Rockshow in Theatres
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oobu24:
RMartinez:
In 1976, audiences were going to hear and see British pop star that had numerous solo albums and Wings albums, and was promoting hit records and songs. He had something to prove, and did it. I was there in 1976 in Denver, and the audience was not expecting a Beatles-heavy re-living of their past. That is why he could play HI HI HI and SOILY for encores. In 2013, it is quite the opposite. People attending McCartney shows expect a Beatles review and have little interest in his current or even recent or semi recent musical output. It would be interesting to know this Fall, of the 15,000 people in an arena, or 40,000 in a stadium, the percentage of people who will have bought Paul's new CD or listened to new songs by him.
True. When I saw him in 76... I, of course, knew he was a Beatle but went there because he was a Wing!
I remember the big Beatle vibe of that tour was "Will they get together and play onstage again at one of Paul's concerts?" Because they were all alive and recording back then. But it wasn't even expected McCartney would play ANY Beatle songs in concert. THAT'S why the five he did were such a treat.
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oobu24:
nobodytoldme:
't was great! 5.1 mix disappointing (where are the backing vocals), but nice to see the gig in full at the theatre. Second half the major highlight for me, once the Beatles-obligations are over, it's bang-bang-bang-bang-bang with 'Silly Love Songs' into 'Beware My Love' into 'Letting Go' into 'Band On The Run' into 'Hi Hi Hi' and the slam-dunk 'Soily'. What an encore!
Now that's what I call an encore! Think it would work now?
Not a chance I'm afraid... His shows nowadays are in comparison like day and night. Almost like a different person on stage. Both were perfect for the era, I would say.
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nobodytoldme:
't was great! 5.1 mix disappointing (where are the backing vocals), but nice to see the gig in full at the theatre. Second half the major highlight for me, once the Beatles-obligations are over, it's bang-bang-bang-bang-bang with 'Silly Love Songs' into 'Beware My Love' into 'Letting Go' into 'Band On The Run' into 'Hi Hi Hi' and the slam-dunk 'Soily'. What an encore!
The last 30 minutes are just incredible. Extraordinary is an understatement. The songs, the vocals, the bass, the whole thing. When they get into the "Speed of Sound" material, the game gets stepped up and it's a hell of a ride. I was also constantly irked at the backing vocal levels (or lack thereof). When they should be crisp and out there (pardon the tour pun), they were very faint.
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harleyblues:
John Mackintosh:
Huge disappointment in the American South. Despite the fact that he has included Atlanta in numerous tours over the years, not one showing of Rock Show there or anywhere else in Georgia and only one in the Carolinas, the little town of Hendersonville that was too far for me to go. Guess I will wait for the DVD......
not showing near me either - in Cupertino or Sunnyvale ca ops: ops: San Fransisco & San Jose too far to travel...
We actually found out in a roundabout way that if you check the actual Rockshow website, they have far more theatres listed. None of us here in Orlando had any listings till we checked there and that is where the theatre near me in Clermont popped up.
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RMartinez:
In 1976, audiences were going to hear and see British pop star that had numerous solo albums and Wings albums, and was promoting hit records and songs. He had something to prove, and did it. I was there in 1976 in Denver, and the audience was not expecting a Beatles-heavy re-living of their past. That is why he could play HI HI HI and SOILY for encores. In 2013, it is quite the opposite. People attending McCartney shows expect a Beatles review and have little interest in his current or even recent or semi recent musical output. It would be interesting to know this Fall, of the 15,000 people in an arena, or 40,000 in a stadium, the percentage of people who will have bought Paul's new CD or listened to new songs by him.
I would guess 5% or less will have bought McCartney's new CD or listened to new songs by him. The last two times I saw McCartney the majority of the crowd did not have a clue what any song was if it was not a Beatle song or BOTR song.
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yankeefan7:
RMartinez:
In 1976, audiences were going to hear and see British pop star that had numerous solo albums and Wings albums, and was promoting hit records and songs. He had something to prove, and did it. I was there in 1976 in Denver, and the audience was not expecting a Beatles-heavy re-living of their past. That is why he could play HI HI HI and SOILY for encores. In 2013, it is quite the opposite. People attending McCartney shows expect a Beatles review and have little interest in his current or even recent or semi recent musical output. It would be interesting to know this Fall, of the 15,000 people in an arena, or 40,000 in a stadium, the percentage of people who will have bought Paul's new CD or listened to new songs by him.
