Paul's upcoming album review they say its HOT!
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Macca Mad:
Bruce M.:
comehome:
just curious has Paul "tested" any new songs on tour? probably not. I think with record sales being poor or diluted explains why so many artist tour. Yep looking forward to it
No, he hasn't, alas.
Maybe because 85% of the audience wouldn't be the slightest bit interested in a new song. He's painted himself into a corner over the last 20 years to the point that most in the crowd are lapping up third rate Beatle songs, over top notch solo songs. For this reason alone I will never part with my cash to see him live these days.......not that he will venture anywhere near here.....1979 was the last visit !
The only "third rate" Beatle song I would name would be What Goes On and Ringo sang that!
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I think Long and Winding Road is a 3rd rate Beatles song. A dirge. As for post 1980, I wouildn't mind if he dragged out Figure Of Eight But yes, there are sooooooo many he could do.
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Macca Mad:
oobu24:
yankeefan7:
favoritething:
Macca Mad:
Bruce M.:
comehome:
just curious has Paul "tested" any new songs on tour? probably not. I think with record sales being poor or diluted explains why so many artist tour. Yep looking forward to it
No, he hasn't, alas.
Maybe because 85% of the audience wouldn't be the slightest bit interested in a new song. He's painted himself into a corner over the last 20 years to the point that most in the crowd are lapping up third rate Beatle songs, over top notch solo songs. For this reason alone I will never part with my cash to see him live these days.......not that he will venture anywhere near here.....1979 was the last visit !
Well, I'd say there are no "third rate" Beatles songs, haha! I'd love to see him do more solo tracks, but I'm not going to boycott his live shows: he's still a great performer.
IMO - I would consider "All Together Now" a 3rd rate Beatle song.
The main point that Macca Mad was trying to make (I think) was that he actually HAS painted himself into a corner. If Paul had continued to play more of his solo music in his concerts it wouldn't be sooo much of a BeatleFest. Yes, we all love those songs but I for one also love his solo stuff.
That's exactly what i meant, he's almost exhausted the Beatle songs at the expense of far superior solo songs...a random example, i'd rather hear No More Lonely Nights over Ob La Di Ob La Da anyday ' but thats just me & i know i'm in the minority, as most people in the crowd are lapping up the Beatle dregs.
I would have said the same thing till I saw him play Ob La Di Ob La Da in San Francisco 4 years ago. The whole crowd jumped to their feet and started clapping along. It was as if a cloud of happy dust had been spread over the stadium -- truly, utterly magical. But yeah, I'd still like to see more solo material, especially recent stuff.
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Bruce M.:
Macca Mad:
oobu24:
yankeefan7:
favoritething:
Macca Mad:
Bruce M.:
comehome:
just curious has Paul "tested" any new songs on tour? probably not. I think with record sales being poor or diluted explains why so many artist tour. Yep looking forward to it
No, he hasn't, alas.
Maybe because 85% of the audience wouldn't be the slightest bit interested in a new song. He's painted himself into a corner over the last 20 years to the point that most in the crowd are lapping up third rate Beatle songs, over top notch solo songs. For this reason alone I will never part with my cash to see him live these days.......not that he will venture anywhere near here.....1979 was the last visit !
Well, I'd say there are no "third rate" Beatles songs, haha! I'd love to see him do more solo tracks, but I'm not going to boycott his live shows: he's still a great performer.
IMO - I would consider "All Together Now" a 3rd rate Beatle song.
The main point that Macca Mad was trying to make (I think) was that he actually HAS painted himself into a corner. If Paul had continued to play more of his solo music in his concerts it wouldn't be sooo much of a BeatleFest. Yes, we all love those songs but I for one also love his solo stuff.
That's exactly what i meant, he's almost exhausted the Beatle songs at the expense of far superior solo songs...a random example, i'd rather hear No More Lonely Nights over Ob La Di Ob La Da anyday ' but thats just me & i know i'm in the minority, as most people in the crowd are lapping up the Beatle dregs.
I would have said the same thing till I saw him play Ob La Di Ob La Da in San Francisco 4 years ago. The whole crowd jumped to their feet and started clapping along. It was as if a cloud of happy dust had been spread over the stadium -- truly, utterly magical. But yeah, I'd still like to see more solo material, especially recent stuff.
