[Javier]

Phil rocked DC as usual!!

[DevilsSon]

Originally Posted by Javier

Phil rocked DC as usual!!

Getting better indeed. His tone is getting closer yet he still skips a couple of notes...that much to everyone saying earlier on that he's technically a lot better than Sambora. I can still tell it's someone else playing the solo...I doubt that any casual notices anything at all though so kudos to him. Anyhow - we all knew he was a great guitarist. Happy to see him do well actually!

[Jayster]

Originally Posted by kenobi_on_a_prayer

Dry County: http://youtu.be/fWhzjIKZ3ms

These Days: http://youtu.be/kepWARbnnm4

Thanks so much.

Heard your "oh my God" at the beginning of Dry County.

[Javier]

Originally Posted by DevilsSon

Getting better indeed. His tone is getting closer yet he still skips a couple of notes...that much to everyone saying earlier on that he's technically a lot better than Sambora. I can still tell it's someone else playing the solo...I doubt that any casual notices anything at all though so kudos to him. Anyhow - we all knew he was a great guitarist. Happy to see him do well actually!

He's always gonna skip notes on solos. Bon Jovi solos contain so much of Sambora's signature licks that he's perfected over the years, you never notice really how much of the same licks are in the songs until you start playing them. Sambo is really comfortable playing them and can add little half notes, extra vibrato's and bends that don't fit Phil's style. And I for one think it's great that we can tell it's someone else playing the solo, this way I can both admire Phil and appreciate the feel that Richie brought (when he bothered).

[DevilsSon]

Originally Posted by Javier

He's always gonna skip notes on solos. Bon Jovi solos contain so much of Sambora's signature licks that he's perfected over the years, you never notice really how much of the same licks are in the songs until you start playing them. Sambo is really comfortable playing them and can add little half notes, extra vibrato's and bends that don't fit Phil's style. And I for one think it's great that we can tell it's someone else playing the solo, this way I can both admire Phil and appreciate the feel that Richie brought (when he bothered).

That's a bit debateable. He is trying hard to emulate Richie's style that's why I don't think your point is valid. The bends are getting closer, even the vibrato's - yet he's still not there yet. Give him another tour and I'm sure it will be even closer to Richie...

[SuperBrad]

Originally Posted by DevilsSon

That's a bit debateable. He is trying hard to emulate Richie's style that's why I don't think your point is valid. The bends are getting closer, even the vibrato's - yet he's still not there yet. Give him another tour and I'm sure it will be even closer to Richie...

I think you are both over analyzing it ! He is playing it based on how it was written in his own way . I dont think he is trying to replicate Sambora .

[BobbyJovi]

Originally Posted by Makedde

One thing that bugs the crap out of me, though, are those people who just don't bother clapping or cheering. Why bother to attend a concert if you refuse to clap, even after a song has finished?
The guy in front of me had obviously been dragged there by his wife - who spent all night taking selfies and updating her Facebook page. He couldn't have looked more bored if he tried.

I admit to dancing around, fist pumping, waving my hands, clapping and cheering and everything else. I had a beaut time. Within the first half of the show I was knackered and I had barely moved from my confined space between at least five people. My legs ached, my arms ached and my ribs hurt from singing along to every song. Others were dancing and clapping, but a lot of people were standing around looking like they'd rather be somewhere else.

Diamond Ring had a lot of people sitting in their seats. I admit I groaned inside a little when I heard the opening lines of this song, as its one of the songs I loathe, but I actually enjoyed hearing it performed live, and even sang along a little.
Wanted is another song I detest, but I love hearing it live.

The people behind me sat in their seats during the slower songs (DR, MAK etc) and I remained standing, and I don't think they liked it. I was blocking their view of the big screens and prevented them from seeing JBJ, who they kept pointing at all night.

One woman behind me kept looking at me and whispering to her gal pal I don't know if she was talking about me, but from the way she looked at me, I gather she was. Don't ask me why. Perhaps she was pissed off that she didn't recognise half the songs.

My mate attended this concert too, she was in the Platinum section, and she says that a woman there was bitching because she couldn't see, and security actually moved her seat so she had a better view! The seats were tied together so I don't see how they could be moved, but apparently this woman was moved to a position where she could see, but others couldn't. I guess if you bitch enough you get what you want.

So yeah. If you are going to stand around and look bored, don't attend. If you are not going to have a good time, and cheer and clap and raise your hands when expected (such as during the song RYH) then don't bloody go. And if you are going to bitch and whine at other people (who have paid good money for their seat) who are standing up and clapping and having a ball, then stay home in future, because you must the most boring BJ fan in history.

Makedde,I saw Acdc in sydney in 2010,The crowd was so dead it wasn't funny.Bon Jovi at etihad in 2010 was the same until the last 30 mins of the show.Australian fans are just boring,Most of the woman are too busy taking selfies and the guys think its way too cool to just stand there(obviously they have no idea how to dance).I mean they are basically just there to say "im at a bj concert",They are useless.I have been told many times to sit at a bj concert and i just laugh at these people.

If you want to sit,stay home and watch the fkn dvd.

Don't get me wrong there are people like ourselves who cheer,clap and sing along to every song,There are fans who give the band the respect that they deserve but this isn't sth america.Have you seen there crowds?
They make us look like we're at a funeral.

In the end this might be the last time the boys are so enjoy it and dont worry about anybody else.Glad you had a great time

[bwehehehe]

What happened to Jon's voice shortly after the first leg of the tour that it deteriorated so quickly to abysmal levels today?

[BobbyJovi]

Originally Posted by Panda

Pffft. What a narrow, tunnel vision point of view.

I don't give a rats ass if you dance or just stand there. I'm there to enjoy the concert for MYSELF. I'll do what I want, when I want for the ticket I paid for.

Granted, I do act a bit silly at concerts - but really? You get mad at people for enjoying their concert in their own way? Should someone who is not comfortable dancing dance anyway? Of course not. If people want to take selfies, do as you wish. Their money, their ticket, their experience.

Yes and if i want to stand there in front of you i will,my money,my ticket,my experience.You sit there and enjoy.

[Javier]

Originally Posted by SuperBrad

I think you are both over analyzing it ! He is playing it based on how it was written in his own way . I dont think he is trying to replicate Sambora .

^This. He tried to get through with improvising it the first few times he played the song, it just didn't work, While impressive technique and speed, he got lost midway through and just repeated himself the rest of the way. Now he stays much closer to the structure of the solo itself....