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I think the mistakes are part of their charm, they could still be as good as they were 20 years ago but only if they did 80 date tours, so it is what it is, always a bit rusty, or because of their ages, a bit rusty and tired.
That's it basically.
Keith said last year at the end of the 14 date tour that he and Ronnie said to each other "but we are just getting into our stride"
The reason they cant play more frequently than twice a week and not tour for more than 14 shows is because Micks voice can't take it. FACT. His voice goes if its used too much.
IT IS WHAT IT IS.
And i'd say keiths arthritus comes into it too its funny when you think though since 2012 they been touring every year i guess this is how it will be until they pack up i do wonder if they will ever play london again though
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Lady Jayne
I loved reading this and being reminded of that line about Jade. I wish I could have been there. I was going past the stadium on a train to fgo to work at 8.30pm as the Stones were taking the stage and the sun setting. It was agony not to be there. Roll on Coventry and Twickenham!
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Lady Jayne
I loved reading this and being reminded of that line about Jade. I wish I could have been there. I was going past the stadium on a train to fgo to work at 8.30pm as the Stones were taking the stage and the sun setting. It was agony not to be there. Roll on Coventry and Twickenham!
Love reading all the reviews what a show and from Johnny:
‘Jade, the daughter that Jagger sings about putting on his knee, is now 46 and she watched the song from behind Charlie Watts’ drum riser.’
I knew it! Awwwww
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MonkeyMan2000
A lot of people who were not at the shows seem sour because they didn't take the chance. You're a fool if you go to a Stones show expecting tight musicianship and a band playing flawlessly. Their shows are about much more than just the playing (which is the only thing that can be judged by recordings/videos). Actually the atmosphere plays a much more important role at how memorable a show is.
Personally I go to a Tomatito concert when I want to see exceptional guitar playing and I go to a Vulfpeck show if I want to see an unbelievably tight band. But I go to a Stones show to have fun and after all they still hold the only key to their sound as a journalist recently put it.
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Lady Jayne
I loved reading this and being reminded of that line about Jade. I wish I could have been there. I was going past the stadium on a train to fgo to work at 8.30pm as the Stones were taking the stage and the sun setting. It was agony not to be there. Roll on Coventry and Twickenham!
Love reading all the reviews what a show and from Johnny:
‘Jade, the daughter that Jagger sings about putting on his knee, is now 46 and she watched the song from behind Charlie Watts’ drum riser.’
I knew it! Awwwww
It’s worth noting that Jade now has a granddaughter the same age as she was when the song was first released
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Lady Jayne
I loved reading this and being reminded of that line about Jade. I wish I could have been there. I was going past the stadium on a train to fgo to work at 8.30pm as the Stones were taking the stage and the sun setting. It was agony not to be there. Roll on Coventry and Twickenham!
Love reading all the reviews what a show and from Johnny:
‘Jade, the daughter that Jagger sings about putting on his knee, is now 46 and she watched the song from behind Charlie Watts’ drum riser.’
I knew it! Awwwww
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matxil
Fool To Cry, it's not the weakest on B&B (that's either Hot Stuff, Negrita, Cherry Oh Baby or Memory Hotel)
Hairball
I agree about Negrita and Cherry Oh Baby being inferior, but Memory Hotel is superior, and Hot Stuff is the second best tune on the album with Hand of Fate being the best IMO.
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It's been a great gig indeed. I'm surprised to read so much negativity about it. I totally loved it (Just Midnight Rambler was maybe a little slow.).
And as usually most of the negative comments and opinions are from people who weren't at the gig
That certainly seems to be the truth. I get frustrated coming onto a concert thread and have to read through loads of comments from people that were not even at the gig. I want to know the opinion of the people who were there, not someones opinion of a Youtube clip.
BV really needs to think about having a separate thread for Youtube clips (And what people think of them) for each gig.
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matxil
Fool To Cry, it's not the weakest on B&B (that's either Hot Stuff, Negrita, Cherry Oh Baby or Memory Hotel)
Hairball
I agree about Negrita and Cherry Oh Baby being inferior, but Memory Hotel is superior, and Hot Stuff is the second best tune on the album with Hand of Fate being the best IMO.
If I ever have to read something about Memory Hotel I'll Paint It Red with Jumping Fred Flash...
...the curse of the the domino effect...
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sundevil
i keep seeing mention of a medley. what are people talking about?
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little queenie
I'll be interested to hear if Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs will be playing with Liam Gallagher tonight. Should be a good opening act.
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Hairball
To compare Brussels era Stones vs. today...a 45 year difference....hmmmm...without saying one is better than the other, there is some obvious differences imo.
First of all, the skill levels of all have drastically changed.
