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Re: 1989 tommy video
In a message dated 3/8/04 4:54:48 PM, Sroundtable@xxxxxxx writes:
<< Well, I got the now infamous 89' video. I know that tour has been
criticized
widely here, so I was looking forward to finally seeing it. Well, I must
agree with most of the criticism. >>
For me anyway, that tour was actually quite good if you were there (I know,
it's always better if you're there...) Attending the shows was quite enjoyable
and everyone seemed to be smiling at the end. I saw three shows that tour,
including the last two US shows (Houston & Dallas). By the end of the tour,
Pete was playing more electric, for what it's worth. Also on that tour, I got
to hear a lot of more obscure material like "Trick of the Light" and "Mary Anne
with the Shaky Hands" in addition to the usual favorites. Yes, there were a
lot of people on stage, but most of the extras were horn players and backing
vocalists who, to me, usually just embellished the songs rather than competed
with or diluted TED.
<< Simon Phillips was incredible. Loved his style and energetic behavior
behind
the kit. Why didn't they stay with him through today? I love Zak, but
Simon's also great. Just wondering what the story is there. >>
I like Simon and Zak too, but I was actually disappointed Kenney wasn't
there... (I don't mean to open a can of worms, here....)
--Michael