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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: TheDirector217 on July 19, 2007, 03:07:00 pm
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Aight. Hershey Park. Friday. Who's in??? I'll be on the floor near the stage.
(Bags, Mr._Walalce, I could be looking at you here . . . . )
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I'm there - Section 25 or 26 I think.
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Originally posted by Shemp:
I'm there - Section 25 or 26 I think.
Brilliant. I'm in Section B, Row 8. Trust me, I won't be hard to find. LOL . . .
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He'll be the guy wearing sunglasses, carrying 6 drinks at a time :D
Originally posted by TheDirector217:
Originally posted by Shemp:
I'm there - Section 25 or 26 I think.
Brilliant. I'm in Section B, Row 8. Trust me, I won't be hard to find. LOL . . . [/b]
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My friend is going. Say hi if you see her.
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Yeah. No doubt. My multi-task game at shows is impeccable, fam. :D
Originally posted by nkotb:
He'll be the guy wearing sunglasses, carrying 6 drinks at a time :D
Originally posted by TheDirector217:
Originally posted by Shemp:
I'm there - Section 25 or 26 I think.
Brilliant. I'm in Section B, Row 8. Trust me, I won't be hard to find. LOL . . . [/b]
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sorry to jack, but did you read where jesus-in- his-own-mind, oh i meant sting, fired his chef for being pregnant and wanting time off. i love the portrait painted by the writer of the biggest a-hole in rock--sorry to those that think billy still holds it. sorry director, i have never felt the appeal of the police. i always felt that the police were like if jimmy buffet was trying way too hard to be the rolling stones.
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Originally posted by walkonby:
sorry to jack, but did you read where jesus-in- his-own-mind, oh i meant sting, fired his chef for being pregnant and wanting time off. i love the portrait painted by the writer of the biggest a-hole in rock--sorry to those that think billy still holds it. sorry director, i have never felt the appeal of the police. i always felt that the police were like if jimmy buffet was trying way too hard to be the rolling stones.
The lady in question got $51,000. No harm, no foul. I think an ego is an element you will find in all great lead singers. From Mick to Daltrey to Bono, the common thread in all the greats is an ego. LSD. Lead Singer's Disease.
As far as you not liking The Police, you seem like a cool cat but I knew there had to be something wrong with you. ;)
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believe me in the fact that you're not the only one who thinks that something is wrong with me.
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I'll be there on the floor as well...
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I'm there, 12th row. Ready to be underwhelmed.
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Originally posted by westendgirl:
I'm there, 12th row. Ready to be underwhelmed.
Doubt that. Saw 'em @ Bonnaroo. I like how they're de-constructing the songs, so to speak. Different breakdowns, etc. This will be my 2nd show on the tour, w/ 3 more to come. Check for me in the 8th row. Any boardie I run into, I'll be happy to buy a drink. If you see a handsome chocolate-skinned fellow with designer shades on double-fisting some beverages - then it's most likely me. LOL
I'll be bouncing around between the VIP lounge, my seat, & wherever there's alcohol. Holla @ a playa when you see him in the street. :D
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My brokeass will not be there. But I am making the trek up for 3 Days Grace. Let me know how the view is from the the side. Also let me know if I'll be close enough to shout out a request for it's raining men.
Seating Chart (http://tixx1.artistarena.com/UPLImage/stadiumField.JPG)
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Originally posted by TheDirector217:
Originally posted by westendgirl:
I'm there, 12th row. Ready to be underwhelmed.
Doubt that. Saw 'em @ Bonnaroo. I like how they're de-constructing the songs, so to speak. Different breakdowns, etc. [/b]
Well then I look forward to being pleasantly surprised. I guess I better think about leaving pretty soon!
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Originally posted by westendgirl:
Originally posted by TheDirector217:
Originally posted by westendgirl:
I'm there, 12th row. Ready to be underwhelmed.
Doubt that. Saw 'em @ Bonnaroo. I like how they're de-constructing the songs, so to speak. Different breakdowns, etc. [/b]
Well then I look forward to being pleasantly surprised. I guess I better think about leaving pretty soon! [/b]
Do IT! And if you're a cute girl from a dive bar in a west end town, please make sure you find me. :D
I'm out! Seein' if I can get there early to squeeze in some roller coasters & get in touch with my inner child . . . .
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So by this did you mean that they sound like 50-somethings who prefer to play reeeeeaaaalll slow and that the lead singer wants the audience to perform the songs? (That really, really bugs me about bands. I paid to hear YOU sing, not me and the buncha drunks around me!!)
I like how they're de-constructing the songs, so to speak. Different breakdowns, etc.
All in all pretty good show. I have finally seen The Police which is what I wanted to do so badly 24 years ago when I first got hooked on concert-going. I'll leave it to the critics to pick apart the songs, etc. My observations: Sting looked happy, hot and amazing, as usual, and Stewart and Andy looked miserable as hell. I know Stewart was working hard though. What a drum shop he's got! Fantastic drummer! Was Andy ever a good guitarist? He just seemed to be fumbling. Maybe that double chin was getting in the way. What a gorgeous night for a stadium show, eh?
Definitely not worth the $250 I paid and a 5 hour and 20 minute drive from Tysons but a decent show. The next time I slip into a sudden bout of insanity please, please stop me from paying $250 to see a band!
Now back to my regularly scheduled alt. music club shows -- Interpol, tonight, NorVa!
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Originally posted by 6949:
Let me know how the view is from the the side.
I had seats from the side. They were great. Good show. I thought Andy Summers was really great. I've never seen a show that big in which the guitarists never switched out instruments. Summer's red Strat and Sting's battered Jazz must stay remarkably in tune. Great concert but LOUD. Had to buy the earplubs after Fiction Plane.
Speaking of which, I think they (Fiction Plane) should have done a Police cover of something Daddy's band didn't do. Like "Peanuts" or something. Having a trio fronted by Sting's son is the closest you're going to get to The Police.
Brian
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there's a recording of this show up on thetradersden if anyone's interested. i didnt grab it, but the sound is supposed to be pretty good.
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Originally posted by westendgirl:
So by this did you mean that they sound like 50-somethings who prefer to play reeeeeaaaalll slow and that the lead singer wants the audience to perform the songs? (That really, really bugs me about bands. I paid to hear YOU sing, not me and the buncha drunks around me!!) Sting looked happy, hot and amazing, as usual, and Stewart and Andy looked miserable as hell. I know Stewart was working hard though. What a drum shop he's got! Fantastic drummer! Was Andy ever a good guitarist? He just seemed to be fumbling. Maybe that double chin was getting in the way. What a gorgeous night for a stadium show, eh?
Definitely not worth the $250 I paid and a 5 hour and 20 minute drive from Tysons but a decent show. The next time I slip into a sudden bout of insanity please, please stop me from paying $250 to see a band!
Now back to my regularly scheduled alt. music club shows -- Interpol, tonight, NorVa!
