Edie Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I am glad that Wilco makes their own decisions how their sets are structured. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oceanman Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Take away any frontman from any band out there,and Wilco(Glenn,Nels,ect..)are by far some of the best musicans I've ever heard.It will always be an apple to oranges comparison on songwriters,but if you can't see the talent these guys have,well,I guess you can't see talent.Just saying this because it makes really easy to wan't more out of a band when you know what these guys are made of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 WOW that is changing up the set YOU BETTER CHANGE UP YOUR ATTITUDE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oceanman Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 YOU BETTER CHANGE YOUR UNDERPANTS someone is droping bombs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 YOU BETTER CHANGE UP YOUR ATTITUDE Not a attitude, but a reply to a absurd post infering different solos by a guitarist on two songs in a set constitutes variety in a set. That must have taken great thought on the band's part to come up with that. What is next a different cadence by Glenn. Artists that are as talented as Wilco should challenge themselves night in and night out to switch things up more than they do. Why not try out new versions of a song we have heard many times and present it in a new light, ie what Springsteen has done many times (acoustic Born to Run) challenge the fans and not be so predictable, they have it in them to do so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 WOW that is changing up the setEven when the set list is similar the songs themselves can change from night to night. And I happen to find it fun to listen for those differences.I think you should have italicized your "is" in addition to the ALLCAPS on the WOW. That would have indicated an additional level of sarcasm that would have really driven your point home.Why not try out new versions of a song we have heard many times and present it in a new light, ie what Springsteen has done many times (acoustic Born to Run) challenge the fans and not be so predictable, they have it in them to do so.Maybe because they don't want to? And maybe because Wilco does not exist as a band to please you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Also, I highlighted the fact that the songs change from night to night not as a way to illustrate enormous changes in variety every night. I mentioned it as way of illustrating that the band does not have a canned way of playing every song and doesn't just mail in every performance. There is some spontaneity. Just not as much as you'd like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alastor The Great Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 David. Shut the hell up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 David. Shut the hell up. This is a board to exchange ideas and it is just one's opinions there is no right and no wrong, so with that said you are a jerk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I can relate to what david is saying. The band does play their catalog in similar fashion night in/night out for particular tours. I don't have a problem with this, per se, but can understand wanting them to shake it up a little here and there. Nothing wrong with that. I've seen a lot of bands who thrive on the spontaneity/exploration route for their live material and enjoy it immensely. I've seen Dylan a bunch, and never really seen the same take on his tunes from tour to tour. That's his bag. I realize what I'm going to get if I catch a few Wilco shows on a given tour and that's smokin' versions of their tunes. They don't vary much from night to night, but it's still entertainment. I'm not sure I'd do an entire Wilco tour for the same reason, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 This is not a slight towards Wilco but it is fact This is ... just one's opinions there is no right and no wrong I see what you are doing there. Nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I see what you are doing there. Nice. First quote is taken out of context, lighten up it is only rock and roll Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alastor The Great Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Wilco does what they want. I think it's great just to be able to see them. Sure, it would be great to see more variety, but they aren't going to change their sets just 'cause some highy messed up freak on VC wants them to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 some highy messed up freak on VC Wait, wait, which one of us do you mean? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Wait, wait, which one of us do you mean?I'm only semi-messed up, so there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alastor The Great Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Wait, wait, which one of us do you mean? David. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilcohead Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 has anyone else received their presale tickets yet for the Denver shows? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 has anyone else received their presale tickets yet for the Denver shows?Nope. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I got mine. Woo hoo!!! little expensive, but so worth it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oceanman Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Expensive?I paid 55 bucks for both nights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilcohead Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I dig your avatar oceanman. that little dude is on the level Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Wilco does what they want. I think it's great just to be able to see them. Sure, it would be great to see more variety, but they aren't going to change their sets just 'cause some highy messed up freak on VC wants them to. I am far from messed a freak, all I ask for is for Wilco to harness all of their talent and be a bit more creative ie a acoustic version of a familar song they play mostly the same night after night, inserting surprise songs more often, more well chosen covers etc. They are cheating themselves and the fans by not going the extra mile. This is what makes memorable concert experiences. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alastor The Great Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 They do not care. Nor does anyone else, I'm willing to bet. :\ Anyway, I can't go and that's a shame. I did, however, see Son Volt a few days ago, which was surprisingly awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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