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DandelionPowderman
I know what was happening at the time musically. However, moving in the guitar hero direction (JJF, Texas 1972) made a unique band sound more similar to the vlassic rock bands and the early metal bands - a development I didn't particularly enjoy.
This really doesn't have anything to do with taking risks, as Taylor in fact didn't improvise so much on stage as many think. Many of his motifs were crafted, and some of them fit really well, especially those who took us by surprise, went in and out or had room, provided by the band, imo. The continous on-going lead guitar, blocking riffs and vocal melodies doesn't interest me.
He gets to improvise today. And he gets room to shine on CYHMK and partly on MR.
Everybody should be happy...
Some people do like it though, Dandelion.
Not to put too fine a point on it, Dandelion, you sound rather bitter, almost envious towards Taylor and the high appreciation afforded him. I know we are all welcome to our own opinions, of course, but you sound like you are on an ongoing crusade to diminish everything he has ever done!
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Great pic! I think it's not the tour, but this thread Taylor has just read.
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Some people do like it though, Dandelion.
Not to put too fine a point on it, Dandelion, you sound rather bitter, almost envious towards Taylor and the high appreciation afforded him. I know we are all welcome to our own opinions, of course, but you sound like you are on an ongoing crusade to diminish everything he has ever done!
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duffydawg
Almost every real music critic point to the live performances that MT was involved in....those tours 1969 - 1973 as the RS high water mark.
Indeed almost every music critic on this tour has cited the strength and excitement that MT brings to this former Vegas Act....
Yet for the sillies like HM, MisterDDDD, Dandie and a few other poofs they want to deny reality.
RS w Mick Taylor = Greatest Rock and Roll Band Ever!!!!
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sonomastone
Do you think jack will ever do another movie like the shining?
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Doxa
So for me the issue is that do we want this safe and sure old concept to carry on till the end, or do we need some fresh blood and dareness to the mix.
- Doxa
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Various things are different on this tour... It's stripped down minimal stage set up, less constant backing musicians, a rejuvenated Ron Wood, an older, but more focused on playing Keith, some guests kicking up a storm and yes, the inclusion of Mick Taylor.
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Even without Taylor, this tour is different and features "fresh blood and dareness to the mix",...............
I see myself more as an observer of these tours etc, not a fan, but with or without Taylor this tour is far from just being a re-run of previous modern day tours.
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Witness
Accordingly, The Stones are trapped in their long functionning solution. They are deeply in need of somehow lessening some of their control and be able to play some new made songs live. Their more guitar oriented approach has given them some renewed vitality, but the novelty factor runs the risk of being used up. I believe that Mick Taylor's improvising way of playing can contribute to both lessening of control and the possibility to play new songs live, and give the band a boost.
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DandelionPowderman
I know what was happening at the time musically. However, moving in the guitar hero direction (JJF, Texas 1972) made a unique band sound more similar to the vlassic rock bands and the early metal bands - a development I didn't particularly enjoy.
This really doesn't have anything to do with taking risks, as Taylor in fact didn't improvise so much on stage as many think. Many of his motifs were crafted, and some of them fit really well, especially those who took us by surprise, went in and out or had room, provided by the band, imo. The continous on-going lead guitar, blocking riffs and vocal melodies doesn't interest me.
He gets to improvise today. And he gets room to shine on CYHMK and partly on MR.
Everybody should be happy...
Some people do like it though, Dandelion.
Not to put too fine a point on it, Dandelion, you sound rather bitter, almost envious towards Taylor and the high appreciation afforded him. I know we are all welcome to our own opinions, of course, but you sound like you are on an ongoing crusade to diminish everything he has ever done!
No, that's Mathijs.
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DandelionPowderman
I know what was happening at the time musically. However, moving in the guitar hero direction (JJF, Texas 1972) made a unique band sound more similar to the vlassic rock bands and the early metal bands - a development I didn't particularly enjoy.
This really doesn't have anything to do with taking risks, as Taylor in fact didn't improvise so much on stage as many think. Many of his motifs were crafted, and some of them fit really well, especially those who took us by surprise, went in and out or had room, provided by the band, imo. The continous on-going lead guitar, blocking riffs and vocal melodies doesn't interest me.
He gets to improvise today. And he gets room to shine on CYHMK and partly on MR.
Everybody should be happy...
Some people do like it though, Dandelion.
Not to put too fine a point on it, Dandelion, you sound rather bitter, almost envious towards Taylor and the high appreciation afforded him. I know we are all welcome to our own opinions, of course, but you sound like you are on an ongoing crusade to diminish everything he has ever done!