Not quite sure what show you were at, but whatever. To each their own . . . . Sting indeed looked very happy. I would comment on Stuart, but frankly I couldn't see him behind that BIG ass drum kit. Never seem so much drummage in my life! Andy was in FINE form. He's one hell of a fuckin' guitarist, to say the least. I paid $270, it was worth EVERY penny. At Bonnaroo, they were really solid. THIS however, was the amazing show I anticipated. I had the time of my fuckin' life. Already got tix for 3 more shows on the tour, and I most likely will buy more. Matter a fact, I WILL buy more. They definitely slowed the songs down, but these hits sound like almost completely new songs. I have a new found appreciation for "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic." That was one of the many highlights of the show. They're extremely skilled musicians to say the least. Sting's bass is really beat up looking, & Andy didn't switch his out either. (He is a CRIMINALLY underrated guitarist.) But don't take my word for it . . . .
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Are we talking about the same band that Smackie panned only a few weeks ago?
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Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
Are we talking about the same band that Smackie panned only a few weeks ago?
Even the great vansmack can be wrong. Maybe he just caught 'em on the wrong night. Fuck if I know. I just know I saw some legendary shit on July, 20, 2007.
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yeah - that one.
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Originally posted by TheDirector217:
I have a new found appreciation for "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic." That was one of the many highlights of the show.
He probably got the lyrics right this time!
I'm glad you got everything you wanted out of it! Maybe we just got an off night out here in the Bay Area...
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Legendary? Truly?
I just can't imagine the Police ever being more than a guilty pleasure.
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Originally posted by westendgirl:
Definitely not worth the $250 I paid and a 5 hour and 20 minute drive from Tysons but a decent show. The next time I slip into a sudden bout of insanity please, please stop me from paying $250 to see a band!
I'm not entirely sure what else I could have said in my review of the Bay Area show to stop you from going...everything I complained about in my review you complained about in yours. Thankfully, I only paid $90.
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Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
Legendary? Truly?
I just can't imagine the Police ever being more than a guilty pleasure.
I've seen many a show, my friend. I don't tend to operate in hyberbole. The last show I left that amazed from was Iggy Pop here @ 9:30. It's pleasing when you have a group/artist on a pedestal, & they live up to your expectations. Just my perspective, right or wrong . . .
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anyone who pays that much for a show, either feels it was worth it or it was a rip. the money controls the brainwaves of life. eeg all the way to the atm.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by westendgirl:
Definitely not worth the $250 I paid and a 5 hour and 20 minute drive from Tysons but a decent show. The next time I slip into a sudden bout of insanity please, please stop me from paying $250 to see a band!
I'm not entirely sure what else I could have said in my review of the Bay Area show to stop you from going...everything I complained about in my review you complained about in yours. Thankfully, I only paid $90. [/b]
Smackie, I think you may have been expecting the "punky" version of The Police (who did emerge for a nice portion of the show), as opposed to the jazzy/experimental Police which may be the source of your disappointment. I like how they've played with the arrangements, & made more or less brand new songs out of classic rock standards. Some people took your position. Others have taken mine. From the looks of the other 20,000 people around me minus the girl who named herself after my favorite Pet Shop Boys song, they seemed to lose their fuckin' minds as well.
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Originally posted by TheDirector217:
I think you may have been expecting the "punky" version of The Police (who did emerge for a nice portion of the show), as opposed to the jazzy/experimental Police.
"Punky" = Police
"jazzy/experimental" = Sting
I wanted the much anticpated and promised Police reunion. I got the less talked about Sting solo show with great backing muscians who were handcuffed. But this has run it's course...
I really am happy that you enjoyed the show.
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Originally posted by walkonby:
anyone who pays that much for a show, either feels it was worth it or it was a rip. the money controls the brainwaves of life. eeg all the way to the atm.
Eh. I consider concerts an investment in my happiness. There's only a handful of acts I would/have pay(id) that much to see. Police, Stones, U2, The Who, Prince, & Michael Jackson. That's about it. (Zeppelin & Floyd, but it'll NEVER happen.) Case en point, I wouldn't mind seeing Genesis but there is no way on Earth they're worth $225. That's a fuckin' joke. I laugh. Haha.
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having seen the Police at Bonnaroo... i concur with vansmack and we need to lobby the dictionary societies about getting stingified added... maybe we should get colbert to use it on his show.
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Originally posted by kosmo:
having seen the Police at Bonnaroo... i concur with vansmack and we need to lobby the dictionary societies about getting stingified added... maybe we should get colbert to use it on his show.
I guarantee you he would, pal. Just make sure Colbert doesn't jack you for your slanguage . . . Yours/smackie's contribution to pop culture needs to properly recognized . . .
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Am I the only one that thought Flock of Seagulls blew away the Police on the Synchonicity tour? Probably!
I usually have your back on these things, but the shit I saw at Live Earth spoiled ANY positive memories from seeing the Police in high school, thus no way in hell they're getting another dime out of me unless they can find that senior I got busy with in the Tacoma Dome parking lot, now THAT's a reunion I'd be happy to attend.
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Originally posted by bnyced0:
Am I the only one that thought Flock of Seagulls blew away the Police on the Synchonicity tour? Probably!
I usually have your back on these things, but the shit I saw at Live Earth spoiled ANY positive memories from seeing the Police in high school, thus no way in hell they're getting another dime out of me unless they can find that senior I got busy with in the Tacoma Dome parking lot, now THAT's a reunion I'd be happy to attend.
I guess the cheese stands alone . . . :D
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Originally posted by vansmack:
I wanted the much anticpated and promised Police reunion. I got the less talked about Sting solo show with great backing muscians who were handcuffed. But this has run it's course...
YES! This sums it up for me! I must have missed your review of the Bay area show, but I doubt it would have done me any good. I bought my ticket just after they went on sale and prior to the start of the tour with just a hunch that it wouldn't live up to the hype. By 3 p.m. on Saturday I had forgotten all about the show.
Now 48 hours after seeing Interpol AND I AM STILL FLOATING ON A CLOUD!!!!!
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I'm with The Director on this one. Who wants to see a Xerox of 1983? Well, I guess a LOT of people do with regards to the Police. Some of you have to take off your nostalgia/rose-tinted glasses. Andy Summers, Sting and Stewart Copeland are living in 2007. I don't know what everyone was expecting. I'm sure if you ask Sting, he's REALLY sorry that "Next To You" didn't rock hard enough for you.
Everybody creams their shorts when Billy Corgan and hired guns play a carbon copy of "Today" but when the three people who created it "play around" musically with a song like "Roxanne" it's heresy.
It totally makes sense to me now why they played Bonaroo. I'd rather see Summers, Sumner and Copeland "jam" than Phish. I guess they should have put on everyone's ticket:
"We have matured as musicians. We won't be wearing the Mad Max outifts from the "Synchronicity II" video, either."
It reminds me of the quote from Muhammad Ali:
"A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life."
Brian
P.S. Good pictures, The Director. My highlights were "Wrapped Around Your Finger," "Truth Hits Everybody" and "Driven To Tears."
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Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
Everybody creams their shorts when Billy Corgan and hired guns play a carbon copy of "Today" but when the three people who created it "play around" musically with a song like "Roxanne" it's heresy.
That's because Corgan isn't charging $200+ per ticket.
I'm all for artists stretching a little and mixing things up a bit. But when a night out costs as much as a car payment, they need to drop the ego and give the people what they want.
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I agree tickets were/are WAY overpriced. I paid $90 each for mine but wouldn't have paid more. The seats I got with the Best Buy presale were really good. That's why I always go for the cheapest seats when I go to a show. I'm tall. I can stand in the back and still see.
