Members cyclists Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 Sir Paul seemed like he would have been the logical choice. I wonder if he was offered the gig. He seems to have a more universal appeal than Page. he's vowed never to perform in chinahttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4476664.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eddie Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 Why would they pair him with an American singer to invite the world to London 2012? I mentioned Gretchen because of her vocal qualities, not because of her country of origin. IMO it would have been better to pair him with someone like her. I'm sure the UK still has some female singers with a style like Gretchen's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bitt81 Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 Sir Paul seemed like he would have been the logical choice. I wonder if he was offered the gig. He seems to have a more universal appeal than Page. How 'bout Elton John? Hell, he prolly could have cranked out a nice tune specific to the occasion rather than scrape up a nearly 40 year old Zep tune that (although I do like the song) really doesn't fit event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BootRoots Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 he's vowed never to perform in china http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4476664.stm Okay, so theres that. I guess that would be a tough hurdle to get past then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members allthumz Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 Since the theme was a London bus stop, you'd think they would have worked The Hollies song "Bus Stop" into that portion of the show somehow. That would have been cool. It was cool but odd to see that version of Whole Lotta Love in a totalitarian state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members uOpt Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 Mad mixer syndrome, but overall much cooler than not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members humbuckerstrat Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 That was the highlight of the closing ceremonies for me, I was waiting for it. I guess I'm just a rock junkie:love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members humbuckerstrat Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 I mentioned Gretchen because of her vocal qualities, not because of her country of origin. IMO it would have been better to pair him with someone like her.I'm sure the UK still has some female singers with a style like Gretchen's.You mean like a country singer:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members csm Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 We notice that Sir Paul is not so offended by seal clubbing that he crosses Canada, Norway or Russia off his world tour itineraries ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eddie Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 You mean like a country singer:confused: No, I mean like a singer with a great voice who knows how to sing rock. Even unplugged [YOUTUBE]_KRzICeBXBE[/YOUTUBE] Or plugged [YOUTUBE]-t4iQo3GcVM[/YOUTUBE] I would have preferred a voice like that next to Page's guitar, but I guess that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mandooks Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 Would you guys cut the man some slack? Sterile? Bland? Why so much hate for the guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Electric Blues Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 Fairly bland and unspectacular. My 15 year old son commented "Look, he still thinks he's 20." While watching him make faces and pose. It Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eddie Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 I merely posted my opinion, just as you're posting your opinion, just like the OP posted his opinion. I don't hate Page. In fact, I like his work with Zeppelin, Plant, Rodgers, Coverdale, etc. I did not like this performance. It's not about hating Page or the singer. Both are obviously talented. I did like him with Plant when I saw them some years ago, but not this time. No big deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members placeboemotion Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 I am quite convinced that the performance was not live. Just like the girl did not sing live at the opening. Can you imagine the nightmare with regard to monitoring, stuff going out of sync etc? I think the music was canned and the musicians were acting - perhaps the voice was live ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members csm Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 I am quite convinced that the performance was not live. Just like the girl did not sing live at the opening. Can you imagine the nightmare with regard to monitoring, stuff going out of sync etc? I think the music was canned and the musicians were acting - perhaps the voice was live ... Then Page has gotten very good at miming ... the wireless transmitter was also a good faux-authentic touch. Yeah, RIGHT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarMasterNot Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 I watched the Page part with me missus. She asked me if the guitarist was asian. Page is looking a bit asian these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Puckman Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 The Olympics? Is there anything more boring than watching people run and jump?Oh, yeah. There is. It's the freakin' Tour de France. I'd say reading what passes for discussion on HCEG trumps both of those events hands down when it comes to boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Puckman Posted August 26, 2008 Members Share Posted August 26, 2008 We notice that Sir Paul is not so offended by seal clubbing that he crosses Canada, Norway or Russia off his world tour itineraries ... Good catch! Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ebidis Posted August 26, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 26, 2008 You fail, he did great for his age and he did what all performers would do. I am probably the biggest Page fan on Earth. I should have elaborated: I waded through all of the closing ceremony crap so I wouldn't miss Page. Then the moment arrives...and the mix sucked, and I could barely hear his guitar over the caterwalling superstar pop vocalist that I had never heard of, and the stage set was lame. I also think there are better Zep songs, but I guess that one is very recognizable. I had no problem with Page himself, or his playing. As a matter of fact I thought the solo was perfect. I just thought the setting and the whole production were lacking. And as far as my sons coments, I just thought it was ironic that when I was 15 I thought Page was a demigod. It is funny how things change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jrockbridge Posted August 26, 2008 Members Share Posted August 26, 2008 Page is no McKinley Morganfield, but he was not just whistling Dixon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Naranolic Posted August 26, 2008 Members Share Posted August 26, 2008 I've never been so uninterested in the Olympics before in my life. Its a shame too because these athletes work very hard to get there. Thank goodness most people do not share the same sentiment. At least Jimmy got to rock out at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cg_25 Posted August 26, 2008 Members Share Posted August 26, 2008 I could barely even hear anything. The mix my TV station set me was horrible. Anyone got a good youtube version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jrockbridge Posted August 26, 2008 Members Share Posted August 26, 2008 ^ It all sounds the same...like a Supro amp in a giant ashtray! :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -todgemistro- Posted August 26, 2008 Members Share Posted August 26, 2008 They should've had Queen and Paul Rodgers doing We Are The Champions or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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