Fresno, CA - Save Mart Center - April 13th - ARCHIVE
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RMartinez:
Macca84:
RMartinez:
Opening with AHDN shows you what he thinks of his loyal fan base.
I have every solo CD. I can't imagine many solo songs Id rather hear as an opener than AHDN. The problems with the set list are way beyond the opener and picking on AHDN is focusing on the wrong issue.
It goes to the heart of the issue. He is putting out a CD called Pure McCartney. Then he opens with a song that is NOT Pure McCartney. It's Pure Lennon. Or Pure Beatles. What is clear is Paul is really, at this point, promoting the Beatles. Remember, he gets a LOT of royalties from that little group to this day. Maybe that is how fans here should look at it, and be done with it.
The CD has nothing to do with it- unless you want to say that your complaint about the set list is only b/c of the CD coming out. If your argument is that he is doing too many Beatles Songs, then make that argument.
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Thanks, Sgt. Pepper
(I wish I had a diet Dr. Pepper, LOL) I did see one sound check list reported elsewhere, but for the "brief Ukulele" it said "brief ukulele--grandma"--what was that? A snipped of a song about a 'grandma' ? Thanx for info, tis a mystery
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A little bit of "A Hard Day's Night". Excellent audio quality! http://dr6lcqo3bxtwa.cloudfront.net/binary/2016/4/14/5/1437582013143-p5k4ma/mccartney%20show-1460614425621.mp4 Source: http://www.fresnobee.com/entertainment/music-news-reviews/article71728292.html
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Here is a longer edit in pro-shot/soundboard quality! https://scontent-gru2-1.cdninstagram.com/t50.2886-16/13025820_844242799013207_954515317_n.mp4
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I really enjoy the full band version of 4 5 seconds. It was really good arrangement compare to the Original version. It's more sound like a Paul'd song.
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5th-beatle:
Here is a longer edit in pro-shot/soundboard quality! https://scontent-gru2-1.cdninstagram.com/t50.2886-16/13025820_844242799013207_954515317_n.mp4
Where can we find the full concert in pro-shot?
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audi:
RMartinez:
soymilk:
It's his own fault. Since 2009 he has toured constantly, so "super fans" get weary.
But why should he care about the "super fans"? It's a minuscule part of his audience. Quite frankly, I think a lot of fans are clueless as to how badly they come across. I know that I (and probably a lot of people) don't have much sympathy for the most vocal "super fans" who are the ones who have enough money and free time to buy tickets and travel to multiple stops on a tour. Then they come here to do nothing but complain that they're not being pandered to and hear the "same old songs." The "super fans" who attend multiple dates per tour, of who brag about seeing every single tour for the past 30 years, have more privilege than most of hardcore fans on this board - nevermind casual fans - like me, who only have the time and money to see Paul once in a blue moon (One on One will be my first time seeing Paul live in ten years, and only the second time total). If you're sick of the same old songs, then the solution if very simple, don't go. But accept that Paul is NEVER going to cater to the snobs. I think a lot of people are getting frustrated with the attitude here that Paul owes certain fans because said fans have decided that they have to see him every time he tours, multiple dates a tour, for the sake of completion but then whine about it. Paul is not the Grateful Dead or Phish, he's not charging $20 and playing small venues constantly for a group of itinerant followers. He's playing intricate stadium tours with not cheap tickets, and so far, the demand has been sustaining that practice. There are only a few "super fans" who exist who have the time and money to see Paul over and over again, but the overwhelming majority of the audience are seeing him for the first or second time only.
I have stopped going. 2009 was my last show. I get your point. I wonder if Super fans should take a break from going. And buying things like Pure McCartney, which has songs every Super fan already has. I mean, maybe it would make little difference. And he would not take notice. I'm not sure. I have seen him eight times, I GUESS that puts me in the company of Super fans. But you bring up an interesting point. What, exactly, is Paul doing? I cannot think it is about the money, though, at a level it is. You don't charge $2 million a show if it is not, at least in part, about money. Billionaires aren't billionaires because they sit around spending their money or being satisfied with what they have. What else can it be? My hunch is his touring at this point is about his mortality. Reaching as many people as possible, as opposed to being comfortable with your fan base (ie Super fans). Even playing songs you didn't write, and trying to get SOME kind of credit for them. I am not trying to be critical, rather want to understand. Many Super fans merely muse, why doesn't he go out and play his great songs and mix it up, he has so much good music? He seems to be thinking "I need to maximize profits, and get as much applause and accolades as I can." Understandable. But there is a certain addiction element in all this. It's not like people don't applaud when he plays Hope Of Deliverance. They do. They just don't applaud ENOUGH. Or LOUD enough. I get that. I am a performer, and love when people clap loud. But I also like to challenge an audience, I tell them I am going to play a song they may not be familiar with, but give it a chance, I believe you will like it. And they do. They clap. I bet Paul could do that. He is charismatic and has a good rapport with his audience.