Keith no longer plays at the same level which should be obvious.
Ronnie Wood is no Mick Taylor, and that's not a knock on Ronnie.
Charlie played with a ferocity that is no longer possible.
Mick is more subdued and restrained today than when he was back then.
Back then the keyboards were embellishments, today Chuck is too upfront.
They were playing still new original songs back then while today the newest original song is 30 years old.
The overall energy level back then was off the charts like a raging thunderstorm, while today they're more like a nice comfy wool blanket.
The unevenness of back then was due to the out of control energy, while today any unevenness is due to dimninishing skill levels.
Still enjoyable for some, yet very different on so many levels.
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Hairball
To compare Brussels era Stones vs. today...a 45 year difference....hmmmm...without saying one is better than the other, there is some obvious differences imo.
First of all, the skill levels of all have drastically changed.
Keith no longer plays at the same level which should be obvious.
Ronnie Wood is no Mick Taylor, and that's not a knock on Ronnie.
Charlie played with a ferocity that is no longer possible.
Mick is more subdued and restrained today than when he was back then.
Back then the keyboards were embellishments, today Chuck is too upfront.
They were playing still new original songs back then while today the newest original song is 30 years old.
The overall energy level back then was off the charts like a raging thunderstorm, while today they're more like a nice comfy wool blanket.
The unevenness of back then was due to the out of control energy, while today any unevenness is due to dimninishing skill levels.
Still enjoyable for some, yet very different on so many levels.
Hairball. We've met and I like you, but I have some questions:
When did you last attend a show from the pit?
Do you play an instrument?
Do you not understand how the technology has improved over the years?
The overall energy back then was off the charts? No, it wasn't. It was a drug infused sloppy mess, with bad amplification and crappy PA systems. When was your first show? Comfy wool blanket? Did you wander into this thread by mistake?
Anyone who was not present at this show has no place being in this thread.
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Hairball
To compare Brussels era Stones vs. today...a 45 year difference....hmmmm...without saying one is better than the other, there is some obvious differences imo.
First of all, the skill levels of all have drastically changed.
Keith no longer plays at the same level which should be obvious.
Ronnie Wood is no Mick Taylor, and that's not a knock on Ronnie.
Charlie played with a ferocity that is no longer possible.
Mick is more subdued and restrained today than when he was back then.
Back then the keyboards were embellishments, today Chuck is too upfront.
They were playing still new original songs back then while today the newest original song is 30 years old.
The overall energy level back then was off the charts like a raging thunderstorm, while today they're more like a nice comfy wool blanket.
The unevenness of back then was due to the out of control energy, while today any unevenness is due to dimninishing skill levels.
Still enjoyable for some, yet very different on so many levels.
Hairball. We've met and I like you, but I have some questions:
When did you last attend a show from the pit?
Do you play an instrument?
Do you not understand how the technology has improved over the years?
The overall energy back then was off the charts? No, it wasn't. It was a drug infused sloppy mess, with bad amplification and crappy PA systems. When was your first show? Comfy wool blanket? Did you wander into this thread by mistake?
Anyone who was not present at this show has no place being in this thread.
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roller99
Anyone who was not present at this show has no place being in this thread.
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MonkeyMan2000
A lot of people who were not at the shows seem sour because they didn't take the chance. You're a fool if you go to a Stones show expecting tight musicianship and a band playing flawlessly. Their shows are about much more than just the playing (which is the only thing that can be judged by recordings/videos). Actually the atmosphere plays a much more important role at how memorable a show is.
Personally I go to a Tomatito concert when I want to see exceptional guitar playing and I go to a Vulfpeck show if I want to see an unbelievably tight band. But I go to a Stones show to have fun and after all they still hold the only key to their sound as a journalist recently put it.
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roller99
Anyone who was not present at this show has no place being in this thread.
That right there is just about the most offensive, antagonizing thing I've ever read on this forum.
People so full of themselves they feel entitled to elevate themselves above other fans.
Because of the price of a concert ticket.
The fan police.
Some people think they own the Stones.
"But, he can't be a man 'cause he doesn't smoke
The same cigarettes as me..."
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Stoneage
I'm fed up by warhorses like JJFlash, Brown Sugar and satisfaction. Heard them a hundred times to many.
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maumau
dont think the the musical world ends with the stones
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dont think the the musical world ends with the stones
I see what you mean. But think about it: Your musical world might not end with the Stones. But for other people Stones music makes their life.
For me: I have never ever heard a song like the studio version of Midnight Rambler (or Brussels) that blows me away like that. My musical world is big ranging from Mozart to Type O Negative to DMB to Nick Cave to the Beatles.
But for me it ends right there: Midnight Rambler.