latvianinexile Wrote:
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> It’s really strange to read the Brno reviews from
> “best Love is Strong version ever” to “the worst
> gig I’ve seen on this tour”. There is a strong
> tendency amongst some members of this board to
> lower the bar on what constitutes good guitar
> playing and what is a good Rolling Stones
> concert.
>
> I agree most with Lorenz that this wasn’t a
> quality Stones gig. IMO they didn’t take the whole
> thing seriously. They had flown into the Czech
> province delivered a quick show and before the
> engines had cooled down they where off again. But
> yes, they where enjoying themselves like alexs
> wrote. Even Mick, who usually is ever so
> professional, was having a laugh with Ronnie
> during IORR, which was absolutely chaotic as they
> probably had major difficulties hearing
> themselves. The whole B-Stage part was a mess.
> Listen to silkcut’s recording, it’s all there.
>
> Ronnie is obviously enjoying rock ‘n’ roll
> lifestyle off stage again and his playing has
> become sloppy in a negative way compared to
> earlier shows this tour. It also would be better
> for all concerned if Keith started drinking a
> little later in the day. He was so out of it in
> Budapest that even my wife noticed. And it’s not
> only that he can’t play the intro riff of BS
> anymore, he has problems with the whole song.
> Listen to the 23 minute video.
>
> I think the only way for me to really enjoy my
> remaining shows is to also get pissed and freak
> out completely so that I can afterwards join the
> positive reviewers here on how good the concert
> was.
>
> P.S. Hats off for the effort playing in the
> Budapest heat!
I agree with most of what you said - sadly. Still, I enjoyed 3 out of 4 shows very much.
By the way, you had some troubles with an elderly woman in Budapest - you were just 2 meters left from me at the front rail. What did she do? Hope you still enjoyed the gig, I sure did!
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