I saw The Police tonight.

CHOUT · 07.04.2007, 02:16 AM

I got a decent ticket, someone just walked up and asked if I needed one...I waited cuz I wasn't sure if I could afford to go...I borrowed money from my friend and now I'm way broker, but I'm glad I went.

I get torn when bands change their songs though, they have always had some excellent improv sections live, but I've always been bugged when bands change the keys of their songs drastically (i have a pretty decent sense of pitch, that type of thing doesn't seem to bug most people but it does me) and The Police (or I should say Sting) will change the keys of their songs way lower probably so he doesn't have to strain his voice as much, but the songs just don't have the same urgency to me.

They were good, considering how old they are...a bit less energy than lots of the shows I've heard from their prime, but probably my only chance to ever see them. Not bad for 50 and 60 year olds.

king_buzzo · 07.04.2007, 02:20 AM

cool.

CHOUT · 07.04.2007, 02:31 AM

I just also gotta state the obvious: I hate arena shows in general...I'm so used to seeing bands that are closer than a block away from me. I rarely go to huge shows like this...it really is hard to feel a part of it.

Not to mention being surrounded by casual fans, they only stand or show excitement for the big hit songs...

atsonicpark · 07.04.2007, 02:47 AM

did they arrest ya

CHOUT · 07.04.2007, 03:29 AM

No, sadly.

CHOUT · 07.04.2007, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kegmama

Were you 'Driven to Tears' seeing them in a big arena show like that?! Did you tell those casual fans 'Don't Stand So Close to Me'?! Just remember when reminiscing about the show (and life) 'When the World is Running Down, You Make the Best of What's Still Around'. I'm so glad you got in man!

They played all them songs. I T C U L N!

Alex's Trip · 07.04.2007, 01:50 PM

My dad got tickets for his birthday and saw them June 23rd or some date around there.

SonicSam · 07.04.2007, 03:15 PM

The police: Overated
Sting: Twat

CHOUT · 07.04.2007, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SonicSam

The police: Overated
Sting: Twat

Opinion, aside from the Sting part.

Pax Americana · 07.04.2007, 09:52 PM

I love the Police. I've got tickets for one of the upcoming Toronto shows. Can't wait. Glad you had a good time Chout.

Everyneurotic · 07.04.2007, 10:00 PM

i'm so going when they come around here, i expect them to be boring but eh.

Silent Dan Speaks · 07.05.2007, 03:23 AM

I saw them at Bonnaroo and I really liked it.

CHOUT · 07.05.2007, 02:18 PM

I was drawn in by the fact that they are all excellent musicians...Stings bass playing is an influence since he takes the minimal route alot at it works so well to leave space - his playing was some of the first that made me realize not all basslines have to be busy to be effective. Andy Summers' had some pretty out there sounds/playing considering the band was pretty mainstream, a huge influence on my love of effects, and Stewart is obviously an awesome drummer.

Sting was a twat and still is, but he wrote some incredible songs back then.

Each album of theirs definitley has filler, but also has some amazing non-single songs that are just as good as the singles.

PAULYBEE2656 · 07.05.2007, 02:37 PM

sting.............. oh god almighty...sting!!!

nature scene · 07.05.2007, 03:12 PM

i saw them at bonnaroo too and though they were pretty lackluster. plus they quit playing about 50 minutes before they were supposed to.

tesla69 · 07.05.2007, 03:15 PM

LIke U2, The Police were another band I was ostracized for liking when I was in high school. I saw them twice in 83 in Portland Me at the CCCC and then at Foxboro Stadium with Flock of Seagulls and the Fixx (I really dug that Reach the Beach album at the time). There's a lot more to that story I won't be posting on the internothing. I don't care much for them now, though.

Andy Summers is a cool mofo, regardless, he fuggin saw Jimi Hendrix at his first gig in London.

CHOUT · 07.06.2007, 02:39 AM

Saw it years ago...I love the soundtrack.

tesla69 · 07.06.2007, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WHOREOHSCOPE

Sting was in the Malcom McClaren produced "Rock n Roll Swindle" (Shitty Sex Pistols movie- made to stir up something after Lydon/Sid left the Pistols)...... he most definately is a twat!

Anybody who's seen the movie has got to know what I'm talking about..............

He's great in Lynch's Dune though...

Rob Instigator · 07.06.2007, 12:46 PM

spirits in the material world

CHOUT · 07.06.2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Instigator

spirits in the material world

I played that song today on guitar...one of my favorites. They didn't play it at the show.

07.04.2007, 02:16 AM	#1
CHOUT invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 3,128	I got a decent ticket, someone just walked up and asked if I needed one...I waited cuz I wasn't sure if I could afford to go...I borrowed money from my friend and now I'm way broker, but I'm glad I went. I get torn when bands change their songs though, they have always had some excellent improv sections live, but I've always been bugged when bands change the keys of their songs drastically (i have a pretty decent sense of pitch, that type of thing doesn't seem to bug most people but it does me) and The Police (or I should say Sting) will change the keys of their songs way lower probably so he doesn't have to strain his voice as much, but the songs just don't have the same urgency to me. They were good, considering how old they are...a bit less energy than lots of the shows I've heard from their prime, but probably my only chance to ever see them. Not bad for 50 and 60 year olds. __________________ Chout's rare Sonic Youth vids: http://youtube.com/SONICchout
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CHOUT invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 3,128	I just also gotta state the obvious: I hate arena shows in general...I'm so used to seeing bands that are closer than a block away from me. I rarely go to huge shows like this...it really is hard to feel a part of it. Not to mention being surrounded by casual fans, they only stand or show excitement for the big hit songs... __________________ Chout's rare Sonic Youth vids: http://youtube.com/SONICchout
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CHOUT invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 3,128	No, sadly. __________________ Chout's rare Sonic Youth vids: http://youtube.com/SONICchout
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CHOUT invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 3,128	I was drawn in by the fact that they are all excellent musicians...Stings bass playing is an influence since he takes the minimal route alot at it works so well to leave space - his playing was some of the first that made me realize not all basslines have to be busy to be effective. Andy Summers' had some pretty out there sounds/playing considering the band was pretty mainstream, a huge influence on my love of effects, and Stewart is obviously an awesome drummer. Sting was a twat and still is, but he wrote some incredible songs back then. Each album of theirs definitley has filler, but also has some amazing non-single songs that are just as good as the singles. __________________ Chout's rare Sonic Youth vids: http://youtube.com/SONICchout
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nature scene 100% Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: da souf Posts: 671	i saw them at bonnaroo too and though they were pretty lackluster. plus they quit playing about 50 minutes before they were supposed to.
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tesla69 Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 4,055	LIke U2, The Police were another band I was ostracized for liking when I was in high school. I saw them twice in 83 in Portland Me at the CCCC and then at Foxboro Stadium with Flock of Seagulls and the Fixx (I really dug that Reach the Beach album at the time). There's a lot more to that story I won't be posting on the internothing. I don't care much for them now, though. Andy Summers is a cool mofo, regardless, he fuggin saw Jimi Hendrix at his first gig in London.
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CHOUT invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 3,128	Saw it years ago...I love the soundtrack. __________________ Chout's rare Sonic Youth vids: http://youtube.com/SONICchout
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