Jump to content

Mike Honcho

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    285

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Posts posted by Mike Honcho

    THE SANTIAGO UPDATE THREAD - March, 20th

    in 2010 Tour Dates

    Posted · Edited by Mike Honcho

    I think everyone is entitled to their own opinion, as long as they stay respectful, etc. This is a discussion board, and if someone wants to say the setlist is short, they are free to do it, as long as they aren't here just to piss everybody off. I personally LOVED the setlist, exactly as it was. I didn't think the setlist was short at all and it's not that I (or anyone) was counting the songs being played or anything. At the end I didn't think about the songs we didn't get, but about how awesome the show had been. Here's my little humble review:

    Well, so there I was standing so close to the stage, that I felt like the pyros would kill me or something. The time waiting seemed an eternity, and time passed slowly, but finally Baz came on stage. That guy is fuckin' crazy!! I had seen him on videos, but live he looks REALLY energetic. I don't know how he can pull off that show almost everynight, I wouldn't last a single one. He talked in Spanish several times, but I could understand him in English better. His phrase that appealed the most to the crowd was "Santiago es la raja" (something like Santiago is the shit (the good shit, not the bad shit)). He really surprised me, I didn't expect THAT much from him, and when his show was over, I was already soaking wet. I realized that would be a crazy night.

    Then the long wait began. For some minutes everything was OK, but some time later, The crowd began booing between the songs on tape. I saw a bottle hit the stage in some minute and got really nervous. I had some "hater fans" (only in GN'R) behind me, shouting things like "come out you fuckin' fat asshole", and suddenly, the lights came down, and everyone got crazy again. When the intro to Chinese Democracy began, and the red lightscame, I could see everyone's silhouette, incluiding Axl. The only time I had seen a member before was when Bumblefoot appeared on stage to throw picks (I don't really feel like stalking bands in the airport or hotel). Then with the opening riff the place exploded and then, oh those fuckin' pyros. The band sounding tight as ever, and Axl looked in top shape dancing while singing. Then the opening notes from Jungle. I didn't actually like this song at all before last night, but the energy these guys put on it made me completely change my mind. Same with It's So Easy, and Mr. Brownstone. (Mostly) Everybody in the arena sang these 3 songs. It was an unforgettable moment.

    By the time Sorry started, I felt like we were only a group of people singing it in the whole arena. Everybody seemed to like it when it finished, though. For me, it was definetely a highlight from the show. I thought I knew it all and that 4tus solo would come now, but I was surprised by the Better intro. The crowd seemed to recognise the song when it started, but I didn't hear many singing. During this song there were parts where I could barely hear Axl, as his mic volume went up and down. Then came 4tus solo. That guy really rocks, he is very underated. Then Live and Let Die, the pyro showing off moment. The instrumental part is really crazy when everybody is jumping like motherfuckers.

    When If the World started, I could hear some dislike for this song somewhere far away. But this one, having always being my second least favourite from Chinese Democracy, blew me away. The high notes Axl sang were amazing, although the press said otherwise (I don't know if they were there really). And then came the first REAL surprise from the night, Rocket Queen. Frank's intro made it a really exciting moment. I didn't expect this song to be played. As Dizzy's spotlight started, some people booing could be heard, but they were shut up by the whole crowd cheering after that. The crowd's reaction to Street of Dreams was very good. It wasn't a good vocal point for Axl, but it was an emotional moment for me. Everybody laughed when he got up on the piano.

    A small jam came after, and all of a sudden, it turned into You Could Be Mine. It was the best intro I ever heard to that song. Everybody started jumping again. Then came DJ Ashba solo, followed by Sweet Child o' Mine, which was the most sung along song in the whole night. After the song ended, Axl asked for an interpreter, and he/ she didn't appear. They started Knockin' On Heaven's Door. Tommy made signs to tell us to move back, I think that's whaat Axl wanted to say. During the whole song he looked pissed, and changed some words, but I couldn't understand what he said. During the instrumental part, he just sat there and waited for the crowd interaction. I was really nervous, and thought it could end there. It was the most tense moment of the night.

    They started jamming, and then Another Brick In the Wall. It took a while for the people to notice what song it was, but once they knew it, everybody sang. Then Axl started his solo, and then November Rain. I fuckin' love the song, and it's really good to hear the whole intro to the song. As the first notes started I got chills. The second half was a definite highlight from the show, with the pyros, and the guys playing in front of them, it was amazing, and as Axl started playing with his foot, you could know his mood was back.

    Then Bumblefoot started his solo, and everybody laughed when they noticed it was the Pink Panther theme. I really enjoyed this one, much more than I thought. Then one of my all time favourites started, Nightrain. I think that during this one there was a lack of energy from the crowd, I don't know why the fuck, I mean, it's a classic. I started thinking that if the concert ended just right here it would be already brilliant. I jumped till my feet couldn't resist. Fortunately I had some time to rest my feet before they started the encore.

    Madagascar came on after a while, and I couldn't hear Axl very well, and in the last part I could hear the backing tracks more than Axl's voice. The second surprise from the show shocked me. The Shackler's intro blew the place away. It was so fuckin' loud. I didn't expect to hear this song, and when is started, I jumped like nobody else. Then came Patience, a song everybody knew again, and to calm everybody down a bit. I've never been a fan of this song, but I think they play it really good. The outro is really energetic.

