Vancouver, BC- Rogers Arena- April 19th and 20th - ARCHIVE
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nobodytoldme:
moptops:
If you've been on a swlf imposed blackout all the talk here has been how bad, REALLY bad his voice has been on each concert previous to Vancouver. I also mentioned he has "no power" in his voice. Anyway there's heaps about that you can catch up with at your leisure. Tell me you've got nice clips of AHDN and Love Me Do!
Ah, I'm not sure I want to catch up on all that, haha. 'Love Me Do', that whole incredible new semi-acoustic set even, yes. AHDN, no. I had a suspicion the opener could be a good one, and wanted to enjoy it to the fullest. It was amazing.
jonh81:
[..] Will get to see Paul in Berlin, so how does it compare to previous concerts you've been to?!
Like said, 11 times, first time ever I got to see a show without knowing the plot to the script. Unforgettable for me.
Glad you enjoyed it, sounds like you need a rest after all that travelling!!
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nobodytoldme:
moptops:
[..] Going to show 2, lad?
No, this was my golden lucky chance until he comes to Australia, lol. I made the impossible happen. Travelled from Australia to California for another act: jetlagged and without sleep from Friday morning in Australia to Friday morning on the West Coast US straight to Palm Springs, day later flew to San Francisco without any sleep, day later to Santa Cruz without much sleep, after the gig straight to the airport and onto Vancouver via LA with only an one hour power nap, and now again without any sleep catching a plane in 3 hours back to LA. I knew it would be worth it. And btw, Ticketmaster stitched me up and never made my ticket upgrade happen in the end, and were unreachable on all fronts. All shout-outs and props and blessings and thumbs up to the local Rogers Arena people (and the Vancouver locals in general). They traded my nosebleeds I was saddled with, with fantastic seats at the side for no extra fee to make up for the Ticketmaster hassle. I always was at the front for McCartney, or at the least close at the front, and this was a whole different experience, but I actually really enjoyed it this way.
I've seen him front few rows centre, side view, far far back, standing room floor, you name it. Interesting from different perspectives yes. I thought you were a Dutchie, "location Netherlands" WTF?
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moptops:
nobodytoldme:
moptops:
[..] Going to show 2, lad?
No, this was my golden lucky chance until he comes to Australia, lol. I made the impossible happen. Travelled from Australia to California for another act: jetlagged and without sleep from Friday morning in Australia to Friday morning on the West Coast US straight to Palm Springs, day later flew to San Francisco without any sleep, day later to Santa Cruz without much sleep, after the gig straight to the airport and onto Vancouver via LA with only an one hour power nap, and now again without any sleep catching a plane in 3 hours back to LA. I knew it would be worth it. And btw, Ticketmaster stitched me up and never made my ticket upgrade happen in the end, and were unreachable on all fronts. All shout-outs and props and blessings and thumbs up to the local Rogers Arena people (and the Vancouver locals in general). They traded my nosebleeds I was saddled with, with fantastic seats at the side for no extra fee to make up for the Ticketmaster hassle. I always was at the front for McCartney, or at the least close at the front, and this was a whole different experience, but I actually really enjoyed it this way.
I've seen him front few rows centre, side view, far far back, standing room floor, you name it. Interesting from different perspectives yes. I thought you were a Dutchie, "location Netherlands" WTF?
I am, but situated in Australia at the moment.
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nobodytoldme:
moptops:
nobodytoldme:
moptops:
[..] Going to show 2, lad?
No, this was my golden lucky chance until he comes to Australia, lol. I made the impossible happen. Travelled from Australia to California for another act: jetlagged and without sleep from Friday morning in Australia to Friday morning on the West Coast US straight to Palm Springs, day later flew to San Francisco without any sleep, day later to Santa Cruz without much sleep, after the gig straight to the airport and onto Vancouver via LA with only an one hour power nap, and now again without any sleep catching a plane in 3 hours back to LA. I knew it would be worth it. And btw, Ticketmaster stitched me up and never made my ticket upgrade happen in the end, and were unreachable on all fronts. All shout-outs and props and blessings and thumbs up to the local Rogers Arena people (and the Vancouver locals in general). They traded my nosebleeds I was saddled with, with fantastic seats at the side for no extra fee to make up for the Ticketmaster hassle. I always was at the front for McCartney, or at the least close at the front, and this was a whole different experience, but I actually really enjoyed it this way.
