Less Flashy Concerts?

babadavis1 · Post by **babadavis1** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:21 pm

Unplugged "Eat It."

Post by **piranha** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 12:13 am

Al attempting a guitar solo. I'd love to see that.

Lauren · Post by **Lauren** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 2:12 am

babadavis1 @ February 02, 2009 11:21 am wrote: Unplugged "Eat It."

that would be cool.

minnick27 · Post by **minnick27** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:34 am

Big Spoon @ December 30, 2008 12:46 am wrote: And also there are a handful of songs on that list that Al doesn't perform live (EYKIW, GOD).

Just because he hasnt, doesnt mean he cant. Remember when Albuquerque was too daunting to perform every night?

Post by **Mystik Tomato** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:36 am

Well, to be fair, EYKIW has a whole f/truck-load of stuff going on at the same time in the song.

Same with Pancreas; I don't think it would be feasible to ever play live, unless we're talking entire orchestras here.

Post by **OneWAY** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 3:28 am

Mystik Tomato @ February 04, 2009 06:36 pm wrote: Well, to be fair, EYKIW has a whole f/truck-load of stuff going on at the same time in the song.

Only during stuff like the instrumental break during the song would he even be able to actually breath... I doubt he'll do it live any time soon.

Pancreas is too complicated, but it could be possible to some extent.

Post by **Mystik Tomato** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 3:56 am

OneWAY @ February 05, 2009 12:28 pm wrote: Only during stuff like the instrumental break during the song would he even be able to actually breath... I doubt he'll do it live any time soon.

And then there's Hardware Store... It's a shame none of us will never see that live, but then again, I'm not sure many of us want to see Al burst a blood vessel.

Post by **OneWAY** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 4:32 am

The one thing I found difficult about Hardware Store (but apparently Al doesn't) is staying on-key. And that laundry-list of appliances.

But yes, I've tried to sing it before... I still try.

But yeah, for Al's sake, I'd rather not see him pass out on stage trying to please his fans.

minnick27 · Post by **minnick27** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:32 am

He has used backing tracks before, he could do it again. Im sure Pancreas could be fairly easy to accomplish live with a decent backing track.

Post by **TMBJon** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:36 am

What would be the point of doing Pancreas live with backing tracks? I would rather see the other band members harmonize with him. (And let's just leave it at that).

From the last album, if he adds an original to the setlist on the next tour, I would prefer to see Virus Alert. That one presents challenges of its own, but nothing he couldn't master.

And for the record I do not think Hardware Store is beyond the possibility of being performed live at some point. And yes for that one he would need some back-up taped vocals...