Things I Would Love to See At McCartney Concert
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I know this would not happen but here goes: 1) Change the entrance of McCartney for the concert. On the huge video screen, show Ellen Degeneres's funny introduction (IMO) of McCartney at the Grammy awards several years ago. Ellen walked to the mike and simply said "The next performer needs no introduction" and left. At this moment, McCartney could walk alone to the center of the stage and "soak it all in" from the crowd. After a minute, have the band come up to join him and start the concert. 2) Actually introduce the members of his band by name. I keep hearing that 90% of the crowd are first timers so they really probably don't know who the guys are in his band. Is it the hard for McCartney to do the basic, "On drums ,Abe Lionel" etc 3) Say more then this is a new song when playing something from "New". Tell the crowd a little something about the song and make it sound like you really like your new music. 4) Sell "New" at the souvenir stands, my goodness that is just common business sense. 5) Get rid of that "magic" piano, the 60's colors just looks plain dumb to me. 6) Move "Yesterday" to the acoustic part of the set list. IMO- it does not work in the encore.
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How about some "new" stories? We've heard all of his current ones.
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maccascruff:
How about some "new" stories? We've heard all of his current ones.
Numerous times!
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Based on that Rolling Stone interview, it seems that Paul under-values the attention-span of his own audience, and deviating from the status quo would be too strenuous for us to keep up with.
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audi:
Based on that Rolling Stone interview, it seems that Paul under-values the attention-span of his own audience, and deviating from the status quo would be too strenuous for us to keep up with.
Perhaps you should find a new artist to follow.
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s2art:
audi:
Based on that Rolling Stone interview, it seems that Paul under-values the attention-span of his own audience, and deviating from the status quo would be too strenuous for us to keep up with.
Perhaps you should find a new artist to follow.
I've earned the right to give Paul sh-t. I'm not going to apologize for holding a pop-genius to a higher standard to suit otherwise simple-minded tastes.
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audi:
s2art:
Perhaps you should find a new artist to follow.
I've earned the right to give Paul sh-t. I'm not going to apologize for holding a pop-genius to a higher standard to suit otherwise simple-minded tastes.
No one would question your right to do so. But do you want to waste your life sitting on a message board (with over 15000 posts) and trash talking someone for playing 3 hours for an appreciative audience? I just think you're being overly negative across the board, pun intended.
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s2art:
audi:
s2art:
Perhaps you should find a new artist to follow.
I've earned the right to give Paul sh-t. I'm not going to apologize for holding a pop-genius to a higher standard to suit otherwise simple-minded tastes.
No one would question your right to do so. But do you want to waste your life sitting on a message board (with over 15000 posts) and trash talking someone for playing 3 hours for an appreciative audience? I just think you're being overly negative across the board, pun intended.
Yep -- and I'll be here for when I get to 30,000 posts. It's a message board which I'm proud to be a part of.
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audi:
Yep -- and I'll be here for when I get to 30,000 posts. It's a message board which I'm proud to be a part of.
Right, but why do you need to complain so much? At the end of the day, you're a customer, and if you don't like the product, you can shop elsewhere. But if you've determined you still like the product overall, then is it best to trash talk the product in a "support community" for that product? Some places would call that trolling.
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Why are you singling me out? Lots of others complaining, too. And trolls make polarizing comments just to start trouble. My comments are genuine. So, going forward -- leave me alone -- you're being abusive, and I will report you to the moderators.
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I'm not being abusive, just suggesting you could be more positive. I've viewed 3 threads today, and you've been negative in 2 of them.
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And there's more where that came from. But I -- unlike others -- have no major issues with his voice. I think he can still sing. For the record.
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audi:
And there's more where that came from.
But why? It's as if you wear your criticism as a badge of honor. I'm not one for fanboy behavior, so I see where "idol worship" can be irritating, but I think you are being a little repetitive with your harshness. I'd love to see a 100% Wings show, for the record. Click your profile, click "find all posts by" and look at the most recent 10 results. Mostly negative comments about Paul. Makes one question why you spend so much time here. That's all.
