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The Satisfaction nonsense is kind of like singling out a guitar during the RnR Hall of Fame jam at the end of the show, where they have everybody and their brother on stage. There's one or two guitars that are meant to be heard, most of the players are just going thru the motions. There's probably a handful of people that believe MT even knew he was audible, and they all post here.
True. Then again, now I expect you to be the first to point this out the next time Keith is criticised for doing the same widdling
I thought the Chicago 2 show was great from all involved. The only time I thought any guitarist was a little shaky was during Shine A Light w/Ronnie, and that's just going off my memory. I purposely didn't watch any tour clips beforehand, besides the MT and guest spots, and the warhorses sounded great to me.
I've gone from excitement before the tour at MT being majorly involved, to disappointment w/just Rambler, to contentment with Rambler/Satisfaction and one other MT showcase (especially since my one show had CYHMK). I've accepted the way he's being used now and I think two showcases a night is about right. The way that the others have accepted him and let him stand with them for the final core group bow is majorly cool. Ronnie especially has been incredibly gracious, so I vowed not to criticize him, and he's playing well overall anyway.
My only hopes now are for a couple different tunes for Taylor. Knocking is a great song for the group, but Sway is not that good aside from Taylor's soloing. It's pretty clear he's either always on a tune, or never on it, so I'm hoping for a Love in Vain spot, or Moonlight Mile, which wouldn't be right to play without him. It was on the fan vote, and was rehearsed, so there's a chance.
That pretty much sums up where I'm at too at this stage. Especially regarding the Stones having accepted him and made him feel at home. A wonderful gesture, a couple of years ago who would have thought it was possible?
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CYHMK Toronto June 6th 2013
that's funny at the end , keith applauds and charlie gives it the big finish with only darryl responding , charlie points at him !
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Hahahahahahaha It's so childish that you have to keep on slagging the rest of the band to put Taylor in a good light - why?
Especially when he isn't really playing any better than the others. The guitarists are pretty much all on the same level now.
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Hahahahahahaha It's so childish that you have to keep on slagging the rest of the band to put Taylor in a good light - why?
Especially when he isn't really playing any better than the others. The guitarists are pretty much all on the same level now.
A pity you can't hear the adventurous beauty of the journey Taylor shows us. A dangerous, risky journey, but oh well, exciting and daring all the way.
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CYHMK Toronto June 6th 2013
that's funny at the end , keith applauds and charlie gives it the big finish with only darryl responding , charlie points at him !
Or he points at Bobby, or at both?
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He killed it again last night. MT is the highlight of this Tour. Without MT we are talking ABB Tour all over again. He needs to be in more songs for sure....agreed Schilld!
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don't know . still, charlie seems to have a whale of a time . even if his majesty isn't !
Charlie played well.
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Blackdog, sorry that you couldn't make it to the show because you weren't feeling well. However it is awesome that you again surprised a fellow Stones fan by giving him/her those tickets. Hey, at least you didn't miss the Stones playong any songs with MT that you haven't heard them play already.
And as I wrote above, Toronto #2 was a step in the right direction. No teeny guests. Now if only they'd work in one or two more songs with MT.
Like:
All Down The Line
Stop Breakin' Down
No Expectations
Moonlight Mile
Time Waits For No One
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He makes mistakes within the ebbs and flows of tempo and not so tight arrangements, but he's giving it his all. Quite amazing really.
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A pity you can't hear the adventurous beauty of the journey Taylor shows us. A dangerous, risky journey, but oh well, exciting and daring all the way.
Of course I hear some thoughtful adventurism, but I also recognise when it's just bluffing, a player uncertain of what he's doing.
Seems he only needs to play some modal-esque stuff and people latch on to it as if it's some deep emotional juurney. That stuff doesn't have to be there, he is over thinking things rather than letting a natural solo emerge.
This CYHMK is odd, it was ragged, but more inspired at the final LA concert.
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Doxa
I'm sick and tired of hearing these anti-Taylorian comments by two principle contributors of this site. Keep your Vegas band and die happy. I'm off.
- Doxa
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Jesse
"For sure he wants to improvise, that's what he is about, but when he gets to it he is left wanting on what to play for much of the time so he resorts to some bluffing, that being non musical coasting. Generally speaking, this is taking up the majority of the time on his solos."
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Yes! That's IT! That's why it sometimes muddies up the music! His Majesty, between you and Edward Twilling I now understand why Taylorites like the guy, and why those of us think he's not suited for every song anymore. (YES he once was...in a time and place, far away and long ago....)
It's the "non-musical coasting." I couldn't put my finger on it (no pun intended) because I don't know that much about music. I'll just bet that drives Jagger out of his mind. Keefe and Ronnie too.
Thanks His Majesty.
I'm off to the airport, hope someone asks me about the Stones and MT. I'm now an encyclopedia of knowledge! (I'm NOT serious people, so don't dump on me about that comment.)
I think the MT fans should lighten up. It looks like he's having fun. I hope he is.
Ciao
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I'm sick and tired of hearing these anti-Taylorian comments by two principle contributors of this site. Keep your Vegas band and die happy. I'm off.
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I would regret that, because I always enjoy reading your passionate, intelligent and humorous analyses very much. Don't let anything spoil your passion and joy. I'm sometimes too emotional, even a bit nasty, but now I'm stoic and it feels good!
I like your posts also because you're not biased whatsoever, whereas me being a Taylorian ... well you know what I mean.
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Rambler was good
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kleermaker
you bring your opinions as facts
You do the same.