Weezer concert: 12/16/2005

Weezer concert
December 16, 2005
Location	Osaka, Japan
Venue	Zepp Osaka
Tour	Mos Burger Tour
Associated album	Make Believe
Bootleg
Love to Each Other
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Weezer performed at Zepp Osaka in Osaka, Japan on December 16, 2005 as part of the Mos Burger Tour.

Setlist

No.	Song
1.	"My Name Is Jonas"
2.	"Perfect Situation"
3.	"Don't Let Go"
4.	"Dope Nose" (Lead vocals: Scott)
5.	"This Is Such a Pity"
6.	"Tired of Sex"
7.	"Hash Pipe"
8.	"Why Bother?" (Lead vocals: Brian)
9.	"El Scorcho"
10.	"Say It Ain't So"
11.	"We Are All on Drugs"
12.	"Surf Wax America"
13.	"The Good Life"
14.	"Beverly Hills"
15.	"Photograph" / "Song 2" (Lead vocals: Pat, drums: Rivers)
	Encore
16.	"Island in the Sun" (acoustic)
17.	"Undone - The Sweater Song" (Fan invited on stage to play with the band)
18.	"Buddy Holly"

Karl's Corner

Main article: Karl's Corner - 12/16/2005

In the words of Luke Cage, Power Man: sweet jumpin' Christmas! Today started with various morning forays out into Osaka in search of goods and services (including Mos Burger for some), followed by a pair of radio station interviews at the hotel, with “Rock the Radio” FM and “Weekend Go Go” FM. Then it was time for another minivan ride out to the WTC zone where Zepp is located. Now that the whole band is in one place, they were able to have a real soundcheck and get into the groove somethin' proper. These shows creep up fast as theres no opening act and they start letting the people in at 6 pm. So once the soundcheck is done, theres just time for a snack in the catering room and then its time for the band to do their vocal warm ups up until showtime at 7.

So yeah: sweet jumpin' Christmas! That about sums up Osaka show #2. First of all, the band is getting focused like a laser beam, and with Pat feeling better and the band having the chance to soundcheck today and gel a little, its like they havent taken a break at all. There is a real command of the stage happening. Secondly, tonights crowd gave any crowd from '05 a major run for their money. It was just a writhing mass of rediculous energy and sheer joy. These people were going crazy! All in all it was a good omen for the upcoming live performance shoot taking place at 2 of the Tokyo shows, intended for a future live DVD. If its only half as energetic and excellent sounding as todays show, it's totally in the bag.

Thanks to Noke(?) from Osaka for helping out on "Undone" on the acoustic guitar. Brevis. Cedric. Kanky. The Daily Yomiuri. And big ups to Ayumi, super-fan!

- Karl Koch

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See also

• Mos Burger Tour
• 2005
• Make Believe