Brian
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Originally posted by Bombay Chutney:
Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
Everybody creams their shorts when Billy Corgan and hired guns play a carbon copy of "Today" but when the three people who created it "play around" musically with a song like "Roxanne" it's heresy.
That's because Corgan isn't charging $200+ per ticket.
I'm all for artists stretching a little and mixing things up a bit. But when a night out costs as much as a car payment, they need to drop the ego and give the people what they want. [/b]
It's a double-edged sword. People build shit up just to tear it down. As someone who was at the Pumpkins & Police shows, I was throughly satisified with both show. However, the Pumpkins were really good. The Police were borderline phenomenonal. Thus justifying the $270 price tag. In today's concert climate, that price is about right for the seats I wanted. I'm a "seat snob", so I already what's poppin' before I even jump out there for an on-sale/pre-sale.
Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
I'm with The Director on this one. Who wants to see a Xerox of 1983? Well, I guess a LOT of people do with regards to the Police. Some of you have to take off your nostalgia/rose-tinted glasses. Andy Summers, Sting and Stewart Copeland are living in 2007. I don't know what everyone was expecting. I'm sure if you ask Sting, he's REALLY sorry that "Next To You" didn't rock hard enough for you.
Everybody creams their shorts when Billy Corgan and hired guns play a carbon copy of "Today" but when the three people who created it "play around" musically with a song like "Roxanne" it's heresy.
It totally makes sense to me now why they played Bonaroo. I'd rather see Summers, Sumner and Copeland "jam" than Phish. I guess they should have put on everyone's ticket:
"We have matured as musicians. We won't be wearing the Mad Max outifts from the "Synchronicity II" video, either."
It reminds me of the quote from Muhammad Ali:
"A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life."
Brian
P.S. Good pictures, The Director. My highlights were "Wrapped Around Your Finger," "Truth Hits Everybody" and "Driven To Tears."
Those were my highlights as well. In addition to "Magic", which I never really got into like that until the show. "Bed's Too Big . . ." was killer as well. "So Lonely" of course. I would have liked to have got a taste of "Spirits In The Material World". Oh, well. I got 3 more shows to catch that one. :D "Voices Inside My Head" was great as well . . .
At times your theories are somewhat outlandish, but I'm with you 150% on this one. Killer show, to say the least. I had the time of my life . . . One of 'em anyway. :D
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Would you go see The Ramones and expect to hear artful renditions of Judy Is A Punk?
Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
I'm with The Director on this one. Who wants to see a Xerox of 1983? Well, I guess a LOT of people do with regards to the Police. Some of you have to take off your nostalgia/rose-tinted glasses.
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becoming quite the master of holding three beers plus a camera i see? and, in the dark with sunglasses on no less?
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Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
I'm with The Director on this one. Who wants to see a Xerox of 1983?
I didn't say it had to be a Xerox, but it sure as hell could have been a lot closer to the product they claimed it would be and the one that we haven't seen in 20 years. Otherwise, don't call it a reunion.
I can see Sting do these versions of the songs any given year, but I have chosen not to. This tour he claims its a reunion, I get suckered in by the marketing and I get Sting versions of Police songs. Thank god I didn't have to hear his solo crap, but I still would have liked to hear a Police version of a song. Did they really have to do a jazzy interlude or throw in crowd participation in EVERY song they haven't played as a band in 20 years? Would it kill them to do just a couple songs as they have in the past?
That's been my point from the beginning.
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No. But you all act like this is some foreign shit, which kinda kills me. By the time they got to Synchronicity, they were full on in this direction. The washing away/reigning in of the punk kinda started with Ghost In The Machine & Zenyatta Mondatta. The Ramones were full-on/the blueprint for punk, while The Police had elements of punk in their music. These were classically trained musicians who had WAAAAAY more chops than your average punk band. That's what made The Police special. They pulled off the punk/reggae thing without sounding like white men fascinated with/raping the culture while tossing in "jazzy twists" . The Clash were probably the only others that pulled this off as well. On the other hand, you have i.e. "D'yer Maker" & "Cherry, Oh Baby." And that's coming from someone who unabashedly loves The Stones & Zeppelin. (Though The Stones redeemed themselves with "Waiting On A Friend.")
Originally posted by econo:
Would you go see The Ramones and expect to hear artful renditions of Judy Is A Punk?
Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
I'm with The Director on this one. Who wants to see a Xerox of 1983? Well, I guess a LOT of people do with regards to the Police. Some of you have to take off your nostalgia/rose-tinted glasses.
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Originally posted by westendgirl:
YES! This sums it up for me! I must have missed your review of the Bay area show,
Vansmack's review of the Bay Area show (http://www.930.com/cgi-bin/ubb-cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=015607)
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Originally posted by miss pretentious:
becoming quite the master of holding three beers plus a camera i see? and, in the dark with sunglasses on no less?
You'd be surprised at what I can do in the dark, lovemuffin. :D
I kid, I kid. After years of concert-going, it becomes second nature.
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smackie - did you see sting when he was touring for ten summoner's tale?? he was doing police covers then and i have a feeling they sounded closer to the police music, than their so-called reunion tour. at least i remember them sounding nearly as great as i remember hearing them growing up :)
i saw him in irving meadows (is that what it was called?) in case you were at the same show :)
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Originally posted by TheDirector217:
(Though The Stones redeemed themselves with "Waiting On A Friend.")
Don't overlook one of the greatest duets of all time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUZNymIvEoQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUZNymIvEoQ)
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Originally posted by TheDirector217:
(Though The Stones redeemed themselves with "Waiting On A Friend.")
Don't overlook one of the greatest duets of all time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUZNymIvEoQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUZNymIvEoQ) [/b]
I thought you may have been referring to this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex6K3E8iVBY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex6K3E8iVBY)
or maybe Jagger and "Drunksy."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1MupAc-wbU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1MupAc-wbU)
Brian
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Originally posted by TheDirector217:
(Though The Stones redeemed themselves with "Waiting On A Friend.")
Don't overlook one of the greatest duets of all time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUZNymIvEoQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUZNymIvEoQ) [/b]
That was silly of me. Duly noted. It goes on the iPod tonight . . .
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Originally posted by TheDirector217:
By the time they got to Synchronicity, they were full on in this direction.
It's also why they broke up. And if the direction was going to continue, they were right the first time and should have stayed broken up.
But their catalog has way more punk in it then it has jazz - don't change history because of Stings solo stuff.
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Originally posted by xneverwherex:
smackie - did you see sting when he was touring for ten summoner's tale?? he was doing police covers then and i have a feeling they sounded closer to the police music, than their so-called reunion tour. at least i remember them sounding nearly as great as i remember hearing them growing up :)
i saw him in irving meadows (is that what it was called?) in case you were at the same show :)
It's Irvine Meadows (great outdoor venue by the way), I've seen a lot of very memorable shows there.
But no. I've never seen Sting live. I don't even own a Sting solo album (although Smackette might).
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by TheDirector217:
By the time they got to Synchronicity, they were full on in this direction.
It's also why they broke up. And if the direction was going to continue, they were right the first time and should have stayed broken up.
But their catalog has way more punk in it then it has jazz - don't change history because of Stings solo stuff. [/b]
I beg to differ. Go back and listen, friend.
