"Out There" 2013 Setlist Critique and Suggestions
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BOYCIE:
WixRocks!:
I agree for the most part...A Day in The Life/Give Peace a Chance was really becoming a bit boring at my 4th time hearing it...TOTALLY agree that no Jet was a disappointment...of all the songs in the show from BOTR to drop, I'm not sure why he chose that one!
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Jet is a hard song to sing especially with his much weaker voice these days. My only surprise is that Maybe I'm Amazed is still in as in Verona he sounded pretty poor singing it, the worst i've heard him sing it, he just can't do it justice anymore.
Now I thought he's been NAILING it all three times I've heard it!
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He sounded damn good in Boston when he sang it!
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Absolutely adored the pre show with music and paintings... it would be great to hear more of this in an actual show so people could have the recognition that it is you Paul... those around me who knew what it was, were REALLY ENJOYING IT!!!!! Thanks for putting it in this show, it was the best part for me!! That and listening to Rushes as we were leaving the stadium. I was thinking of Linda the whole time because of it..
For those who weren't able to see what I'm talking about. Paul's paintings were interwoven throughout with photos and video vignette's of images throughout Paul's life. There was a lot of Rushes along with other artists covering Paul's songs. VERY BEAUTIFUL and quite touching
it was so much of Paul that we don't usually get to see. I loved it very much!!
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love2travel:
Absolutely adored the pre show with music and paintings... it would be great to hear more of this in an actual show so people could have the recognition that it is you Paul... those around me who knew what it was, were REALLY ENJOYING IT!!!!! Thanks for putting it in this show, it was the best part for me!! That and listening to Rushes as we were leaving the stadium. I was thinking of Linda the whole time because of it..
For those who weren't able to see what I'm talking about. Paul's paintings were interwoven throughout with photos and video vignette's of images throughout Paul's life. There was a lot of Rushes along with other artists covering Paul's songs. VERY BEAUTIFUL and quite touching
it was so much of Paul that we don't usually get to see. I loved it very much!!
Wow, I love it L2T. Thanks for sharing and so happy you got to go to Verona!
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Great new avatar L2T & LOVED the pics! Here is Maybe I'm Amazed...Barclay Center style.
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Maybe I'm Amazed is horrendously bad every single time he sings it now, it needs to go! I don't care what anybody says, all the evidence is that he can't pull it off anymore.
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That's a passable version.
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audi:
That's a passable version.
Barely, and that's the best it ever gets!
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hey_kittay:
love2travel:
Absolutely adored the pre show with music and paintings... it would be great to hear more of this in an actual show so people could have the recognition that it is you Paul... those around me who knew what it was, were REALLY ENJOYING IT!!!!! Thanks for putting it in this show, it was the best part for me!! That and listening to Rushes as we were leaving the stadium. I was thinking of Linda the whole time because of it..
For those who weren't able to see what I'm talking about. Paul's paintings were interwoven throughout with photos and video vignette's of images throughout Paul's life. There was a lot of Rushes along with other artists covering Paul's songs. VERY BEAUTIFUL and quite touching
it was so much of Paul that we don't usually get to see. I loved it very much!!
Wow, I love it L2T. Thanks for sharing and so happy you got to go to Verona!
You're welcome Kittay, it was so beautiful and sorry I missed it at Barclay Center too! I wish someone would record these pre show vids, they really are beautiful, however this one was the best that I've ever seen... wasn't it? Just loved Verona so much... the Italian amphitheater and the full moon and stars it was the best show I've ever gone to!!!
Just so wonderful!!
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Great new avatar L2T & LOVED the pics!
Thanks for noticing my new avatar... I saw it and it reminded me of Out There actually, so I had to change it!! Thanks for posting Barclay Center vids... I was so far back. Love it when someone closer makes these vids for those of us further back!
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cfergoid:
Maybe I'm Amazed is horrendously bad every single time he sings it now, it needs to go! I don't care what anybody says, all the evidence is that he can't pull it off anymore.
No way! Okay...I'll do a check back over the three times I've heard it because I do agree, things USUALLY sound better hearing them live in the moment than listening back... 2011- New York- "Maybe I'm a Man..." and the "yeah!" parts are definitely rougher than remembered but, the verses sound fine! AND he gets out the falsetto! But the ending is rough too....