I would guess 5% or less will have bought McCartney's new CD or listened to new songs by him. The last two times I saw McCartney the majority of the crowd did not have a clue what any song was if it was not a Beatle song or BOTR song.
I remember in Utah when he played Sing The Changes and Highway, the woman next to me (had to have been in their 50s) looked at her husband and said something along the lines of not having a clue what those songs were. :
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MaccaGirl90:
yankeefan7:
RMartinez:
In 1976, audiences were going to hear and see British pop star that had numerous solo albums and Wings albums, and was promoting hit records and songs. He had something to prove, and did it. I was there in 1976 in Denver, and the audience was not expecting a Beatles-heavy re-living of their past. That is why he could play HI HI HI and SOILY for encores. In 2013, it is quite the opposite. People attending McCartney shows expect a Beatles review and have little interest in his current or even recent or semi recent musical output. It would be interesting to know this Fall, of the 15,000 people in an arena, or 40,000 in a stadium, the percentage of people who will have bought Paul's new CD or listened to new songs by him.
I would guess 5% or less will have bought McCartney's new CD or listened to new songs by him. The last two times I saw McCartney the majority of the crowd did not have a clue what any song was if it was not a Beatle song or BOTR song.
I remember in Utah when he played Sing The Changes and Highway, the woman next to me (had to have been in their 50s) looked at her husband and said something along the lines of not having a clue what those songs were. :
Exactly. People next to me and my wife at Citifield basically started "texting" friends any time it was not a Beatle song. I just shook my head. They were not even listening and trying to enjoy the music once they did not recognize it. My goodness, I don't recognize every song I hear at any concert but that does mean I don't try to enjoy something different. lol.
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yankeefan7:
RMartinez:
In 1976, audiences were going to hear and see British pop star that had numerous solo albums and Wings albums, and was promoting hit records and songs. He had something to prove, and did it. I was there in 1976 in Denver, and the audience was not expecting a Beatles-heavy re-living of their past. That is why he could play HI HI HI and SOILY for encores. In 2013, it is quite the opposite. People attending McCartney shows expect a Beatles review and have little interest in his current or even recent or semi recent musical output. It would be interesting to know this Fall, of the 15,000 people in an arena, or 40,000 in a stadium, the percentage of people who will have bought Paul's new CD or listened to new songs by him.
I would guess 5% or less will have bought McCartney's new CD or listened to new songs by him. The last two times I saw McCartney the majority of the crowd did not have a clue what any song was if it was not a Beatle song or BOTR song.
I agree completely that people tend to not know or care to know Paul's recent recordings etc. I remember being so po'd at the people sitting around me on the floor (right in front of him) because they only stood up for Beatle's songs that they recognized. I thought it was pretty disrespectful. It would have been completely different if they sat down the entire time, but every single time he sang a new song, everyone would immediately sit down. : I'm really bummed that Rockshow isn't playing anywhere near me this weekend. It played on Wed night only and I couldn't go.
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MaccaGirl90:
yankeefan7:
RMartinez:
In 1976, audiences were going to hear and see British pop star that had numerous solo albums and Wings albums, and was promoting hit records and songs. He had something to prove, and did it. I was there in 1976 in Denver, and the audience was not expecting a Beatles-heavy re-living of their past. That is why he could play HI HI HI and SOILY for encores. In 2013, it is quite the opposite. People attending McCartney shows expect a Beatles review and have little interest in his current or even recent or semi recent musical output. It would be interesting to know this Fall, of the 15,000 people in an arena, or 40,000 in a stadium, the percentage of people who will have bought Paul's new CseeD or listened to new songs by him.
I would guess 5% or less will have bought McCartney's new CD or listened to new songs by him. The last two times I saw McCartney the majority of the crowd did not have a clue what any song was if it was not a Beatle song or BOTR song.
