Pink Floyd at Live 8

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05/07/2005, 3:13 PM
hamish

[QUOTE=Peadar]It's not that I don't like them but I felt there was such hype about them and people saying how amazing their set was when, quite frankly, for me, they combined with The Who and 'Macca' to drain the atmosphere. Like flesh eating zombies who sucked the life out of the crowd.

My points are based on their performance last Saturday and in the context of the Live8 concert

So what if there was hype about the original set up coming together (not forgetting Syd Barrett). Goes with the territory, doesn't it? I'd say the likes of Pink Floyd couldn't give a $h!te about the hype as they've seen it all, done it all and they're probably too stoned to notice, in any case.

I disagree with you regarding draining the atmosphere but I might be wrong, you might be right, I might be right, you might be wrong. At least, we enjoyed the bands we liked so we're all happy in the end.

Anyway, Peadar, I'll fight for your right to diss the Floyd, Corky Boy. LOL :D. I'll bet you have at least one of their albums in your collection, though - come on, admit it. :p

I though that some of the new bands were good, some of the old bands were good and vice versa.

In fact. i was amazed at the poor response that all bands obtained throughout the afternoon - did anyone else notice this or was it just me getting bad vibes off the telly?? It seemed to perk up a bit as the light faded.

Just heard that Dave Gilmore has stated that they will be donating all the extra sales income from CD sales to the cause which is good. Obviously, they made a hoard of new fans from the performance and are not pocketing the profits. I wonder how many other bands are doing this?

OK.OK, so they don't need the money - before anyone brings that up. So what.

God, you're a cynical bunch.
05/07/2005, 3:32 PM
Peadar

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Originally Posted by sirhamish

In fact. i was amazed at the poor response that all bands obtained throughout the afternoon - did anyone else notice this or was it just me getting bad vibes off the telly?? It seemed to perk up a bit as the light faded.

The BBC put mic's on the crowd later in the evening so the noise was picked up on TV where it hadn't been earlier.
That said, I think the fading light adds to the atmosphere anyway because people become more focused on the bright lights in front of them.
05/07/2005, 3:50 PM
hamish

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Originally Posted by Peadar

The BBC put mic's on the crowd later in the evening so the noise was picked up on TV where it hadn't been earlier.
That said, I think the fading light adds to the atmosphere anyway because people become more focused on the bright lights in front of them.

On yeah, I remember Ross saying that the crowd was miked.

Ah Peadar, cut us a little slack will ya, surely the crowd were also more focused on the music too. :D Personaly, I find it more enjoyable when the light of the day dims and you haven't the distraction of some fat birds - or blokes - showing off their excess blubber, beer bellies, cellulite and ground level ar$es in outfits their kids should be wearing and traipsing about all over the place, usually in front of one's view of the stage. :eek: I fcuking HATE that.

BTW, you didn't confirm how many Floyd albums you have. LOL :D
05/07/2005, 3:55 PM
Drumcondra Red

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Originally Posted by town73

any word on a live8 DVD?

Wooo chill out, it took 20 years for live aid ffs!!!
05/07/2005, 4:00 PM
Peadar

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Originally Posted by sirhamish

BTW, you didn't confirm how many Floyd albums you have. LOL :D

Had to think for a while because I know I have none but also certain that I don't even have any of their tracks on a compliation.
Does Fleetwood Mac count?
05/07/2005, 4:08 PM
hamish

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Originally Posted by Peadar

Had to think for a while because I know I have none but also certain that I don't even have any of their tracks on a compliation.
Does Fleetwood Mac count?

Yeah, when Peter Green was with them. Not too gone on Mac2.
05/07/2005, 5:54 PM
hamish

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Originally Posted by Conor74

How did Fleetwood mac become so popular? They were just the Corrs without flutes...unless you count Peter Green as one... ;)

A good band from the 70s that could rock, although they didn't like the touring scene and became almost reclusive, were Steely Dan. They could belt out some great stuff.

Yeah, Fleetwood mac during the Peter Green era were nothing like the later version. Steely Dan - I think I read somewhere they might be touring again - not 100% sure TBH - think Becker and Fagan have a Waters/Gilmore thing going, if you know what I mean.

The Doobie Brothers could rock too except that Michael McDonald put too much of that soft soul into their music for some albums. but some songs are awesome, they really "rawk out". I think they're still in action.

