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Been to a good gig lately/Concerts [Merged]
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Re: Been to a good gig lately?
I just got home from seeing the Foo Fighters at Earls Court. (They get around. When were they out there - a week and a half ago??) What a blast!!! They played for 1 hour 40 and barely stopped all the way playing a great set.
Earl's Court (basically a huge dilapidated barn) was packed and the crowd went off right from the opening "In Your Honour" which started with buzz saw guitars. From that they went straight into No Way Back and then into My Hero ("Let's sing an old one *smile* loud!!") Grohl is a fantastic front man - a relaxed I-don't-give-a-*smile* attitude and a great rapport with the crowd. I never really took my eyes off Grohl or Hawkins' drumming because Shiflett and Mendel aren't at all demonstrative - happy enough hanging off to the sides of the stage ploughing through the set list.
The band was super tight. Taylor Hawkins is a thrashing machine up back, all flashing white teeth and flying hair. I was a little disappointed that he woossed it a bit on the fills at the end of Best of You but I'm probably being a bit picky there.
I had a great view of the stage and the mosh pit which at times looked like a production line as bodies were continually rolled over heads to the front security barriers only to be grabbed by the security staff and marched back into the crowd where they'd rejoin their friends and do it all again. I swear the guys right at the front would occasionally try and throw one of the surfers up on to the stage. They failed though - those security guys know their stuff!
Times Like These (my fav Foos number) was an absolute highlight and it was followed by Grohl leaping off the stage and running around the crowd down to the mixing desk (3/4 of the way back) where he stood on a chair and duelled guitars with Shiflett who was back on stage. When he got back to the stage he said when he does that he often gets his nipples tweaked and his bum grabbed by the crowd and he reckons he loves it!
He started to tell a story that involved him sitting in the crowd for the Coldplay concert earlier in the week (same venue) but when he mentioned Coldplay the crowd booed loudly! Grohl says "Hey they're friends of mine, be nice!"
Generator, Learn to Fly, Breakout were all given barnstorming renditions. During the encore Hawkins and Grohl swapped places for a song. We all know Grohl's a legend behind the kit but unfortunately Taylor aint no Dave behind the mike. They then finished with All My Life which brought the house down. "Done, done, on to the next one done, done, on to the next one. . ."
Sensational!
I just got home from seeing the Foo Fighters at Earls Court. (They get around. When were they out there - a week and a half ago??) What a blast!!! They played for 1 hour 40 and barely stopped all the way playing a great set.
Earl's Court (basically a huge dilapidated barn) was packed and the crowd went off right from the opening "In Your Honour" which started with buzz saw guitars. From that they went straight into No Way Back and then into My Hero ("Let's sing an old one *smile* loud!!") Grohl is a fantastic front man - a relaxed I-don't-give-a-*smile* attitude and a great rapport with the crowd. I never really took my eyes off Grohl or Hawkins' drumming because Shiflett and Mendel aren't at all demonstrative - happy enough hanging off to the sides of the stage ploughing through the set list.
The band was super tight. Taylor Hawkins is a thrashing machine up back, all flashing white teeth and flying hair. I was a little disappointed that he woossed it a bit on the fills at the end of Best of You but I'm probably being a bit picky there.
I had a great view of the stage and the mosh pit which at times looked like a production line as bodies were continually rolled over heads to the front security barriers only to be grabbed by the security staff and marched back into the crowd where they'd rejoin their friends and do it all again. I swear the guys right at the front would occasionally try and throw one of the surfers up on to the stage. They failed though - those security guys know their stuff!
Times Like These (my fav Foos number) was an absolute highlight and it was followed by Grohl leaping off the stage and running around the crowd down to the mixing desk (3/4 of the way back) where he stood on a chair and duelled guitars with Shiflett who was back on stage. When he got back to the stage he said when he does that he often gets his nipples tweaked and his bum grabbed by the crowd and he reckons he loves it!
He started to tell a story that involved him sitting in the crowd for the Coldplay concert earlier in the week (same venue) but when he mentioned Coldplay the crowd booed loudly! Grohl says "Hey they're friends of mine, be nice!"
Generator, Learn to Fly, Breakout were all given barnstorming renditions. During the encore Hawkins and Grohl swapped places for a song. We all know Grohl's a legend behind the kit but unfortunately Taylor aint no Dave behind the mike. They then finished with All My Life which brought the house down. "Done, done, on to the next one done, done, on to the next one. . ."
Sensational!
