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Post by B on Jul 12, 2009 16:10:01 GMT -5
Faul McCartney Live In New York Citywww.youtube.com/watch?v=MwZlX6sQRUEI can't find my original post about this. Is anyone here going to be able to go? I am going to see if there's any way I can, but I've waited for the last minute, and it's doubtful. also: Washington DC 8/1 as well as: Fenway Park, Boston 8/5 and 8/6 and: Atlanta 8/15
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Post by B on Jul 18, 2009 8:04:56 GMT -5
Geezer Rocks! "Band on the Run" by Paul McCartney @ Citi Fieldwww.youtube.com/watch?v=yWDk_wW-ak4Paul McCartney Citi Field 7/17-Got to get you into my lifewww.youtube.com/watch?v=26rl-hOcaJoPaul McCartney and Billy Joel Citi Field 7/17-Saw Her Standwww.youtube.com/watch?v=KX0m3y33-VAPaul McCartney Citi Field 7/17-Daytripperwww.youtube.com/watch?v=1yZGket5EwgCiti Field - LIVE AND LET DIE! www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsjxvdcRMnoHey Jude - Paul McCartney Citi Field 7/17/09www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8BO9ENN5nI"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" by Paul McCartney @ Citi Fieldwww.youtube.com/watch?v=8OiFmHEGAto--------------------------------------------- Paul McCartney defies his age at Citi Field concertwww.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2009/07/18/2009-07-18_nod_to_fab_4s_first_shea_gig_as_paul_mccartney_defies_his_age_at_citi_field_conc.htmlThe new Citi Field received a Beatle baptism Friday night. Paul McCartney offered the first musical concert at the sterling new venue, an apt parallel to the Fab Four's historic, kick-off show at Citi Field's predecessor, Shea Stadium, 44 long years ago. Of course, several key differences between 1965 and today made themselves immediately clear. This time, everyone could hear. And the only "girls" who screamed were gently prompted by Paul. As a further reference to history, Paul brought out a special guest at one point - Billy Joel, who last summer closed down the crumbling Shea. Together they performed a song from the '65 performance, "I Saw Her Standing There." Still, the focus at Friday night's event didn't rest solely in the past. If ancient Beatles' songs ate up much of the set-list, the performance itself offered a present tense lesson in the enduring power of melody. From the very first number - "Drive My Car" - McCartney demonstrated the unending value of well-honed tunes matched to beats that kick. Sir Paul remains the premier tunesmith of the last half century, and when he performs those tunes with verve, as he did Friday night, their fluidity never ceases to excite. Paul's voice - particularly his flighty falsetto - remained boyishly strong throughout, showing not a trace of his improbable 67 years. The star also benefitted from a particularly fit backup band. They mimicked the Fab Four's harmonies with care, while drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. put in particularly muscular work as a support. Paul also took time out to honor the two late Beatles at the show. He acknowledged John with an acoustic song he wrote some years back, "Here Today." To salute George, he played "Something" with the quiet Beatle's favored ukulele. Paul even made a good case for some of his lesser known solo material, including "Only Mama Knows," with its sweet harmonies and serrated guitars. But, naturally, the Beatles' songs made the greatest impression, including "I'm Down," which he'd done in '65. Of course, the music reads very differently today. What arose in '65 as the gateway to a new world now reads as an ode to warmth and comfort. Thankfully, Friday night's show displayed why this music has provided so much comfort to so many, for so long. jfarber@nydailynews.com
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Post by iameye on Jul 19, 2009 6:43:36 GMT -5
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Post by mumrikusstarr on Jul 20, 2009 6:37:16 GMT -5
Hmmm those vids form city field worries me. Paul looks very thin Maybe it's just the lightning or something that makes it look like that but... he still looks thin
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Post by JoJo on Jul 20, 2009 20:09:53 GMT -5
Don't worry too much, that's rock 'n roll. By that I mean when rockers, esp. the ones who are past the age they can eat all they want and stay thin, diet for the tour. Maybe they go too far I dunno, you should see Ringo up close.
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Post by JoJo on Jul 26, 2009 11:53:59 GMT -5
I'll be at Fenway on August 5, anyone else?
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Post by B on Jul 26, 2009 11:59:07 GMT -5
I spent my money on Moody Blues tickets again. But whooo knows? Enjoy the show! It will be after the big expose by iamaphoney and the rebel 'nutters', so he may have some 'splainin' to do. ;D
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Post by JoJo on Jul 26, 2009 13:07:55 GMT -5
I'm thinking about seeing the Moodys again, although the day is not as convenient as Sir Paul's concert.. I'll be on vacation then. Actually on vacation now.. So I'll be around here to micromanage more often..
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Post by JoJo on Jul 27, 2009 16:37:41 GMT -5
Want to go for free? www.bostonmusicspotlight.com/article.php?id=2421Next week, Paul McCartney will arrive in town for two historic shows at Boston's Fenway Park on Wednesday, August 5 and Thursday, August 6. To mark the occasion, he's making a film but needs some help from all of you young filmmakers out there. McCartney is looking for thirty people to shoot each night on Flip Video Camcorders. The ticket and camera will be provided, you just need to bring the talent. For your chance to win, just send an email to mccartneybostonflip@gmail.com to enter.
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Post by JoJo on Jul 30, 2009 17:59:46 GMT -5
I'll be wearing this: So say hello if you see me..
