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What really stood out was they did it their own way BUT I do think tailored the set in a way that would work best with the crowd/audience. Safer vocal choices such as bad obsession, pretty tied up, down the farm (which I think was added on the setlist this tour for this show) has helped Axl to do the best with what's left in the songs where it mattered. Did not play any songs where his voice has been ropey (such as TIL, Better, Coma, etc) which I think was very wise. Shorter solo spots, particularly with RQ which is normally quite self indulgent was almost too mellow last night, but it helped keep the pace of the set tight. It was a long strong set but it didn't outlive its welcome. They played plenty of deep cute for us fans but also played most of the hits the public would want. Other than perhaps...adding a new song, I'm not sure that setlist could be much better. They edited it but as you still kept stuff they felt worked well. Along with the tightness of the band and Axl effort I don't think you could ask for much more in 2023 guns n roses and they did themselves proud, especially given how meh they've been at times in the not too distant past.
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Actually in terms of energy it did remind me of those American 16 shows where he seemed to regain most of the swagger and confidence that he seemed to lose over the previous 5 years.
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Hugely energetic performance, the voice obviously not what it once was but I think he got everything he had left out of it and for the casual the main thing is he got every single big note required. But yeah the energy he had was seriously impressive for 61. It would have been high energy performance even back in 06, yet alone in 2023. Also it's very clear he has lost weight compared to 17-19 where he packed the weight on again after looking thinner in 16.
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My girlfriend is a casual fan of GnR, she was impressed by Axl tonight, noting he could still get most of the notes, maybe weaker but that's no problem if he is still managing it. What really impressed her was the sheer energy levels of the set. She was surprised that he is in his 60s and still moving around pretty freely, no obvious stiffness there. Indeed that could be said of the whole band as well. Great job to the band, this is by far the most positive reaction I've seen about the band since 2016 shows. Great set, great energy, tight performance.
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People really have underestimated Glasto, its right up there with Coachella/rock in rio. Kinda also like Woodstock as well on that front in terms of name recognition in the music industry. This will be in the top 3 biggest gigs for the band since the reunion and it will be up there in the all time rankings as well I'm sure.
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There is alot of mental gymnastics to explain a way that this isn't what it looks like. We know Perhaps is in the set, it's been rehearsed by the whole band, Axl and Slash both in the studio, BBC handling the sound so they aren't going to have much of a say there. I can only see this as a final preview before playing perhaps on Saturday and Axl announcing at least a new single at Glastonbury. I know it's guns n roses, but even so the most obvious answer usually is the answer...
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2023 WORLD TOUR
koldweather replied to Stay.Of.Execution's topic in GUNS N' ROSES - DISCUSSION & NEWS
The biggest risk is not from reviews imo bit that someone memes Axl and then it takes hold throughout social media. Still pretty much every major band out there has done Glastonbury at some point, so even though there is a risk of the above uts another thing that sets a legacy. Definate chance for something a little special ad well. Given Elton John will be around, I'd not rule out another November Rain duet or something totally off center. Its got the same kind of pull as Coachella and I fully expect at least one guest performer to join the band. -
06/09/23 - Madrid, ES - Civitas Metropolitan Stadium
koldweather replied to downzy's topic in 2023 Tour Dates
Wow he really did fo for it on those that screams, and he actually more or less goy it. Been a long time since I've heard him really open the pipes with that force and range. -
06/09/23 - Madrid, ES - Civitas Metropolitan Stadium
koldweather replied to downzy's topic in 2023 Tour Dates
No vocal drops so far from SOYL, sounds good!