Two things keep me engaged in his setlist: 1. His newer albums -- which I buy and love. 2. The reissues of the solo/Wings catalog Pardon those of us for foolishly expecting his setlists to convey that. I think I can sum up the narrative regarding last night's disappointing setlist: A new tour name suggests a new show. A few tweaks don't suffice as a new show. And people, including many who have been diplomatic participants at this forum are feeling straight-up ripped off.
Agreed! and when he, himself says things like this in reference to every date that he is playing: As with the launch of every new Paul McCartney tour, 'One On One' promises to unveil a dazzling re-designed set, dozens of classics from the most beloved catalog in popular music, spanning Paul's entire career--as a solo artist, member of Wings and of course as a Beatle--and no shortage of surprises. 'One On One' is the first new Paul McCartney tour since the juggernaut that was Out There came to its stunning conclusion on October 22, 2015...
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Yahllil:
5th-beatle:
Here is a longer edit in pro-shot/soundboard quality! https://scontent-gru2-1.cdninstagram.com/t50.2886-16/13025820_844242799013207_954515317_n.mp4
Where can we find the full concert in pro-shot?
I wish I knew. It looks and sounds great, doesn't it?
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Excerpts of "A Hard Day's Night" and "Can't Buy Me Love" in HD, courtesy of The Fresno Bee: http://dr6lcqo3bxtwa.cloudfront.net/binary/2016/4/14/5/1437580321678-6bjrso/Paul%20McCartney%20kicks%20of%20his%20-One%20on%20One-%20tour-1460612700145.mp4
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Reading all this, all in all Fresno seems like a fine tour opener, the massive audience thrilled and in raptures throughout, mostly
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Beyond excited to watch the new tour live! Letting Go / Temporary Secretary/ Let Me Roll It
In Spite Of All The Danger / You Won't See Me / Love Me Do / And I Love Her The Fool On The Hill / Lady Madonna FourFiveSeconds / Eleanor Rigby -
Snufkin:
I thought the show was great. Every time I see Paul, I'm thinking about this could be the last one because it's nothing last forever. Just like my friend who lives in Fresno, Many people in Fresno saw him very first time yesterday. They don't check the setlist every time like you guys or diehard fans. They were all happy to see Paul coming to Fresno for the very first time. I want the first timer to enjoy the show first, I want them to hear "Yestetday", Let It Be", Maybe I'm Amazed", or "Band On the Run". I'm happy that Paul is still around. I'm sure I'd never get to see him in person but he is still here for us. No matter how bad was the setlist or how he sang, or how expensive the concert ticket was, I'm very very lucky to see his concert every two year or so. Snuffy
Well said Snuffy!!
There's too much negative energy on this board today. There are many, many songs I would love to hear Paul perform, but it's not going to happen. Paul gets to sing what he wants and what he is comfortable performing. I feel very fortunate that I still get opportunities to see and hear him sing my favorite music in the world, PERIOD!!
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SusyLuvsPaul:
Reading all this, all in all Fresno seems like a fine tour opener, the massive audience thrilled and in raptures throughout, mostly
Gotta agree, Susy...looking forward to seeing this tour when it comes to New Jersey!! Really love the two "new" tunes (AHDN and Love Me Do) as well as the different versions of Here There and Everywhere, In Spite of All The Danger as well as You Won't See Me.
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After watching those videos, I'm looking foward to the tour even more. "A Hard Day's Night" opening the show "Here There And Everywhere" on piano "In Spite Of All The Danger" with that great acoustic guitar solo "You Won't See Me" in a new arrangement "Love Me Do" live for the first time, and as a tribute to George Martin "The Fool On The Hill" finally back "FourFiveSeconds" sounding great with his band Beyond excited!
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george_e_girl:
Snufkin:
I thought the show was great. Every time I see Paul, I'm thinking about this could be the last one because it's nothing last forever. Just like my friend who lives in Fresno, Many people in Fresno saw him very first time yesterday. They don't check the setlist every time like you guys or diehard fans. They were all happy to see Paul coming to Fresno for the very first time. I want the first timer to enjoy the show first, I want them to hear "Yestetday", Let It Be", Maybe I'm Amazed", or "Band On the Run". I'm happy that Paul is still around. I'm sure I'd never get to see him in person but he is still here for us. No matter how bad was the setlist or how he sang, or how expensive the concert ticket was, I'm very very lucky to see his concert every two year or so. Snuffy
Well said Snuffy!!
