Rolling Stones...

[UEF]

They are a bit rough around the edges but they're still in the game and deserve our respect for that reason

[Lizzim]

I would have loved to see the Stones, but I can't get over the fact they are my mum's generation and I am old.

[beau1]

That was one of the most flat peformances I've ever heard from a band that are meant to be absolutely huge.

I'm sorry but not playing for five years is no excuse for a legendary band like that sounding this shoddy. Haven't they been in Paris practicing for the last month already? It doesn't sound like it.

Also, is that pre-recorded back vocals I can hear? Lovely.

[Comfy Bean]

That was one of the most flat peformances I've ever heard from a band that are meant to be absolutely huge.

I'm sorry but not playing for five years is no excuse for a legendary band like that sounding this shoddy. Haven't they been in Paris practicing for the last month already? It doesn't sound like it.

Also, is that pre-recorded back vocals I can hear? Lovely.

Sadly, I`d agree. Huge fan but this is in danger of turning into a car crash. Starting to look like a boxer going for that one last fight. Still wish i`d got a glasto ticket as you never know.....they could still pull it off.

[drewsstrat]

Micks brother Chris should be on his case. Not only did his band play Glasto in 2010, spirit of 71 stage Chris camped up by us in his vw camper east campervan feilds by hill of death, so enjoyed it as a punter.

[jimmyk83]

Doesn't sound too bad to me, but that may be because I had such incredibly low expectations before clicking play. Would certainly give them half an hour at least if they do happen to play Glasto, on the proviso that there was nothing else dragging me away

[Big Vern]

Sound wise is acceptable, but fuck me grow old gracefully! Jagger is still trying to do now what he did 40 years ago and it's just not right, it's just uncle knobhead at the family wedding

[Big Vern]

44 vs 69 is the key difference imo. Jagger adds nothing to the live experience but rather detracts from it by prancing around the stage

[stonedhenge]

Are we any closer to knowing if they will play Glast?

[UEF]

Are we any closer to knowing if they will play Glast?

Doubt it. Bet they'll dangle it in front of Glasto's faces until the last minute. Wonder who'll blink first - either Glasto doing more fee than they normally would or Stones doing it for considerably less than they would play the O2 (minimum £105 a ticket for the very worst seats).

Or not do it at all of course.

[stonedhenge]

I think all the hype and media build up for them will leave them no choice but to play!

Altho I'd personally rather have the mac!!

[beau1]

well, that's one minute of a show recorded on some cheap mobile (phone?) equipment, played back through some crappy computer speakers, so it's be a bit harsh to judge them too much on that clip.

and why would the backing vocals be pre-recorded when they have backing singers?

Except I'm pretty sure the footage I just watched was with HD Camcorders rather than mobile phones and the sound sounded like it had been mixed from the soundboard but not cleaned up. I didn't bother watching the obvious fan footage - I was watching the video that the Stones had put on youtube.

As it was a video released by the Stones themselves (I believe), I hardly think they would be using the cheap equipment you are suggesting above. It seems that they had a HD camera at the back of the hall and another near the stage and maybe another further back to the right; all great quality video and 10/10 audio.

In any case, it wasn't the sound I was criticising - It was the level of performance, it was dull, lifeless and completely uninspired and that is something which I can tell however good the sound quality is. Mick was acting his best to be passionate about it but he failed and the whole thing sounded flat.

You're right it was only a minute and maybe a bit early to judge but the signs aren't looking good. I didn't see any backing singers when I first watched the video but there does seem to be someone behind the band on the Left who may be adding vocals.

[Big Vern]

tbf, given the cost of the O2 tickets and subsequent ebay prices, it would arguably be somewhat unfair to their fans to then announce they're playing at Glastonbury

[jimmyk83]

tbf, given the cost of the O2 tickets and subsequent ebay prices, it would arguably be somewhat unfair to their fans to then announce they're playing at Glastonbury

The prices themselves would suggest they don't really give a fuck about their fans

[Big Vern]

The prices themselves would suggest they don't really give a fuck about their fans

that is true sir

[JBarbour]

Judging by them videos if they say no to Glastonbury not missing much

[strummer77]

Do they ever do Can't get no Satisfaction? Haven't seen it on any of the rehearsal or setlists people have been posting on here.

[mike46]

Pretty sure they played satisfaction in Paris.

Latest stuff on the forums has the stones playing Slane castle next year - announcment tomorrow...Neil, any info?

[The Nal]

Pretty sure they played satisfaction in Paris.

Yeah they always play it.

Latest stuff on the forums has the stones playing Slane castle next year - announcment tomorrow...Neil, any info?

Slane is shite venue. A nightmare to get to and home from, poorly organised and the bars/toilet situation is a disaster.

[mrtourette]

Couldn't agree more, tried to see the Stones there before but the journey was a nightmare and the venue is terrible, the way it winds round so there are people who can't even see the stage. The Charlatans were good though.

[The Nal]

straight, untouched, sound board recordings generally sound quite flat.. no ambience mixed in, to help the live sound. Apart from Mick's hopeless singing, I thought the sound wasn't half bad. It wasn't stupidly fast like it often is.

Seems like Ronnie has finally been told to listen to the record and try and play what makes the song work instead of just farting about like he usually does...

Mick parodying himself again.

Ronnie is sober now which may help.

For people saying it sounds dreadful, thats pretty much as good as the Stones have sounded in 30 years! Anyone who paid £105 (or £400) and didn't know that needs their head checked.

Edited October 29, 2012 by The Nal

[russycarps]

to you..

how would you describe Thom Yorke's (for example) stage antics?

I just wish he (Jagger) did something that approximated what most people call singing, as opposed to that odd 'barking' that he's developed over the years....

thom yorke is an incredible dancer apparently.....

http://www.thecmuwebsite.com/article/thom-yorkes-dancing-is-incredible-says-choreographer/

[gazza_20]

Slane is shite venue. A nightmare to get to and home from, poorly organised and the bars/toilet situation is a disaster.

You could argue that for a lot of big outdoor venue's though. Hyde Park is shit, as is Heaton Park.

[The Nal]

You could argue that for a lot of big outdoor venue's though. Hyde Park is shit, as is Heaton Park.

Slane is in the middle of the country side with shit roads to and from, with car parks miles away that take people 4-5 hours to get out of and a non existent after show promoter presence.

Last time I was there, there was a very serious crush when we were leaving and then we got in the cars and sat there for 4 hours with the engines off while the "staff" let all the buses fill up first and leave. And then they're sending you off driving at 4am down dark country roads, bollock tired. Ill never go again.

Gig is over, fuck off basically is the attitude.

[fatyeti24]

my recollection of Slane is that it was a beautiful part of the world, ruined by Bryan Sh*tting Adams doing a set that seemed to last half the summer.

i attended in the company of a girl who loved Bryan Adams. we haven't spoken since. that was 12 years ago.

i hate Bryan Adams.

Edited October 29, 2012 by fatyeti24