lozza
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Post by lozza on Dec 14, 2016 0:49:23 GMT
we feckin loved it and TBVH didn't even miss rick. the new boy was great. |
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Post by vivfromcov on Dec 14, 2016 1:26:10 GMT
Oh oh lozza.... got your tin hat ready!?
I enjoyed it to a point but did miss Rick. I thought Richie did well but a few bits were off e.g. the middle bit in Rain when it seemed a bit rushed. I know he wasn't going to do the extended guitar swinging but that chugga chugga bit is integral to the song and you could hardly hear it. Maybe it wasn't his fault though and his guitar was too low in the mix.
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Post by Whoppa Choppa on Dec 14, 2016 5:12:53 GMT
Great for you lozza! Thanks for the in-depth report!  (where is that loz-graemlin?) |
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Post by therockdoctor on Dec 14, 2016 8:27:06 GMT
Agreed, a top night. I enjoyed it much more than the O2 gig, was second row on Rhino's side and it was a packed house. Great fan meeting in a pub in the afternoon and met the band on their arrival out the back of Brighton Centre. Great Quo day all round. Full review to follow.
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Post by unklemunkle on Dec 14, 2016 9:50:03 GMT
Sorry chaps, I have to disagree. I went in with an open mind as a fan of Status Quo as a whole. I thought the balance of guitars was very poor. Francis was way up in the mix. Richie's guitar sounded quite 'hairy' and 'raspy' to me. I guess a certain amount of this has to do with the front of house sound. I am a massive Parfitt fan so was always going to miss the great man. At the end of the day, it is what it is. They're getting by and I understand, from a financial point of view, that the tour had to go ahead. But, it became abundantly clear from the opening chords of 'Caroline' that this was going to be a different gig. I was left feeling quite cold about it all. I really think they should complete the tour and continue with the Aquostic stuff. However, I think it will be a sad day in Quo's history if they decide to continue with the electric stuff after saying this will be the last full electric tour.
I guess we all have opinions and are passionate about our favourite band. It was a bit of winter fun but, I'm sad to say, that is the last 'Quo' gig I'll be attending. I'll await a collaboration with Parfitt, Lancaster and Coghlan with baited breath and see what happens there...
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Post by markquo on Dec 14, 2016 11:57:14 GMT
Another thing I noticed at the 02 the tempos have all been creeping right up again HYB was especially fast WYP too.Almost at the tempos when Jeff played with the band so I still fail to see how he was to blame for the fast versions seeing as it's happening again
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Post by Beano on Dec 14, 2016 12:23:00 GMT
I wonder where these fans will finally draw the line?
When Francis isn't there anymore? Rhino? Andy? Or never?!
Every single video, book, article I have re Quo at some point mentions that what makes Quo Quo is the magic of Rossi and Parfitt together.
I would argue that a lot of that ended when Francis started messing about with the songs and mucked up his guitar, but surely now that one of them is actually missing anyone can see that Quo is no more?!
I am genuinely happy that everyone is enjoying these gigs, fair play, but please lets not kid ourselves that you are seeing Status Quo.