2012- St. Louis- This is JUST as epic as I remember! This was the best night I've seen from him vocally EVER. I have nothing bad to say about this performance. 2013- DC- I noticed at the concert that after mentioning it was for Linda, he seemed exceptionally more emotional than usual and I think it shows in the song. I can't really find anything wrong with this one either but, it doesn't have the same power as the 2012 St. Louis clip. ...And yes, I know there are some rotten clips out there too but, based on what I've seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears LIVE, I have to say it sounds great and I'd be okay with hearing it again (however, I can think of some other fitting tributes for Linda!) -
WixRocks!:
2013- DC- I noticed at the concert that after mentioning it was for Linda, he seemed exceptionally more emotional than usual and I think it shows in the song. I can't really find anything wrong with this one either but, it doesn't have the same power as the 2012 St. Louis clip.
...And yes, I know there are some rotten clips out there too but, based on what I've seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears LIVE, I have to say it sounds great and I'd be okay with hearing it again (however, I can think of some other fitting tributes for Linda!)I remember seeing thinking the same thing when I saw him in Detroit, when he mentioned it was for Linda, he did seem exceptionally more emotional and so I had thought that it was the best time I've heard him sing it!!!
I have to agree, I love hearing Paul sing this one, Calico Skies is my favorite one that makes me think of Linda
After many queries on this subject, I've determined that the Brits have a totally different cultural viewpoint and hearing, than we have in the US on this subject. We will never ever agree on it, so hopefully Paul always feels welcome to come sing for us over here!! Our retirement age is much more flexible and we easily forgive a few blips here and there...we don't even care how many televised events he does, the more the better
xoxo to all of my English buddies... we've run this subject into the ground. We're just different on this... love ya all, even tho we disagree !!
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cfergoid:
Maybe I'm Amazed is horrendously bad every single time he sings it now, it needs to go! I don't care what anybody says, all the evidence is that he can't pull it off anymore.
Yep for sure. Another is My Love. He just cannot sing it anymore. The last time I heard Maybe I'm Amazed done well (for these times) was December 2011 Manchester UK.
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moptops:
cfergoid:
Maybe I'm Amazed is horrendously bad every single time he sings it now, it needs to go! I don't care what anybody says, all the evidence is that he can't pull it off anymore.
Yep for sure. Another is My Love. He just cannot sing it anymore. The last time I heard Maybe I'm Amazed done well (for these times) was December 2011 Manchester UK.
Just watched that Barclays clip, and that was about the same as Manchester. Someone said that's the best it ever gets. Yep. Most of the other times he just croaks through the song. There's no escaping it or glossing over it. Still glad he's out there, but as Harry Callahan said, "A man's gots ta know his limitations."
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moptops:
cfergoid:
Maybe I'm Amazed is horrendously bad every single time he sings it now, it needs to go! I don't care what anybody says, all the evidence is that he can't pull it off anymore.
Yep for sure. Another is My Love. He just cannot sing it anymore. The last time I heard Maybe I'm Amazed done well (for these times) was December 2011 Manchester UK.
I had a feeling that's why he hasn't played "My Love" since summer of 2010. I remember there being some trouble pinching out the high notes in Philly.
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WixRocks!:
cfergoid:
Maybe I'm Amazed is horrendously bad every single time he sings it now, it needs to go! I don't care what anybody says, all the evidence is that he can't pull it off anymore.
No way! Okay...I'll do a check back over the three times I've heard it because I do agree, things USUALLY sound better hearing them live in the moment than listening back... 2011- New York- "Maybe I'm a Man..." and the "yeah!" parts are definitely rougher than remembered but, the verses sound fine! AND he gets out the falsetto! But the ending is rough too....
2012- St. Louis- This is JUST as epic as I remember! This was the best night I've seen from him vocally EVER. I have nothing bad to say about this performance. 2013- DC- I noticed at the concert that after mentioning it was for Linda, he seemed exceptionally more emotional than usual and I think it shows in the song. I can't really find anything wrong with this one either but, it doesn't have the same power as the 2012 St. Louis clip. ...And yes, I know there are some rotten clips out there too but, based on what I've seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears LIVE, I have to say it sounds great and I'd be okay with hearing it again (however, I can think of some other fitting tributes for Linda!)The song I thought he had the most trouble with in DC was Band on the Run. But the audience was SO enthusiastic (a lovely roar when up when it started) , I doubt many people noticed the rough patch here and there. Really, though, for me, it's not about a couple duff notes. It's about the overall concert experience. And the overall show in DC was fantastic.