I remember in Utah when he played Sing The Changes and Highway, the woman next to me (had to have been in their 50s) looked at her husband and said something along the lines of not having a clue what those songs were. :
I had the same experience with Sing the Changes in Toronto. I was singing along, happy as could be, and most of those around looked as if he were singing in Russian or something. If people don't know the songs, it's their fault for not keeping up with him and buying his music and thus increasing their enjoyment when they do see him live. They all fervently sing along with the lines "I believe in yesterday" because indeed they do!
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harleyblues:
John Mackintosh:
Huge disappointment in the American South. Despite the fact that he has included Atlanta in numerous tours over the years, not one showing of Rock Show there or anywhere else in Georgia and only one in the Carolinas, the little town of Hendersonville that was too far for me to go. Guess I will wait for the DVD......
not showing near me either - in Cupertino or Sunnyvale ca ops: ops: San Fransisco & San Jose too far to travel...
I know how you feel. Misery loves company. Tried googling the movie, the Rock Show on screen website, all to no avail.
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MaccaGirl90:
harleyblues:
John Mackintosh:
Huge disappointment in the American South. Despite the fact that he has included Atlanta in numerous tours over the years, not one showing of Rock Show there or anywhere else in Georgia and only one in the Carolinas, the little town of Hendersonville that was too far for me to go. Guess I will wait for the DVD......
not showing near me either - in Cupertino or Sunnyvale ca ops: ops: San Fransisco & San Jose too far to travel...
We actually found out in a roundabout way that if you check the actual Rockshow website, they have far more theatres listed. None of us here in Orlando had any listings till we checked there and that is where the theatre near me in Clermont popped up.
What is the actual Rockshow website?
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Anyone going to Imax in Manchester, CT this afternoon?
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Saw it in Boulder yesterday, and thought three things: 1. Paul's current tactic of having certain canned stories he repeats at every stop on the tour is no worse, and perhaps better, than this old tactic of not being able to think of anything to say at all. 2. It's great to see such a "team" atmosphere on stage - even though its mainly Paul's songs, Paul, Jimmy, and Denny all seem to be equally comfortable in the spotlight. 3. If you ignore the lyrics for a minute, Wings were easily up there with any of the more lauded bands from the 1970s. What a fantastic group of songs and musicians. It was a thoroughly enjoyable 2.5 hours, and makes me wish this lineup had survived into more tours and albums.
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I was in Northern Saskatchewan Wednesday and they did not post or advertise it was in a local Ciniplex. I was the OnLY one in the theatre! I was cool, like a privite screening. I sung, danced, and kicked my feet up. It was a blast. I may have been the only one to have this occurrence. Lol.
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I saw it on Thursday. I don't think Paul didn't tell stories because he couldn't think of anything to say. He was having a great time with Wings and the music spoke for itself. He also didn't need to use scripted stories for breaks like he does now. I loved the movie and so wish I had seen Wings. Paul was so much more energetic in 1976 then he is now--and the same is true for me. I would give anything to have seen him in concert when he performed like that and his voice was that great by the end of the tour. Wings were a great band. I loved the energy and the obvious fun they were having on stage. Loved the acoustic part. Loved all the moving between songs. Just plain loved it.
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maccascruff:
I saw it on Thursday. I don't think Paul didn't tell stories because he couldn't think of anything to say. He was having a great time with Wings and the music spoke for itself. He also didn't need to use scripted stories for breaks like he does now. I loved the movie and so wish I had seen Wings. Paul was so much more energetic in 1976 then he is now--and the same is true for me. I would give anything to have seen him in concert when he performed like that and his voice was that great by the end of the tour. Wings were a great band. I loved the energy and the obvious fun they were having on stage. Loved the acoustic part. Loved all the moving between songs. Just plain loved it.
It really was a special show and McCartney was not at a loss for what to say, he was very clever and energetic, and the music was the focus. It was only six years since the Beatles split so he did not need to reminisce or give background stories to songs. I think some folks who have only seen McCartney since 2002 think McCartney should only be THAT way in concert and anything before was some sort of shadow career or rehearsal for what he is doing now. Frankly McCartney was much more on top of his game back then, he was younger and more creative. For my part, I do not think his songwriting now is what it used to be back then. Nor is Bowie's or The Stones, to be fair.
