kueller Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Explorers offers a cool down period in the gig. The descending chord structure offers this nice soothing music for people to relax for a few minutes of the concert while at the same time getting the lecture about private land ownership and alternative energy. If there's a sing-a-long, which is more the case in the stadiums, it only strengthens the unity between performer and audience almost like a more subtle politically charged song due to the lyrical content. Starlight is a well known track. It has sing-a-long moments and clapping and can ends the gig on a happy note instead of on a loud and heavy note as was usually the case for every closer except most of Take A Bow. It's a daring change of pace and the inital negative reactions have been shock value alone of this change. Had they continued to do this most likely the fans would have warmed up to it. Had Matt decided to use a guitar during the song it would have been even better. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabriPav Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alesi08 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Explorers: Nice song to fall asleep to and then wake up when they start the next song. Starlight: Good song to listen to when you exit the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicesterBLISS Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 It's been said a million times. Those who perhaps don't know starlight is the last song are longing for just one more and a moment of confusion as the lights come up then SOAD cover kicks in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabriPav Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 It's been said a million times. Those who perhaps don't know starlight is the last song are longing for just one more and a moment of confusion as the lights come up then SOAD cover kicks in. ...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicesterBLISS Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 ...? Wut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabriPav Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Wut I don't get the point of your post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kojane Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I don't get the point of your post He/she means that people expect more when Starlight ends because the kind of song it is I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabriPav Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 This thread is ironic guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kojane Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 This thread is ironic guys I had an idea it was But that point still stands about Starlight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicesterBLISS Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I don't get the point of your post I don't get the point of you querying me in that manner (wanting to be like Frakkles) but you still continue. What I was saying is that in Coventry nobody knew starlight would be the last song and nobody expected it either. The fans were left wanting more after the song had finished. As the lights came up people were stood looking at one another with the expression "is that it? Really?". I don't understand what's not to understand. I'm sure anyone who doesn't know what to expect from the set list feels the same at the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopix Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I don't get the point of you querying me in that manner (wanting to be like Frakkles) but you still continue. What I was saying is that in Coventry nobody knew starlight would be the last song and nobody expected it either. The fans were left wanting more after the song had finished. As the lights came up people were stood looking at one another with the expression "is that it? Really?". I don't understand what's not to understand. I'm sure anyone who doesn't know what to expect from the set list feels the same at the end LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabriPav Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I don't get the point of you querying me in that manner (wanting to be like Frakkles) but you still continue. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanp16 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I don't get the point of you querying me in that manner (wanting to be like Frakkles) but you still continue. If he was trying to be like Frakkles he would've called you a retarded cunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DifferentPerson Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 If he was trying to be like Frakkles he would've called you a retarded cunt. Also he wouldn't have quoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicesterBLISS Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 LOL. He blatantly does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frakkles Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 You guys know me so well. <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kueller Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 I don't get the point of you querying me in that manner (wanting to be like Frakkles) but you still continue. What I was saying is that in Coventry nobody knew starlight would be the last song and nobody expected it either. The fans were left wanting more after the song had finished. As the lights came up people were stood looking at one another with the expression "is that it? Really?". I don't understand what's not to understand. I'm sure anyone who doesn't know what to expect from the set list feels the same at the end As I mentioned before, it's the unexpected shock value that makes it work. Muse managed to make themselves unpredictable by closing with a song that no one would expect them to. The fact everyone feels underwhelmed is all marketing. The first and last things you get from a show are usually the most memorable. By ending the show with a song that leaves the audience wanting more the audience leaves with a subconscous desire to want more of Muse live. If Muse decide to return to European dates those who enjoyed the concert will retain that subconscious desire and will be more inclined to buy tickets again even having seen a rather long set this summer. This will most surely lighten the issue of the lower ticket sales of the stadium tour, which was mostly blamed on the band announcing shows every year and people not feeling the need to. They are fighting the effects of the economic downtime on peoples' financial descisions with subliminal psychological messaging. 420 blaze it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frakkles Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Oh and, to me, all your posts seem pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannahG123 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I expected a noob poster to have created this thread... Explorers is a beautiful song, and if you love it as much as me then it can be beautiful live. However sensing the boredom of others around you ruins it, therefore it isn't worth the slot it takes up. Starlight closing was fine for me but I wouldn't want it any other tours, one is enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Slim Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Starlight is my favorite Muse song, so obviously I loved hearing it as the encore. As for Explorers, I absolutely love that song, but I was slightly disappointed hearing it live. It just seemed to suck all the energy out of the arena minutes after we had all been headbanging to Knights of Cydonia. It's still a great song to listen to on the album, but I wouldn't be surprised or disappointed to see them cut it from future tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jujubean Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Explorers offers a cool down period in the gig. The descending chord structure offers this nice soothing music for people to relax for a few minutes of the concert while at the same time getting the lecture about private land ownership and alternative energy. If there's a sing-a-long, which is more the case in the stadiums, it only strengthens the unity between performer and audience almost like a more subtle politically charged song due to the lyrical content. Starlight is a well known track. It has sing-a-long moments and clapping and can ends the gig on a happy note instead of on a loud and heavy note as was usually the case for every closer except most of Take A Bow. It's a daring change of pace and the inital negative reactions have been shock value alone of this change. Had they continued to do this most likely the fans would have warmed up to it. Had Matt decided to use a guitar during the song it would have been even better. lol I agree I can't believe you actually created this thread off that dare. You've got guts kid. Ditto on the psych value. As uplifting as Starlight is, making you happy as you leave, still had the urge to come back for another concert. Now, I understand why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fathena Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Explorers offers a cool down period in the gig. The descending chord structure offers this nice soothing music for people to relax for a few minutes of the concert while at the same time getting the lecture about private land ownership and alternative energy. If there's a sing-a-long, which is more the case in the stadiums, it only strengthens the unity between performer and audience almost like a more subtle politically charged song due to the lyrical content. Starlight is a well known track. It has sing-a-long moments and clapping and can ends the gig on a happy note instead of on a loud and heavy note as was usually the case for every closer except most of Take A Bow. It's a daring change of pace and the inital negative reactions have been shock value alone of this change. Had they continued to do this most likely the fans would have warmed up to it. Had Matt decided to use a guitar during the song it would have been even better. lol well he sometimes plays guitar for starlight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kojane Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) well he sometimes plays guitar for starlight in stadiums it wasn't played at all, I noticed Edited July 19, 2013 by Kojane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabriPav Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I expected a noob poster to have created this thread... Explorers is a beautiful song, and if you love it as much as me then it can be beautiful live. However sensing the boredom of others around you ruins it, therefore it isn't worth the slot it takes up. Starlight closing was fine for me but I wouldn't want it any other tours, one is enough Oh Hannah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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