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5stringTele
Thanks to everybody who streamed, shared links and constructive posts.
And we will miss you GL... Have fun and relax.Quote
Green Lady
I will miss Houston and both East Rutherfords (holiday in the Land of No Wifi)
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LovingCupola
Xam you are very obliging this evening and on top of ALL the feeds!
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5stringTele
Thanks to everybody who streamed, shared links and constructive posts.
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keefriff99
Just got back...what a FANTASTIC show.
This is the first time I've seen the Stones since 2005, and it would be an understatement to say a LOT has changed in the last 14 years. Of course I've followed the band religiously since and have watched endless footage of their live shows, so I know about all the ups and downs since then, but there's nothing quite like seeing them live to forge your own opinion.
This is now a well-rehearsed, measured, and cautious rock'n'roll band. Everyone is playing REALLY well, especially Keith and Ronnie.
Even last year, I found a lot of Keith's solos to be cringe-worthy, but tonight, just about everything he played was tasteful, clean, and on-point. We may never get fast, furious and raucous licks from Keith again, but I'll take the trade-off of him playing with some degree of precision, even if that means he plays in short, controlled bursts.
The most curious thing about the evening, which was already mentioned, is that just prior to Mick's "Wellllll you heard about the Boston..." line, Keith bizarrely decided to re-start the intro riff at full tempo.
Charlie frowned and stared around the stage, which made me bust out laughing. Keith stopped after a couple of measures, and Mick quickly launched into the line to get the song back on track. Keith and Ronnie had a good laugh, and all was forgiven, but it was out of character for the more studious, concentrated Keith I witnessed tonight.
Mick? Well, he was amazing. Still owning the stage at 76, still swiveling those hips...he looked and sounded phenomenal.
All in all, a great night. If this is indeed the last time I ever see them, it was a great swansong.
It just feels like there's more emphasis on playing tightly as a unit. With the tempos slowed down and Keith posing and flailing much less than he used to, everyone just seems really dialed in and focused. Ronnie still has moments of acting goofy, but even he seems re-committed to nailing all his parts.Quote
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keefriff99
Just got back...what a FANTASTIC show.
This is the first time I've seen the Stones since 2005, and it would be an understatement to say a LOT has changed in the last 14 years. Of course I've followed the band religiously since and have watched endless footage of their live shows, so I know about all the ups and downs since then, but there's nothing quite like seeing them live to forge your own opinion.
This is now a well-rehearsed, measured, and cautious rock'n'roll band. Everyone is playing REALLY well, especially Keith and Ronnie.
Even last year, I found a lot of Keith's solos to be cringe-worthy, but tonight, just about everything he played was tasteful, clean, and on-point. We may never get fast, furious and raucous licks from Keith again, but I'll take the trade-off of him playing with some degree of precision, even if that means he plays in short, controlled bursts.
The most curious thing about the evening, which was already mentioned, is that just prior to Mick's "Wellllll you heard about the Boston..." line, Keith bizarrely decided to re-start the intro riff at full tempo.
Charlie frowned and stared around the stage, which made me bust out laughing. Keith stopped after a couple of measures, and Mick quickly launched into the line to get the song back on track. Keith and Ronnie had a good laugh, and all was forgiven, but it was out of character for the more studious, concentrated Keith I witnessed tonight.
Mick? Well, he was amazing. Still owning the stage at 76, still swiveling those hips...he looked and sounded phenomenal.
All in all, a great night. If this is indeed the last time I ever see them, it was a great swansong.
I'm not sure that measured and cautious is what I want from a rock and roll band, but apart from that, sounds like a really great show, and I can't wait for mine to roll around. Glad you had such a great time!
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keefriff99
It just feels like there's more emphasis on playing tightly as a unit. With the tempos slowed down and Keith posing and flailing much less than he used to, everyone just seems really dialed in and focused. Ronnie still has moments of acting goofy, but even he seems re-committed to nailing all his parts.
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keefriff99
It just feels like there's more emphasis on playing tightly as a unit. With the tempos slowed down and Keith posing and flailing much less than he used to, everyone just seems really dialed in and focused. Ronnie still has moments of acting goofy, but even he seems re-committed to nailing all his parts.
I get your point, but it was also nice to hear such a tight set from them.
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keithsman
Deleted out of respect for Keith, lets hope these are the last shows so he can retire with most of his dignity intact.