OT: Sens Lounge XCVIII: 1000-Post Rule is Back Edition

[coladin]

Elton John is amazing.

That exit was priceless!

Doesn't matter how old you are, rock never dies. That jam after Levon, man oh man. He was better this time than last time here. What a true legend and glad my kids got to see the legend live.

My ears were ringing, man that was loud!

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDoo]

That exit was priceless!

Doesn't matter how old you are, rock never dies. That jam after Levon, man oh man. He was better this time than last time here. What a true legend and glad my kids got to see the legend live.

My ears were ringing, man that was loud!

I was at the show and enjoyed it. He certainly didn't lack for energy and enthusiasm.

But I found the sound was not great, seemed too amped up and somewhat distorted. As a result, I think some of the more mellow songs suffered -- Tiny Dancer and Daniel are two of my all time favorites, but neither seemed that great to me though.

Agree that the Levon jam was fantastic.

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDoo]

This is relevant I guess as I’m away at a family wedding and it’s a party bunch. Had a political argument with me cousin for like an hour as he’s apparently a libertarian and it probably wasn’t the best time to have this convo. We are two waaaaaay different people but at least we hugged at the end and I went to bed.

I still feel a bit bad as politics beer and family get togethers are not a good mix.

Yeah that's a good example of the difference between the US and Canada.

I mean, at a Canadian family get together it would be almost unheard of for two family members to have a conversation about politics, much less one that becomes heated and emotional.

Most Canadians are just not that passionate in their political beliefs.

 

[Daffy]

That exit was priceless!

Doesn't matter how old you are, rock never dies. That jam after Levon, man oh man. He was better this time than last time here. What a true legend and glad my kids got to see the legend live.

My ears were ringing, man that was loud!

It was amazing. One of the best concerts I've been to. My mom bought tickets a while back as a surprise for me and my two sisters. And for herself of course! And even though we're all married and have kids etc, it was a pretty special night to spend with just my sister's and my mom. As you get older, you really appreciate times like this.

 

[coladin]

I was at the show and enjoyed it. He certainly didn't lack for energy and enthusiasm.

But I found the sound was not great, seemed too amped up and somewhat distorted. As a result, I think some of the more mellow songs suffered -- Tiny Dancer and Daniel are two of my all time favorites, but neither seemed that great to me though.

Agree that the Levon jam was fantastic.

The piano at times was way too bright and hurt my ears. I have hearing issues and some songs hurt. Don't you live Ray Cooper? My teens thought his energy and style were infectious

 

[coladin]

It was amazing. One of the best concerts I've been to. My mom bought tickets a while back as a surprise for me and my two sisters. And for herself of course! And even though we're all married and have kids etc, it was a pretty special night to spend with just my sister's and my mom. As you get older, you really appreciate times like this.

So true. I wished he had played Mona Lisa's and Mad Hatters, one of my favs.

What a stage!

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Ya'll are lucky. Great time to be a concert-goer. And a sad time, as well. So many legendary acts in the twilight of their careers.

 

[Daffy]

So true. I wished he had played Mona Lisa's and Mad Hatters, one of my favs.

What a stage!

Quick question. He didn't perform Circle of Life or Can you Feel the Love tonight. Just wondering if Disney would get royalties every time he performs it? And that's why he doesn't.. Just curious if anyone knew.

 

[Marnie]

Yeah that's a good example of the difference between the US and Canada.

I mean, at a Canadian family get together it would be almost unheard of for two family members to have a conversation about politics, much less one that becomes heated and emotional.

Most Canadians are just not that passionate in their political beliefs.

My family is the opposite. It gets very loud when we talk politics.

 

[coladin]

Quick question. He didn't perform Circle of Life or Can you Feel the Love tonight. Just wondering if Disney would get royalties every time he performs it? And that's why he doesn't.. Just curious if anyone knew.

I don't know, but last time he played Circle of Life...it is nice song when it is live too!

 

[DrEasy]

Ya'll are lucky. Great time to be a concert-goer. And a sad time, as well. So many legendary acts in the twilight of their careers.

