Non-argumentative 2011 "All Over You" thread Options

[thefunkyredcaboose]

A place to actually discuss the new recording, since it's the first actual recording of new Live we've heard. Obviously, I really have no power to enforce the non-argumentative part, but I hope folks will oblige as the actual musical discussion is non-existent in the other thread.

I am excited about how great the band sounds, what a ballsy rehearsal! New lead singer sounds great, sounds like Chris to me. I think it'd be nice for him to dial back the Ed-mulation a little (I know others don't hear it/care/agree but I hear it mainly on the verses), but I think it's undeniable that he can carry the songs and do them well enough to make the songs enjoyable in a live content.

What it is really going to ride on is the new material. This recording for me shows that the new lead singer can do what's needed to perform the old songs, but will the new songs be good? That's really the only unknown for me right now. As I've said before, I'm not crazy about hearing the old stuff, but it's a necessary thing and I think it'll do.

[Rupe]

I like the new AOY as well. I think its impossible not to make some comparison to the original, given that we've all heard it a million times and know what its "supposed" to sound like. That being said, I think CCP really nail it and ? sings damn good - especially toward the end.

I'm not interested in new Live putting out a cover album of old Live stuff, but to hear them tear through some classics (with a new energy) in concert would be awesome. After seeing and hearing CCP in TGF, I have no worries about their ability to craft some kick ass rock. I can't wait to hear more!

Funky - you should have made this a "non-teasing" thread as well, as OTD continues to drop his bits of knowledge...

[themaestro]

I think it will be hard to initially accept old Live songs with a new singer. They are just burned into my memory as sounding a certain way. Not that they have been performed that way in a long, long time. Because it was Ed singing I think I was able to find something in his performance that could remind me of his great past. There wasn't much left, but it was still Ed. I think what will seal the deal is new music. If they can perform a show with a good deal of new music and sprinkle in some old stuff, I think I can quickly forget about Ed altogether. I think this singer is up to the task, at least vocally. We'll see what he can come up with lyrically. Maybe the band will get involved in that process too like TGF. Would love to have Jerry Harrison on board too.

[Aitkens]

I think it will be hard to initially accept old Live songs with a new singer. They are just burned into my memory as sounding a certain way. Not that they have been performed that way in a long, long time. Because it was Ed singing I think I was able to find something in his performance that could remind me of his great past. There wasn't much left, but it was still Ed. I think what will seal the deal is new music. If they can perform a show with a good deal of new music and sprinkle in some old stuff, I think I can quickly forget about Ed altogether. I think this singer is up to the task, at least vocally. We'll see what he can come up with lyrically. Maybe the band will get involved in that process too like TGF. Would love to have Jerry Harrison on board too.

I'd be willing to bet that its a collaborative effort from all 4 guys, and that Jerry Harrison will be involved.

[OutToDry]

I'd be willing to bet that its a collaborative effort from all 4 guys, and that Jerry Harrison will be involved.

He will be involved in some capacity.