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Post by unklemunkle on Dec 14, 2016 16:40:50 GMT
I wonder where these fans will finally draw the line? When Francis isn't there anymore? Rhino? Andy? Or never?! Every single video, book, article I have re Quo at some point mentions that what makes Quo Quo is the magic of Rossi and Parfitt together. I would argue that a lot of that ended when Francis started messing about with the songs and mucked up his guitar, but surely now that one of them is actually missing anyone can see that Quo is no more?! I am genuinely happy that everyone is enjoying these gigs, fair play, but please lets not kid ourselves that you are seeing Status Quo. I quite agree. The chemistry and 'key' sound of Quo in recent years (FF gigs aside) is the interplay and sound of Rick and Frame's two Teles. From the first chords of Caroline last night, it was evident that the magic of that interplay was no more. No offence to Richie. He's landed a dream job and, as a semi-pro keyboard player, I'd jump at the chance to sit in Mr Bown's seat for one night. As I said, I understand that this tour must be completed for financial reasons so as not to be sued by all manor of subcontractors etc but any further electric gigs beyond this are ludicrous in my view. Talk about rubbing the salt into the wounds of Mr Parfitt. Whether this is down to management and Francis or a combination of both, I don't know but from a moral perspective, it stinks. From a financial view, I think it will eventually backfire too. Most casual punters may know that Rick has had health issues but I expect there are still some surprised faces at gigs when the legendary Mr Parfitt is not on stage. Once this has circulated more on a general level, I think it will very much be a case of diminishing returns. It was all just very odd to see these guys trying to enjoy the gig and going through the motions. It all felt a bit forced for me. The sound wasn't there. The magic wasn't there. Rick is my rock 'n' roll hero so perhaps I'm slightly biased but his presence was greatly missed by me. Maybe the general public are easily pleased and are happy to pay £50 for their hard-earned to see this show. It's just not for me anymore... |
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Post by lozza on Dec 14, 2016 20:18:52 GMT
Great for you lozza ! Thanks for the in-depth report! (where is that loz-graemlin?) too damn right luv, where the feck is it? !!! |
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Post by Whoppa Choppa on Dec 14, 2016 21:27:17 GMT
lozza : found it!! Attachments:
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Post by I Ain't Complaining on Dec 15, 2016 19:54:42 GMT
Another thing I noticed at the 02 the tempos have all been creeping right up again HYB was especially fast WYP too.Almost at the tempos when Jeff played with the band so I still fail to see how he was to blame for the fast versions seeing as it's happening again Cheers Jeff wasn't to blame. He played along at the tempo Rick and Francis wanted to play at. He unfairly gets the blame cos he was in the drum seat at the time. Do people think that Francis would have played along at Jeff's speed if he thought it was too fast....of course he wouldn't! I think the high tempo at the time was an overreaction to how dull and dour Rossi and Parfitt thought the Milton Keynes gig sounded. |
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Post by freewilly on Dec 16, 2016 7:49:50 GMT
Another thing I noticed at the 02 the tempos have all been creeping right up again HYB was especially fast WYP too.Almost at the tempos when Jeff played with the band so I still fail to see how he was to blame for the fast versions seeing as it's happening again Cheers Jeff wasn't to blame. He played along at the tempo Rick and Francis wanted to play at. He unfairly gets the blame cos he was in the drum seat at the time. Do people think that Francis would have played along at Jeff's speed if he thought it was too fast....of course he wouldn't! I think the high tempo at the time was an overreaction to how dull and dour Rossi and Parfitt thought the Milton Keynes gig sounded. Agreed Although, I highly doubt either of them remember much, if any, of that gig. They were both known to get sloshed before a gig back then and you can see the state of the two of them when they come back on for the encore,which makes me realise that Alan, Pete and Andy never participated in that behaviour |
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Post by madtom on Dec 16, 2016 13:14:46 GMT
Another thing I noticed at the 02 the tempos have all been creeping right up again HYB was especially fast WYP too.Almost at the tempos when Jeff played with the band so I still fail to see how he was to blame for the fast versions seeing as it's happening again Cheers Jeff wasn't to blame. He played along at the tempo Rick and Francis wanted to play at. He unfairly gets the blame cos he was in the drum seat at the time. Do people think that Francis would have played along at Jeff's speed if he thought it was too fast....of course he wouldn't! I think the high tempo at the time was an overreaction to how dull and dour Rossi and Parfitt thought the Milton Keynes gig sounded. Good point. I've seen Jeff blamed many times for the tempo but, when you think about it and knowing what we know about Rossi, it seems highly unlikely that the band would play at any tempo other than one which Rossi was happy with. |
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Post by 4th Chord on Dec 16, 2016 13:36:44 GMT
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Post by Whoppa Choppa on Dec 16, 2016 15:53:24 GMT
Courtesy of the big boss Twodster!  |
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(where is that loz-graemlin?)