BTW, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter played with Dan and Doobies.
05/07/2005, 9:48 PM
CollegeTillIDie

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Originally Posted by sirhamish

Yeah, Fleetwood mac during the Peter Green era were nothing like the later version. Steely Dan - I think I read somewhere they might be touring again - not 100% sure TBH - think Becker and Fagan have a Waters/Gilmore thing going, if you know what I mean.

The Doobie Brothers could rock too except that Michael McDonald put too much of that soft soul into their music for some albums. but some songs are awesome, they really "rawk out". I think they're still in action.

BTW, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter played with Dan and Doobies.

Becker and Fagen have been working together again off and on since 1993
05/07/2005, 10:09 PM
hamish

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Originally Posted by CollegeTillIDie

Becker and Fagen have been working together again off and on since 1993

Didn't they bring out a new album in the last few months???
05/07/2005, 10:23 PM
hamish

Martha Kearney has just mentioned Pink Floyd's "Dark side of the moon" - it's her favourite album.
Nuff said. If martha says it's number one, then it's number one. :D :o
06/07/2005, 2:08 PM
Ruairi

Going mad i missed Pink Floyd, the only band i really wanted to see at the thing. Dark side of the moon is one of my favourite albums ever.

Peadar, maybe if you listend to some of their albums it might help, even if they are "dinosaurs".If Led Zep re-united would you be excited, or just give out about them being old and past it??

BTW agree with ya 100 per cent about steely dan Conor
06/07/2005, 2:17 PM
Peadar

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Originally Posted by Ruairi

Peadar, maybe if you listend to some of their albums it might help

What they have already recorded is probably fine and people are right to enjoy that, remembering past glories. All I'm concerned about it their dismal performance on Saturday.
That's what this thread is about.
In my opinion, they failed to contribute anything positive to the atmosphere on Saturday and their selection to play at such a crucial time in the event was poor judgement on the part of the organisers.
They should have stayed in the bar.
06/07/2005, 2:31 PM
Lionel Ritchie

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Originally Posted by Ruairi

Going mad i missed Pink Floyd, the only band i really wanted to see at the thing. Dark side of the moon is one of my favourite albums ever.

Peadar, maybe if you listend to some of their albums it might help, even if they are "dinosaurs".If Led Zep re-united would you be excited, or just give out about them being old and past it??

BTW agree with ya 100 per cent about steely dan Conor

I got their performance on a windows media file but I dont think I'm allowed post the url so PM me and we'll see what we can do.
06/07/2005, 4:16 PM
Roadend

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Originally Posted by Peadar

It's not that I don't like them but I felt there was such hype about them and people saying how amazing their set was when, quite frankly, for me, they combined with The Who and 'Macca' to drain the atmosphere. Like flesh eating zombies who sucked the life out of the crowd..

What did you expect, it was a youngish crowd who didn't know the words to the songs. They raved for Robbie Williams and the fat prat Peter Kaye becuase they could sing along to their Karaokee numbers and scream at them. Those three were more lively than the usual boring U2 and depressing coldplay. Your views reflect your age really.
06/07/2005, 4:31 PM
Peadar

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Originally Posted by Roadend

it was a youngish crowd who didn't know the words to the songs.
Your views reflect your age really.

Did you honestly think the crowd would be anything other than "youngish"?
That's what the organisers must have expected when they made the tickets available by SMS text lottery. Hence the reason I found bizarre, their decision to put the museum artefacts on display towards the climax of the event.

My age has nothing to do with the fact that the pensioners� poor performances were overlooked by their fans because they had recorded music of a certain calibre over 2 decades ago.
You can excuse their performance.
I chose not to.
06/07/2005, 4:40 PM
Troy.McClure

Can we have a poll please?

Is Peadar right or wrong? :D
06/07/2005, 4:42 PM
Peadar

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Originally Posted by Troy.McClure

Is Peadar right or wrong? :D

Does Peadar have an opinion which differs from PF fans? ;)
07/07/2005, 10:01 AM
Lionel Ritchie

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Originally Posted by Troy.McClure

Can we have a poll please?

Is Peadar right or wrong? :D

Which leading brand of glue is Peadar sniffing like there's no tomorrow? :p
07/07/2005, 9:42 PM
TonyD

I'm not a big Pink Floyd fan, but I thought they were terrific on Saturday. The Who were poor I thought, Macca was ok (better at Glastonbury last year) For me the best band of the day was the Kaiserchiefs in Philidelphia, brilliant stuff. I Predict A Riot is the best new song I've heard this year. Altogether now, Na Na Na, Na Na Na Na Na Na. :cool:

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