How Bloody Ungratefull!!!!

[Serendipity]

p.s.
I totally did not meant to imply that any of you were being ungrateful by posting my thoughts in this thread, I just got sick of hitting the back button. Put down the pitchforks and stop searching for my address, k?
*grin*
Nicki xxx

[sodascouts]

Originally Posted by Highwayman

It's just a defense mechanism, a way to justify why you didn't go. If everyone was there, we'd still grumble over the songs, BUT didn't she sound terrifiec, didn't she look great, did you see her twirl, she looked at me, she did my favorite song, etc, etc, etc.

Very insightful.

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by Highwayman

It's just a defense mechanism, a way to justify why you didn't go. If everyone was there, we'd still grumble over the songs, BUT didn't she sound terrifiec, didn't she look great, did you see her twirl, she looked at me, she did my favorite song, etc, etc, etc.

Originally Posted by sodascouts

Very insightful.

I think that is true for some, but others don't need to "justify" why they didn't go. It isn't necessarily a matter of "I didn't go because I disagreed with the setlist," but for some it's more concrete like "I really and truly cannot afford it," or, in my case, among other things, "I had finals the whole friggin' time!" But maybe this is irrelevant. I just thought I'd make the point anyway.

[sodascouts]

Originally Posted by joe68

From what I'm hearing her voice was rather a mess.

What are you talking about? Her voice was fabulous!

[catinthedark]

Originally Posted by sodascouts

What are you talking about? Her voice was fabulous!

Hey Nancy - I'm really glad to hear the show was so great. Are you going to post a review? I know there's been a bunch of perceived griping around here - and I have to say I'm really happy that you guys who were there had such a great time. That's part of what I was worried about. I know a lot of people made major sacrifices (in the $$ department) to go - and it would have been sad if people who were there were disappointed. I think you're right - few, if any, people hearing the songs and SEEING Stevie in person would have reacted the way we did (sitting here hitting refresh.. refresh... refresh...). So spill those details, girl!!! Get US excited, too!!

[sodascouts]

Originally Posted by catinthedark

Hey Nancy - I'm really glad to hear the show was so great. Are you going to post a review? I know there's been a bunch of perceived griping around here - and I have to say I'm really happy that you guys who were there had such a great time. That's part of what I was worried about. I know a lot of people made major sacrifices (in the $$ department) to go - and it would have been sad if people who were there were disappointed. I think you're right - few, if any, people hearing the songs and SEEING Stevie in person would have reacted the way we did (sitting here hitting refresh.. refresh... refresh...). So spill those details, girl!!! Get US excited, too!!

I think a lot of people haven't written reviews because we're all doing the touristy things in Vegas. I promise it is coming - but not 'til tomorrow (although earlier I thought I could do it now).

[Cour]

Originally Posted by GateandGarden

I think that is true for some, but others don't need to "justify" why they didn't go. It isn't necessarily a matter of "I didn't go because I disagreed with the setlist," but for some it's more concrete like "I really and truly cannot afford it," or, in my case, among other things, "I had finals the whole friggin' time!" But maybe this is irrelevant. I just thought I'd make the point anyway.

I don't think anyone should have to justify why they're disappointed in the setlist or why they didn't, did or couldn't go to Las Vegas. As I've said a few times today, the thread last night unfolded over a 2 hour period, one song at a time, with the first 10 songs being the oldies. Stevie hyped it as a certain type of show, some fans had high expectations about what was going to be performed. It's really not so difficult to understand.

The implication and suggestion that it's jealousy, sour grapes or other shallow remarks that have been thrown out today are really uncalled for and paint the people who posted in an unfair light. I have a hard time believing that the people who couldn't go would have sat here for a few hours last night and voiced such disappointment with the setlist because they were jealous and this was their way to express that? They were disappointed. They couldn't see it from the perspective of the fan sitting in that fabulous venue with Stevie singing her heart out and hearing Landslide for the 20th/50th time. There were also people who posted in that thread who are going to see Stevie in Vegas this week, are they jealous too?

It would be nice for people to understand that different fans have different preferences and different priorities in their life about how they make a decision about whether or not to make an expensive trip to Vegas to see Stevie. Is it really difficult to respect their opinion and decision, whether you agree or disagree with it and not judge them because of their decision not to see this show, even if it was based on the setlist.


We know that there are a variety of fans with a variety of tastes and preferences when it comes to Stevie and FM songs and setlists. What makes one fan happy, makes another unhappy. There are a few artists I follow that mix up their set list from night to night. I'm sure even though some of us say we'd like it if FM or Stevie did that, if we weren't there for the BAB night and were there for HAEWAFY night, we'd be disappointed if that were our only show or we missed it.