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Post by JoJo on Aug 6, 2009 17:55:10 GMT -5
From where I was: No one spotted me oh well.. The odds were slim I know. There were plenty of movie cameras out there: tinyurl.com/m5dsnzI saw a couple of those people with the flip video cameras, taking pics of my section.. May end up in the movie.
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Post by 8749 on Aug 6, 2009 18:19:50 GMT -5
What kind of crowd went to that concert? (young, middle-age, etc.)
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Post by JoJo on Aug 6, 2009 23:12:52 GMT -5
What kind of crowd went to that concert? (young, middle-age, etc.) Well, up near the front it was older, we got the $$ for the good seats. Some grandkids scattered around.. The guy next to me, probably late 50's/early 60's kept putting his fingers in ears.. Hey man, if too loud, you're too old! ;D Having said that, from mixing with the crowd in the hour before the show, it was all over the place, little kids, teens, twenty-somethings, middle age, and retirement age. They had a demo of the new rock band thing, you could go "on stage" and play.. I didn't, although the person I was with tried to talk me into it, heh. So the game is done, they are just waiting for that magical 9-9-9 date. Fenway is cool.. Never been, now I gotta see a ball game there.
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Post by 8749 on Aug 7, 2009 15:49:42 GMT -5
I thought if we could get the truth out to the baby boomers, that would be 99% of the battle, but from the audience mix you described, it's going to be ALOT harder. When I saw the Beatles, it was 30,000+ girls. 30,000+ screaming girls. Imagine.
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Post by mindgames on Aug 8, 2009 1:25:12 GMT -5
wether faul or paul your still lucky! From where I was: No one spotted me oh well.. The odds were slim I know. There were plenty of movie cameras out there: tinyurl.com/m5dsnzI saw a couple of those people with the flip video cameras, taking pics of my section.. May end up in the movie.
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Post by B on Aug 8, 2009 12:31:45 GMT -5
nice seat!
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Post by iameye on Aug 10, 2009 14:38:32 GMT -5
From where I was: No one spotted me oh well.. The odds were slim I know. There were plenty of movie cameras out there: tinyurl.com/m5dsnzI saw a couple of those people with the flip video cameras, taking pics of my section.. May end up in the movie. How cute they're all dressed in black..... ;D what song was this, JoJo?
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Post by FAUllibLE on Aug 10, 2009 14:55:38 GMT -5
From where I was: No one spotted me oh well.. The odds were slim I know. There were plenty of movie cameras out there: tinyurl.com/m5dsnzI saw a couple of those people with the flip video cameras, taking pics of my section.. May end up in the movie. It would seem strange seeing him up close like that, being a member of the forum and all. Very strange!!!
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Post by JoJo on Aug 10, 2009 16:33:29 GMT -5
I don't remember the song, I know it was early, could have been Day Tripper or Jet.
Not so much, this was the second time. When he came to the Garden in 2005, I could gave reached out and touched Rusty, SP was to the right of me, but still quite close. It was more surreal then, I know what you mean. Then, I was sorta studying him, this time I just enjoyed the shared experience. What I find fascinating is unlike any other performer I've seen, there is almost no.. Well ya know how sometimes people get bored and distracted and start wandering off for whatever reason.. Not so here. There is a lot of positive energy coming from the crowd, whether one feels that is justified is not the point.. It's just there.
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Post by FAUllibLE on Aug 10, 2009 16:43:19 GMT -5
I'll be wearing this: So say hello if you see me.. ha ha ha Should of went with the "PAUL IS DEAD, BUT WE LOVE YOU FOR WHO YOU ARE, BILL" t-shirt. Would that get your ass kicked at a McCartney concert?
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Post by JoJo on Aug 10, 2009 21:13:46 GMT -5
ha ha ha Should of went with the "PAUL IS DEAD, BUT WE LOVE YOU FOR WHO YOU ARE, BILL" t-shirt. Would that get your ass kicked at a McCartney concert? Well.. No I don't think so. But, wearing that at a McCartney concert would be a bit tone deaf, that's something you'd wear to a Lennon concert were he still alive. (in your face) "Nothing is real" is dropping a hint, more apropos.
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Post by FAUllibLE on Aug 11, 2009 1:20:44 GMT -5
ha ha ha Should of went with the "PAUL IS DEAD, BUT WE LOVE YOU FOR WHO YOU ARE, BILL" t-shirt. Would that get your ass kicked at a McCartney concert? Well.. No I don't think so. But, wearing that at a McCartney concert would be a bit tone deaf, that's something you'd wear to a Lennon concert were he still alive. (in your face) "Nothing is real" is dropping a hint, more apropos. Yeah, your shirt was pretty sweet.
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Post by 8749 on Aug 11, 2009 18:44:39 GMT -5
I thought if we could get the truth out to the baby boomers, that would be 99% of the battle, but from the audience mix you described, it's going to be ALOT harder. When I saw the Beatles, it was 30,000+ girls. 30,000+ screaming girls. Imagine. Sorry to quote myself, but I found the official seating capacity of The Olympia stadium in Detroit was 16,700. I don't know why I thought it was 30,000. Maybe I was seeing double ;D.
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Post by B on Aug 11, 2009 20:36:13 GMT -5
They probably packed that many into the stadium. ;D
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Post by 8749 on Aug 12, 2009 17:49:42 GMT -5
Yes, it was FRO: fainting room only.
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