I wonder as I sit here, reading all of the show reviews from the past week:
I'll only see the Hip once this summer, next week in Charlottetown, while a bunch of people here have seen them 3, 4 even 5 times in the past-to-next week... is a show more special if it's a one-off, or do you prefer seeing them three nights in a row and still come away with full enjoyment? Does anyone get what I'm asking?
Thoughts...
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I only have the opportunity to see The Hip once this summer.
(My wife said something about new baby, responsibilty, priorities, blah, blah
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Artpark was my only one - which was a great show - I did not know what song was coming next, at all.
I would have been pretty happy with just one show (after usually seeing 6-10) - but not after what I witnessed Saturday night - the setlists have been so varied this tour I would love to hit them all.
Last tour - pretty much whatever show you saw - it was the "same".
So even though one show was great - I am now salivating for more.
I should be able to hit at least two in the fall - but damn these setlists are turning out pretty great.
So to answer your question Rory - one show only - that sucks.
(My wife said something about new baby, responsibilty, priorities, blah, blah
)Artpark was my only one - which was a great show - I did not know what song was coming next, at all.
I would have been pretty happy with just one show (after usually seeing 6-10) - but not after what I witnessed Saturday night - the setlists have been so varied this tour I would love to hit them all.
Last tour - pretty much whatever show you saw - it was the "same".
So even though one show was great - I am now salivating for more.
I should be able to hit at least two in the fall - but damn these setlists are turning out pretty great.
So to answer your question Rory - one show only - that sucks.
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I've done both. Seen multiple shows on consecutive nights; and just a one-off here and there. I like both, but for different reasons. The one-offs tend to be more of an event with friends, etc. Something that we, as a group, can recall and share memories of.
The consecutive shows tend to be shared between dedicated fans with disposible income... so the memories are much different. This year I'm seeing 9 shows (unless more get announced) and all except for 1 will be with dedicated Hip fans... most of whom I've never met. This year's setlists are really exciting me, and so this year I think (hope) that seeing multiple shows will provide the better experience.
The consecutive shows tend to be shared between dedicated fans with disposible income... so the memories are much different. This year I'm seeing 9 shows (unless more get announced) and all except for 1 will be with dedicated Hip fans... most of whom I've never met. This year's setlists are really exciting me, and so this year I think (hope) that seeing multiple shows will provide the better experience.
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I had a random thought the other day too about The Hip.
Another setlist thought!
Would it be cool if The Hip opened up with a slow acoustic song. Just think; a concert where the opener is The New Maybe. At the very end, thunderous drums overpower the outro, and Grace, Too starts. I know that Peter Gabriel starts with Father, Son and Here Comes The Flood at concerts sometimes. Really cool effect with starting with a slow one, if you ask me.
Am I the only one that wouldn't mind seeing this a couple times?
Another setlist thought!
Would it be cool if The Hip opened up with a slow acoustic song. Just think; a concert where the opener is The New Maybe. At the very end, thunderous drums overpower the outro, and Grace, Too starts. I know that Peter Gabriel starts with Father, Son and Here Comes The Flood at concerts sometimes. Really cool effect with starting with a slow one, if you ask me.
Am I the only one that wouldn't mind seeing this a couple times?
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I think there is too much energy & excitement in the crowd as the band finally comes out on stage, to bring the mood down suddenly & kick off a show with an acoustic tune....just my thoughts...sean.bonner wrote:I had a random thought the other day too about The Hip.
Another setlist thought!
Would it be cool if The Hip opened up with a slow acoustic song. Just think; a concert where the opener is The New Maybe. At the very end, thunderous drums overpower the outro, and Grace, Too starts. I know that Peter Gabriel starts with Father, Son and Here Comes The Flood at concerts sometimes. Really cool effect with starting with a slow one, if you ask me.
Am I the only one that wouldn't mind seeing this a couple times?
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You know I would have thought so too but the last time we saw Sammy, he opened with a very "mysterious and eeerrrrrry" version of Mystified, Heavy. It was quite a change in pace but I kinda liked it.srb wrote:I think there is too much energy & excitement in the crowd as the band finally comes out on stage, to bring the mood down suddenly & kick off a show with an acoustic tune....just my thoughts...sean.bonner wrote:I had a random thought the other day too about The Hip.
Another setlist thought!
Would it be cool if The Hip opened up with a slow acoustic song. Just think; a concert where the opener is The New Maybe. At the very end, thunderous drums overpower the outro, and Grace, Too starts. I know that Peter Gabriel starts with Father, Son and Here Comes The Flood at concerts sometimes. Really cool effect with starting with a slow one, if you ask me.
Am I the only one that wouldn't mind seeing this a couple times?
For me, there is still something special with Grace as the opener.
*EDIT: And sorry to hijack your thread Rory. I think I will answer your question now!!
I have also had both experiences and the each have their pros and cons. I think I like seeing them a couple of times in a row. Especially with how varied the setlists have been. Plus, being able to see them 3 times in 4 nights will be a different experience altogether for me! I think it will be quite amazing!