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by sodascouts

The vast majority of people bashing it were not there. That's the problem. I really think if people could experience it they would agree with the vast majority of actual attendees that the show was well worth the price of admission.

That said, I would not call people rude for voicing their opinions.

I totally agree, so have even more fun Ledgies in Las Vegas, and come to report soon, I've read enough about the sex of the angels here. Not that I'm putting pressure on you for a review Nancy...

Romy

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by Cour

I don't think anyone should have to justify why they're disappointed in the setlist or why they didn't, did or couldn't go to Las Vegas. As I've said a few times today, the thread last night unfolded over a 2 hour period, one song at a time, with the first 10 songs being the oldies. Stevie hyped it as a certain type of show, some fans had high expectations about what was going to be performed. It's really not so difficult to understand.

The implication and suggestion that it's jealousy, sour grapes or other shallow remarks that have been thrown out today are really uncalled for and paint the people who posted in an unfair light. I have a hard time believing that the people who couldn't go would have sat here for a few hours last night and voiced such disappointment with the setlist because they were jealous and this was their way to express that? They were disappointed. They couldn't see it from the perspective of the fan sitting in that fabulous venue with Stevie singing her heart out and hearing Landslide for the 20th/50th time. There were also people who posted in that thread who are going to see Stevie in Vegas this week, are they jealous too?

It would be nice for people to understand that different fans have different preferences and different priorities in their life about how they make a decision about whether or not to make an expensive trip to Vegas to see Stevie. Is it really difficult to respect their opinion and decision, whether you agree or disagree with it and not judge them because of their decision not to see this show, even if it was based on the setlist.


We know that there are a variety of fans with a variety of tastes and preferences when it comes to Stevie and FM songs and setlists. What makes one fan happy, makes another unhappy. There are a few artists I follow that mix up their set list from night to night. I'm sure even though some of us say we'd like it if FM or Stevie did that, if we weren't there for the BAB night and were there for HAEWAFY night, we'd be disappointed if that were our only show or we missed it.

I agree with you.

[Dreammms]

Originally Posted by Cour

I don't think anyone should have to justify why they're disappointed in the setlist or why they didn't, did or couldn't go to Las Vegas. As I've said a few times today, the thread last night unfolded over a 2 hour period, one song at a time, with the first 10 songs being the oldies. Stevie hyped it as a certain type of show, some fans had high expectations about what was going to be performed. It's really not so difficult to understand.

and so on........

very well said!

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by Cour

I don't think anyone should have to justify why they're disappointed in the setlist or why they didn't, did or couldn't go to Las Vegas. As I've said a few times today, the thread last night unfolded over a 2 hour period, one song at a time, with the first 10 songs being the oldies. Stevie hyped it as a certain type of show, some fans had high expectations about what was going to be performed. It's really not so difficult to understand.

You explained it vividly and I respect your opinion but I still don't understand the point. Isn't the important thing that those in Vegas are having a great time according to the reviews, that the concert works? What's the fun in this setlist dissection without having listened to the music? JMO of course.

Romy

[catinthedark]

Originally Posted by Serrart

You explained it vividly and I respect your opinion but I still don't understand the point. Isn't the important thing that those in Vegas are having a great time according to the reviews, that the concert works? What's the fun in this setlist dissection without having listened to the music? JMO of course.

Romy

The only reason we dissected it as precisely (okay, anally) as we did, is because we were learning it in real time, as it was being played. I guess it was the closest thing to being there - except we weren't hearing it. I can tell ya, it was pretty fun at the time. And again, I'll reiterate (how's that for redundancy?), never did I have an angry or bitter bone in my body over it.

[Dreammms]

Originally Posted by catinthedark

The only reason we dissected it as precisely (okay, anally) as we did, is because we were learning it in real time, as it was being played. I guess it was the closest thing to being there - except we weren't hearing it. I can tell ya, it was pretty fun at the time. And again, I'll reiterate (how's that for redundancy?), never did I have an angry or bitter bone in my body over it.

it was very fun and exciting.

i know it seems pathetic but it's the truth.

[Rickypt]

I read the thread as a whole this morning, not knowing about the "real time" posting of setlist last night.

I thought it was hilarious and looked like fun. Made for a great read this morning.

I would have had the same reaction to the setlist, coming song by song, without the benefit of being at the show.

Of course I would have had a much different reaction had I been there (although I would still be wondering what exactly Stevie was talking about in all these interviews).

I'm also enjoying reading the reviews of people who were actually there.

I don't know...it all seems like appropriate internet discussion board stuff...some humor, some dissing, good info, lots of banter among people who know one another, at the end of the day we all love Stevie or we wouldn't be here.

[Stephanie]

I personally loved the show. I thought she sounded great, and had a lot of energy. JMO though. I could be biased by my stevie worship! Even my hubby, who is not a fan, thought it was good.