Kate Bush, most famous for her songs “Running Up That Hill” and “Don’t Give Up,” had her first live performance in 35 years on Tuesday to unanimously positive reviews.

#KateBush: Singer Returns After 35 Years

Bush put on a dramatic stage show at London’s Eventim Apollo venue—involving surrealist sets, monsters and paper airplanes. David Mitchell, author of Cloud Atlas and the upcoming The Bone Clocks, who is known for his unreal concepts and imagery, helped Bush develop the visuals and themes apparently in the show.

Her 35-year absence has long been contributed to several factors. She wanted to tend to her then-young family, she was a known perfectionist who wanted everything just right, and early on in her (first and final) tour in 1979, her lighting director fell to his death.

In the United States, Bush was known for her single “Running Up That Hill” which received a resurgence in popularity the last few years after it was covered by Placebo, slowing it down and increasing the hypnotic aspects of the lyrics and music.

Security was on-hand to make sure that smart phones did not record the performance. It’s likely that Bush’s return was filmed and will be released on Blu-Ray or DVD sooner or later.

Public Response To Kate Bush’s Concert

Despite some complaints about the smart phone policy, fans and critics were very pleased with the return. Many were concerned that Bush, who turned 56 in July, would no longer have voice the elastic voice—capable of hitting nearly any note—she once did. However, she apparently didn’t miss a note.

“Her voice too is in remarkable condition: she's note-perfect throughout,” Alexis Petridis, writer for the Guardian, said.

Also in attendance were celebrity fans including Anna Calvi, Lily Allen, Bjork—all artists that were influenced by Kate Bush. David Gilmour of Pink Floyd was also among the crowd. In the past, Gilmour worked with Bush as one of his many side gigs and helped launch her career.