Outlandos - More or less punk
Reggatta - Punky/reggae
Ghost & Zenyatta - More jazz influences/little reggae
Synchronicity - Culmination of the past 3 albums, pretty much no punk at all. Even though "Synchronicity II" rocks like a motherfucker, that has NO punk in it & was representative of the direction they were taking. The catalog shifted so much from "Next To You", "Be My Girl", & "Roxanne" to this point it was ridiculous. And in all likelyhood, had they not become the biggest band in the world & Sting's ego didn't increase tenfold over the course of 5 albums they may not have broken up. Then again, Sting is documented as saying that he never thought the band would make it past 5 albums so maybe he was always looking t the front door. IMHO, that it what makes The Police stand out from any other group in music history. They were the only ones that went out on top. The Beatles "Let It Be" was a mess. The Stones never left. (And in the interest of keeping it funky here, tossing my fandom aside The Stones haven't put out a classic album in 27 years. Tattoo You.) U2, verdict's still out on them. Clash, Cut The Crap. Nuff said. Look at every band of the past 40 or so years that was the "biggest band in the world", The Police were the ONLY ones that left at their height. That in a nutshell is the history of The Police.
Then Sting went solo, & proceeded to never rock again, seemingly doomed to be the soundtrack to your visit to the dentist/doctor's office for all eternity. Until now . . . .
I hope they don't release another album, cause anything short of a landmark LP is goiing to tarnish their legacy. Just my $.02 . . .
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Originally posted by vansmack:
But their catalog has way more punk in it then it has jazz - don't change history because of Stings solo stuff.
I disagree with that. I'll give you most of "Outlandos D'Amour" but by "Regatta De' Blanc" (their SECOND album) they had gone mostly jazzy/world beat. "Walking on the Moon," "Bring on the Night," and "Bed's Too Big Without You" aren't even close to punk. There were two punkish songs on their second album ("It's All Right For You" and "No Time This Time") but after that they were gone into the realm of Sting-ness.
"Somebody should clip Sting around the head and tell him to stop using that ridiculous Jamaican accent." -Elvis Costello
Brian
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by xneverwherex:
smackie - did you see sting when he was touring for ten summoner's tale?? he was doing police covers then and i have a feeling they sounded closer to the police music, than their so-called reunion tour. at least i remember them sounding nearly as great as i remember hearing them growing up :)
i saw him in irving meadows (is that what it was called?) in case you were at the same show :)
It's Irvine Meadows (great outdoor venue by the way), I've seen a lot of very memorable shows there.
But no. I've never seen Sting live. I don't even own a Sting solo album (although Smackette might). [/b]
doh! i so meant to write irvine. must have been thinking irving plaza somewhere. only saw sting solo once - the day itself was miserable - had just broken up with bf, and neither of us would give on the tix so we went together. but sting was surprisingly good. and his police stuff was even better - not jazzed up - thank god! :)
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Originally posted by xneverwherex:
the day itself was miserable - had just broken up with bf, and neither of us would give on the tix so we went together.
That's awesome. I had a similar situation once for Natalie Merchant at the Greek Theater, but we had four tickets. So she took two and I took two. She brought her best friend. I brought my ex-girlfriend, the one before her. They left about half way through - we stayed for the whole show.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by xneverwherex:
the day itself was miserable - had just broken up with bf, and neither of us would give on the tix so we went together.
That's awesome. I had a similar situation once for Natalie Merchant at the Greek Theater, but we had four tickets. So she took two and I took two. She brought her best friend. I brought my ex-girlfriend, the one before her. They left about half way through - we stayed for the whole show. [/b]
That's weird because the only time I've seen Sting solo was in Camden and the opener was...Natalie Merchant. However, we spent the ENTIRE between set time wating in line for refreshments. We even missed part of Sting's first song and never got anything to eat or drink. I've hated the Tweeter center and everyone associated with it ever since.
Anyhow, I think the REAL reason the Police broke up was because if they stayed together any longer they would have been recording their next album up there own asses. Look at how SERIOUS they are in this, their final video before the break-up:
Synchronicity II (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UlSK4WVZ9A)
Look at how SERIOUS Sting is during the final verse(at about 3:22)! He really means it! He doesn't think the whole thing looks silly at ALL! If he could do that without smirking, even a LITTLE, then they HAD to break up.
Contrast this with Nirvana's FIRST video. During IT'S final verse Cobain can't keep a straight face (around 3:44).
Smells Like Teen Spirit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPQR-OsH0RQ)
Brian
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At this point, I find there's no sense in continuing the debate...I've just agreed to disagee with both of you. But I really do mean it when I say I'm glad you guys enjoyed the show and got what you wanted out of it.
At some point TheDirector and I will get drunk, drop a $20 in the jukebox and wax philosophical on the Police until the rest fo the patrons politely ask us to leave because they're sick of hearing us or the Police - whichever comes first.
I'd have a drink with you but I think you, me and alcohol may produce unintended results.
But I will predict that this tour ends with the following headline:
THE POLICE BREAK UP. AGAIN.
AP
Stewart Copeland reports on his web site that....
There will be no album, no follow up tour, and we may never see them all on the same stage again. And it's for the best in my eyes.
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You're talking about gay stuff, right?
Originally posted by vansmack:
I'd have a drink with you but I think you, me and alcohol may produce unintended results.
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Originally posted by nkotb:
You're talking about gay stuff, right?
I wish I knew how to quit you.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by xneverwherex:
the day itself was miserable - had just broken up with bf, and neither of us would give on the tix so we went together.
That's awesome. I had a similar situation once for Natalie Merchant at the Greek Theater, but we had four tickets. So she took two and I took two. She brought her best friend. I brought my ex-girlfriend, the one before her. They left about half way through - we stayed for the whole show. [/b]
I used to have a weird thing for Natalie Merchant. To this day, I can't put my finger on it.
*Hopes silently for smackie's e-leather couch analysis*
Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
Anyhow, I think the REAL reason the Police broke up was because if they stayed together any longer they would have been recording their next album up there own asses. Look at how SERIOUS they are in this, their final video before the break-up:
Synchronicity II (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UlSK4WVZ9A)
Look at how SERIOUS Sting is during the final verse(at about 3:22)! He really means it! He doesn't think the whole thing looks silly at ALL! If he could do that without smirking, even a LITTLE, then they HAD to break up.
Contrast this with Nirvana's FIRST video. During IT'S final verse Cobain can't keep a straight face (around 3:44).
Smells Like Teen Spirit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPQR-OsH0RQ)
Brian
I feel you on that. Sting looks like he's ready to spazz on somebody in that video. I think Sting's something of a nomad. That could be the only explanation for releasing lute/labrynth album he dropped before he came to his senses & reunited with Stuart & Andy. What the fuck, was Sting releasing a 22 year late soundtrack for Dune???
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Originally posted by vansmack:
At this point, I find there's no sense in continuing the debate...I've just agreed to disagee with both of you. But I really do mean it when I say I'm glad you guys enjoyed the show and got what you wanted out of it.
At some point TheDirector and I will get drunk, drop a $20 in the jukebox and wax philosophical on the Police until the rest fo the patrons politely ask us to leave because they're sick of hearing us or the Police - whichever comes first.
