A thought on this current tour...

marta anna · #21 04-21-2010, 01:46 AM

I cannot understand why so many people here are dissapointed that Jon is no longer running as he used to. He is a singer, not an acrobat! His basic task is to give us good vocals and to make a good show. Good show does not necessarily mean running like crazy! If he sings better provided that he focusses on vocals rather than on running and jumping I prefer him to be more static.
besides, even if he does not jump so much he still moves a lot! I bet that half of the fans here who are in their twenties or early thirties would pant and gasp for air if they did that much aerobics as he does on stage! Compaunded with the fact that he does it for 2 plus hours and he sings at the same time.

marta anna · #22 04-21-2010, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by milomom

There's been no autopilot and no pissed off Jon anywhere to be seen. Those are the 2 things that will send me over the edge. On the last tour, I saw Jon totally shut down when something went wrong. I have not seen that this time around, and I'm very grateful.

Time to go home and pack for the next shows!

You know why? He saw himself in the documentary after it was made and was disgusted with his moods

His comment was "I wish I smiled more"

))) I sometimes think it would be a good thing to follow my own father with a camera and show him the video afterwards. Maybe the outcome would be as good

))

Have a great time and enjoy the shows!!!

Kuba80BJ · #23 04-21-2010, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by milomom

The camera is a Sony DSC-HX1. It rocks on still photos, but oddly enough the video sucks big time. I tried again in Atlanta, and the sound was horrible once again and the picture isn't very good either. Fortunately, I care about still photos.

It's good to know. Those shots are really good, given the fact the light level is so low indoors and that it's not a DSLR. Thanks for the short review of the camera

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Time to go home and pack for the next shows!

Have fun and send warm greetings to the band from me

And take more of those fantastic photos and then share them with us, please

rainsong · #24 04-21-2010, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jungleland

Ever heard of Mick Jagger (aged 67)/Paul Stanley (aged 5

/Steven Tyler (aged 61) who run AND sing like crazy and are much more energetic than a JBJ in 2010 who has slowed down lots. I ask myself why ???

He was plenty energetic at the 4 shows I saw and the last time I saw Steven Tyler he was glued to his mic stand and Mick prances he doesn't run and he doesn't do 21/2 hours either. Can't speak about PS haven't seen Kiss in 20 years.
I think the vids you have seen are deceptive, he does get around alot throughout the night. He stays put for the first 2 or 3 but after that it's whatever he feels like.

rainsong · #25 04-21-2010, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by milomom

The camera is a Sony DSC-HX1. It rocks on still photos, but oddly enough the video sucks big time. I tried again in Atlanta, and the sound was horrible once again and the picture isn't very good either. Fortunately, I care about still photos.

Thank you for your kind words. I'd still give Jonny a good talking to about setlists if I ever got the chance

, but I can't deny that I've had a great time at all of my shows so far on this tour. There's been no autopilot and no pissed off Jon anywhere to be seen. Those are the 2 things that will send me over the edge. On the last tour, I saw Jon totally shut down when something went wrong. I have not seen that this time around, and I'm very grateful.

Time to go home and pack for the next shows!

The Jon I've seen this tour is happy, into his performance, passionate and ready to go. Would I like some different songs?? Sure I'm a diehard and I love rares, but I had a great time at the four I saw, the performances were awesome , Jon was in great voice and the band sounds awesome!! Can't ask for more than that. I'm done till summer now so have fun!!

yomamasofat · #26 04-21-2010, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MJB12

The robotic screens don't do anything until Superman Tonight.

I think this is nothing new, I noticed that the band uses the full set up for newer songs in every tour. THey need something to grab people's attention for the newer songs. They don't have to do the same for the classics.

milomom · #27 04-21-2010, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MJB12

I think they need to start using the full setup much earlier. The robotic screens don't do anything until Superman Tonight. They should use them in earlier songs, like Born to Follow and Bad Name.

Actually, I'm pretty sure they do use the robotic screens in WWBTF. They don't do the the really fancy stuff until later, but aren't the screens behind the band in these pics the ones that the robots control?

Crushgen24/88 · #28 04-21-2010, 05:50 AM

Jon's vocals > Jon moving around the stage IMO.

UKjovi · #29 04-21-2010, 09:14 AM

Those are great pics Terri and fill me with excitement

Personally i wish i could run around as much as Jon does. For his age i think hes very fit.

slofan · #30 04-21-2010, 10:59 AM

let's wait for proper stadium stage

...i think it may be the best in years....but arena stage is very very similiar to LH tour stage so I dont like it...although light show has improved

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