A symbol necklace? Really? Exactly the same symbol as Prince used for his name?

Soundcloud from a concert in Germany.

https://soundcloud.com/liebesengel/sets/secondcomingnite2

Thanks for posting, Scriptgirl!

I'm seeing him on Friday in London. Looks like it's going to be a good 'un!

I love D'Angelo and his band! Saw him at the Apollo and I'm still in AWE!!!!!!!!

I was there too, and it was incredible, the funky jams (notably Sugah Daddy and Chicken Grease) were insanely good, probably the best live music moments I've witnessed. My only trouble was, and I'd be interested to know your thoughts on this, was that the sound seemed quite ropey at points. It got better later, but it was a bit of a mess early on, and that spoilt slightly some of the more delicate songs (Really Love and Feel Like Making Love). I'm not that good at describing what's wrong with the sound, but it was really quite swampy (not in a good Voodoo way) and feedbacky at points. I remember that during The Charade Jesse started playing what looked from his hands to be a really great solo, but I could bearly hear it, which was a shame. Ah well, still an amazing night, the annoying thing is now I'm desperate to see him again, and don't know when I'll next get the chance!

1stave1986

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I went to the Birmingham show last night too.

I LOVED it. Relaxed atmosphere, great crowd and the band were one of the best I have ever seen. Just brilliant. I prefer the set he did a couple of years ago, but this show was super polished. I loved it.

One thing. The sound was perfect. Not too loud and little to no distortion. Not sure how Prince and his gang find it so challenging in comparison?

Enjoy the show for those going tonight

Hooooowwwwww does it feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel ????

RaspBerryGirlFriend said:

I was there too, and it was incredible, the funky jams (notably Sugah Daddy and Chicken Grease) were insanely good, probably the best live music moments I've witnessed. My only trouble was, and I'd be interested to know your thoughts on this, was that the sound seemed quite ropey at points. It got better later, but it was a bit of a mess early on, and that spoilt slightly some of the more delicate songs (Really Love and Feel Like Making Love). I'm not that good at describing what's wrong with the sound, but it was really quite swampy (not in a good Voodoo way) and feedbacky at points. I remember that during The Charade Jesse started playing what looked from his hands to be a really great solo, but I could bearly hear it, which was a shame. Ah well, still an amazing night, the annoying thing is now I'm desperate to see him again, and don't know when I'll next get the chance!

Hello

Where were you positioned? We rolled in at the balcony at the back and the sound was some of the best I've ever heard. Even with his bass heavy grooves, it sounded clean and crisp. Maybe the sound travels better to the top at the Academy?

So I guess we can expect an official release of D'Angelo Live At The Apollo 2015?

can you confirm that john blackwell is ouot and chris daddy dave is back as drummer

jasontate said:

RaspBerryGirlFriend said:

I was there too, and it was incredible, the funky jams (notably Sugah Daddy and Chicken Grease) were insanely good, probably the best live music moments I've witnessed. My only trouble was, and I'd be interested to know your thoughts on this, was that the sound seemed quite ropey at points. It got better later, but it was a bit of a mess early on, and that spoilt slightly some of the more delicate songs (Really Love and Feel Like Making Love). I'm not that good at describing what's wrong with the sound, but it was really quite swampy (not in a good Voodoo way) and feedbacky at points. I remember that during The Charade Jesse started playing what looked from his hands to be a really great solo, but I could bearly hear it, which was a shame. Ah well, still an amazing night, the annoying thing is now I'm desperate to see him again, and don't know when I'll next get the chance!

Hello

Where were you positioned? We rolled in at the balcony at the back and the sound was some of the best I've ever heard. Even with his bass heavy grooves, it sounded clean and crisp. Maybe the sound travels better to the top at the Academy?

Very near to the stage, maybe 7 rows back. Glad to hear it was so good for you, obviously I know that standing so close to the stage is going to make the sound worse, but I was in a similar position when I saw P at the Roundhouse last year and that sounded a lot better than this I thought. Like I said it did seem to get a lot better towards the end and it didn't spoil an overall amazing gig, but the Jesse guitar thing was very noticeable at points (how was the solo in The Charade for you), and Pino's bass occasionally seemed rather loud and distorted at points. I accept this is probably totally due to my standing position, but it was noticeable.

lwr001 said:

can you confirm that john blackwell is ouot and chris daddy dave is back as drummer

Yes, this is the case.

Can't believe I left it too late and missed out on getting tickets for Saturday! The shows sound amazing.

RaspBerryGirlFriend said:

lwr001 said:

can you confirm that john blackwell is ouot and chris daddy dave is back as drummer

Yes, this is the case.

"The Charade" sounded better (to me) with his previous drummer...

I like John a lot as a drummer too...

..and I've only heard it once per drummer live..

The Apollo show looked tight. I wish I knew why Sony pulled those vids. I hope to God, someone makes a soundcloud for it.

Also, I like this stage set up much better than the one for the 2012 tour, but there is just something missing for me. I liked Black Messiah and D sounds amazing, but I can't put my finger on it.

Going next week in Hamburg!

Wonder why more US tour dates haven't been announced-only NYC so far.

1stave1986

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the Vanguard is a thousand times better than 3rdEyeGirl. it's a damn shame.

TRUE!

tab32792 said:

the Vanguard is a thousand times better than 3rdEyeGirl. it's a damn shame.

tab32792 said:

the Vanguard is a thousand times better than 3rdEyeGirl. it's a damn shame.

What difference does it make when D studies Prince like a college entrance exam? I thought D'angelo was his own man but apparently he isn't with that statement.

Anyone noticed no Another Life in his 2015 setlist so far?

I think the point was D'angelo shouldnt have a stronger/tighter/funkier

band out on the road than the one Prince has.

& IMO in 2015 he does.. 100%.

bashraka said:

tab32792 said:

the Vanguard is a thousand times better than 3rdEyeGirl. it's a damn shame.

What difference does it make when D studies Prince like a college entrance exam? I thought D'angelo was his own man but apparently he isn't with that statement.

1stave1986

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Ego101 said:

I think the point was D'angelo shouldnt have a stronger/tighter/funkier

band out on the road than the one Prince has.

& IMO in 2015 he does.. 100%.

bashraka said:

What difference does it make when D studies Prince like a college entrance exam? I thought D'angelo was his own man but apparently he isn't with that statement.

What I don't understand is that fans can't accept that these two musicians have two totally different career trajectories and two different musical scopes. Prince can assemble a band like the one you described in a heartbeat, but that's besides the point. What D does is independent of Prince and vice versa and that's the way it should be. The Vanguard is a tight soul band and D's is a soul musician to the core, so he should have a band with tight and funky chops. I think the intention of 3RDEYEGIRL is a female rock trio that plays loose and intense. This is not a contest on which artist has the "funkier" band.