I'd have a drink with you but I think you, me and alcohol may produce unintended results.
But I will predict that this tour ends with the following headline:
THE POLICE BREAK UP. AGAIN.
AP
Stewart Copeland reports on his web site that....
There will be no album, no follow up tour, and we may never see them all on the same stage again. And it's for the best in my eyes.
It's funny that you mention that. For about 1.5 seconds, I stepped outside of my great time, thought about you, & actually felt bad. That you saw a wack show & I had the time of my life. But no matter. One day, I may have to touch down in Frisco. Or one day, you will come back around D.C. We will jack the shit out of some Bose TouchTone jukebox, while skipping a certain imaginary 1986 remix. And we will pontificate over Heineken & the greatness of what we saw as The Police. Until security kicks us the fuck out the venue.
For the record, I hope they don't make another album either. I'm glad they went out on top, & I'm good with a tour I NEVER thought would happen. Make sure when you arrive tonight at The Smackie Estates, you dig an old Police record (vinyl, not CD) & crack a cold one for me, friend. Cause as of now, that greatness has not been tainted. Thank you for your time.
*steps down off soapbox*
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Originally posted by TheDirector217:
Or one day, you will come back around D.C.
Sept. 23-27
I'm holding out for something great at the Black Cat at the moment. I'm not the biggest fan Kings of Leon or Rilo Kiley, but I don't hate them so if enough boardies are there, I'll do it for the moment.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by TheDirector217:
Or one day, you will come back around D.C.
Sept. 23-27
I'm holding out for something great at the Black Cat at the moment. I'm not the biggest fan Kings of Leon or Rilo Kiley, but I don't hate them so if enough boardies are there, I'll do it for the moment. [/b]
I'm in there. Make sure you're fuckin' witty, too. Don't make your visit to D.C. my version of your Oakland Coliseum debacle. :D
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Originally posted by TheDirector217:
I used to have a weird thing for Natalie Merchant. To this day, I can't put my finger on it.
*Hopes silently for smackie's e-leather couch analysis*
It's the mouth - quality DSLs on that one that most guys have thought about at one time or another. Usually it happens during the college years when most guys who are now in their late 20's and early 30's got a little too into chick music because they were trying to show the ladies how sensitive they were and contemplated attending the Lilith Fair because of the music, not despite it. I still have my Natalie Merchant, Kate Bush, Sarah McLachlan, Liz Phair, and PJ Harvey CDs stuck conveniently in the corner somewhere.
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She had some great armpit hair back in the day.
I worked with her cousin for about two weeks, 11 years ago. Her cousin was cute.
Originally posted by TheDirector217:
I used to have a weird thing for Natalie Merchant. To this day, I can't put my finger on it.
*Hopes silently for smackie's e-leather couch analysis*
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Originally posted by TheDirector217:
I'm in there. Make sure you're fuckin' witty, too.
Believe me, what you see here is what you get, except that instead of typing something and having to actually hit "Add Reply" I don't have that option and it just comes out of my mouth unfiltered.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by TheDirector217:
I'm in there. Make sure you're fuckin' witty, too.
Believe me, what you see here is what you get, except that instead of typing something and having to actually hit "Add Reply" I don't have that option and it just comes out of my mouth unfiltered. [/b]
YES! Raw, uncut SMACK!
*no homo* :D
(^^^To answer nkotb's question from "Phrases You Hate".)
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by TheDirector217:
I used to have a weird thing for Natalie Merchant. To this day, I can't put my finger on it.
*Hopes silently for smackie's e-leather couch analysis*
It's the mouth - quality DSLs on that one that most guys have thought about at one time or another. Usually it happens during the college years when most guys who are now in their late 20's and early 30's got a little too into chick music because they were trying to show the ladies how sensitive they were and contemplated attending the Lilith Fair because of the music, not despite it. I still have my Natalie Merchant, Kate Bush, Sarah McLachlan, Liz Phair, and PJ Harvey CDs stuck conveniently in the corner somewhere. [/b]
Never quite got to Lilith Fair, but I can't front. A couple of chicks from college/senior year of high school is exactly what got me fuckin' with Natalie Merchant. And yes. Her DSL factor is DEFINITELY poppin'.
And I actually do like "Building A Mystery." But that's all.
Then again, Sarah MacLachlan was kinda a cutie as well. Vagina is such a powerful force.
*cues up Jay-Z & Black Sabbath on the iPod to recoup manliness*
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You've got bananas "random artist tales". Didn't Joan Jett stuff your groceries once or something??? :D
Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
She had some great armpit hair back in the day.
I worked with her cousin for about two weeks, 11 years ago. Her cousin was cute.
Originally posted by TheDirector217:
I used to have a weird thing for Natalie Merchant. To this day, I can't put my finger on it.
*Hopes silently for smackie's e-leather couch analysis*
[ [/b]
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Originally posted by TheDirector217:
*no homo*
I'm rather down with the gays. I pinch their style all the time.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by TheDirector217:
*no homo*
I'm rather down with the gays. I pinch their style all the time. [/b]
LOL. I have no beef with anyone. In the words of the great Seinfeld, "Not that there's anything wrong with that." I simply saw it as opportunity to answer nkotb's question from yesterday. Seeing as I occasionally play the racial crusader, that would make me quite the hypocrite. At worst, my ego won't allow that. ;)
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You have an ego? I never would have guessed.
;) [/b][/quote]
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Just back in town. Saw the show from Section 5 and I thought it was pretty good. They sounded a little out of sych on a few songs...but it could have been the large stadium effect.
Best Part - "Can't Stand Losing You". Sounded fantastic. Reminds me what an awesome group they are.
Worst Part - Getting the fuck out of the parking lot. They make the folks at Nissan look like geniuses. More than 2 hours to get out.
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Originally posted by TheDirector217:
I used to have a weird thing for Natalie Merchant. To this day, I can't put my finger on it.
So did I...this gnawing desire to rip her head off her body and see if her body still did the annoying twirly dancing without being told to do so by the brain.
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meOW! ;)
Originally posted by Bags:
So did I...this gnawing desire to rip her head off her body and see if her body still did the annoying twirly dancing without being told to do so by the brain.
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Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
Synchronicity II (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UlSK4WVZ9A)
Smells Like Teen Spirit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPQR-OsH0RQ)
While I so enjoyed revisiting that 'tattered and torn' apocalyptic era Police video (THANKS for that!), it's really not relevant to compare one band's FINAL video to another band's FIRST video. Of course the Nirvana video is whimsical and lacks seriousness or self-importance. They were a bunch of Seattle kids who never knew they'd be insanely successful.
Sting is definitely a self-important prig. He's WAY hotter than Dave Grohl, but I'll take self-effacing Grohl any day....
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Originally posted by CookieMonster:
Worst Part - Getting the fuck out of the parking lot. They make the folks at Nissan look like geniuses. More than 2 hours to get out.
The secret is to park at Shakey's and then walk about a mile right across the park into Hershey (the town.) Go right out. Unfortunately, I didn't do that this time. I actually slept in my car for about an hour then it took me also another hour to get out of the parking lot.
Hey, it could have been worse. You could have been there the next night:
from mtv.com:
"Cops working the John Mayer concert at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania, were busy on Saturday, arresting 63 fans, according to The Patriot-News. Among the arrests were 46 for underage drinking; 14 for disorderly conduct; and three each for public drunkenness, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia."
