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    Axl should do Perhaps on the piano

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    On 8/20/2023 at 11:09 AM, DoMw94 said:

    It's a much simpler song than November Rain, it doesn't need another keys player when there's already two of them

    The piano in November Rain is more a percussion instrument.  It's mostly hitting the quarter notes, which makes it easier to sing over top. 

    Perhaps has a more elaborate piano rhythm to it.  Not saying Axl can't play and sing at the same time, but it's not as simple as playing and singing November. 

    That said, it's not as though the piano in Perhaps changes all that much.  It's fairly repetitive save for the fills in the chorus.  I'd rather see Axl engaging with the fans during the song than plunked on a piano bench to play mostly the same riff throughout the song.  

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    Perhaps - New Guns N' Roses Single - Discussion

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    This is a song for Guns N' Roses fans, particularly fans from the Chinese Democracy (and maybe from the Illusions era).

    But I really don't see how this sticks with the casual or non-fans like a traditional single might.

    I think you really need to like Axl's singing voice to get into this song.  It's akin to Don't Damn Me...  Both are good songs but if you can't get into or past Axl's vocal stylings you're not going to make it too far.  I chuckle a bit when I hear people claim this song is a bit more radio-friendly.  How many radio-friendly songs of late have thrashy-metal sounding vocals in the chorus?  

    I think another obstacle of it hitting with a more casual fan base is the lack of a distinctive Slash guitar part/solo.  At least Hard Skool had that soaring guitar solo that could hook rock fans who aren't in love with Axl's voice.  This has a little guitar interlude that gives the song a pause.  I'd hardly call it a "solo."

    It's a really enjoyable song for this Guns N' Roses fan. 

    That said, I would recommend people take it for what it is and worry less about whether it will resonate with the general public.  

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