That's cheap Edward. A little bit of effort will lead you to many favourable posts about Taylor and his playing - several today, in fact
I thought you should be able to differ between being critical to the use of Taylor in some contexts, and what I think of him as a player. Those who know me know that he's been a huge inspiration for me as a musician and a music lover.
When I'm debating with fanatics my arguments might be lead a bit away from the chore point. Just a bit, though..
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DandelionPowderman
I know what was happening at the time musically. However, moving in the guitar hero direction (JJF, Texas 1972) made a unique band sound more similar to the vlassic rock bands and the early metal bands - a development I didn't particularly enjoy.
This really doesn't have anything to do with taking risks, as Taylor in fact didn't improvise so much on stage as many think. Many of his motifs were crafted, and some of them fit really well, especially those who took us by surprise, went in and out or had room, provided by the band, imo. The continous on-going lead guitar, blocking riffs and vocal melodies doesn't interest me.
He gets to improvise today. And he gets room to shine on CYHMK and partly on MR.
Everybody should be happy...
Some people do like it though, Dandelion.
Not to put too fine a point on it, Dandelion, you sound rather bitter, almost envious towards Taylor and the high appreciation afforded him. I know we are all welcome to our own opinions, of course, but you sound like you are on an ongoing crusade to diminish everything he has ever done!
That's cheap Edward. A little bit of effort will lead you to many favourable posts about Taylor and his playing - several today, in fact
I thought you should be able to differ between being critical to the use of Taylor in some contexts, and what I think of him as a player. Those who know me know that he's been a huge inspiration for me as a musician and a music lover.
When I'm debating with fanatics my arguments might be lead a bit away from the chore point. Just a bit, though..
Maybe so, Dandelion. Yes it's true, you do give Taylor praise from time to time, but perhaps grudgingly so, and certainly out of the context of your more overwhelmingly positive general opinions of the rest of the Stones, and of their performances, or non performances (and i'm not especially referring to Woody here, either). As soon as Taylorites etc, gets mentioned though, as a way of determining where posters loyalties lie, all credibility is lost. Everybody is entitled to like any/every era of the Stones, whether involving Jones, Taylor or Wood, and that does not make them any less fans. That said, i do enjoy your posts and enjoy our discussions, because you do have very different opinions generally to me, which gets me thinking! You are also entitled of course to your opinions - so peace be with you!
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Thrylan
The problem with an improvisational style is, when you're on, its magic, but when you're not...... It's a lot like Jerry Garcia, when he would cook, fine, but other times he wasn't worth a pint of piss.
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DandelionPowderman
If one actually bothers to read what I post, the chore in it is that I don't think there is a parallell between what I call over-playing and taking musical risks - not at all. Out of experience I find the jam band, or free riding-approach much easier, less comitting and less risky than providing a sound in tandem with your band mates.
That has nothing to do with Mick Taylor's ability to play the guitar, which I love dearly. Some people on this board are not able to understand this or to separate these issues, and that is very disappointing, because it makes otherwise good people look like teenage poster boy fans - instead of the music lovers they are.
Some people actually think I hate Mick Taylor - sheesh, grow up!
This will be my last post in this thread.
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Thrylan
The problem with an improvisational style is, when you're on, its magic, but when you're not...... It's a lot like Jerry Garcia, when he would cook, fine, but other times he wasn't worth a pint of piss.
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Thrylan
The problem with an improvisational style is, when you're on, its magic, but when you're not...... It's a lot like Jerry Garcia, when he would cook, fine, but other times he wasn't worth a pint of piss.
On stage Taylor fit in rather naturally, so apart from him improvising, he always added something substantial, but nobody is perfect.. As for Keith, if you listen to the boots from the Taylor era, he basically sticked to the safe but solid way.
Keith and Taylor were a perfect R&R team, regarded as one of the best ever in their style. Unfortunately it doesn't work like that anymore these day, although I would love to have Taylor on more songs. Wishful thinking, and for obvious reasons.
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svt22
... but I do think it would be better for Taylor if he played along on more songs, and not the least: not prancing around like he does now, but focus more on playing the guitar on (and off) stage. People also want to see some action and entertainment. Wood and Richards were very good at it, let alone Jagger, a fabulous frontman.
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... but I do think it would be better for Taylor if he played along on more songs, and not the least: not prancing around like he does now, but focus more on playing the guitar on (and off) stage. People also want to see some action and entertainment. Wood and Richards were very good at it, let alone Jagger, a fabulous frontman.
Totally agreed. Please can someone tell Taylor to stop prancing and to focus only on the guitar?