NYE Party At Think Loud Entertainment, "mingle with [CCP] and ask them all of these important q..." Options

[draynoe]

Alright, isn't there a Turn thread somewhere?

Sooooo ... did anyone ask any questions or does anyone know of any questions that were asked and answered from the party?

[vivapokey]

Fixed it. Putting a Live label on it didn't make it alive, for me.

I guess the good thing is it doesn't matter whether you consider it a Live album or not, the fact is, it is a Live album.

[Gertjan]

Interestingly, Live took down the post with the broadcast of NYE. One would think this production was planned to be an important marketing artifact. So I guess they didn't like the quality of the audio or the discussion about it?

[alexou]

Interestingly, Live took down the post with the broadcast of NYE. One would think this production was planned to be an important marketing artifact. So I guess they didn't like the quality of the audio or the discussion about it?

Too much imperfections in the mix, for guitars in particular. Ed's vocals were way too high.

[feverpusher]

Observations after 2 listens:

1. Introduction by The Thrill... again no mention or thanks to Chris Shinn. It wasn't much to do, just a little mention. I really start to believe that his departure was not a friendly one.

Agreed

3- Ed is feally trying. Less falsetto, more raw singing, well at least trying. Some songs were hard to listen to (operation spirit, dolphins cry), others were good (wd, selling the drama).

Agreed

4. Musically, the addition of Zack Loy could be good, but not in all situations. There was a big mistake in The beauty of gray and Lakini's Juice doesn't need 2 guitars in the main riff. Listen to the SNL performance to understand why.

agreed. Side note...ever notice that they are back and forth with playing and not playing backing tracks for Lakini's Juice? Seems odd. I think the best rendetition of playing without it was SNL.

5. Glad CT looks healthier, thinner

Agreed

6. CG was a beast during that set. Fun to hear and watch. PD was only doing the motions compared to how he was during Shinn's era. Considering he made some cruel comments toward Ed at some point, there is maybe something there.

sadly, I disagree on CG. I kinda feel he's been loosing steam and playing it safe with songs lately.

7. I need way more to be convinced. They should have played an obscure song because of course, the long time fans were there or watched that show. Missed opportunity. [/b]They are a bit too safe. That is the way they want to play it clearly, sadly.

[b]Yes, Yes...YES.[b]

[alexou]

[b]Yes, Yes...YES.[b]

About Gracey...I agree he plays it very safe, but the drums sounded good in the mix from what I saw. Of course I'd like to hear him with more inventive stuff.

[vivapokey]

Interestingly, Live took down the post with the broadcast of NYE. One would think this production was planned to be an important marketing artifact. So I guess they didn't like the quality of the audio or the discussion about it?

I had a feeling they would do that, even if it was the best thing ever. It just seems like part of their MO that they think they're being clever dangling the carrot in front of people and taking it away.

they should be more upset with the quality of the performance, not the video.

[Gertjan]

Some audience videos have been uploaded to YouTube by [WAPSoltis]

Hah, great. Looks like these are from the guy in the 2nd row with the white shirt. I guess now it sorta makes sense to hold your phone in the air during an entire show.

Btw, what was he doing during Beauty of Gray?

[SJN1279]

I had a feeling they would do that, even if it was the best thing ever. It just seems like part of their MO that they think they're being clever dangling the carrot in front of people and taking it away.

they should be more upset with the quality of the performance, not the video.

I just got back from PA, and I thought the performance was excellent all around. There were some sound issues during the beginning of Lightning Crashes, but I thought the show itself was one of my best concert experiences that I ever had.

The energy in the venue was really strong throughout their set, and people were extremely happy at being there. There hasn't been this much energy around Live in quite some time, and I feel that 2017/2018 will be a great run for the band.

[Voodoo Lady]

Just curious as to exactly how the "average fans" were invited/chosen for the show? Did you have to reside on the east coast? Did you need to be a member of some Facebook group?

[vivapokey]

I just got back from PA, and I thought the performance was excellent all around.

Of course you did, Ed could have held the mic up to his ass and farted for 30 mins and you'd have loved it

[mfitz804]

Of course you did, Ed could have held the mic up to his ass and farted for 30 mins and you'd have loved it

I'd have been impressed, would be quite a show of stamina.

[SJN1279]

Ed is working hard and doing the right things to be part of a band again:

1. Performing songs primarily from the first four albums, they way they were written(no more changing lyrics on Operation Spirit)

2. Working hard to give the best performance possible while giving room so his bandmates shine as well

3. Writing and working on new material with the band

4. Embracing the rock side of Live, so that the new material will be a total band effort.

[Existentialist]

Glad to hear that and thanks for the inside info, Nick.

[feverpusher]

Just curious as to exactly how the "average fans" were invited/chosen for the show? Did you have to reside on the east coast? Did you need to be a member of some Facebook group?

Yeah, I'm curious as well! Prior to the performance, I thought it was just going to be a feed of them in their studio, by themselves. Lol - As soon as I saw the feed, I was very confused.