Brian
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Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
Originally posted by CookieMonster:
Worst Part - Getting the fuck out of the parking lot. They make the folks at Nissan look like geniuses. More than 2 hours to get out.
The secret is to park at Shakey's and then walk about a mile right across the park into Hershey (the town.) Go right out. Unfortunately, I didn't do that this time. I actually slept in my car for about an hour then it took me also another hour to get out of the parking lot.
Hey, it could have been worse. You could have been there the next night:
from mtv.com:
"Cops working the John Mayer concert at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania, were busy on Saturday, arresting 63 fans, according to The Patriot-News. Among the arrests were 46 for underage drinking; 14 for disorderly conduct; and three each for public drunkenness, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia."
Brian [/b]
John Mayer - turning the youth towards Satan one mid-tempo ballad at a time.
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Originally posted by CookieMonster:
Just back in town. Saw the show from Section 5 and I thought it was pretty good. They sounded a little out of sych on a few songs...but it could have been the large stadium effect.
Best Part - "Can't Stand Losing You". Sounded fantastic. Reminds me what an awesome group they are.
Worst Part - Getting the fuck out of the parking lot. They make the folks at Nissan look like geniuses. More than 2 hours to get out.
If your get pissy drunk next time & forget where you parked at, that time'll fly by like a motherfucker. ;)
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Question, how do I find out the show information for Police on Friday at Madison Square Garden? I can't find anything anywhere. Is there an opener?
Only information I can get is from TicketMaster, which says:
BEST BUY PRESENTS
THE POLICE
LIVE IN CONCERT
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
NO CAMERAS/RECORDERS
WED OCT 31, 2007 8:00PM
Does that mean doors at 8:00, etc.
Thanks to anyone who has advice.
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Originally posted by Bags:
Is there an opener?
The opening band is Fiction Plane featuring Sting's son. You may or may not get The Fratelli's as well, I'm not sure.
And it's been years since I've been to a show at MSG so I'm not sure if that's start time or door opening time. If I had to guess, that's show start time, with doors opening at 7.
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Originally posted by Bags:
Question, how do I find out the show information for Police on Friday at Madison Square Garden? I can't find anything anywhere. Is there an opener?
Only information I can get is from TicketMaster, which says:
BEST BUY PRESENTS
THE POLICE
LIVE IN CONCERT
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
NO CAMERAS/RECORDERS
WED OCT 31, 2007 8:00PM
Does that mean doors at 8:00, etc.
Thanks to anyone who has advice.
Show starts at 8. Almost positive Fiction Plane are the openers, but you could get something extra with it being New York & all. You'll have a great time.
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per the msg website - www.thegarden.com: (http://www.thegarden.com:)
Door Opening Times
Doors for MSG Arena and Theater events open one hour prior to event start time. If you are attending a Knicks, Rangers, or Liberty game and are in possession of Club tickets, you may enter the Play by Play, The Club Bar and Grill, and The Garden Terrace two hours prior to game time. Reservations are not required to dine in the Play by Play, however, you must call 212-465-6290 to make reservations for The Club Bar and Grill. For more information on these restaurants, please click here.
btw - they also have a # you may wanna call, if you dont wanna see the opener. and i think its only fiction plane opening - they dont list anyone else, and they do keep their website pretty up to date.
EVENT INFO
For up to date information on Madison Square Garden events please call 212.465.MSG1 (6741)
btw - considering the fratellis are playing at lolla on friday, dont know how theyd also be playing in nyc unless they play their set and race back here.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by TheDirector217:
Or one day, you will come back around D.C.
Sept. 23-27
I'm holding out for something great at the Black Cat at the moment. I'm not the biggest fan Kings of Leon or Rilo Kiley, but I don't hate them so if enough boardies are there, I'll do it for the moment. [/b]
just got my rilo kiley tix, should be a good show
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by xneverwherex:
the day itself was miserable - had just broken up with bf, and neither of us would give on the tix so we went together.
That's awesome. I had a similar situation once for Natalie Merchant at the Greek Theater, but we had four tickets. So she took two and I took two. She brought her best friend. I brought my ex-girlfriend, the one before her. They left about half way through - we stayed for the whole show. [/b]
these are days / that you'll remember
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Man, this tour is doing monster business. All this money to travel first class around the US for a few months, playing songs that are 25 to 30 years old.
May 28 & 30, 2007
Vancouver, BC
GM Place
Capacity: 37,018
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $4,046,518 USD
Average Ticket Price: $109.31 USD
June 2, 2007
Edmonton, AB
Commonwealth Stadium
Capacity: 29,592
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $3,216,118 USD
Average Ticket Price: $108.68 USD
June 6 & 7, 2007
Seattle, WA
Key Arena
Capacity: 29,022
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $3,314,875
Average Ticket Price: $114.22
June 9 & 10, 2007
Denver, CO
Pepsi Center
Capacity: 33,736
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $3,762,755
Average Ticket Price: $111.54
June 13, 2007
Oakland, CA
McAfee Coliseum
Capacity: 47,202
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $4,572,620
Average Ticket Price: $96.87
June 15, 2007
Las Vegas, NV
MGM Grand Garden Arena
Capacity: 16,165
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $2,863,954
Average Ticket Price: $177.17
June 21, 2007
Anaheim, CA (Los Angeles area)
Honda Center
Capacity: 13,663
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $2,059,675
Average Ticket Price: $150.75
June 23, 2007
Los Angeles, CA
Dodger Stadium
Capacity: 55,623
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $6,106,010
Average Ticket Price: $109.77
June 26 & 27, 2007
Dallas, Texas
American Airlines Center
Capacity: 33,708
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $3,784,600
Average Ticket Price: $112.27
June 29, 2007
Houston, TX
Toyota Center
Capacity: 16,651
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $1,847,945
Average Ticket Price: $110.98
June 30, 2007
New Orleans, LA
Arena
Capacity: 15,992
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $1,677,470
Average Ticket Price: $104.89
July 2, 2007
St. Louis, MO
Scottrade Center
Capacity: 17,821
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $1,872,140
Average Ticket Price: $105.05
July 3, 2007
St. Paul, MN
Xcel Energy Center
Capacity: 17,185
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $1,943,310
Average Ticket Price: $113.08
July 5 & 6, 2007
Chicago, IL
Wrigley Field
Capacity: 79,458
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $9,494,248
Average Ticket Price: $119.49
July 10, 2007
Miami, FL
Dolphins Stadium
Capacity: 46,105
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $ 5,094,870
Average Ticket Price: $110.50
July 11, 2007
St. Petersburg, FL (Tampa area)
Times Forum
Capacity: 18,690
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $2,064,875
Average Ticket Price: $110.48
July 14, 2007
Louisville, KY
Churchill Downs
Capacity: 25,413
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $2,899,375
Average Ticket Price: $114.09
July 16, 2007
Cleveland, OH
Quicken Loans Arena
Capacity: 18,881
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $1,885,040
Average Ticket Price: $99.84
July 17, 2007
Auburn Hills, MI (Detroit area)
The Palace Of Auburn Hills
Capacity: 19,342
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $2,069,428
Average Ticket Price: $106.99
July 19, 2007
Philadelphia, PA
Citizenâ??s Bank Park
Capacity: 42,599
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $4,128,705
Average Ticket Price: $96.92
July 22 & 23, 2007
Toronto, ON
Air Canada Centre
Capacity: 38,031
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $4,456,636 USD
Average Ticket Price: $117.18 USD
July 25 & 26, 2007
Montreal, QC
Bell Centre
Capacity: 41,275
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $4,571,063 USD
Average Ticket Price: $110.75 USD
July 28 & 29, 2007
Boston, MA
Fenway Park
Capacity: 67,154
Attendance: Sold Out
Gross: $7,644,400
Average Ticket Price: $113.83
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sickening
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Director is good for atleast 5K seats per show, so I think the stats are misleading should be separate category for him and his ilk.
