How can I go see in Concert with more variety that doesn't have to play their 4 big hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's or any other era?

but you know? if he plays hits, people complain. if he plays obscure songs, people complain

think it was supposed to go:

czer15 said:

Who can I go see in Concert with more variety that doesn't have to play their 4 big hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's or any other era?

wrong forum.

XxAxX said:

but you know? if he plays hits, people complain. if he plays obscure songs, people complain

Yeah that ^

80% of the public wants to hear the hits, 20% wants to hear the unknown.

So yeah, there are always people complaining.

You need to be lucky, or maybe look into the concert schedule more closely.
I mean, last tour in Europe the NSJ shows were different was were the shows in Gent (Belgium).
Gent was rather unpredictable.

Maybe NSJ was somehow predictable?

udo said:

You need to be lucky, or maybe look into the concert schedule more closely.
I mean, last tour in Europe the NSJ shows were different was were the shows in Gent (Belgium).
Gent was rather unpredictable.

Maybe NSJ was somehow predictable?

The 1st NSJ night was kinda predictable and pretty bad for Prince's standards)

The 2nd night:

I died when hearing the piano intro of Joy In Repetition (the best version I've heard so far)

I died when hearing the first words of The Love We Make

I got excited when hearing Alphabet Street (with its playfullness)

I slapped myself twice when I actually recognized Dear Mr. Man (musically a highlight)

I got goosebumbs during 'When We're Dancing Close And Slow' (the interaction between Prince and Andy)

I screamed when Prince rocked 'I Like It There'

I died when hearing the first chords of 'Colonized Mind' (one of my favorites)

I felt the luckiest men in the world when he started playing Bambi in full length

The 3nd night: I wasn't there, but it sounds pretty awesome to

Trashcat said:

udo said:

You need to be lucky, or maybe look into the concert schedule more closely.
I mean, last tour in Europe the NSJ shows were different was were the shows in Gent (Belgium).
Gent was rather unpredictable.

Maybe NSJ was somehow predictable?

The 1st NSJ night was kinda predictable and pretty bad for Prince's standards)

I did not so mean the details, but the idea of 60 songs in 3 nights with very little overlap, not just hits.

I also mean the long shows of Gent with hits but also other material.

And yes, Malahide was strictly a hits show but worked very well. (also a crowd factor there..)

czer15 said:

How can I go see in Concert with more variety that doesn't have to play their 4 big hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's or any other era?

go to see Jim 'Roy Bean' Schneider

it's only boring if your not there.Buy a ticket ya tight wad..

czer15 said:

How can I go see in Concert with more variety that doesn't have to play their 4 big hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's or any other era?

WHO can you see that doesn't play their hits?

I'd suggest Todd Rungren or John Mellencamp.

I think the only solution to this issue of the "hard cores" tired of the "hits" concerts is to do a Celebration type format where it is for us freaks to enjoy and if he wants to rip into Calhoun Square or Life Could be So Nice or whatever obscure song you like we can sing every word right along with him. Otherwise, for all of these touring arena shows, HE HAS TO PLAY THE HITS. Think about whatever artist you are a casual fan of and if they came into town and you went to see them and they played obscure stuff, you would not be happy. So if you go see Billy Joel, you want Piano Man and Pressure or whatever. If you saw Stevie Wonder you want Superstition or whover. But all this talk about playing the hits is really nonproductive, complain about too many covers as that is and should be fixable.

Somebody who never had any hits.

Get a time machine and go to any one of his concerts from 1981 to 1988 (or '90 even).

You're welcome.

oceancrayon said:

think it was supposed to go:

czer15 said:

Who can I go see in Concert with more variety that doesn't have to play their 4 big hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's or any other era?

wrong forum.

ah, yes, I think you're right!

How about someone who either had no hits or someone with lots of them?

czer15 said:

How can I go see in Concert with more variety that doesn't have to play their 4 big hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's or any other era?

Sorry folks in meant to ask "Who" as in what artist out there can "not play their hits" and still have their show called successful/

czer15 said:

czer15 said:

How can I go see in Concert with more variety that doesn't have to play their 4 big hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's or any other era?

Sorry folks in meant to ask "Who" as in what artist out there can "not play their hits" and still have their show called successful/

Prince could. he could play all b sides or "deep album" cuts aka what other to other artists is considered filler and still be a successful show

XxAxX said:

but you know? if he plays hits, people complain. if he plays obscure songs, people complain

ain't that the truth? What's wrong with 'these' people? LOL

imo Anyone with any sense would appreciate each and every second that they would be able to enjoy Prince's music & funky sounds

I just don't get it