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Michelley:
WixRocks!:
cfergoid:
Maybe I'm Amazed is horrendously bad every single time he sings it now, it needs to go! I don't care what anybody says, all the evidence is that he can't pull it off anymore.
No way! Okay...I'll do a check back over the three times I've heard it because I do agree, things USUALLY sound better hearing them live in the moment than listening back... 2011- New York- "Maybe I'm a Man..." and the "yeah!" parts are definitely rougher than remembered but, the verses sound fine! AND he gets out the falsetto! But the ending is rough too....
2012- St. Louis- This is JUST as epic as I remember! This was the best night I've seen from him vocally EVER. I have nothing bad to say about this performance. 2013- DC- I noticed at the concert that after mentioning it was for Linda, he seemed exceptionally more emotional than usual and I think it shows in the song. I can't really find anything wrong with this one either but, it doesn't have the same power as the 2012 St. Louis clip. ...And yes, I know there are some rotten clips out there too but, based on what I've seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears LIVE, I have to say it sounds great and I'd be okay with hearing it again (however, I can think of some other fitting tributes for Linda!)..., for me, it's not about a couple duff notes. It's about the overall concert experience...
As long as it isn't televised.
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audi:
Michelley:
WixRocks!:
cfergoid:
Maybe I'm Amazed is horrendously bad every single time he sings it now, it needs to go! I don't care what anybody says, all the evidence is that he can't pull it off anymore.
No way! Okay...I'll do a check back over the three times I've heard it because I do agree, things USUALLY sound better hearing them live in the moment than listening back... 2011- New York- "Maybe I'm a Man..." and the "yeah!" parts are definitely rougher than remembered but, the verses sound fine! AND he gets out the falsetto! But the ending is rough too....
2012- St. Louis- This is JUST as epic as I remember! This was the best night I've seen from him vocally EVER. I have nothing bad to say about this performance. 2013- DC- I noticed at the concert that after mentioning it was for Linda, he seemed exceptionally more emotional than usual and I think it shows in the song. I can't really find anything wrong with this one either but, it doesn't have the same power as the 2012 St. Louis clip. ...And yes, I know there are some rotten clips out there too but, based on what I've seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears LIVE, I have to say it sounds great and I'd be okay with hearing it again (however, I can think of some other fitting tributes for Linda!)..., for me, it's not about a couple duff notes. It's about the overall concert experience...
As long as it isn't televised.
Ha! I agree with you on that. But the exact same thing that happened to Paul at the Olympics happened to Mick Jagger at Glastonbury. People who were at the Stones show thought Mick did a great job and the reviewers who were there gave him great reviews. But people who were watching Mick at home on TV were all over Twitter and on various comment boards i read talking about how "Mick can't sing anymore" or "Mick is past it" or Mick sounds "awful" or "cringeworthy." The lesson: Avoid TV performances.
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I've heard only a song or two of the Stones' Glastonbury show -- Mick sounded like his ol' self to me, which is remarkable.
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audi:
I've heard only a song or two of the Stones' Glastonbury show -- Mick sounded like his ol' self to me, which is remarkable.
To be honest, I didn't think he sounded all that great but then I'm not a Stones fan. I couldn't believe, though, when I read a 5-star review of the Stones' performance in the Guardian, a load of commenters were taking issue with the review. They hadn't gone to the show but had watched the hour that was televised and were heavily critical of the performance.
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Interestingly I just read a review of Paul's show on a blog called DCist and it touches on the very subject being discussed here. Here's what the reviewer wrote: Only rarely?when he strained for the high notes on "Maybe I'm Amazed" and "Band on the Run"?did his voice seem worn out from decades of performing. But more often, his songs' emotional heft was strengthened by his years: "Let It Be" and "The Long and Winding Road" were even more poignant sung from his older, wearier perspective. And when McCartney didn't quite have the notes, the audience chimed in to help. That assesses it well, I think. And I totally agree with that bit about "his songs' emotional heft was strengthened by his years." I've seen a couple of reviewers comment on that -- on how Paul has grown into his material.