I've seen him front few rows centre, side view, far far back, standing room floor, you name it. Interesting from different perspectives yes. I thought you were a Dutchie, "location Netherlands" WTF?
I am, but situated in Australia at the moment.
Well you should have introduced yourself! Grab a beer and talk Macca shows.
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jonh81:
nobodytoldme:
moptops:
If you've been on a swlf imposed blackout all the talk here has been how bad, REALLY bad his voice has been on each concert previous to Vancouver. I also mentioned he has "no power" in his voice. Anyway there's heaps about that you can catch up with at your leisure. Tell me you've got nice clips of AHDN and Love Me Do!
Ah, I'm not sure I want to catch up on all that, haha. 'Love Me Do', that whole incredible new semi-acoustic set even, yes. AHDN, no. I had a suspicion the opener could be a good one, and wanted to enjoy it to the fullest. It was amazing.
jonh81:
[..] Will get to see Paul in Berlin, so how does it compare to previous concerts you've been to?!
Like said, 11 times, first time ever I got to see a show without knowing the plot to the script. Unforgettable for me.
Glad you enjoyed it, sounds like you need a rest after all that travelling!!
I do... but... gotta... get... those... videos... out... 'My Valentine' feat. Diana Krall:
Sorry about the watermark, hope it's not too obnoxious, hate it normally. But I hope it will stop others making money of freely spread footage. -
Very nice. Thanks and as usual, well captured.
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Gee I saw Diana here around Feb. She tours here heaps. C'mon Paul! Haul ass to OZ!!!
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Paul sounds about the same from videos I have seen. On Yesterday, he held off stretching the high note on the word yesterday. I honestly think he can do this the whole tour. Lots of people singing along on Love Me Do. That covers up a multitude of sins in a live setting. My Valentine sounded fine, since that is how he sounds these days. On a lighter note, I want one of those white collarless shirts he is wearing for these shows!! As for the set list, "It's a Beatle thing!"
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RMartinez:
Paul sounds about the same from videos I have seen. On Yesterday, he held off stretching the high note on the word yesterday. I honestly think he can do this the whole tour. Lots of people singing along on Love Me Do. That covers up a multitude of sins in a live setting. My Valentine sounded fine, since that is how he sounds these days. On a lighter note, I want one of those white collarless shirts he is wearing for these shows!! As for the set list, "It's a Beatle thing!"
The shirt is yours. I want Diana!
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RMartinez:
Paul sounds about the same from videos I have seen. On Yesterday, he held off stretching the high note on the word yesterday. I honestly think he can do this the whole tour. Lots of people singing along on Love Me Do. That covers up a multitude of sins in a live setting. My Valentine sounded fine, since that is how he sounds these days. On a lighter note, I want one of those white collarless shirts he is wearing for these shows!! As for the set list, "It's a Beatle thing!"
Either he had/has a bug or he shredded the hell out of the voice the 4 consecutive days at Fresno. I sure hope it was one of those two things. He sounds fine (for this era) in that Valwntine clip. Perhaps his voice now is slowly recovering. Anyway Vancouver is the best news so far this tour.
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Try to hear "Mull of Kyntire" ....
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corchians:
Try to hear "Mull of Kyntire" ....
Clearly he struggles with the higher parts, but I think this song fits, since it is a folk song, so an older guy singing it is very endearing. Also, when he goes for those high notes, though wobbly, his voice is clear and pure. His intonation is a bit off since he struggles to stay in pitch. That's ok. It's when he grinds to hit high notes on AHDN or Helter Skelter that I cringe, not just for how it sounds, but because it hurts to listen to, knowing what it does to the voice. Having said that, it's his voice and none of my business.
