Has "Songbird" been cut?

[Feather Blade]

Last night the encore was World Turning (with that never-ending Mick drum solo), and they ended with Don't Stop. It was a little confusing at first because the coliseum took their time about turning the house lights back on and we weren't sure if they were REALLY finished or not.

[kak125]

Originally Posted by Feather Blade

Last night the encore was World Turning (with that never-ending Mick drum solo), and they ended with Don't Stop. It was a little confusing at first because the coliseum took their time about turning the house lights back on and we weren't sure if they were REALLY finished or not.

Ugh that's awful! My in-laws were at the show and I feel bad that those songs were cut for them. One thing I am annoyed about is that their seats were in the front section A but they said they re-arranged the seating so their seats ended up being in second section of A. Craziness!

[Feather Blade]

Originally Posted by kak125

Ugh that's awful! My in-laws were at the show and I feel bad that those songs were cut for them. One thing I am annoyed about is that their seats were in section 1 but they said they re-arranged the seating so their seats ended up being in section 4. Craziness!

Oh no, I'm so sorry that happened to them. We had that situation years ago at a Pink Floyd show where we had paid what was a ton of money back then for freshly graduated college students, to get a really premium seat. We arrived at the venue to find out that once they set things up, they realized it was somehow going to be "obstructed view" (probably one of those giant stage props Floyd is fond of was placed somewhere inconvenient), and they had moved us to the much cheaper side stadium seats (with no refund or anything on the premium we had paid). We were on our honeymoon at the time and my brand new spouse was MAAAADDDD!!!!

[kak125]

Originally Posted by Feather Blade

Ughh, I'm so sorry that happened to them. We had that situation years ago at a Pink Floyd show where we had paid what was a ton of money back then for freshly graduated college students, to get a really premium seat. We arrived at the venue to find out that once they set things up, they realized it was somehow going to be "obstructed view" (probably one of those giant stage props Floyd is fond of was placed someplace inconvenient), and they had moved us to the much cheaper side stadium seats (with no refund or anything on the premium we had paid) We were on our honeymoon at the time and my brand new spouse was MAAAADDDD!!!!

Oh no that's awful! I would have been so pissed and would have had to yell at somebody that works there. That is ridiculous!!
I'm texting my mother-in-law now to see if there seats were still 23 rows back. I was thinking maybe they just moved the sections back a bit and re-numbered the rows. I do feel when they change your seats at the last minute that they should give you better ones to make up for it.

[BigAl84]

not to beat a dead horse, it is a shame they didn't have the sense to curtail the length of this tour. They are going to tap out the market, even if they did finish the album in the next year...I think moving tickets could be a challenge. They should of left some meat on the bone for a second leg when the album is done. But that would require planning & vision, not something this band does well lol.

[Feather Blade]

Originally Posted by Feather Blade

Last night the encore was World Turning (with that never-ending Mick drum solo), and they ended with Don't Stop. It was a little confusing at first because the coliseum took their time about turning the house lights back on and we weren't sure if they were REALLY finished or not.

Ha! I quoted myself. Sorry to take things off topic for a moment, but regarding Mick's solo, I wanted to ask the folks that have seen previous shows this tour if during all those incoherent screams and grunts if he had been going on about "Are you ready for the Hanky Panky?!?!" I didn't remember hearing that when we had seen them in the past and it was just so weird/funny to hear last night.

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by Feather Blade

Ha! I quoted myself. Sorry to take things off topic for a moment, but regarding Mick's solo

What I have noticed as long as I have been a FM fan is that the only audience members who enjoy Mick's solos seem to be the casual fans and maybe Chili D.

[louielouie2000]

Anyone else starting to wonder if these cut songs might point to inter-band troubles? I wonder if all this incessant touring is unraveling the harmony in the firefly jar.

[wheart]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

Anyone else starting to wonder if these cut songs might point to inter-band troubles? I wonder if all this incessant touring is unraveling the harmony in the firefly jar.

I don't. I think they really do care about their performances and their audience. Even if they were fighting, I don't think it would cause them to alter the show in any way. For what it's worth, they all seem pretty darn happy every night.

[Macfanforever]

I think they are getting tired and running themselves down to the bone.They are not spring chickens anymore.

I feel sorry for you guys that attend the last part of this tour also feel sorry for FM not running at full output too.

I hope they will get enough charge "rest" in them to tour Europe later in May.

For World Turning .It could get boring at times.I've enjoyed it the last two show shows I attended.Love the digital effects and the voice looping's .

The fans that are not interesting go to the bathroom or get some refreshments.I like to know why Mick is not using his digital drum vest anymore.

I must of miss the info on Chris's hand.What happen to her hand.

[nicepace]

What I have noticed as long as I have been a FM fan is that the only audience members who enjoy Mick's solos seem to be the casual fans and maybe Chili D.

Wrong. I looooove Mick's drum solos. There has always been a Mick drum solo and there always will be a Mick drum solo.

[nicepace]

As a dyed in the wool Christine fan, I would have been extremely upset if they had cut "Songbird" in the show I saw. But I think I would have had very mixed feelings if she had sung it with Brett playing the piano. Christine's playing is a big percentage of what I like about her, and subtracting that from her signature song would make the song much less wonderful. But, still better than leaving it out altogether, I think.

Again, we see that these musicians are sadly inflexible about the way they do things.

[BigAl84]

I'm going to speculate and say that the story of Stevie having a sore throat was not in fact the real issue. Maybe Chris has a finger issue and she's okay with a keyboard, but can't handle a normal piano until whatever issue heals. They are probably all exhausted and decided to axe silver springs while they were at it.

They may have been concerned about being criticized with having a backing musician fill in for Chris, if in fact that is what they are doing to a certain extent. Defer the attention to a sore throat and try to proceed as best as possible.

Again, total speculation.

[elle]

they cut the Songbird for the last few shows because of Christine's hurt hand.

they cut Seven Wonders at UVA show, and both Seven Wonders and Silver Springs in Gboro because of Stevie's throat not being all the way better yet.

at UVA, she had to lower / talk-sing part of Silver Springs. they probably decided to try to save her voice so she can properly recuperate.

i expect all these songs will be back but who knows.


as far as somebody's speculation of trouble between band members, from what i heard and saw, they all seem to be in much better place now than they were couple of weeks ago.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by vivfox

What I have noticed as long as I have been a FM fan is that the only audience members who enjoy Mick's solos seem to be the casual fans and maybe Chili D.

I too love the drum solos. I think Mik does an incredible job being inventive without being too flashy. Very tasteful and exciting.