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There were several others, another lead guitarist, trumpet sax and piano etc
The guitarist is the same one that pops up on all the live gig videos
Not sure if he is in the When September Ends video, I'll watch it on MTV
Oh no MTV doesn't play music these days :hihi Video Hits then
When September Ends was so emotional too :'(
Someone dressed as Santa?? And a xmas tree
They were all introduced a couple of times
The trumpet player (??) was origonally an Aussie
May be why they were in so tune with the crowd
There were several others, another lead guitarist, trumpet sax and piano etc
The guitarist is the same one that pops up on all the live gig videos
Not sure if he is in the When September Ends video, I'll watch it on MTV
Oh no MTV doesn't play music these days :hihi Video Hits then
When September Ends was so emotional too :'(
Someone dressed as Santa?? And a xmas tree
They were all introduced a couple of times
The trumpet player (??) was origonally an Aussie
May be why they were in so tune with the crowd
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I'll be getting tickets for them next time too TGN
They sounded GREAT too :clap :clap
I prefer them to Nirvana, Dave Grohl has certainly stepped up since those days
Sounds like he is as big a larrikin as he appears on TV
Agree with the crowd re Coldplay too
Parachutes was the most disappointing album I have ever bought
OK for 1 song but string a few together with that whiney little fella :asleep :asleep :asleep
Times have changes haven't they?? Most the good tough bands are coming from USA
I'll be getting tickets for them next time too TGN
They sounded GREAT too :clap :clap
I prefer them to Nirvana, Dave Grohl has certainly stepped up since those days
Sounds like he is as big a larrikin as he appears on TV
Agree with the crowd re Coldplay too
Parachutes was the most disappointing album I have ever bought
OK for 1 song but string a few together with that whiney little fella :asleep :asleep :asleep
Times have changes haven't they?? Most the good tough bands are coming from USA
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Yeah what is it with MTV these days. Have they changed the meaning of the M to Muck?
(Green Day played on the Jonathon Woss show over here when they toured earlier this year and had an extra guitarist with them then too. Tough one that isn't it - kind of almost a rock star but not quite.
TC said:
Yeah what is it with MTV these days. Have they changed the meaning of the M to Muck?
(Green Day played on the Jonathon Woss show over here when they toured earlier this year and had an extra guitarist with them then too. Tough one that isn't it - kind of almost a rock star but not quite.
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That's a great rundown too TGN!! :clap I missed the Foos when they were here recently but heard it was fantastic. I just LOVE Times Like These and Best of You. I've only ever seen footage of Grohl and man does he know how to work the crowd.
Sounds like a great night had by all!
That's a great rundown too TGN!! :clap I missed the Foos when they were here recently but heard it was fantastic. I just LOVE Times Like These and Best of You. I've only ever seen footage of Grohl and man does he know how to work the crowd.
Sounds like a great night had by all!
nitrotiger
" lets play like the tigers of old ! "
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Recently,a guitar student played a dvd of a recent concert of David Bowie in action live.....I gotta tell ya...that guy is a freak!
60 years on and still in really good nick....and performing better than ever...how he does it I dont know....same with Mick Jagger and John Fogarty.....stellar stuff and inspirational.....the same with Eric Clapton.......
Recently,a guitar student played a dvd of a recent concert of David Bowie in action live.....I gotta tell ya...that guy is a freak!
60 years on and still in really good nick....and performing better than ever...how he does it I dont know....same with Mick Jagger and John Fogarty.....stellar stuff and inspirational.....the same with Eric Clapton.......
Re: Been to a good gig lately?
jb the second guitarist is Jason White
I just listened to the UK live soundtrack abd Billy Joe credits him
Not sure if he is in the video, but it's probably him
He was seen a lot on the Live 8 concert too
Listening to the live recording reminded me of the fireworks and flames
Very well orchestrated
I had goose bumps listening to Bullet in the Bible, so much like the Aussie gig
But ours was much longer :clap
jb the second guitarist is Jason White
I just listened to the UK live soundtrack abd Billy Joe credits him
Not sure if he is in the video, but it's probably him
He was seen a lot on the Live 8 concert too
Listening to the live recording reminded me of the fireworks and flames
Very well orchestrated
I had goose bumps listening to Bullet in the Bible, so much like the Aussie gig
But ours was much longer :clap
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He he me again rambling on :hihi
Another thing that was good about last night, and something they often do....
They call a drummer bass player and guitarist out of the mosh and give them 3 chords to play
And form a band, what a buzz for these dudes, Green Day's amps are so powerful >
The kids wanted me to play the bass, but no way I was gonna do it
Although when I saw the 3 chords I was spewin I wasn't in the front row
The girl they picked was really good and was riffing her own stuff by the end
The drummer had played for 4 years and swapped seats with Tre pretty well
The guitarist was a kid that had only played for 4 months
BJ was pretty dubious, asked him if he had ever been laid
Then said well you are gonna be tonight and picked him out
He struggled a bit and BJ gave him his guitar so he could practise
The bass player got a special treat, she was to stage dive
He had to coax her to do it, but no way the pit was going to let her fall
They were calling her out, she did the 20 metre or so run up into the crowd and dived
Then disappeared away on the hands of the crowd
What an absolutely mindblowing night for them
He he me again rambling on :hihi
Another thing that was good about last night, and something they often do....
