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[Peestie]

Originally Posted by #1LiddyBuckFan

he just seems so sure about the whole thing.

He shouldn't be. The man has no talent

I feel dirty even having typed that lol. You're all so lucky to get to see him. If I'd the cash I'd be following him round the US The Pabst DVD is great. Can't wait to see a the new one later this year, especially if his voice is supposed to be stronger and the show's better

[shackin'up]

Originally Posted by #1LiddyBuckFan

Christy...I think I mentioned that I had Pabst. You need to see it!! I'll try to get you a copy if you want.

Also, if I might add my two cents about the shows...He's definitely grown since October!! I think he seemed rawer on this second leg than the first. I don't know if it has to do with confidence/cockiness on stage or what. But it's effing unbelievable. I saw him in Nashville (2nd show of the 1st leg) and though he sounded fantastic, his energy and presence on that stage wasn't what it is now...the first shows will be that way I suppose.

It's hard to describe. His voice seems stronger, his engery on the guitar will blow you back onto your seat, the show flows much better and he just seems so sure about the whole thing.

This is getting an interesting thread. Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for the responses everyone!
I really think one of the reasons Lindsey doesn't change setlists much is captured in an insecure personality. He needs to get comfortable in it and make it part of him to fully unleash; let's not forget, this is a man who spends years in a studio to slowly grow in a few compositions. Although he's a whole different man on stage doesn't take away the fact that he is a soul full of doubt. That is a very essential part of his artistry, and how much I would like to see this change a little, (read: more output), I can't walk away from the fact that it is him as a person. He even needs to rehash his own opinions verbally to believe in them.
So these shows are not different in that; he is growing into them and is on fire when he's in a performancerythm. I bet he's going to go over the top at one point too, we'll see in the third leg. On the other hand: a possible new drummer can be refreshing in that process.

could it also be that he's at the happiest point in his life, maybe at the pinnacle of his all-around talents, touring arguably his best solo album, and has gotten incredible fan response to this so-called "quiet introspective guitar/voice album" that just so happens to lend itself to complete emotional investment and severe ass-kicking live?

Could it be that he took a chance with an album he speaks almost dismissively of regarding it's commercial potential and people are lapping it up? That he's hitting a bullseye with his rabid fans while making an artistic statement that he found somewhat daring, yet important to make?

Could it be that while being a performer for many years, he may only now be coming into finding what exactly Lindsey Buckingham alone is?

Hell, it's not that hard - the dude is on fire and THIS is a significant time to see LB....jest duet!!!!!!!!!!

[shackin'up]

Originally Posted by Billo

could it also be that he's at the happiest point in his life, maybe at the pinnacle of his all-around talents, touring arguably his best solo album, and has gotten incredible fan response to this so-called "quiet introspective guitar/voice album" that just so happens to lend itself to complete emotional investment and severe ass-kicking live?

Could it be that he took a chance with an album he speaks almost dismissively of regarding it's commercial potential and people are lapping it up? That he's hitting a bullseye with his rabid fans while making an artistic statement that he found somewhat daring, yet important to make?

Could it be that while being a performer for many years, he may only now be coming into finding what exactly Lindsey Buckingham alone is?

Hell, it's not that hard - the dude is on fire and THIS is a significant time to see LB....jest duet!!!!!!!!!!

Well you fockin' hell have an excellent point there....ehm...several to be precise.

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[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by shackin'up

David and Christy, I know I'm asking for something very difficult. But I'm NOT searching for some musician's analytic review. I just want a good image of how his performance in these shows differ from the ones I saw in '03. And the Pabst theatre video gives some insight, but I have the feeling he's grown since october.

More "real". Do you also mean more emotional, raw and unpolished? More rock'n'roll, less pose? More vulnerable maybe?

Ok, I get it now! I would say that they are not so much more raw and unpoilshed emotional. I really do see that in these solo shows. Having said that, he was no slouch on SYW either!