Posts by Micklemus

Quote from NamesnotKev

Just an aside. After 40 years as a Genesis fan, this is my first time on any forum. I have been totally surprised by the number of "Intellectual " fans who have come on here with their moans about set lists, musical alterations and Phils voice/health.

It reminds me of Radio 3 Classical where the hosts get together and criticize certain recordings or performances of Bach or Vivaldi.

Every one has there opinion of course- but Music is not about the intellect or perfectionism surely- its about emotion, and if there's one band that can do that its Genesis.

Good job I wont be on here much after the Tour finishes I would get aggravated. Thanks to Christian and the other Moderators for a great Website. I have enjoyed all the videos and comments from each GiG.

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Couldn't agree more!

Is it true Tony stormed off stage without taking a bow last night? Reading this on Twitter.

Massive shame. Was going on the 11th and 12th. I hope they reschedule...

Quote from Boxoffrogs

I have to agree. In fact, it was watching the full video of the first night that I managed to concentrate on the songs as opposed to the gig itself, where I was just so happy to be there and enjoy the spectacle. On playback, some of the lower keys really grate, and HBTS is the worst example.

However, what the video brought to my attention is the fact that Mike's guitar playing seems much more focussed and natural now. I loved his solos, I loved Daryl's solos, Nic is just a monster on the drums (though without the jazzy inflections and some of his father's 'swing'), and Tony is - well, Tony. Even his keyboard patches were better this time round.

I'm happy to take the whole package as is, and I'm so happy be seeing them on the road and seemingly enjoying themselves than pondering what was in the past and what might have been in the setlist.

Mutual agreement time! Absolutely with you there. I honestly think the band part sounds fantastic, really tight, and Nic is absolutely smashing it out of the park. I really like his drumming, similarities with his dad (and much more so than Chester) but you can tell he has other influences too... Mike finally seems to be getting through solos without frequent bum notes(!) (noticed that also at Hyde Park when he supported Phil) and seems to have got better with age. Tony, yep, is Tony. Daryl always the consummate professional.

I really hope Nic goes on to great things. If he keeps developing at this rate he could be respected as much as his own drumming heroes. Massive respect to him. It's an old cliché that you can't have a good band without a good drummer and he is already a special drummer.

Quote from Fabrizio

True, although in Geddy's case I thought it was actually better, I personally always found his voice a bit too screechy and dropping half a key sounded actually better, at least for me. It didn't really affect the dynamic of the songs. Judging by the videos of the Birmingham gig I saw, I can't say the same for the majority of the songs performed.

Agreed. In Rush's case, the tone of Geddy's voice changed (inevitably) but it all still came together nicely. With Genesis (and no discourtesy intended as I've been a massive fan for 40 years) the music is as strong as ever (and I think massively improved and tightened with Nic on the drums) but the tone of Phil's voice has changed radically, as has his power. It's the natural result of aging plus his physical condition so perfectly understandable, but the key changes to accommodate this are at the outer limits of what they can get away with.

That said, I think the arrangement on Duchess is better now than it was in the early 80s. LoC sounds better to me too. However Mama, Domino (first half) and Home By The Sea don't sound 'right' to my ears. It's personal taste though, there are no right or wrong answers.

Still can't wait to see them at the O2.

Quote from rlj1010

Duchess:

I have a strong feelin that will be the high point for me when I see them. Brought a tear to my eye that did.

OK, in an ideal world (which of course it's not, but we can dream):

Behind The Lines/Duchess

Mama

Broadway Melody of '74 / Carpet Crawlers

Land of Confusion (new arrangement sounds good)

Entangled

Dancing With The Moonlit Knight / Musical Box (a la Chicago 78)

Abacab

Firth of Fifth / Apocalypse in 9/8 / Sure As Eggs

Throwing It All Away (I have to give in to inevitability somewhere)

Domino (ditto)

Blood On The Rooftops

Fading Lights /Cinema Show / Afterglow

Turn It On Again

Los Endos

I Know What I Like

The Knife

[and I just can't bring myself to give in to inevitability when it comes to IT, TTT (unless instrumental like Monkey/Zulu), Jesus He Knows Me etc. That said, I Can't Dance would be ironically funny!]

Quote from Simon1967

getting in the mood by listening to the Frankfurt 1981 show...a great recording. Currently the full abacab version playing...hopefully be hearing it next week! 🤞

That's a good show. Somebody needs to matrix the soundboard and audience recordings, Hmm....

Can anyone help me get Aylesbury Friars, 22 March 1980?