Just yesterday, Jefferson Airplane lost its second member in two years: Marty Balin.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Ya'll are lucky. Great time to be a concert-goer. And a sad time, as well. So many legendary acts in the twilight of their careers.

I really hope to be able to see Tom Waits, he's the one guy that I will legit be sad when he goes.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Yeah that's a good example of the difference between the US and Canada.

I mean, at a Canadian family get together it would be almost unheard of for two family members to have a conversation about politics, much less one that becomes heated and emotional.

Most Canadians are just not that passionate in their political beliefs.

I can't say my personal experience matches yours but I simply love bringing up politics and religion when alcohol is involved. I find its a great to way to see how people really feel about certain issues.

It is a very tight rope to walk though That being said, some if the people I care for the most are people I am in stark disagreement with.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Just yesterday, Jefferson Airplane lost its second member in two years: Marty Balin.

Damn, that sucks. Seems like there has been a ton of amazing talent lost in the music industry over the last 3 years.

 

[coladin]

Ya'll are lucky. Great time to be a concert-goer. And a sad time, as well. So many legendary acts in the twilight of their careers.

So true. There just doesn't seem to be anything coming that can touch guys like Elton, McCartney and Joel, etc...

 

[coladin]

Damn, that sucks. Seems like there has been a ton of amazing talent lost in the music industry over the last 3 years.

My kids hate "White Rabbit" every time it comes on. I think it is so cool

 

[Masked]

So true. There just doesn't seem to be anything coming that can touch guys like Elton, McCartney and Joel, etc...

40 years from now, the millennials will be saying the same thing about Justin Bieber and Drake.

 

[coladin]

40 years from now, the millennials will be saying the same thing about Justin Bieber and Drake.

I can't picture them lasting 50 years...maybe Taylor Swift and Beyonce

 

[saskriders]

40 years from now, the millennials will be saying the same thing about Justin Bieber and Drake.

As a millennial I don't like any of those artists. Pretty much all I listen to is older bands.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

40 years from now, the millennials will be saying the same thing about Justin Bieber and Drake.

Nah. I expect the kids to have more sense than that. I'm not that familiar with the ones out these days, but I would expect Adele, Linkin Park...perhaps Lada Gaga to be remembered. I'm not knowledgeable enough to name any hip hop acts...sure there's probably a couple that will stand the test of time (considering how big that market has been this generation).

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

40 years from now, the millennials will be saying the same thing about Justin Bieber and Drake.

Who?

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

Music's all relative. I'm sure older generations didn't see bands like The Rolling Stones in the 60s having the staying power they did, but they appealed to a specific base and made it work. Same with the Led Zeppelins and Pink Floyds and Motley Crues and David Bowies and Nirvanas and Pearl Jams and so on. I will say the overall talent level seems to be shrinking in favour of machine-based editing and sampling, but there's still lots of great stuff out there if you're open-minded.

On an unrelated note, I saw a really fun pop-punk show in Toronto last night! Neck Deep, Bright Eyes, Stand Atlantic and WSTR. Two from England, two from Australia. Great energy levels and there was more dancing and moshing than most shows I've been to lately. Not for everyone, but certainly did it for me.

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

Music's all relative. I'm sure older generations didn't see bands like The Rolling Stones in the 60s having the staying power they did, but they appealed to a specific base and made it work. Same with the Led Zeppelins and Pink Floyds and Motley Crues and David Bowies and Nirvanas and Pearl Jams and so on. I will say the overall talent level seems to be shrinking in favour of machine-based editing and sampling, but there's still lots of great stuff out there if you're open-minded.

On an unrelated note, I saw a really fun pop-punk show in Toronto last night! Neck Deep, Bright Eyes, Stand Atlantic and WSTR. Two from England, two from Australia. Great energy levels and there was more dancing and moshing than most shows I've been to lately. Not for everyone, but certainly did it for me.

That’s a great lineup I would have liked to go to that show!

 

[BonkTastic]

If I had a dollar for every person in this city who doesn't know how to navigate a 4-way intersection, I could pay off my mortgage tomorrow.