Seattle, WA - Key Arena - April 17th - ARCHIVE
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quiet thread ...
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Halup:
Helter Skelter was played after Birthday with Krist Noveselic as guest.
Bringing in Krist in Seattle...... What are the odds for him bringing in Tim Christensen when in Denmark (Tim Christensen did the first "Pure McCartney" album som years ago........and he did a stellar job!!!!!!!)
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His falsetto is still rather good. I wondered if he caught a cold, cuz he struggled a lot more with his normal registers last night.
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RMartinez:
moptops:
Yay. New tour! New songs! :
Well, he is paying tribute by opening with a Lennon song. I think he should have ditched Here Today and played AHDN in the middle of the set for John, and opened with a McCartney penned tune.
They both wrote it though. Lennon sings lead. The same could be said about Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite. Personally, I love the opener of AHDN. And even with his voice what it is now I still really like Here Today. It's heart felt and it gets to me every time - it's very touching. But I also like how he honors George with Something.
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dappa-macca:
RMartinez:
moptops:
Yay. New tour! New songs! :
Well, he is paying tribute by opening with a Lennon song. I think he should have ditched Here Today and played AHDN in the middle of the set for John, and opened with a McCartney penned tune.
They both wrote it though. Lennon sings lead. The same could be said about Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite. Personally, I love the opener of AHDN. And even with his voice what it is now I still really like Here Today. It's heart felt and it gets to me every time - it's very touching. But I also like how he honors George with Something.
No, Paul did not co write AHDN and his contributions to Mr. Kite are minimal. He did create some tape loops for Kite, but that is it. What part of AHDN do you think he wrote? He wrote none of the lyrics. He did not write the verses, and he did not write the bridge. My point is, it is a Paul McCartney concert and he has written some pretty good songs. Why not open with his own song? And do AHDN as a tribute to John in the middle of the set?
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RMartinez:
dappa-macca:
RMartinez:
moptops:
Yay. New tour! New songs! :
Well, he is paying tribute by opening with a Lennon song. I think he should have ditched Here Today and played AHDN in the middle of the set for John, and opened with a McCartney penned tune.
They both wrote it though. Lennon sings lead. The same could be said about Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite. Personally, I love the opener of AHDN. And even with his voice what it is now I still really like Here Today. It's heart felt and it gets to me every time - it's very touching. But I also like how he honors George with Something.
No, Paul did not co write AHDN and his contributions to Mr. Kite are minimal. He did create some tape loops for Kite, but that is it. What part of AHDN do you think he wrote? He wrote none of the lyrics. He did not write the verses, and he did not write the bridge. My point is, it is a Paul McCartney concert and he has written some pretty good songs. Why not open with his own song? And do AHDN as a tribute to John in the middle of the set?
He talks about writing the middle eight and helping a bit, meaning it's not a pure Lennon composition, just like BFTBMK. I wasn't implying it was a 50/50 effort. I don't see how AHDN could be a tribute. I agree he should open with a PMc song. He has a lot to choose from and he sells his Wings/solo career short. Getting Closer would have been my choice. BUT, since he's most likely to open with a Beatles song, I'm pretty happy with AHDN as a choice.
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dappa-macca:
RMartinez:
dappa-macca:
RMartinez:
moptops:
Yay. New tour! New songs! :
Well, he is paying tribute by opening with a Lennon song. I think he should have ditched Here Today and played AHDN in the middle of the set for John, and opened with a McCartney penned tune.
They both wrote it though. Lennon sings lead. The same could be said about Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite. Personally, I love the opener of AHDN. And even with his voice what it is now I still really like Here Today. It's heart felt and it gets to me every time - it's very touching. But I also like how he honors George with Something.
No, Paul did not co write AHDN and his contributions to Mr. Kite are minimal. He did create some tape loops for Kite, but that is it. What part of AHDN do you think he wrote? He wrote none of the lyrics. He did not write the verses, and he did not write the bridge. My point is, it is a Paul McCartney concert and he has written some pretty good songs. Why not open with his own song? And do AHDN as a tribute to John in the middle of the set?
