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Anitapal82
Good example DP. Keith playing much less on songs than he used to. In the verses in the clip of SFM you posted he is playing half of what he normally did . One guitar slash now instead of more
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bart-man
The Stones are famous for playing messy. Keith is Keith. He proved himself. He became a bit of a lazy guitarist. I just listend to BOB. Not the best version I ever heard but still better than most coverbands play this song I only didn't like Bernard his part. Bernard must know when he must chill
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MelBelli
Keith's playing is only a click below where he was in 2005-07. The difference now, to my ears, is the dryness and brittleness of the tone he's getting out of his Twins + Gibson (the 335s and the Junior). I'd wager that even the Robben Fords and Andy Timmonses and Larry Carltons of the world would find they're "fighting" the guitar to get the sound they want.
I realize that since the '12 reunion, both Ronnie and Keith have simplified their setups. I don't understand the choice. Don't these guitars sound more pleasant to your ears (https://youtu.be/_8O_-qtgFy8)? They both seem to be happy with it. Go figure.
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DandelionPowderman
Some people (Even Dean Goodman) said that Keith turned up and added nothing to the show.
Well, that's their opinion. Who am I to argue with that?
For me, this was (surprisingly, I must add) one of the highlights of the Hamburg-show:
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Mathijs
Keith's playing is not much worse than since the last couple of years. My main problem with the last two shows is the speed. Everything is played soooooo sloooooowww.....man, Miss You almost topples over at 23 BPM....
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Hairball
"Arthritis or age or hitting his head".
A combination of all of the above.
It used to be his gnarled fingers caused worry amongst fans, then hitting his head was a major scare (which he still takes medication for), and now the fact that he's a ripe old 73+.
Put them all together, and it is what it is. I suggest enjoying whatever's left now, because none of the above will reverse themselves.
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StonedRambler
With Keiths current guitar sound - that is really just a thing of taste. I think that this is his best live guitar sound ever, others prefer the 1989 tour which sounded to clean and sterile to me.
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StonedRambler
With Keiths current guitar sound - that is really just a thing of taste. I think that this is his best live guitar sound ever, others prefer the 1989 tour which sounded to clean and sterile to me.
I know what you mean about the '89-90 sound overall, but the solos Keith played on Bitch, SFTD, Sad, Sad, Sad, IORR etc. were anything but clean or sterile.
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Anitapal82
I think if they still wanna play,they should forget masses,and play 80min sets in theatres,few rocking numbers and acoustic set including mostly mid/half tempo songs,
Mick's not gonna hang around Keith unless there's money to be made, most likely
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Anitapal82
last shows beast of burden are clear evidence.
BTW Beast of Burden was vote song - that means greater chance for imperfection generally.
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corriecas
Keefs current guitar solos are like drips from Heaven.although some depressed people dont think so.
Jeroen
Guess im gonna go to jail for this remark