I was there too! AT&T! A bit cold that night...talk about a cloud of happy dust...there was a cloud of wacky tabaccy too. WOW!
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yankeefan7:
oobu24:
yankeefan7:
favoritething:
Macca Mad:
Bruce M.:
comehome:
just curious has Paul "tested" any new songs on tour? probably not. I think with record sales being poor or diluted explains why so many artist tour. Yep looking forward to it
No, he hasn't, alas.
Maybe because 85% of the audience wouldn't be the slightest bit interested in a new song. He's painted himself into a corner over the last 20 years to the point that most in the crowd are lapping up third rate Beatle songs, over top notch solo songs. For this reason alone I will never part with my cash to see him live these days.......not that he will venture anywhere near here.....1979 was the last visit !
Well, I'd say there are no "third rate" Beatles songs, haha! I'd love to see him do more solo tracks, but I'm not going to boycott his live shows: he's still a great performer.
IMO - I would consider "All Together Now" a 3rd rate Beatle song.
The main point that Macca Mad was trying to make (I think) was that he actually HAS painted himself into a corner. If Paul had continued to play more of his solo music in his concerts it wouldn't be sooo much of a BeatleFest. Yes, we all love those songs but I for one also love his solo stuff.
I agree, I preferred the 89 and 93 tours when he played a bunch from new CD. I also don't like that he never again did any FITD songs after the 89 tour. Also, I have often said I would love to hear "Take It Away" live.
...and "Spin It On" and "Getting Closer, " among others.
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Isn't this thread about the new album ? There is a thread for discussing songs you'd like to hear at the live shows.....
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There are a few threads about the new album too. Without an album what is there to discuss?
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24 pages would suggest plenty. No harm in it. Was just saying there are relevant places to discuss the live tour. And places for those who wish to discuss the upcoming new album. Are you suggesting we should have one big thread where anything goes ?
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PDS:
24 pages would suggest plenty. No harm in it. Was just saying there are relevant places to discuss the live tour. And places for those who wish to discuss the upcoming new album. Are you suggesting we should have one big thread where anything goes ?
I think there should be only one about the new album before it is even released. And yes, 24 pages & that's why many people go off topic. Are you suggusting we not do that?
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oobu24:
PDS:
24 pages would suggest plenty. No harm in it. Was just saying there are relevant places to discuss the live tour. And places for those who wish to discuss the upcoming new album. Are you suggesting we should have one big thread where anything goes ?
I think there should be only one about the new album before it is even released. And yes, 24 pages & that's why many people go off topic. Are you suggusting we not do that?
I agree oobu! Why do we have 2 threads running here about the new album? (of which we know not a damn thing!)
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Nancy R:
oobu24:
PDS:
24 pages would suggest plenty. No harm in it. Was just saying there are relevant places to discuss the live tour. And places for those who wish to discuss the upcoming new album. Are you suggesting we should have one big thread where anything goes ?
I think there should be only one about the new album before it is even released. And yes, 24 pages & that's why many people go off topic. Are you suggusting we not do that?
I agree oobu! Why do we have 2 threads running here about the new album? (of which we know not a damn thing!)
I think we'll know a damn thing by early September.
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By Jeez, this album had better be a pearler...
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Even Mark Lewisohn's first installment ...we've been waiting FOREVER for this...it's literally years overdue, and finally it's out in October; but already there's a website up for it and it updates with little teasers periodically...to whet the appetite and fuel the anticipation. http://www.thebeatlesbiography.com/ Why can't something similar be done for the lead up to Paul's new album? Seriously???
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PDS:
Isn't this thread about the new album ? There is a thread for discussing songs you'd like to hear at the live shows.....
There was a post about McCartney previewing some songs off the new album in upcoming concerts. One of the replies said they doubted it because McCartney had painted himself into a corner and would rather perform a 3rd rate Beatle song than a solo song. This is how the thread went a little off topic but still remained mostly on topic - lol
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Well, here's something from another forum, from someone apparently in the know (with caveats, though): MPL june schedule for Late 2013 : McCartney New Album Release date : mid october 2013 New Single : Mid Sept First airing on radio : 1st week of sept TV appearances in sept and Oct US dates in oct Japanese and Australian dates in Nov European dates in dec ps : Half of a new FIREMAN album has already been recorded, for a 2014/ 2015 release Venus & Mars & ATSOS deluxe editions seem to be postponed for Spring 2014. This is just a schedule made at the end of june, not an official statment For the album, the songs are said to be very good, very eclectic and the voice is said to be ok .........