There's too much negative energy on this board today. There are many, many songs I would love to hear Paul perform, but it's not going to happen. Paul gets to sing what he wants and what he is comfortable performing. I feel very fortunate that I still get opportunities to see and hear him sing my favorite music in the world, PERIOD!!
I agree, Can't wait for the Shows, never enough!!
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Because they are the ones that have been buying his solo records/CD's since 1980 while the casual fan does not spend a dime except going to that one concert.
Oh, you mean the albums he's been losing money on? Recordings don't make money, especially now, but tours do. When you buy a recording, you get that recording. That's the exchange of goods, and Paul has plenty of niche and non-niche recordings to satisfy the most hardcore of collectors. You don't get the recording PLUS the right to dictate his career because your overestimate your own importance. You realize you're seriously suggesting that Paul should please the hardcore collectors who buy ALL his recordings with a live show, while the people paying FOR the live show should, what? Just get out? Or as Bob Dylan once said, "Just because you buy my music doesn't mean I owe you anything." Again, it's the entitled attitude that I can't stand. There's no competition that makes you the best fan. Paul is never going to be the underground indie artist that you seem to want.
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5th-beatle:
After watching those videos, I'm looking foward to the tour even more. "A Hard Day's Night" opening the show "Here There And Everywhere" on piano "In Spite Of All The Danger" with that great acoustic guitar solo "You Won't See Me" in a new arrangement "Love Me Do" live for the first time, and as a tribute to George Martin "The Fool On The Hill" finally back "FourFiveSeconds" sounding great with his band Beyond excited!
Dawg you got that rite! These are some real treats, bona fide goodies to be hearing again on tour or for the first time? A couple of 'em? "A Hard Days Night" seems a super rousing smashing anthem for the opener--ought to get 'em going along with that huge rush of first seeing Macca take the stage !! Ye hawwwwwwwwwwwww It's all good ! Macca and band touring again
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soymilk:
Because they are the ones that have been buying his solo records/CD's since 1980 while the casual fan does not spend a dime except going to that one concert.
Oh, you mean the albums he's been losing money on? Recordings don't make money, especially now, but tours do. When you buy a recording, you get that recording. That's the exchange of goods, and Paul has plenty of niche and non-niche recordings to satisfy the most hardcore of collectors. You don't get the recording PLUS the right to dictate his career because your overestimate your own importance. You realize you're seriously suggesting that Paul should please the hardcore collectors who buy ALL his recordings with a live show, while the people paying FOR the live show should, what? Just get out? Or as Bob Dylan once said, "Just because you buy my music doesn't mean I owe you anything." Again, it's the entitled attitude that I can't stand. There's no competition that makes you the best fan. Paul is never going to be the underground indie artist that you seem to want.
I get what you're saying and largely agree...however, there IS an aspect of Paul that's pretty much an "underground indie artist" (He's everything, just about)--recall The ("Bo Ho") Fireman oeuvre, "Temporary Secretary" is pretty weird, some of "McCartney II" is kinda out there, rather unusual to the ear, and there are other examples. Even "Coming Up" maybe, "Biker Like an Icon," right many of his unreleased gems
You think? Like "India" and such. And that delightfully surprising number with a jumbled up wild Mardi Gras party feel (the title escapes me right now, it's late, at an all-night Mickey D's for the music and being open all night and free WiFi, non fat sugar free lattes and orange "cuties," the oat meal LOL)--Oh yeah the title of the party hearty ditty is "Cosmically Unconscious" Methinks
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RayS:
Passing this along from a fellow Steve Hoffman forum member who attended the sound check: 1. Matchbox 2. Honey Don't 3. Coming Up 4. Drive My Car 5. C Moon 6. Let 'Em In 7. I've Just Seen a Face 8. Every Night 9. It's So Easy (Buddy Holly) 10. Every Night 11. Instrumental jam checking levels 12. Brief Ukulele snippet "Grandma" 13. Bluebird (killer!!!) 14. Lady Madonna
OOOOOH "Bluebird" (swoon) and he trotted out the sassy "C Moon"
They did "Every Night" TWICE? "Drive My Car" sexy song
#12-- "Brief Ukulele snipped called 'Grandma'--what song is that? or what song is it from? "I've Just Seen A Face" always gets me