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Originally posted by bnyced0:
Director is good for atleast 5K seats per show, so I think the stats are misleading should be separate category for him and his ilk.
'Til you heard Billy Corgan was the guitar tech on the tour, & you used up your frequent flyer mileage pursuing them across the lower 48. ;)
LOL @ ilk . . . Who are you, fucking Korneheiser & Wilbon???
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At least the songs the Police are doing are newer than what CSN go out and do on a more regular basis for hefty fees...
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Originally posted by TheDirector217:
LOL @ ilk . . . Who are you, fucking Korneheiser & Wilbon??? [/QB]
Kornheiser, genius...Wilbon, should be banned from every media outlet currently existing and the language in the law should include any future media outlets. He's a talentless blow hard who thinks if you raise your voice when you say something stupid it magically makes sense. Jason Whitlock should have his chair, and he should be ran out of Washington.
Oh, glad to see you've recovered from the weekend and back online, thought we lost you there.
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Now there's a perfect rationalization.
Originally posted by kosmo:
At least the songs the Police are doing are newer than what CSN go out and do on a more regular basis for hefty fees...
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Originally posted by bnyced0:
Originally posted by TheDirector217:
LOL @ ilk . . . Who are you, fucking Korneheiser & Wilbon??? [/b]
Kornheiser, genius...Wilbon, should be banned from every media outlet currently existing and the language in the law should include any future media outlets. He's a talentless blow hard who thinks if you raise your voice when you say something stupid it magically makes sense. Jason Whitlock should have his chair, and he should be ran out of Washington.
Oh, glad to see you've recovered from the weekend and back online, thought we lost you there. [/QB]
LOL. Close. Saturday was bananas enough by itself as you know, but Sunday was a whirlwind. You wouldn't believe me if I told you, so I took some pictures. I'll update the thread once I get home to my camera. Good times . . .
BTW, Whitlock is a fucking hack. Did you see his quote that hip-hop should be blamed for Michael Vick's dogfighting??? And NO, I swear that's not a misquote.
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Originally posted by TheDirector217:
Did you see his quote that hip-hop should be blamed for Michael Vick's dogfighting??? And NO, I swear that's not a misquote. [/b]
Didn't you get the memo, Hip Hop is responsible for all the world's ills, just like Heavy Metal before that, and Rock and Roll before that, and R&B before that.........but Qtip said it better
Okay, if knowledge is the key then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock,
With speed. I'm agile plus I'm worth your while.
One hundred percent intelligent black child.
My optic presentation sizzles the retina.
How far must I go to gain respect? Um.
Well, it's kind of simple, just remain your own
Or you'll be crazy sad and alone.
Industry rule number four thousand and eighty,
record company people are shady.
So kids watch your back 'cause I think they smoke crack,
I don't doubt it. Look at how they act.
Off to better things like a hip-hop forum.
Pass me the rock and I'll storm with the crew and ...
Proper. What you say Hammer? Proper.
Rap is not pop, if you call it that then stop.
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Originally posted by bnyced0:
Originally posted by TheDirector217:
Did you see his quote that hip-hop should be blamed for Michael Vick's dogfighting??? And NO, I swear that's not a misquote. [/b]
Didn't you get the memo, Hip Hop is responsible for all the world's ills, just like Heavy Metal before that, and Rock and Roll before that, and R&B before that.........but Qtip said it better
Okay, if knowledge is the key then just show me the lock.
Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock,
With speed. I'm agile plus I'm worth your while.
One hundred percent intelligent black child.
My optic presentation sizzles the retina.
How far must I go to gain respect? Um.
Well, it's kind of simple, just remain your own
Or you'll be crazy sad and alone.
Industry rule number four thousand and eighty,
record company people are shady.
So kids watch your back 'cause I think they smoke crack,
I don't doubt it. Look at how they act.
Off to better things like a hip-hop forum.
Pass me the rock and I'll storm with the crew and ...
Proper. What you say Hammer? Proper.
Rap is not pop, if you call it that then stop. [/b]
You on point, B.? :D
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Originally posted by bnyced0:
Jason Whitlock should have his chair,
I really like Jason Whitlock. I liked his column on the whole Don Imus thing. Anyhow, did anybody see the show when Whitlock was filling in for Wilbon and they were talking about the Detroit Lions coach who was arrested for driving without pants? Whitlock mentions a similar experience from his own past when he went "porky pigging" with Derrick Thomas's girlfriend. The look on Kornheiser's face was priceless.
Brian
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Originally posted by TheDirector217:
BTW, Whitlock is a fucking hack. Did you see his quote that hip-hop should be blamed for Michael Vick's dogfighting??? And NO, I swear that's not a misquote.
I'm not an African-American but I have to disagree with your statement that Whitlock is a "hack" when he can make a statement like this:
"Black American culture has been hijacked by idiots. Weâ??ve allowed uneducated people to speak for us and set our agenda. The idiots told us they were going to turn "N--a" into a term of endearment. The idiots told us that if we embrace prison culture/hip-hop culture thereâ??s a pot of gold for all of us at the end of it. The idiots donâ??t tell you about the jail cell or the coffin that awaits 99 percent of the folks who embrace prison culture. There are more "rappers" in jail than in college or working a 9-to-5. That story never gets told. For every Jay-Z or Russell Simmons, there are 2,000 guys in a small sweaty box writing rhymes and fantasizing about a record deal that will never come. I donâ??t really blame the idiots. Theyâ??re the leaders because too many educated black people, particularly our religious leaders, are cowards. Weâ??re afraid to deal with the backlash Bill Cosby endured. Weâ??d rather get invited to Snoop Doggâ??s next party or accept a check from Def Jam rather than stand up for what we believe. "
- Jason Whitlock
Brian
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Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
Originally posted by TheDirector217:
BTW, Whitlock is a fucking hack. Did you see his quote that hip-hop should be blamed for Michael Vick's dogfighting??? And NO, I swear that's not a misquote.