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RMartinez:
corchians:
Try to hear "Mull of Kyntire" ....
Clearly he struggles with the higher parts, but I think this song fits, since it is a folk song, so an older guy singing it is very endearing. Also, when he goes for those high notes, though wobbly, his voice is clear and pure. His intonation is a bit off since he struggles to stay in pitch. That's ok. It's when he grinds to hit high notes on AHDN or Helter Skelter that I cringe, not just for how it sounds, but because it hurts to listen to, knowing what it does to the voice. Having said that, it's his voice and none of my business.
True but if I pay for a ticket to see and hear him, his voice is my business. I realise too that at this stage it's very much caveat emptor. I'm fine with that.
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I've been on the turps. Fading fast. So it's off to the fart sack now. Goodnight Vancouver.
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nobodytoldme:
moptops:
[..] Going to show 2, lad?
No, this was my golden lucky chance until he comes to Australia, lol. I made the impossible happen. Travelled from Australia to California for another act: jetlagged and without sleep from Friday morning in Australia to Friday morning on the West Coast US straight to Palm Springs, day later flew to San Francisco without any sleep, day later to Santa Cruz without much sleep, after the gig straight to the airport and onto Vancouver via LA with only an one hour power nap, and now again without any sleep catching a plane in 3 hours back to LA. I knew it would be worth it. And btw, Ticketmaster stitched me up and never made my ticket upgrade happen in the end, and were unreachable on all fronts. All shout-outs and props and blessings and thumbs up to the local Rogers Arena people (and the Vancouver locals in general). They traded my nosebleeds I was saddled with, with fantastic seats at the side for no extra fee to make up for the Ticketmaster hassle. I always was at the front for McCartney, or at the least close at the front, and this was a whole different experience, but I actually really enjoyed it this way.
Glad you had a good time! We all will be on watch for your video! edit...just saw the My Valentine vid. Great! Thanks!
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moptops:
RMartinez:
corchians:
Try to hear "Mull of Kyntire" ....
Clearly he struggles with the higher parts, but I think this song fits, since it is a folk song, so an older guy singing it is very endearing. Also, when he goes for those high notes, though wobbly, his voice is clear and pure. His intonation is a bit off since he struggles to stay in pitch. That's ok. It's when he grinds to hit high notes on AHDN or Helter Skelter that I cringe, not just for how it sounds, but because it hurts to listen to, knowing what it does to the voice. Having said that, it's his voice and none of my business.
True but if I pay for a ticket to see and hear him, his voice is my business. I realise too that at this stage it's very much caveat emptor. I'm fine with that.
I get that! I just meant he isn't asking my opinion and will do what he wants, no matter my advice!
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I think we should all be interested in this evening's set more than the other sets since the opener. If there's going to be anymore new songs introduced on this leg, it'll probably be on the second night at the same venue.
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WixRocks!:
I think we should all be interested in this evening's set more than the other sets since the opener. If there's going to be anymore new songs introduced on this leg, it'll probably be on the second night at the same venue.
Agreed. Usually with back to back shows in the same city he has a different opening number as well. We shall see!
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RMartinez:
WixRocks!:
I think we should all be interested in this evening's set more than the other sets since the opener. If there's going to be anymore new songs introduced on this leg, it'll probably be on the second night at the same venue.
Agreed. Usually with back to back shows in the same city he has a different opening number as well. We shall see!
Unless he did something totally different like "Take It Away", I could care less about the opening number changing. Opening with another Beatle song would not make a difference to me. I can't think of any Beatle song he has not done that would really make me say wow - lol.
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yankeefan7:
RMartinez:
WixRocks!:
I think we should all be interested in this evening's set more than the other sets since the opener. If there's going to be anymore new songs introduced on this leg, it'll probably be on the second night at the same venue.
Agreed. Usually with back to back shows in the same city he has a different opening number as well. We shall see!
Unless he did something totally different like "Take It Away", I could care less about the opening number changing. Opening with another Beatle song would not make a difference to me. I can't think of any Beatle song he has not done that would really make me say wow - lol.
I hear ya.