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Post by josefk on Sept 10, 2014 9:06:17 GMT -5
I was so pumped at the end of Afrojack’s set that they were going to start with Notorious and then all the energy built up was sucked out by another tepid performance of Reflex. And why bother sandwiching in Girl Panic with HLTW (really?) if you don’t even give it one minute to connect with the audience. The whole set was barely over 4 minutes long so there was plenty more time for Girl Panic. If you don’t want to be type cast as only an eighties band, mix in newer material. A bit of a letdown to say the least.
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Post by StigRunar on Sept 10, 2014 9:34:09 GMT -5
I really think Nick Rhodes should concider beginning playing live keyboards again. That would actually add to the sound. It's kind of embarresing to watch him punching the wrong keys every time the camera focuses his way. That is actually the worst thing about the whole ADITM-bluray. It's as if Nick never knew how to play in the first place.
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Post by Xxxxxx on Sept 10, 2014 9:47:22 GMT -5
Again, Girl Panic get's the short end of the stick. I am a big fan of this song and think it truly captures the essence of Duran Duran. There is no doubt that it would have been a stronger first single than AYNIN; it also would have been a great way to open the set for an event like Fashion Rocks. I would have then transitioned into Careless Memories and wraped up wit Electric Barbarella.
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Post by More Play Time on Sept 10, 2014 10:29:21 GMT -5
I can see why the Reflex was in there but HLTW is for big concerts. I would have opened with Runway Runaway (even though its not my fav, live may be better), along with Girl Panic, and ending with Notorious. (Perhaps Electric Barbarella would be embarracing).
I think they should at least taylor-taylor their venues to suit their library and skills rather than play the Reflex or HLTW just because they sold big at one time. Selling can be fun, but 'selling out' is an insult to their music.
As for Nick playing live, it goes like this. If Roger makes a mistake it is noticed, but he never does. If the guitars make a mistake they can quickly fill in and turn it into jazz, no big deal. If Simon or Nick hit a wrong note it is very much a big deal. Nick likes his layers to be perfect and any defect on the night; when he knows he could have very easily programmed around it; would be very embarracing for him. He likes to play some parts of some songs but all the tricky stuff, and the samples etc, get taken care of with the push of a button. Nick is sensible and would never risk hitting a bum note on a televised show after Live Aid.
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Post by andre005 on Sept 10, 2014 11:00:12 GMT -5
This performance was better!
I think it's Andy's presence!! Andy come back!!!
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Post by stopdead on Sept 10, 2014 11:04:15 GMT -5
I thought it was a great performance and Simon is looking more fit and trim than he has in years. Very nice national exposure IMHO...
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Post by mynick7 on Sept 10, 2014 14:48:57 GMT -5
I didn't watch it live...and had to wait until someone posted the video.
Personally, I thought it was fantastic (but do agree that they could've done more with "Girl Panic!") and it was waaaaay better than the Mazda bit. Loved Nick's shirt! By the way, I agree about Nick's playing live. He's playing a very technical instrument and noticeable if he hits a wrong button. He's playing it safe and sounding awesome!
The back-up singer was okay. What drove me crazy was her huge 'fro bouncing and flopping all over the place. Didn't look professional to me. I like Anna just as much.
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Post by StigRunar on Sept 10, 2014 15:56:14 GMT -5
Well, he's not playing at all. It just looks rediculous, as he's always tapping the wrong keys and without rythm whenever he wants to portray that. He should just mute the most simple keyboard notes and/or chords in each song and play them live for authenticity. In that way he'd still keep his integrity. Truth is, I'm not sure he even knows how to play a piano at all. It is my impression that he does all his harmonising by straightening Graphics on the Pro tools. Which he, of course, does very well. He is a good studio producer. Having said that; They are still my main favorite musical amusement.
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Post by duranman on Sept 10, 2014 19:58:22 GMT -5
Nick is the laziest keyboard player, period! He has always relied on tapes in the early 80's and then his EMULATOR sequencer for the 83-84 tour, transitioned to the Roland S-50 in 87, and so on. His live playing has reduced drastically as the years progressed. Anyone with a good ear for what we hear on their studio albums and what is heard in concert should notice almost everything is identical. He's not fooling most with his attempts at poking at his keyboards. His sad solo's when Simon introduces him are just that, sad. I agree with the earlier post that he's good programming in the studio for the albums, but live he could actually just press play on his sequencer and pull up a chair and watch the band actually perform. Their performance last night could and should have been better. Sorry, still my favorite band but even I wasn't impressed. Bad soundboard mix, not so great song choices, lackluster effort. I'm sure they will rehearse for their upcoming tour and satisfy us all next year.
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Post by Sir rogerlejohn jr. on Sept 11, 2014 1:50:05 GMT -5
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