    When I thought I couldn't be more tired, Paradise City started, and I started jumping again. The energy that this song brings is incredible. Everybody knows the show will end, and everybody uses all the remaining energy in this one. The chorus is amazing to sing and see all the fists in the air. In the last part, everybody went crazy, then the confetti, the solos, the lights, everything. When it finished I stood there thinking it couldn't have been better. I loved the show and was completely satisfied, I didn't leave wanting more, it was perfect. Obviously I got up this morning wanting to see them everynight until I die, and I know I shouldn't trust anything Axl says, but I really hope he meant it when he said "we hope to see you again".

    THE SANTIAGO UPDATE THREAD - March, 20th

    in 2010 Tour Dates

    Posted · Edited by Mike Honcho

    Just came back from the venue. My head aches, I'm drunk, I'm tired, almost falling asleep... But there's one thing I am certain. Tonight show was one of the best fucking experiences in my whole life. I was totally blown away. I seriously can't find the words to describe it properly, maybe because I can't ever listen to myself thinking... I'll review the show tomorrow, I need some sleep.

    And for the people complaining about the setlist or anything...

    LOL SLASH

    :lol:

    THE SANTIAGO UPDATE THREAD - March, 20th

    in 2010 Tour Dates

    Posted · Edited by Mike Honcho

    I'LL BE THERE MOTHERFUCKERSSS!!! rock3 rock3

    Great, another topic of which the first post won't be updated. :rolleyes:

    Mods; can we make a sticky about starting "Official" update threads?

    Well, there wasn't one, so I made it, and posted my twitter account where I'll update the setlist.

    THE SANTIAGO UPDATE THREAD - March, 20th

    in 2010 Tour Dates

    Posted · Edited by Mike Honcho

    68164315.png

    6th South American show.

    Movistar Arena, Santiago, Chile

    Capacity: 15.000 (looked pretty sold out)

    Baz Setlist (if I'm not mistaken):

    1. Slave to the Grind
    2. Back In the Saddle
    3. Big Guns
    4. Here I Am
    5. Stuck Inside
    6. Piece of Me
    7. 18 and Life
    8. American Metalhead
    9. Stabbin' Daggers
    10. In a Darkened Room
    11. (Love Is) a Bitchslap
    12. Monkey Business
    13. You Don't Understand
    14. Television
    15. I Remember You
    16. Youth Gone Wild

    Guns N' Roses Setlist:

    1. Chinese Democracy
    2. Welcome to the Jungle
    3. It's So Easy
    4. Mr. Brownstone
    5. Sorry
    6. Better
    7. Richard Fortus Solo (James Bond Theme)
    8. Live and Let Die
    9. If the World
    10. Rocket Queen
    11. Dizzy Reed Solo
    12. Street of Dreams
    13. Jam/ You Could Be Mine
    14. DJ Ashba Solo (The Ballad of Death)
    15. Sweet Child O' Mine
    16. Knockin' On Heaven's Door
    17. Jam (Including The Number of the Beast and Master of Puppets riffs)/ Another Brick In the Wall
    18. Axl Piano Solo (Someone Saved My Life Tonight)
    19. November Rain
    20. Jam/ Bumblefoot Solo (Pink Panther Theme)
    21. Nightrain
      Encore:
    22. Madagascar
    23. Shackler's Revenge
    24. Patience
    25. Paradise City

    Pics:

    Many photos here

    "Flat Stanley live in Santiago"

    "Flat Stanley Live And Let Die"

    http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs490.ash1/26810_110109675671724_100000180760244_243036_5664331_n.jpg

    http://i42.tinypic.com/zxwowm.jpg

    http://i41.tinypic.com/nyqte.jpg

    http://img502.yfrog.com/img502/7454/y12v.jpg

    http://img710.yfrog.com/img710/1364/ho8x.jpg

    http://i42.tinypic.com/1zcjt45.jpg

    http://i41.tinypic.com/2a8qd8j.jpg

    http://i41.tinypic.com/2a8qd8j.jpg

    http://i42.tinypic.com/156sv83.jpg

    http://i39.tinypic.com/ifnxjn.jpg

    http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab24/gnrwar1962/4449472069_7e54808b2f_b.jpg

    http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab24/gnrwar1962/4450247098_567f2d62b4_b.jpg

    http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab24/gnrwar1962/4449475621_ef93e51eef_b.jpg

    http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab24/gnrwar1962/4450248326_9deb516722_b.jpg

    Videos:

    Bumblefoot pic flying to Chile

    800px-Movistar_Arena_4.jpg

    I WAS THERE!!! rock3 rock3

    March 14th, 2010 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil IS CANCELLED!

    in 2010 Tour Dates

    Posted

    "... Young at heart an it gets so hard to wait

    When no one I know can seem to help me now

    Old at heart but I musn't hesitate

    If I'm to find my own way out

    Still talkin' to myself

    and nobody's home

    (Alone)

    So nobody ever told us baby

    How it was gonna be

    So what'll happen to us baby

    Guess we'll have to wait and see

    When I find out all the reasons

    Maybe I'll find another way

    Find another day

    With all the changing seasons of my life

    Maybe I'll get it right next time

    An now that you've been broken down

    Got your head out of the clouds

    You're back down on the ground

    And you don't talk so loud

    An you don't walk so proud

    Any more, and what for

    Well I jumped into the river

    Too many times to make it home

    I'm out here on my own, an drifting all alone

    If it doesn't show give it time

    To read between the lines

    'Cause I see the storm getting closer

    And the waves they get so high

    Seems everything We've ever known's here

    Why must it drift away and die

    I'll never find anyone to replace you

    Guess I'll have to make it thru, this time- Oh this time

    Without you

    I knew the storm was getting closer

    And all my friends said I was high

    But everything we've ever known's here

    I never wanted it to die"

    Sorry, had to do it. :xmassrudolph:

×
×
  • Create New...