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I'm a bit confused by some comments, Keith can't be crap and lazy and brilliant at the same time.

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stone4ever
I'm a bit confused by some comments, Keith can't be crap and lazy and brilliant at the same time.

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stone4ever
I'm a bit confused by some comments, Keith can't be crap and lazy and brilliant at the same time.

I think its fair to say that Keith might have had a wee bit too much weed or something to calm first night nerves, and he wasn't very mobile, but he still put everything into the music nevertheless.
Its a bit of a stretch to say Ronnie was great and Keith was terrible. From what i have seen, apart from a mess up on Keith's first Sympathy solo in the wrong key ), he had a very successful first night ( for him, Keith is rarely great on first nights )
There's a lot more pressure on Keith than Ronnie, Ronnie is more of a filler in his guitar work, ( ok he does have a few great solo's to play ) but Keith's guitar is the main structure of the whole sound of most songs played. So much rides on Keith and it looks like the boys really have put everything into rehearsing these new songs together and re structuring the format of the delivery on most of the songs they played last night.
It all feels fresh and new, even the stage and lights. I thought this was what we all wanted. I find it hard to believe they have gone to all this time trouble and expense for 14 shows. I think they intend to carry on for a couple more years health permitting.

This show has won me over, its almost as though Mick has been listening to some of the criticism of the band and the setlists.
I thought Mick was magnificent, Under My Thumb just blew me away, he has never sang it better and i hope they keep it in the set every night.
With the songs slowed down a bit and also with Mick slowing down a bit, starting with Sympathy for instance, it gave him so much more breath to concentrate on his singing. He sounded better than for years, i take back any criticism i have of the man, he is truly unbelievable.
The setlist was very clever in this respect, we had songs in the mix that allowed Mick and the band time to catch their breath. I think these 14 shows will go down as the best set of dates since they started the 2012 50th celebrations. I think this show has the potential to eclipse the 05' 06' 07' tours. Not bad for a band of men in their mid 70's. They are taking this seriously and it obviously matters so much to them that they are not just seen as carrying on for the sake of it.( Like Eric Clapton for instance ) The Stones are trying something new at last, and my word it is paying off. Can't wait for Paris, i'm so pleased i got these tickets now, they are still THE nkhiGREATEST ROCK AND ROLL BAND IN THE WORL D t
My God could this band be getting better atrs delivering a more complete performance. I think so.

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stone4ever
I'm a bit confused by some comments, Keith can't be crap and lazy and brilliant at the same time.

Well, that's easy: perception is relative.
There have been 82.000 different gigs last night, hehehe ...

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Anyone have a rough idea of how many the pit holds?

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I'm a bit confused by some comments, Keith can't be crap and lazy and brilliant at the same time.

Well, that's easy: perception is relative.
There have been 82.000 different gigs last night, hehehe ...

Haha i see what you mean

I suppose i mean, what are they comparing Keith to. Its all relative.
If you compare him to 1990 or 93' then he wasn't so good. But if they compare him to first night performances over the last ten years, then i think the boy did good, considering first night nerves.
Respect for Keith for not getting drunk and going on stage with an ahh f-ck it attitude.
The man cares enough to show nerves. I'm sure he will improve with every show.
Keith has never been quick off the blocks like Ronnie.
What is really annoying, is that just as Keith gets into his stride, these ridiculously short mini tours come to an end. No good for keith, he needs to build momentum as a player and it takes him many shows to get going. It is what it is, but people expect too much from him.
I know he will come good, just give the old man a break guys.

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Anyone have a rough idea of how many the pit holds?

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Anyone have a rough idea of how many the pit holds?

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first of all: the no filter bit wasn't really overcrowded (at least not on Keith' side). I guess they could have easily moved maybe 50-70 more people in. My guess is that each side of the pit had enough space for some 300 people.

As I mentioned before: many lucky dippers made it to the pit

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Anyone have a rough idea of how many the pit holds?

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NFP Seemed to be rather small. Perhaps 100-200 approx. (Was at the front of silver pit, from there it seemed small.)

My question: is it possible to change from left to right side of the NFP?

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Anyone have a rough idea of how many the pit holds?

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first of all: the no filter bit wasn't really overcrowded (at least not on Keith' side). I guess they could have easily moved maybe 50-70 more people in. My guess is that each side of the pit had enough space for some 300 people.

As I mentioned before: many lucky dippers made it to the pit

The Silver Pit seemed super crowded - was that because many people without silver Pit tickets got in?

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The Silver Pit seemed super crowded - was that because many people without silver Pit tickets got in?

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Anyone have a rough idea of how many the pit holds?

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first of all: the no filter bit wasn't really overcrowded (at least not on Keith' side). I guess they could have easily moved maybe 50-70 more people in. My guess is that each side of the pit had enough space for some 300 people.

As I mentioned before: many lucky dippers made it to the pit

The Silver Pit seemed super crowded - was that because many people without silver Pit tickets got in?

Where I was standing in the Silver Pit there was tons of place. People walked around, got beer etc. And good view!

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Anyone have a rough idea of how many the pit holds?

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first of all: the no filter bit wasn't really overcrowded (at least not on Keith' side). I guess they could have easily moved maybe 50-70 more people in. My guess is that each side of the pit had enough space for some 300 people.

As I mentioned before: many lucky dippers made it to the pit

The Silver Pit seemed super crowded - was that because many people without silver Pit tickets got in?

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stone4ever
I'm a bit confused by some comments, Keith can't be crap and lazy and brilliant at the same time.

Well, that's easy: perception is relative.
There have been 82.000 different gigs last night, hehehe ...

Haha i see what you mean

I suppose i mean, what are they comparing Keith to. Its all relative.
If you compare him to 1990 or 93' then he wasn't so good. But if they compare him to first night performances over the last ten years, then i think the boy did good, considering first night nerves.
Respect for Keith for not getting drunk and going on stage with an ahh f-ck it attitude.
The man cares enough to show nerves. I'm sure he will improve with every show.
Keith has never been quick off the blocks like Ronnie.
What is really annoying, is that just as Keith gets into his stride, these ridiculously short mini tours come to an end. No good for keith, he needs to build momentum as a player and it takes him many shows to get going. It is what it is, but people expect too much from him.
I know he will come good, just give the old man a break guys.

Looking at this more i don't think Keith was himself, he might not have been well last night. Show the man some respect.

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The Stones wrote: "Now that was a pretty solid setlist for Hamburg, too bad they will probably cut it down to 18 or 19 songs as the tour continues".


I hope 19 - 20, not 18 - 19... No big deal, to me, anyway. We had 19 songs lists, for example, in 2003. Not 5, not 10, but 14 years ago... The most important thing, IMO, is the fact that they still perform over two hours per show. At the age of 74 (more or less) they are performing at high level, with energy, with the strong "team work" spirit, which made the Stones so great and so popular live act. Amazing.

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Great photos

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- whole organization and transport was good for me (apart from the digi cam part)
- when in Stockholm please play Coming Down Again
- love this rather simple stage a lot

just wow!

Did they check your pockets for the camera? Funny, I was just given a quick pat down, no pocket checks and certainly no metal detectors. Was easy to get some snacks etc.in. I would have been able to get a camera in but didn't want to risk it.