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2 hours ago, Steve J from UK GUNS said:

Well mixed, honestly?? I think the mixing is awful on both shows. I've got bootlegs that sound better! Slash's guitar tone in the November Rain outtro from Vegas - WTF!! I can't believe he allowed that to be released. Goes to show he probably didn't bother listening to it all the way through before approval. Plus it appears to be mixed to match their current live sound with the drums really low in the mix. It's missing that thunderous beat that was such a huge part of their UYI-era live sound. It's a real shame as I agree, the performances are better (generally) than Live Era (the ones that aren't also ON Live Era, that is!) - and Axl's voice is great - but the audio mix is a poor comparison.

On the choice of shows, I've got a theory that both of these had already been mixed a long time ago. Slash mentions during the gig that the Ritz show will be broadcast on TV so I reckon that was the plan, but it was pulled for some reason. Similarly, I suspect Vegas was intended to be the live album release Axl talked about during the tour. The fact that they put out Yesterdays from it as a B-Side suggests it had probably been prepared as such. 

It is also brickwalled, mastered for ear buds, no dynamic range.  

Wolf Done.   

8 minutes ago, Gordon Comstock said:

I saw that design yesterday and thought it was fan-made... 

I had to do a double take myself, then I realized it was snoopy. Then it made sense.  Usually we get something stupid like a cherry on a spoon.  ✌️✌️🤟🤟

23 hours ago, guitarpatch said:

For the fanbase to have “first dibs” to pay full price for tickets. For that opportunity, you pay a membership fee. It’s a virtual shakedown street 

Personal seat licenses for GNR tickets.   Ha! 

1 hour ago, double talkin jive mfkr said:

axl said somethiing that in my view could be racist prior to november rain

his piano was broken he said

these dirty motherfuckers broke the piano 

i have it on video - and he goes on to say yeah i have like 29 pianos etc... other than that axl was on form last night 

just dissapointed no real new songs other than so fine which i enjoyed a lot 

Wow. 

Just now, Gimpy Hewitt said:

Can’t wait to hear the opening riff of seeker

Like they say,  the show is what the audience wants to hear, not the diehards.   

Mikey don't cry. 

How can the camera guy enjoy the show laying sideways?  

Is the source to which folks are referring audience or pro? 

1 minute ago, allwaystired said:

Oh right-  I never saw that either! 

To be honest, I'll live with that! I could never hear SCOM again and be happy! 

Yeah. Not to mention, other than some moments during the Appetite Era,  it was never his best song live, even in his prime.  

14 minutes ago, allwaystired said:

That Miami show wasn't shown anywhere was it? 

SCOM was broadcast on the highlight show.  Should have said SCOM performance in my original post. 

5 minutes ago, James Bond said:

Pretty Tied Up should sound okay since Axl can use his natural voice for most of it. Hard School frightens me.

Agree. Although almost anything sound board frightens me these days.   Haven't even watched the superbowl performance for that reason. 

Now if it was AXL/DC, sign me up. 

Crossing my fingers for the Axl/DC vocals to make an appearance.   

2 hours ago, RussTCB said:

 

 

I don't know Sofine11 in real life either, but I believe people are REALLY over reacting here. 

He was either openly trolling or was duped. Either way, I'm still stunned anyone put any amount of hope into what he said.

While I don't like what he did (assuming he was trolling) it's absolutely not worth a ban because people believed something that had absolutely no proof or validity behind it. 

Agree, way over reacting.   But, I'm a luker and am familiar with sofine11 sarcastic jibes at TB.  I guess I could see how some who may not be that familiar with him could get butt hurt.   I find him entertaining in the context of where the band is at the moment. 

The troll might have been trolled.   

23 minutes ago, sofine11 said:

He talks exactly like him. I post at HTGTH and it’s...eerie.  

Funny,  I  also thought  the responses were very similar.  There is enough source material on the other forum that some threads could be renamed Jarmo V Sofine.  

Snagged my tickets for the Minneapolis show last week, so I decided to pop on and peruse good ole MYGNRFORUM to see what else may be going on.   I haven't visited the "other" forum since CD was released because I was not a fan of it being propaganda for the band.  But still,  I missed the memo that it's now cool again to hate on the band.   I would prefer new music as well, but I am going to enjoy the show anyway.   I was too young to see the band back in the heyday, saw faux GNR 9 times, and now this version will be the 5th time.  Count me in as a small part of the blame me for more touring!!   Fuck you GNR! 

I would not describe Del as worthless.  He was very useful for me in Vegas during the 1st residency in 2012.  Someone I wanted to meet was yelling and swearing because he thought the casino jacked up his car.  Considering his mood, and the fact he was surrounded by 4-5 very large body guards, I opted instead to kiss the ass of a professional hanger-on who was standing outside the circle of body guards.   That ass was Del's, and due, in part, to my flattery, Del guided me past the body guards to meet Axl.

Good things do happen at 3am, and hangers-on can be useful.   

17 minutes ago, WhazUp said:

Yeah that particular version of Shadow of Your Love, versus the rest of the demos that were probably just straight transfers of the stereo mixdowns, had a recent proper full remix which makes it sound a lot more modernized sonically.  I dig it though! As well as all the demos, they sound great

I'm loving them too.  I'd probably wet myself if they were all souped up like Shadow.  

Now that I've listened to all the demos, I can understand why some think the Shadow of Your Love that was released as a single was re-recorded. Very modern sounding in comparison to the rest of the demos.  It definitely got the white glove treatment. 

Brings me back to listening to most of these demos, poor quality, from some overpriced bootleg CD.  Nice to hear these again, as an old man, streaming lossless to tube amplification, but proper quality.  

Me likes! 

6 hours ago, -Jaro- said:

It's available on Deezer too...

Deezer getting some love! It seemed like I was the only one (American at least) that used deezer.   

And yes. It's on there, in all of its FLACness! 

I just re-read the press release; perhaps I missed it, but it appears no one will be forced to purchase the boxed sets.   In addition, I didn't read anything about people being forced to listen to any of the material.  

I'm glad I don't have to get all fired up and bitch about the price or the material.   Now I can go see Avengers dressed as Wonder Woman without worry.  

If I wasn't able to get pit tickets for Minneapolis, I would have also waited.  No one knows exactly how tickets are released for sale, but it's pretty clear it's not all at once.  I got skunked on three presales, but got pit in the general sale. 

The Metallica concert in Minneapolis is not the best comparable for the guns show. The concert was scheduled in a shorter time frame from when tickets went on sale, they had an arena act in avenge opening, plus tickets were cheaper.  I'm not certain guns will sell out Minneapolis, but there will be enough butts in the seats to turn a profit, which is the end goal in reality.  

Fuck yes! Went to a Vegas and Chicago show since they skipped the Twin Cities.  Will be able to enjoy the show with more friends now, plus I'll be willing to not be as particular on the seat location after the well worth it but $250 x 6 kick in the ass this summer. 

I got "lucky" with the Vegas show, was not going to pay secondary market prices...and got skunked when they went on sale. My wife had an M Life card, and we snagged pit for the presale price. 

I got skunked for the first Chicago date, so I eagerly paid full price for tickets for the second show. I got lucky waiting for Vegas, not so lucky for the 2nd Chicago date. I don't feel screwed, I'm glad that others may now get to enjoy the show that maybe would otherwise not have if not for the price drop.  I'd be fine if they let folks in for free.   

10th row, floor.  Opted for reserved seating this show because my wife and I, with two friends, are bringing our four kids.  I never got to see them back in the day, I was too young, so I am righting a wrong with my boys.  Can't wait!