Abstractv3 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) So I have a family member coming by in the next few days who knows my love for GnR(Every incarnation) but poo-poos it. He's offered to watch a full live concert that best displays why I love the band. I've thought of the Paris PPV, the Tokyo DVDs, Ritz, even Rock am Ring and the awesome LA amphitheater boot though I would prefer to show him a 88-93 show. Figured I'd throw it out here for what the consensus best performance/AV quality to show a non-believer haha. Edited March 6, 2017 by Abstractv3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanecrescente Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 In terms of overall performance, video quality and set list in unison, it has to be Tokyo 92... though the crowd is the biggest letdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorderlineCrazy Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Footage quality may not be the best but I'd go with one of these three. That's GNR at its best in my opinion. Other than that, I would choose Oklahoma (killer performance of some songs like Nightrain, You Could Be Mine and Estranged) or Chicago (it has Coma and the rant pre Jungle is EPIC) from 1992. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abstractv3 Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) 9 minutes ago, BorderlineCrazy said: Footage quality may not be the best but I'd go with one of these three. That's GNR at its best in my opinion. Other than that, I would choose Oklahoma (killer performance of some songs like Nightrain, You Could Be Mine and Estranged) or Chicago (it has Coma and the rant pre Jungle is EPIC) from 1992. I was considering Chicago(Because of Coma and Shannon Hoon on DC), watching what you linked, 2 of those are new to me haha. I love this forum. How would you rank those 3 overall? Edit - the Tokyo one was new to me and the audio is amazing. TY for bringing my eyes to it, I know what I'm doing for the next hour+. Edited March 6, 2017 by Abstractv3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epson Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Just listen to that fuckin' Out Ta Get Me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorderlineCrazy Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 13 minutes ago, Abstractv3 said: I was considering Chicago(Because of Coma and Shannon Hoon on DC), watching what you linked, 2 of those are new to me haha. I love this forum. How would you rank those 3 overall? Edit - the Tokyo one was new to me and the audio is amazing. TY for bringing my eyes to it, I know what I'm doing for the next hour+. Honestly, I can't rank them, I love them all too much. I'm glad I helped you discover something new, you're gonna have a great time watching that 8 minutes ago, Epson said: Just listen to that fuckin' Out Ta Get Me. Oh yeah, that one too!! All those gigs were just perfect. When Steven says "even our worst shows were great", he fn' means it! No one can touch 1988 GNR! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cqleonardo Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Argentina 93, best Nightrain ever (sorry Rock am Ring) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Melbourne '88 Philadelphia '91 (first show) Indiana '91 Oklahoma or Chicago '92 Rock Am Ring '06 ...would be my choices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Actually, can you stream your computer to your TV? Make a youtube playlist instead. Too many shows to choose from... etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickodez Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Ritz 88. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Doer Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 a sleeper show i'll throw in there (i'm bias, i was at the show) is hartford 1993. great version of the garden, nice boys, dead horse. amazing acoustic version of november rain. video quality isn't great, but the show is badass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bigpoop Posted March 7, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2017 Dear guy with Ritz '87, plz post whole show. thnx 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Black Sabbath Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 In terms of full shows, I'm very partial to the Paris show. Ritz is good, but meh, you're not gonna get some Grade-A songs you will like during the Paris show. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNRfan2008 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Philadelphia has always been a great crowd for the band. 1988 video posted earlier in the thread is great and so is Philadelphia 1991...insane energy on both gigs. Here is 1991: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theMadcap Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Gordon Comstock said: etc. Man, I wish Slash was still fucking around the same way..You could tell how much fun he's having! I know he's older and more importantly sober now. I guess I'm just sad I didn't have the opportunity to see them back in the day..Millenial Problems, haha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 26 minutes ago, Wagszilla said: Download 2006 It's a shame the available quality is so poor. I'd argue this is the 2006 band's best show. The 2 song pro-shot is a good sampler, at a minimum. Nah, Download is a good show, I've listened to the IEM a few times but Rock Am Ring and the Universal City shows are way better IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsinindy Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 29 minutes ago, Wagszilla said: Boston 2002 It lacks the intensity of the House of Blues show but it's the 2002 band's showcase. Look for the soundboard. Download 2006 It's a shame the available quality is so poor. I'd argue this is the 2006 band's best show. The 2 song pro-shot is a good sampler, at a minimum. He said Guns N Roses, not Axl's solo band..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 23 minutes ago, Wagszilla said: I'd say it and UC are 1A and 1B. The energy towards the end of Download puts it over the top though. It's been awhile since I've listened to em both though. RAR is pro shot and has beast mode Jungle and Nightrain but the rest is Axl gasping for air also no CD or Madagascar makes me sad. RAR has the best [listenable quality] KOHD of the 'NuGNR' era. IRS, The Blues, November Rain, the show is mostly gold except for a few moments really. They fucked up Madagascar so whatever but no pro-shot OTGM is a bummer. I'd also say Columbus was the best 2002 show btw, Boston's just the best quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GN'R MEX Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Live at the ritz, or the show in LA December 20- 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novemberparadise23 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Chicago 1992 is my favorite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IncitingChaos Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 you don't need a whole show just show him this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estrangedtwat Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Live at the Ritz 88. Maybe not the "best" performance but it's pro-shot and it's the AFD lineup in all its glory. Don't settle for grainy audience shot footage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seely Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Might not be a live show, but the Welcome to the Videos DVD may do the trick... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexC Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Rock in Rio 2011. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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