They call a drummer bass player and guitarist out of the mosh and give them 3 chords to play
And form a band, what a buzz for these dudes, Green Day's amps are so powerful >
The kids wanted me to play the bass, but no way I was gonna do it
Although when I saw the 3 chords I was spewin I wasn't in the front row
The girl they picked was really good and was riffing her own stuff by the end
The drummer had played for 4 years and swapped seats with Tre pretty well
The guitarist was a kid that had only played for 4 months
BJ was pretty dubious, asked him if he had ever been laid
Then said well you are gonna be tonight and picked him out
He struggled a bit and BJ gave him his guitar so he could practise
The bass player got a special treat, she was to stage dive
He had to coax her to do it, but no way the pit was going to let her fall
They were calling her out, she did the 20 metre or so run up into the crowd and dived
Then disappeared away on the hands of the crowd
What an absolutely mindblowing night for them
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Ah, they did do that. Was gonna ask you because they did a similar thing at Livid in 2000. Just a guitarist for a three-chord number. Grabbed this bloke with green hair out and gave him the guitar and then asked his name. Mumbles into the mic, "I'm Dan." Billy Joe tells him that that's not good enough and he has to really yell this time, so bloke steps up to the mic again.... "MY NAME IS *smile* DAN!!!"
Ah, they did do that. Was gonna ask you because they did a similar thing at Livid in 2000. Just a guitarist for a three-chord number. Grabbed this bloke with green hair out and gave him the guitar and then asked his name. Mumbles into the mic, "I'm Dan." Billy Joe tells him that that's not good enough and he has to really yell this time, so bloke steps up to the mic again.... "MY NAME IS *smile* DAN!!!"
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:rotfl
There was a lot of that last night too
The kids asked if they were allowed to swear for the evening
How could I say no?? They would have to miss the lyrics to most songs :hihi
And he introduced himself as Billy Joe *smile* Armstrong
:rotfl
There was a lot of that last night too
The kids asked if they were allowed to swear for the evening
How could I say no?? They would have to miss the lyrics to most songs :hihi
And he introduced himself as Billy Joe *smile* Armstrong
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So far I've seen (in the past couple of months)
Steve Earl and the Dukes - he was pretty cool but a little flat in comparison with his performance at the Prince last year.
Joe Cocker - his voice was still in "good" condition.
John Foggarty - was an excellent performance, so fit and active for a 60 year old.
Greenday - excellent stuff. Pretty much did everything in the same pattern as the live cd/dvd, but interacted with the crowd lots. It was a shame that with music in the state that it is (ie so many manufactured bands/musicians) that more people didn't get behind these guys.
So far I've seen (in the past couple of months)
Steve Earl and the Dukes - he was pretty cool but a little flat in comparison with his performance at the Prince last year.
Joe Cocker - his voice was still in "good" condition.
John Foggarty - was an excellent performance, so fit and active for a 60 year old.
Greenday - excellent stuff. Pretty much did everything in the same pattern as the live cd/dvd, but interacted with the crowd lots. It was a shame that with music in the state that it is (ie so many manufactured bands/musicians) that more people didn't get behind these guys.
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There was a lot of space in the Idiot Zone General
They should have made it smaller seeing they knew how many tickets had been sold
And brought all the standing general closer to the stage
Level 1 seating was packed, and level 2 looked full too
Still think they sold more tickets than the Aints or Doggies :hihi
There was a lot of space in the Idiot Zone General
They should have made it smaller seeing they knew how many tickets had been sold
And brought all the standing general closer to the stage
Level 1 seating was packed, and level 2 looked full too
Still think they sold more tickets than the Aints or Doggies :hihi
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Grohl says *smile* every second word too. What ever happened to old style values? :rofl
TC said:
Grohl says *smile* every second word too. What ever happened to old style values? :rofl
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Thanks TC. I watched a making of the When September Ends video today and they credit the 'other guy' but I missed his name. They mention he has been in previous Green Day videos and met them way back at some festival or something so I am assuming he is the guy. Funny though, in the video they never show him in close up.
I'lll watch the show again as MTV will repeat it ad nauseum.
TC said:
Thanks TC. I watched a making of the When September Ends video today and they credit the 'other guy' but I missed his name. They mention he has been in previous Green Day videos and met them way back at some festival or something so I am assuming he is the guy. Funny though, in the video they never show him in close up.
I'lll watch the show again as MTV will repeat it ad nauseum.
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Maybe, usually at 25 past as the 'half hour' shows finish early. Hence you get two songs per hours, one at 25 past the other at 5 minutes to the hour.
Then to make matters worse, they have a sort of song of the day, or even week where that is the only song they play all day, so you hear it twice an hour for a week or whatever the rotation is. Very disappointing and waht's worse, channel V seem to be heading the same way.
TC said:
Maybe, usually at 25 past as the 'half hour' shows finish early. Hence you get two songs per hours, one at 25 past the other at 5 minutes to the hour.
Then to make matters worse, they have a sort of song of the day, or even week where that is the only song they play all day, so you hear it twice an hour for a week or whatever the rotation is. Very disappointing and waht's worse, channel V seem to be heading the same way.
