitar, Kinnor.

Notes:
  • Special thanks to Trey Spruance for the info about this show.
  • This set was part of John Zorn's Book of Angels presentation that also included Abraxas and Aleph Trio.
  • First performance of Gyan Riley with Secret Chiefs 3.
  • First time SC3 performs the Masada material with Gyan Riley, Toby Driver and Matt Lebofsky.
  • First time the Kinnor is used in a live performance.
  • To close the show Zorn directed all players (Abraxas + Secret Chiefs 3) and performed the Masada tune Lilin.

2012-04-19

2012-04-19 @ SESC Belenzinho. São Paulo, Brazil.

Setlist:
1. Zombievision
2. Personnae: Halloween
3. The 15
4. Fast
5. The 4 (Great Ishraqi Sun)
6. Le Mani Medley:
- RFID Slaverider
- Agenda 21
- Codex Alimentarius
7. Vajra
8. Combat for the Angel
9. Radar
10. Sophia's Theme
11. Bereshith
12. Tistriya
13. Book T: Exodus
14. Ship of Fools (Stone of Exile)
15. Saptarshi

Band Line Up:
Ches Smith: Drums, Percussion
Matt Lebofsky: Keyboards, Sampler, Guitar
Toby Driver: Bass
Timb Harris: Violin, Viola, Guitar, Keyboards, Sampler, Trumpet
Trey Spruance: Guitar, Electric Saz, Sampler

Notes:
- Final performance of the 2012 South American Tour.
- Second performance in Brazil.
- During Vajra, Ches' kick pedal broke and the band did a quick jam until it was fixed.
- Special thanks to Danzoc for the setlists of the Brazilian shows.

2012-04-18

2012-04-18 @ SESC Araraquara. Araraquara, Brazil.

Setlist:
1. Zombievision
2. Personnae: Halloween
3. The 15
4. Fast
5. The 4 (Great Ishraqi Sun)
6. Le Mani Medley:
- RFID Slaverider
- Agenda 21
- Codex Alimentarius
7. Vajra
8. Combat for the Angel
9. Radar
10. Sophia's Theme
11. Bereshith
12. Tistriya
13. Book T: Exodus
14. Ship of Fools (Stone of Exile)
15. Saptarshi

Band Line Up:
Ches Smith: Drums, Percussion
Matt Lebofsky: Keyboards, Sampler, Guitar
Toby Driver: Bass
Timb Harris: Violin, Viola, Guitar, Keyboards, Sampler, Trumpet
Trey Spruance: Guitar, Electric Saz, Sampler

Notes:
- First performance ever in Brazil.
- Special thanks to Danzoc for the setlists of the Brazilian shows.

2012-04-16

2012-04-16 @ Teatro Nescafé de las Artes. Santiago, Chile.

Setlist:
1. Zombievision
2. Personnae: Halloween
3. The 15
4. Fast
5. The 4 (Great Ishraqi Sun)
6. Le Mani Medley:
- RFID Slaverider
- Agenda 21
- Codex Alimentarius
7. Vajra
8. Combat for the Angel
9. Radar
10. Sophia's Theme
11. Bereshith
12. Tistriya
13. Book T: Exodus
14. Millones
15. Saptarshi
16. Balance of the 19
17. Labyrinth of Light

Band Line Up:
Ches Smith: Drums, Percussion
Matt Lebofsky: Keyboards, Sampler, Guitar
Toby Driver: Bass
Timb Harris: Violin, Viola, Guitar, Keyboards, Sampler, Trumpet
Trey Spruance: Guitar, Electric Saz, Sampler
Camila Moreno: Vocals on "Millones"

Notes:
- Second time SC3 performs at Teatro Nescafé de las Artes.
- Second time SC3 performs "Millones"
- Only performance of "Balance of the 19" during the 2012 South American Tour.
- First time since May 2007 that SC3 performs for over 100 minutes. 

2012-04-14

2012-04-14 @ El Huevo. Valparaiso, Chile.

Setlist:
1. Zombievision
2. Personnae: Halloween
3. The 15
4. Fast
5. The 4 (Great Ishraqi Sun)
6. Le Mani Medley:
- RFID Slaverider
- Agenda 21
- Codex Alimentarius
7. Vajra
8. Combat For The Angel
9. Radar
10. Bereshith
11. Tistriya
12. Book T: Exodus
13. Saptarshi
14. Labyrinth Of Light

Band Line Up:
Ches Smith: Drums, Percussion
Matt Lebofsky: Keyboards, Sampler, Guitar
Toby Driver: Bass
Timb Harris: Violin, Viola, Guitar, Keyboards, Sampler, Trumpet
Trey Spruance: Guitar, Electric Saz, Sampler

Notes:
- First performance ever in Valparaiso, Chile.

2012-04-14 @ Estadio Nacional. Santiago, Chile.

Setlist:
1. The 4 (Great Ishraqi Sun)
2. Book T: Exodus
3. Millones

Band Line Up:
Ches Smith: Drums
Matt Lebofsky: Keyboards
Toby Driver: Bass
Timb Harris: Violin, Viola
Trey Spruance: Electric Saz, Guitar
Camila Moreno: Vocals on "Millones"

Notes:
- Second time SC3 performs in Santiago, Chile.
- First ever performance of "Millones" by SC3.
- "Millones" written by Camila Moreno.
- First ever performance of Camila Moreno with SC3.
- Audience was said to be around 10,000 people!!!
- Special thanks to Trey Spruance for providing the setlist.

2012-04-13

2012-04-13 @ Club Niceto. Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Setlist:
1. Zombievision
2. Personnae: Halloween
3. The 15
4. Fast
5. Radar
6. Sophia's Theme
7. Vajra
8. Combat for the Angel
9. Le Mani Medley:
- RFID Slaverider
- Agenda 21
- Codex Alimentarius
10. Bereshith
11. The 4 (Great Ishraqi Sun)
12. Tistriya
13. Book T: Exodus
14. Saptarshi
15. Labyrinth of Light
16. Ship of Fools (Stone of Exile)

Band Line Up:
Ches Smith: Drums, Percussion
Matt Lebofsky: Keyboards, Sampler, Guitar
Toby Driver: Bass
Timb Harris: Violin, Viola, Guitar, Keyboards, Sampler, Trumpet
Trey Spruance: Guitar, Electric Saz, Sampler

Notes:
- First show of the 2012 South American Tour.
- Second time SC3 plays in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Local band Helmut Robot was the opening act.
- "Balance of the 19" was on the setlist but was replaced by "Labyrinth of Light" at the last minute. 

Matt says:
The Secret Chiefs 3 returned to South America, this time hitting Argentina and Chile (which they've played in before without me) AND Brazil (which was a first for the band). After flying into Buenos Aires and hanging out recovering from travel and rehearsing for a couple days we played in town at the Niceto Club. Big venue, lovely audience, super appreciative and friendly folks. Opening up the show was the awesome Helmut Robot.

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