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Here is the Rockshow site: http://www.rockshowonscreen.com/ I''m excited...they will be showing it on June 6th just a half hour away from where I live!! Anyone near central coast of CA?
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Yesterday, we had the pleasure of seeing Rockshow on the big screen, absolutely BRILLIANT!!! Paul's introduction was sincere, sweet, and funny - LOVED it!!! LOVED every minute of this concert film!!! Paul, thank you for the restoration and release of this concert film, it means so much to my children as well as other third generation fans to see this material as they have never had an opportunity to do so. I wish that you could see the faces of those that are seeing this material for the first time, they are mesmerized by the magnetism of your performance! The preservation of your history is so important as your past is not just history, your past is a legacy! Thank you for sharing your history with your seasoned fans, allowing them to once again relive a glorious moment in time. Thank you for sharing your history with your younger fans, allowing them to have a glimpse into your past and giving them the material to enjoy and celebrate your legacy in the future. Triplets LOVE Paul!!!
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I saw it Saturday night, and I have to share my feelings about the entire experience... First off, this film, Rockshow, if my favorite thing Paul has done, with or without Wings, since the Beatles. When I heard it was coming to theaters, that was it, I HAD to go, it was on, no ifs, ands, or buts! I was psyched outta my mind! First problem: I live in Indianapolis, but the nearest showing was and hour away in Shelbyville, Indiana. Ever heard of Shelbyville? Didn't think so! Now I understand its's not going to be in EVERY city in the world, but I'd really like to know the reasoning behind it playing there when a major metropolis (12th largest city in the US) is right there less than an hour away. But hey, what the heck, that issue is a very very small one. I was more than willing to make the drive to the tiny town out in the country. I mean, this is ROCKSHOW, on the big screen!! I just know its going to look and sound incredible! Right? Well, not exactly. The picture was NOT clear and pristine like I was sure it would be. When I took my son to see Yellow Submarine last year it was absolutely unbelievable. The picture was awesome and surround sound blew me away. The picture at Rockshow, however, was as grainy as my old VHS tape. The sound was NOT in surround. It was just 2 channel stereo, and not very loud... at all! It's not as though the theater wasn't equipped for it. You could see they had the right system in place, and they were obviously using it in the theater next door because it was blasting through the wall off and on throughout. At one point, during Call Me Back Again, I walked out to notify management. I was led to believe they would take care of it and turn it up, but is was not to be. That brings me to the new mix of the show. I read that the sound was remastered and I'll take their word that it was (couldn't tell in this theater), but it was definitely completely remixed. I would've been happy to know this ahead of time, but yet again, I was disappointed. The audience in the original version is very loud, which I don't mind, I think it actually adds to the excitement, but in the version we saw Saturday night, the crowd sounds were very very low, so low that in the theater it was sooooo quiet between songs, almost uncomfortably quiet. It was weird, to say the least. You could see Paul hamming it up and having fun with the crowd, but If I didn't know better I would wonder who or what the hell he was reacting to! Couldn't hear the explosions during Live And Leg Die either! Then there's the backing vocals... Man... What a let-down. They were so, so low in the mix you could barely hear them. There are certain songs too where the back-ups are essential to the song (Silly Love Songs, Go Now, Time To Hide - off the top of my head). I wanna mention too, that there was very little promo for this. If there would've been, I'm willing to bet there would've more than the 20 or so people that were there. The theater had just one poster, inside, in a position where you could only see it if we're inside and facing the front. It was not listed anywhere outside the building at all. Honestly, when I got there I was worried it wasn't on! When I got to the ticket counter, it was not listed with all the other movies that were showing! I had to ask the girl working there if it was definitely playing. Now, I hate to complain so much about it. I did manage to make it a good time. It was Rockshow! I really did enjoy seeing it again, and seeing it with the songs that were not included in the original version. I'll also say I am glad I went. It's a kick-ass concert and film and I can't wait for the blue-ray!
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~lady*madonna~:
Here is the Rockshow site: http://www.rockshowonscreen.com/ I''m excited...they will be showing it on June 6th just a half hour away from where I live!! Anyone near central coast of CA?
hmmm im gonna check this link out when i get a chance hoping that theatre closer to me will show it again soon