He talks about writing the middle eight and helping a bit, meaning it's not a pure Lennon composition, just like BFTBMK. I wasn't implying it was a 50/50 effort. I don't see how AHDN could be a tribute. I agree he should open with a PMc song. He has a lot to choose from and he sells his Wings/solo career short. Getting Closer would have been my choice. BUT, since he's most likely to open with a Beatles song, I'm pretty happy with AHDN as a choice.
John wrote the middle eight, the only reason Paul sings it is because John wrote the notes too high, out of his range. Whatever. It is a great song. So are I Want To Hold Your Hand, She Loves You, and From Me To You, songs Paul ACTUALLY co wrote and sang lead on (with John). AHDN actually does not sound great with Paul singing lead on the verses. Why? Because John sang lead. Same with Mr. Kite.
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John's songs are easier to sing for Macca's current voice than his own songs.
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RMartinez:
dappa-macca:
RMartinez:
dappa-macca:
RMartinez:
moptops:
Yay. New tour! New songs! :
Well, he is paying tribute by opening with a Lennon song. I think he should have ditched Here Today and played AHDN in the middle of the set for John, and opened with a McCartney penned tune.
They both wrote it though. Lennon sings lead. The same could be said about Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite. Personally, I love the opener of AHDN. And even with his voice what it is now I still really like Here Today. It's heart felt and it gets to me every time - it's very touching. But I also like how he honors George with Something.
No, Paul did not co write AHDN and his contributions to Mr. Kite are minimal. He did create some tape loops for Kite, but that is it. What part of AHDN do you think he wrote? He wrote none of the lyrics. He did not write the verses, and he did not write the bridge. My point is, it is a Paul McCartney concert and he has written some pretty good songs. Why not open with his own song? And do AHDN as a tribute to John in the middle of the set?
He talks about writing the middle eight and helping a bit, meaning it's not a pure Lennon composition, just like BFTBMK. I wasn't implying it was a 50/50 effort. I don't see how AHDN could be a tribute. I agree he should open with a PMc song. He has a lot to choose from and he sells his Wings/solo career short. Getting Closer would have been my choice. BUT, since he's most likely to open with a Beatles song, I'm pretty happy with AHDN as a choice.
John wrote the middle eight, the only reason Paul sings it is because John wrote the notes too high, out of his range. Whatever. It is a great song. So are I Want To Hold Your Hand, She Loves You, and From Me To You, songs Paul ACTUALLY co wrote and sang lead on (with John). AHDN actually does not sound great with Paul singing lead on the verses. Why? Because John sang lead. Same with Mr. Kite.
I swore I read that in Many Years from Now about AHDN, but maybe I'm wrong. My memory isn't great Everyone seems to bitch about his set list being the same and then he does something different and people still bitch. Yes, there's other Paul songs, I could name 20 I'd prefer he'd open with. But as far as openers, I enjoyed it.
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Watched Helter Skelter on YouTube. I dont think I've heard him struggle like that before with it. Still kind of early in the tour to determine if he may just be getting over something, or if he's reached the age where its as good as its gonna get and thats how itll be from show to show. Either way, I wonder if thats something on his mind while performing? As for AHDN, I wonder if at this point he even takes into account the songwriting or who did what. May be no reason other than its a popular Beatles song, or opening a show with one of the most recognizable and legendary opening chords of all time.
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I'd love for him to give Honey Pie a chance on the piano segment. At least it is one of HIS songs.
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I just watched the video of Helter Skelter. The voice... it's over. Really depressed me. The show needs a VAST overhaul... it needs lowered keys and/or live auto-tuning.... or a HUGE setlist overhaul to carefully choose songs that are better suited to his current voice.... because this is really painful as-is. The only other option is to simply call it a day, and let father time win
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So what's with the board these days? Is everyone on here a critic instead of a fan? Sure Paul's voice isn't what it used to be. What did you expect? Sure, a lot of people don't like the setlist. You can't please everyone. I, for one, thoroughly enjoyed the concert. No matter what, Paul puts on a great show and I would never miss a chance to go and see him. He's still Paul McCartney!
