serpentsatellite Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I've never liked Starlight OR Madness. A lot of the singles they've put out since BHaR haven't appealed to me, and unfortunately more and more of their live gigs feel like just "getting through" those songs, hoping they toss in one I really want to see (which became the Impossible Dream in the US on this tour.) Even my bf, who loves both songs, said he thought they were severely lacking live, and felt "tired out," and he's only seen the band 3 times at that point. Maybe the band knows people are going to love those songs regardless, so it's not important to put a lot of energy into them, I guess. I still can't reasonably be angry that they play them continuously, because like it or not, most of the crowd goes to see them. It's what they do with the rest of the time that's the issue; downtime, filler, short sets, poor rotations, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanp16 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I still can't reasonably be angry that they play them continuously, because like it or not, most of the crowd goes to see them. It's what they do with the rest of the time that's the issue; downtime, filler, short sets, poor rotations, etc. This, so much. Dublin and Rock Werchter are my two favourite examples of how they got an absolutely perfect balance. Good live songs all around and enough singles to keep the casuals happy and enough rarities sprinkled evenly around the set to keep the hardcores happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01FromFinland Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 It's what they do with the rest of the time that's the issue; downtime, filler, short sets, poor rotations, etc. This. Although I love the guys so much, I have to give them the award for possibly worst management of setlists and their rotations. And, well, interaction with the crowd... Hell, someone like James Hetfield might be cheesy af with the stuff he says, but the people know that's the way he rolls and like it. A lot of the times, Matt trying to say something feels just awkward. And don't even get me started on the flow of their sets. And ffs, make Chris talk more on gigs, he's such a chill guy at interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHappySpaceman Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 That moment when I'm ashamed to admit that of all the times I've seen Muse, my favorite was on the newest tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentsatellite Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 The T2L tour was vastly superior for me, even if the Denver date's setlist was a bit meh. Matt looked very into it, there was a great energy, and the visuals meshed with the performance in such a perfect way. And Matt's vocals were absolutely stunning on that tour. I was probably happiest in DC, but all I really remember from the gig is being super anxious as the gig went on that we weren't getting CE, CE, and then being happy because of CE. All the other details, like the performance being "night and day" from Philly, I relied on my boyfriend to fill in. And there aren't really any good YT vids, either. The DC date likely was one of, if not the best, of the US tour, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01FromFinland Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 That moment when I'm ashamed to admit that of all the times I've seen Muse, my favorite was on the newest tour. Uhh, I looked at the setlists and you shouldn't be ashamed to think the latest was the best, because it was, if you like the old stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentsatellite Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 https://www.instagram.com/p/BGr0LKRHXei/?taken-by=muse Are there really only three non-festival dates left...? And does this bode well for Australia? Or am I reading that wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipbones Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Maybe they should contemplate how shite their sets are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wipu Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Or am I reading that wrong? Maybe I've talked about the last three Scandinavian gigs: Sweden, Norway, Finland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentsatellite Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Maybe I've talked about the last three Scandinavian gigs: Sweden, Norway, Finland. Hopefully. Bit of a coincidence there's only three announced Drones gigs left, maybe. Matt asking why Big Day Out doesn't exist anymore was a bit worrisome about future gigs, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudia O Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) I think they are rellay looking forward to the festivals, and like they said at Top of the mountain, it was great to get out of the arena into the good fresh air... And I remember Matt or Dom saying in an interview during the Psycho tour I think it was, that they will play more the hits at the Drones tour...which we had now... so as this will be over soon, come on with great sets with some b-sides again, and fan faves :D Speaking of b-sides. I think Dom would play everything Edited June 15, 2016 by Claudia O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentsatellite Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 It would still be sad if Oz got totally boned out of a tour because of that stage after they've said they would go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudia O Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Maybe the festivals are a time-off from the 360 stage? and THEN they will got to Australia and Asia. I hope it for them over there, would 't be fair if they were missed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabriPav Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Feels good. Is the Muse board ready for the dankest Atease memes? Guys, you have no idea what you've missed. Maybe they should contemplate how shite their sets are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forevermusic Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 It would still be sad if Oz got totally boned out of a tour because of that stage after they've said they would go there. I think the previous Oz visits were announced in July/August for November/December tours. So it may still be coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Heat Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Is it me or it seems like they are not bringing the 360 stage to Japan and Australia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyjackk Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Is it me or it seems like they are not bringing the 360 stage to Japan and Australia? If they tour here without it i really won't be disappointed lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipbones Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Welcome back xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentsatellite Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 If they tour here without it i really won't be disappointed lmao I know people would be disappointed but you'd probably be better off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corkscrewed Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Is it me or it seems like they are not bringing the 360 stage to Japan and Australia? Thinking that'll be the case too. They did Drones material w/o 360 in Asia before the 360 tour. He really mustn't feel comfortable saying "no" to the fans on stuff like that to their faces, and just ends up massively disappointing them instead. I think that's exactly it with regards to fan requests that end up unfulfilled. It's not malice. It's awkwardness followed by forgetting about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemsy Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Thinking that'll be the case too. They did Drones material w/o 360 in Asia before the 360 tour. I think that's exactly it with regards to fan requests that end up unfulfilled. It's not malice. It's awkwardness followed by forgetting about it. Yep... it's easier to just go 'yeah yeah sure fanks you're great' to everybody than give a serious thought-out answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denise3112 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Yep... it's easier to just go 'yeah yeah sure fanks you're great' to everybody than give a serious thought-out answer. He probably gets bombarded with questions and requests, at all sorts of times, and hasn't got the headspace/time for them. Loads of people wanting their little piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogles. Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 As much as actually like the new stage, I always liked the simplicity of the one they used on the Asian leg before. Just the lights, big screen and runway for more intimate moments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ssnw0DBHF0 I really like the way the screen lights up when the main riff kicks back in, always a great moment, you don't really get that with the small screen at the top of the stage on the 360 tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kueller Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 The lack of a proper screen really empties out the stage in appearance. Despite being their most ambitious arena stage most of the time it looks like their sparsest. And wow that crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denise3112 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 As much as actually like the new stage, I always liked the simplicity of the one they used on the Asian leg before. Just the lights, big screen and runway for more intimate moments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ssnw0DBHF0 I really like the way the screen lights up when the main riff kicks back in, always a great moment, you don't really get that with the small screen at the top of the stage on the 360 tour. And wow that crowd. God yes! Wish I hadn't watched now. Given me major Muse withdrawal symptoms..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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