"Out There" 2013 Setlist Critique and Suggestions
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That is a fair assessment; it acknowledges what we all know, but it finds a credible silver lining.
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This may be heresy, but maybe Paul should change the key to some songs so he can sing them. Hey, we ALL want to hear that high, WINGS OVER AMERICA voice, but that is gone and over. He wrote the songs, he can drop the key and still sing them.
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RMartinez:
This may be heresy, but maybe Paul should change the key to some songs so he can sing them. Hey, we ALL want to hear that high, WINGS OVER AMERICA voice, but that is gone and over. He wrote the songs, he can drop the key and still sing them.
Depends on the song. He's actually lowered the key to a couple of songs. "Ob-La-Di" is definitely lower. The more I think about it, the more I realize that his Wings and solo songs are technically more difficult to sing than his Beatles songs. The melodies are more complicated and require the vocal-muscle of a seasoned middle-aged singer.
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audi:
RMartinez:
This may be heresy, but maybe Paul should change the key to some songs so he can sing them. Hey, we ALL want to hear that high, WINGS OVER AMERICA voice, but that is gone and over. He wrote the songs, he can drop the key and still sing them.
Depends on the song. He's actually lowered the key to a couple of songs. "Ob-La-Di" is definitely lower. The more I think about it, the more I realize that his Wings and solo songs are technically more difficult to sing than his Beatles songs. The melodies are more complicated and require the vocal-muscle of a seasoned middle-aged singer.
Yeah, I've noticed this as well...I'd say his voice was at its peak from about 1970-1979. It is just so diverse...he goes from screeching rocker to gentle crooner type.
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WixRocks!:
audi:
RMartinez:
This may be heresy, but maybe Paul should change the key to some songs so he can sing them. Hey, we ALL want to hear that high, WINGS OVER AMERICA voice, but that is gone and over. He wrote the songs, he can drop the key and still sing them.
Depends on the song. He's actually lowered the key to a couple of songs. "Ob-La-Di" is definitely lower. The more I think about it, the more I realize that his Wings and solo songs are technically more difficult to sing than his Beatles songs. The melodies are more complicated and require the vocal-muscle of a seasoned middle-aged singer.
Yeah, I've noticed this as well...I'd say his voice was at its peak from about 1970-1979. It is just so diverse...he goes from screeching rocker to gentle crooner type.
There are so many solo-Macca gems where the melodies aren't as easy to pull off as Paul makes it seem: Arrow Through Me (1979):
Kicked Around No More (1993): -
I agree, Paul has really used his voice, but it is harder to do those songs as he gets older. Songs like: GOODNIGHT TONIGHT SILLY LOVE SONGS GETTING CLOSER and many more. Mick Jagger can still sing Stones songs, since they were not all that challenging even 25 years ago. I am not criticizing The Stones, just saying that Mick has never been known for range, more for style.
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Yepper.
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With all-due respect for our pal, cfergoid, I'm confident that this is why we will never hear "Silly Love Songs" live again.
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audi:
With all-due respect for our pal, cfergoid, I'm confident that this is why we will never hear "Silly Love Songs" live again.
I still have hope!
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WixRocks!:
I still have hope!
Of Deliverance?
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5th-beatle:
WixRocks!:
I still have hope!
Of Deliverance?
ALWAYS.
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audi:
RMartinez:
This may be heresy, but maybe Paul should change the key to some songs so he can sing them. Hey, we ALL want to hear that high, WINGS OVER AMERICA voice, but that is gone and over. He wrote the songs, he can drop the key and still sing them.
Depends on the song. He's actually lowered the key to a couple of songs. "Ob-La-Di" is definitely lower. [..]
Woah! First time I notice it! And if it takes me 4 years, there's no doubt he could transpose more songs. Speaking of which, you guys saw this, right? 'Big Barn Bed' 2013 surfaced:
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Indeed!
It could EASILY replace "Dance Tonight"s former slot.
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audi:
Indeed!
It could EASILY replace "Dance Tonight"s former slot.
Thank goodness we can say "former" slot...that one was losing its magic fast. But I don't see this one grabbing the fans the same way...I think it has about the same potential that Ram On has with the setlists.
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Sounds reasonable.
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nobodytoldme:
audi:
RMartinez:
This may be heresy, but maybe Paul should change the key to some songs so he can sing them. Hey, we ALL want to hear that high, WINGS OVER AMERICA voice, but that is gone and over. He wrote the songs, he can drop the key and still sing them.
Depends on the song. He's actually lowered the key to a couple of songs. "Ob-La-Di" is definitely lower. [..]
Woah! First time I notice it! And if it takes me 4 years, there's no doubt he could transpose more songs. Speaking of which, you guys saw this, right? 'Big Barn Bed' 2013 surfaced:
Thanks for sharing the Big Barn Bed soundcheck! Love it! What show is it from? I only read that he did it once this tour, if this is a regular thing I may have to hang out at Safeco early on Friday to try to hear.
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dappa-macca:
nobodytoldme:
audi:
RMartinez:
This may be heresy, but maybe Paul should change the key to some songs so he can sing them. Hey, we ALL want to hear that high, WINGS OVER AMERICA voice, but that is gone and over. He wrote the songs, he can drop the key and still sing them.
Depends on the song. He's actually lowered the key to a couple of songs. "Ob-La-Di" is definitely lower. [..]
Woah! First time I notice it! And if it takes me 4 years, there's no doubt he could transpose more songs. Speaking of which, you guys saw this, right? 'Big Barn Bed' 2013 surfaced:
Thanks for sharing the Big Barn Bed soundcheck! Love it! What show is it from? I only read that he did it once this tour, if this is a regular thing I may have to hang out at Safeco early on Friday to try to hear.
Memphis, I think. Now Paul has to do it "proper"...with the correct instruments. Here is a cover of it...
and a FAB version by Paul & Wings -
So fellow punters, on a whim I watched the Quebec 2008 show. Awesome as it was and I was struck by 2 things. 1) His setlist then contained 20...count em, 20 songs he doesn't do now!!! and... 2) God, I miss Jet.
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moptops:
So fellow punters, on a whim I watched the Quebec 2008 show. Awesome as it was and I was struck by 2 things. 1) His setlist then contained 20...count em, 20 songs he doesn't do now!!!
Yep, that was my experience, too. I saw Paul in 2009. And then I just saw him for the second time in Washington this month. And 19 songs (!!!) on this set list were new, ones he didn't play in 2009. I was happy camper.
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It would be nice if Paul would commit to adding two or three '90s/2K solo-album tracks to every show. Just to shut up folks like me.