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javilu:
I'd love for him to give Honey Pie a chance on the piano segment. At least it is one of HIS songs.
There's no way in hell he could hit the notes in that song.
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Does anyone know if he talked about the 18th anniversary of Linda's death last night before he sang Maybe I'm Amazed? (or any other time last night)
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Jude Dude:
So what's with the board these days? Is everyone on here a critic instead of a fan? Sure Paul's voice isn't what it used to be. What did you expect? Sure, a lot of people don't like the setlist. You can't please everyone. I, for one, thoroughly enjoyed the concert. No matter what, Paul puts on a great show and I would never miss a chance to go and see him. He's still Paul McCartney!
Agreed! I was in Seattle and Portland and I loved both shows! Seeing Paul is always a treat, I would never pass up the chance. I was expecting activity on this thread to be more positive.
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Nancy R:
Does anyone know if he talked about the 18th anniversary of Linda's death last night before he sang Maybe I'm Amazed? (or any other time last night)
He didn't. He paused a bit as he introduced it and I thought he was going to say something. But then he started talking about Mary as a baby in his jacket in the video. I think he had to take a little moment though.
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LetMeRollIt89:
...... As for AHDN, I wonder if at this point he even takes into account the songwriting or who did what. May be no reason other than its a popular Beatles song, or opening a show with one of the most recognizable and legendary opening chords of all time.
YES! I really think it's all about the opening chord. It was on a few lists last year about being so recognizable. Most of the people there probably did not know who sang the original.
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javilu:
John's songs are easier to sing for Macca's current voice than his own songs.
I'll give you that.
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dappa-macca:
RMartinez:
dappa-macca:
RMartinez:
dappa-macca:
RMartinez:
moptops:
Yay. New tour! New songs! :
Well, he is paying tribute by opening with a Lennon song. I think he should have ditched Here Today and played AHDN in the middle of the set for John, and opened with a McCartney penned tune.
They both wrote it though. Lennon sings lead. The same could be said about Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite. Personally, I love the opener of AHDN. And even with his voice what it is now I still really like Here Today. It's heart felt and it gets to me every time - it's very touching. But I also like how he honors George with Something.
No, Paul did not co write AHDN and his contributions to Mr. Kite are minimal. He did create some tape loops for Kite, but that is it. What part of AHDN do you think he wrote? He wrote none of the lyrics. He did not write the verses, and he did not write the bridge. My point is, it is a Paul McCartney concert and he has written some pretty good songs. Why not open with his own song? And do AHDN as a tribute to John in the middle of the set?
He talks about writing the middle eight and helping a bit, meaning it's not a pure Lennon composition, just like BFTBMK. I wasn't implying it was a 50/50 effort. I don't see how AHDN could be a tribute. I agree he should open with a PMc song. He has a lot to choose from and he sells his Wings/solo career short. Getting Closer would have been my choice. BUT, since he's most likely to open with a Beatles song, I'm pretty happy with AHDN as a choice.
John wrote the middle eight, the only reason Paul sings it is because John wrote the notes too high, out of his range. Whatever. It is a great song. So are I Want To Hold Your Hand, She Loves You, and From Me To You, songs Paul ACTUALLY co wrote and sang lead on (with John). AHDN actually does not sound great with Paul singing lead on the verses. Why? Because John sang lead. Same with Mr. Kite.
I swore I read that in Many Years from Now about AHDN, but maybe I'm wrong. My memory isn't great Everyone seems to bitch about his set list being the same and then he does something different and people still bitch. Yes, there's other Paul songs, I could name 20 I'd prefer he'd open with. But as far as openers, I enjoyed it.
I can see your point. It is a great song with an iconic chord. I want changes, but when I read that I didn't go "YEAH!" I thought "WHAT???" But it's all good. History knows who did what, and it won't matter either way to those not paying attention anyway.