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Let me add this: Many old boardies will attest that I was the neutral, fence-rider here for a long, long time. Over twelve years, I maintained an optimism that -- one day -- fans, like myself, who have invested in Paul's solo albums, multiple concerts, would get a concert for us. Now that's its clear that this will never happen, I'm going to suspend that reserve and spend a good portion of 2014 venting. It'll subside eventually. But -- for now -- I'm entitled to complain. Consider it my "anger" stage in the 7 Steps To Grieving.
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audi:
Now that's its clear that this will never happen, I'm going to suspend that reserve and spend a good portion of 2014 venting.
Trust me, I want to hear "Helen Wheels," "My Brave Face," "Magneto" and other songs... so I understand ;).
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Don't give up hope on those songs. I think Paul could sell out stadiums for the rest of his life, as this tour has evidenced, but maybe he'll do a small residency some day just for fun. I was getting sick of Tom Petty setlists, too, and then in 2013 something cool happened... he played a week residency at the Fonda Theater and did a lot of deep cuts. I went twice and heard two almost completely different shows because of it. Loved it! Maybe Paul will do something like that. You never know.
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yankeefan7:
I know this would not happen but here goes: 1) Change the entrance of McCartney for the concert. On the huge video screen, show Ellen Degeneres's funny introduction (IMO) of McCartney at the Grammy awards several years ago. Ellen walked to the mike and simply said "The next performer needs no introduction" and left. At this moment, McCartney could walk alone to the center of the stage and "soak it all in" from the crowd. After a minute, have the band come up to join him and start the concert. 2) Actually introduce the members of his band by name. I keep hearing that 90% of the crowd are first timers so they really probably don't know who the guys are in his band. Is it the hard for McCartney to do the basic, "On drums ,Abe Lionel" etc 3) Say more then this is a new song when playing something from "New". Tell the crowd a little something about the song and make it sound like you really like your new music. 4) Sell "New" at the souvenir stands, my goodness that is just common business sense. 5) Get rid of that "magic" piano, the 60's colors just looks plain dumb to me. 6) Move "Yesterday" to the acoustic part of the set list. IMO- it does not work in the encore.
Yankeefan, I agree with all the above except #6. I like having the iconic "Yesterday" in the encore, it gives the audience something more to look forward to hearing/seeing.
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audi:
Let me add this: Many old boardies will attest that I was the neutral, fence-rider here for a long, long time. Over twelve years, I maintained an optimism that -- one day -- fans, like myself, who have invested in Paul's solo albums, multiple concerts, would get a concert for us. Now that's its clear that this will never happen, I'm going to suspend that reserve and spend a good portion of 2014 venting. It'll subside eventually. But -- for now -- I'm entitled to complain. Consider it my "anger" stage in the 7 Steps To Grieving.
So, you're just gonna have to tune me out for a few more months.Wish there was an ignore option. I too am tired of your complaining about Paul. He doesn't read these boards, so you are just annoying those of us who do.
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ehem.... MPL, The Press, Security & some band members DO read this message board. 2. Yankeefan quit starting to many threads
there are plenty of ppl that complain about macca here. many that do, do not even attend gigs n still bitch... makes me laugh. Some is constructive criticism, others disrespectful, I'm not sure why they're McCartney fans at all.. it's a drag reading the boards at times. Its not cool the constant slights & the eye rolling...... sad really... it would be nice if Paul DID change up the setlist,.. but where is the happy media? He does have so much material..... let it out macca let that music 'out there'...lols maybe he doesn't give a damn about the setlist? on another note--I'm not sticking up for Audi, cos he unfriended me on Facebook. I will say this about him tho ,...he is level headed & knowledgeable about Macca's music,... and gets psyched talking about his Wings and solo career... he is fond of the Fireman just like myself. he does macca covers,.. he cares about Paul..... I better stop there... 
Some i believe it's frustration of the fans.... others it's just plan rude n mean.... One thing tho, I personally don't like them given away seats in the first two rows... they could move us up that pay the bucks... and have the others sit behind us that they give free tix too...