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yankeefan7:
PDS:
Isn't this thread about the new album ? There is a thread for discussing songs you'd like to hear at the live shows.....
There was a post about McCartney previewing some songs off the new album in upcoming concerts. One of the replies said they doubted it because McCartney had painted himself into a corner and would rather perform a 3rd rate Beatle song than a solo song. This is how the thread went a little off topic but still remained mostly on topic - lol
Sorry that was me i think ! I would love to discuss the new album, but what is there to discuss ?? I asked many many posts ago if the bloke who reckons he heard it at a preview listen etc has given anymore info, i guess not !? This makes me think it was all tosh, if it was that " HOT " he would have spouted out alot more info etc weeks ago. I'm sure it will come out in the autumn, but why the big cover up of any info ? It's not like leaking the odd track title or 30 second snippet of song will harm sales ( well not here in the UK, as 98% of the public dont know or care he has a new album out ).
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Macca Mad:
yankeefan7:
PDS:
Isn't this thread about the new album ? There is a thread for discussing songs you'd like to hear at the live shows.....
There was a post about McCartney previewing some songs off the new album in upcoming concerts. One of the replies said they doubted it because McCartney had painted himself into a corner and would rather perform a 3rd rate Beatle song than a solo song. This is how the thread went a little off topic but still remained mostly on topic - lol
Sorry that was me i think ! I would love to discuss the new album, but what is there to discuss ?? I asked many many posts ago if the bloke who reckons he heard it at a preview listen etc has given anymore info, i guess not !? This makes me think it was all tosh, if it was that " HOT " he would have spouted out alot more info etc weeks ago. I'm sure it will come out in the autumn, but why the big cover up of any info ? It's not like leaking the odd track title or 30 second snippet of song will harm sales ( well not here in the UK, as 98% of the public dont know or care he has a new album out ).
No problem and I think it was a good point. It would make perfect sense to do a couple of new songs in concert before the release. You are absolutely right, there is nothing to discuss about new album because there is no word about anything regarding the record.
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https://www.eastvillageradio.com/content/content.php?id=6502
Another Bend in Paul McCartney's Winding Road; Thoughts on Macca's NYC Listening Session Last Night Thu, 18 Jul 2013 10:39:45 It should be no surprise to anyone that Paul McCartney?s been very busy in recent years; his work ethic is well known. But for anyone wondering what he?s been up to lately, it?s likely we?ll be seeing the fruits of his labors with the new album headed our way this October. With a little help from his friends?producers Paul Epworth, Mark Ronson, Ethan Johns and Giles Martin?Paul has turned out twenty-one new songs, and it?s anyone?s guess if any more are still in the making. Most of the finished tracks were laid down at his home studio in Sussex, some were recorded at Abbey Road and still others were done here in New York at Hell's Kitchen's Avatar Studios, where last night his manager, Scott Rodger, auditioned rough mixes of five new tunes. The songs still have no titles; nor does the album, for that matter. According to Scott, these random samples of what has been completed so far were not played in any precise order or selected for any particular reason. Nevertheless, what he wished to make clear in his preface to the listening session was his opinion that the music ultimately to be included on this forthcoming album is Paul?s "best work since the late ?70s".
Please follow the above link to read further. Mod Edit Post edited to conform with copyright forum guidelines.
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The producers' credits, in case you haven't explored: Giles Martin (son of George, of course) - mostly Beatles-related projects Ethan Johns (son of Glyn, as noted) - includes Laura Marling, Tom Jones, The Vaccines, Michael Kiwanuka, Kaiser Chiefs, Ray LaMontagne Mark Ronson - includes Amy Winehouse, Adele, Rufus Wainwright, Bruno Mars, Lil Wayne, Kaiser Chiefs again (Paul McCartney has expressed positive views of Kaiser Chiefs over the years) Paul Epworth - includes Adele, Bruno Mars, Foster the People, Florence + the Machine, Cee Lo Green, Kate Nash, Friendly Fires, Azealia Banks (plus remixes of Bloc Party, Interpol, Nine Inch Nails, Muse, U2, The Killers, etc.) Yeah, I'd say Paul wants a hit this time!
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Wow that article is from July 18 & the songs still hadn't been named?