I'm not an African-American but I have to disagree with your statement that Whitlock is a "hack" when he can make a statement like this:
"Black American culture has been hijacked by idiots. Weâ??ve allowed uneducated people to speak for us and set our agenda. The idiots told us they were going to turn "N--a" into a term of endearment. The idiots told us that if we embrace prison culture/hip-hop culture thereâ??s a pot of gold for all of us at the end of it. The idiots donâ??t tell you about the jail cell or the coffin that awaits 99 percent of the folks who embrace prison culture. There are more "rappers" in jail than in college or working a 9-to-5. That story never gets told. For every Jay-Z or Russell Simmons, there are 2,000 guys in a small sweaty box writing rhymes and fantasizing about a record deal that will never come. I donâ??t really blame the idiots. Theyâ??re the leaders because too many educated black people, particularly our religious leaders, are cowards. Weâ??re afraid to deal with the backlash Bill Cosby endured. Weâ??d rather get invited to Snoop Doggâ??s next party or accept a check from Def Jam rather than stand up for what we believe. "
- Jason Whitlock
Brian [/b]
Hear, here, my point exactly and I AM a black guy.. umm African American. Director is pissed at him for getting front row at a Police show, taking up two seats, and then blocking his view trying to dance with his big ass during Roxanne. :p
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Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
just got my rilo kiley tix, should be a good show
Which night?
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Originally posted by bnyced0:
Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
Originally posted by TheDirector217:
BTW, Whitlock is a fucking hack. Did you see his quote that hip-hop should be blamed for Michael Vick's dogfighting??? And NO, I swear that's not a misquote.
I'm not an African-American but I have to disagree with your statement that Whitlock is a "hack" when he can make a statement like this:
"Black American culture has been hijacked by idiots. Weâ??ve allowed uneducated people to speak for us and set our agenda. The idiots told us they were going to turn "N--a" into a term of endearment. The idiots told us that if we embrace prison culture/hip-hop culture thereâ??s a pot of gold for all of us at the end of it. The idiots donâ??t tell you about the jail cell or the coffin that awaits 99 percent of the folks who embrace prison culture. There are more "rappers" in jail than in college or working a 9-to-5. That story never gets told. For every Jay-Z or Russell Simmons, there are 2,000 guys in a small sweaty box writing rhymes and fantasizing about a record deal that will never come. I donâ??t really blame the idiots. Theyâ??re the leaders because too many educated black people, particularly our religious leaders, are cowards. Weâ??re afraid to deal with the backlash Bill Cosby endured. Weâ??d rather get invited to Snoop Doggâ??s next party or accept a check from Def Jam rather than stand up for what we believe. "
- Jason Whitlock
Brian [/b]
Hear, here, my point exactly and I AM a black guy.. umm African American. Director is pissed at him for getting front row at a Police show, taking up two seats, and then blocking his view trying to dance with his big ass during Roxanne. :D
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Originally posted by TheDirector217:
Anywho as far as Whitlock's quote, I think there's a time & place for everything. This ain't either. I will leave an emphatic "No comment", & keep it moving. I will not succumb to the Voices Inside My Head . . .
Well, Truth Hits Everybody...
Brian
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Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
just got my rilo kiley tix, should be a good show
Which night? [/b]
i believe thurs, but i have to check with my gf about that
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Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
just got my rilo kiley tix, should be a good show
Which night? [/b]
i believe thurs, but i have to check with my gf about that [/b]
I'll probably have to fly back Thurs, but I plan to make Wednesday's show.
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Just got back from NYC after catching them at the Garden last night, GREAT fucking show! From some of the reviews I read I was expecting some of the songs to be a real jam snoozefest and for Sting to play solo artist onstage but personally I thought the songs were pretty concise with minimal noodling (save "Roxanne" but I was kinda expecting that haha) and it was very much a team effort from my vantage point. Great sound, stage setup, light show and crowd to boot (almost everyone remained standing for the entire 2 hour show). So...no complaints on my end.
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Buy Sting's NYC condo:
https://www.corcoran.com/nyc/Listings/Display/4707453
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This thread brings back so many emotions...I'm still upset about it!
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$56M and you only get 3 measly bedrooms? At least it's "pet friendly". Also nice that they threw in a washer/dryer.
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This thread brings back so many emotions...I'm still upset about it!
Disgust is my biggest emotion. I'm glad Sting has never gotten a dime of my money.
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I kinda wish I'd seen the Police once.... I think they played Pimlico? I think that was the time to do it if you lived in this area and missed them in the 80s but for whatever reason when the Police reunited I had no interest in seeing them.......at the same time I have a visceral almost psychotic dislike for Sting.. usually disliking a musician's personality isn't really an issue for me but in his case I loathe him...I really wanted to see the Police more for Copeland and Summers I guess.... Sting's voice has lost so much range and the Police's music (the songs) hasn't aged that well...
back in the early to mid 80s the Police was one of my favorite bands....I suppose Sting broke my heart when he ended the band and that is rather immature of me...but nothing that has happened since has done anything other than make him seem like a bigger pompous ass than he was then....I should have known what an ass he was when I was reading about how he wrote Synchronicity on the same desk as Ian Fleming wrote 007 and he was reading Jung and blah blah blah...but I was 12!!!!
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Was a fan back in the day and agree the music hasn't aged well, but that can be said for a lot of the stuff from that time period.
The Pimlico show got good reviews, from what I recall, but I wasn't at all impressed. The wife and I ended up leaving early.
Bono is probably the musician I despise the most, tho.
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Bono is probably the musician I despise the most, tho.
fyi, you get more ScenePoints(tm) if you hate thom yorke instead of bono.
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Bono is probably the musician I despise the most, tho.
fyi, you get more ScenePoints(tm) if you hate thom yorke instead of bono.
dunno...chris martin and Kanye really drive me to drink, hard
but those two come in right behind
I think a ScenePoints(tm) thread should be in order
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Bono is probably the musician I despise the most, tho.
Agreed.
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Bono is probably the musician I despise the most, tho.
Agreed.
Have we just decided that Ted Nugent isn't a musician? Or Kid Rock? Or Gene Simmons? Sure Bono can be a bit preachy, and at time hypocritical, but I don't understand the ire.
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It's tough, because, at least to me, this seems like it notes the current musical impact and general douchbaggery of the named artists. That unholy musical trifecta possibly fail to rank as musical entities for most on this board.
Besides Rock, have any of those "artists" have released new work in the past ten years (I can think of Ted's time in that terrible reality show Damnocracy band and knowing that makes me sad)? Do/would people still buy a Ted Nugent or Kiss album?
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In that I was meaning to say that those three might be worse people, but not many prescribe any level of musical weight to their legacy. They also have the Donal Trump "real" factor. The idea that they are what they are. Where as with someone like Bono and Chris Martin (and Sting), as adults can we really buy into their hippie or Christian or platitude spitting make the world a better place hogwash as they sit on gilded toilets (assumption) and shelter their wealth.
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You guys are just jealous of Sting's ability to have 6-7 hour tantric sex sessions.
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Have we just decided that Ted Nugent isn't a musician?
That's a pretty good call right there.
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You guys are just jealous of Sting's ability to have 6-7 hour tantric sex sessions.
I'm not sure if that impacts the price of that loft positively or negatively. I guess it depends on the buyer.
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You guys are just jealous of Sting's ability to have 6-7 hour tantric sex sessions.
Guilty as charged
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Do/would people still buy a Ted Nugent or Kiss album?
I feel like this also applies to U2 these days. I mean, I had to figure out how to get rid of their last album when it was forced on me.
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You guys are just jealous of Sting's ability to have 6-7 hour tantric sex sessions.
Who the hell wants to have sex for that long? I'm sure his wife doesn't. If it's taking you that long, you're doing something wrong.