@@elblueblazer I saw Radiohead on their O.K. Computer tour in Salem, Oregon. They played on indoor College Basketball court. It was an Amazing Fxcking Show! Still in my too 10 of all shows.
Opening night of the Oceania tour... I arrived alone and left with 5 or 6 other new friends. We met Elijah Wood, got hammered, rocked the fuck out in the pit to this all-time setlist and then went out to Korean BBQ. Maybe the best night I ever had in L.A. - this was the last time the Pumpkins were kinda underground. The mainstream didn't care anymore, this lineup made Oceania, which was/in an artistic triumph and it felt real, organic and like Billy was listening to us again AND having fun. Then, the tour kinda stalled after the big sphere thing they toured with, Billy sold out to Visa and well, now they're kinda just re-doing themselves after their Greatest Hits tour (which was pretty good for what that actually is)... The last bastion of fresh, collaborative SP music. No matter what, rock on. 🤘🏼🤘🏼
This lineup doesn't get enough love from the fans. Listening to the Oceania record you could tell that Billy had moved forward for the first time since Zwan. And unfortunately like Zwan this lineup last one record...
I was there too, my first time in LA, only was in town for 20 hours then had to leave again. I was in the pit, Nicole's side. Met some cool people, one couple- the girl was really hot, she was from basically the same town as me in Wisconsin, small world. Billy seemed grumpy most of the night.
I agree with a lot of the comments on here about this lineup. Not sure what happened but as far as I'm concerned Oceania was the last great Pumpkins album. Thank you so much for this wonderful upload!
Yeah Geek USA is definitely a great example of Jimmy's signature style and this guy did a great job with it. I mean I prefer old school Jimmy on the drums, but this guy is not bad at all.
I went to the Milwaukee show a week later, only my second pumpkins show since Jan 1997. Took a girl id met online, she loved it, said she never realized what a great guitarist Billy was, even called him sexy. But i didn't get laid.
Nice to come across a show from this era. While not all incarnations of the Pumpkins are equal I don't see the problem with this band being called "The Smashing Pumpkins". Mick Byrne is an exciting drummer to watch; not JC, but close enough in style to compliment the music while adding his own. The band is tight and they're having fun. Good stuff.
I hear the bass line of Nicole Fiorentino, and I think she is great (and graceful). But I wish I could see her much more in the video.... filming is wrong... too focused on guys!
This is a weird version of the Pumpkins where I think Billy is the only original member. I always felt they were never the same after the Mellon Collie era when they fired Jimmy for awhile and kept changing lineups, but this lineup does a great job backing up Billy on the old school tracks as well as the new ones. It's nice to see the drummer has some solid chops and does Jimmy's parts justice. Also it's crazy to see them play "Pissant," I don't think I've ever seen them play that song live before. I remember my sister had that B-side album they released with that song on it, and that was my favorite song from it so it's cool to finally hear it live even if it's not with the original lineup.
This tour was sadly under-appreciated. I saw them do oceania all the way thru, and the second act of the set they just ran thru classics. It really was excellent.
I got that show too but thought it was super boring to play an album in order, then the same old tired 90s hits that we've heard a million times. Hated it.. sorry. I prefer this show by a long way!
One day... i wish Billy would sit down on the stage, just him and his guitar, and do total acoustic versions of: Sad Peter Pan, Bye June, and Honestly.
I was at this show. After the show there was a Tequila after party at the Viper Room and it was hosted by Perry Ferrell and friends. I went to said party and met Perry, Flee and Billy Zane. Lol wut a sick damn night! 🤘
@reno82 actually yeah I do know what Billy was upset at. He wasn't happy most of the show. The volume in his receiver wasn't correct at the start. He thought they didn't get enough applause after the first song and motioned unhappily to the drummer to begin Panopticon. Then something happened side stage because Nicole looked over, drummer was looking at what was going on too. Whatever happened it only annoyed Billy more. Sound guy started playing the circus music after Panopticon instead of after Starla, that just pissed off Billy even more. It was a good show but he had weird energy all night. Something was off.
@@reno82something happened to Nicole’s bass, the sound went out or she messed up and missed some notes… that is the first time he looks at her with kinda of a “wtf” look… he then asks the sound guy to raise his monitors’ volume, maybe twice he does this and once more looks at Nicole but it was for a good reason… i was at the show too and not sure what braddittner means, Billy was in high spirits for this show… he was fired up and anytime he plays a setlist like this (which isn’t often) it means he’s ready to show the world he’s the best… and I’ve seen SP dozens of times, this was a special, special show 💜
After watching this concert I can really see why Billy likes playing with Jeff. Jeff can actually play the lead guitar parts quite well, so Billy doesn't have to drop out on his vocals. Jeff's keeping it real to his right and not hitting shitty pitchy notes like James Iha used to (I thought he was cool, but man he blew at guitar live). Anyway, they sound better then ever.
Some of the soul might be missing without the original members, but this Ocenia lineup was technically the best. They are more polished and crisp sounding.
imo Nicole Fiorentino was the best thing to happen to SP lineup since the original one. And I don't mean just technically, but also the creative/artistic/vibe/soul aspect... nearly as good as d'arcy (i know, people talk shit about her and her playing, but in my opinion and ears, corgan&melissa played bass technically well, but relatively boring too, when compared to d'arcy playing bass on mellon collie or even playing the same siamese songs live (if i ignore the ones where she probably had a bad day)
Since there are no members of the original line-up, I always thought that it would have been "honest" to present these concerts as "Billy Corgan in concert". That said, this performance remains very good.
werideatdusk Just saw them a few days ago in Chicago.They put on a great show, and Jimmy Chamberlain was drumming which made it even better than this tour. Awesome set-list too.
Love Billy's talent, and output, but I feel (not just this situation, it's a pattern in some rock bands) that it's disrespectful to the other members of Smashing Pumpkins to call this project 'Smashing Pumpkins'. Call it anything else. Noel wrote all the important Oasis songs, and he doesn't tour as Oasis. It's a shame the band dissolved, but it did. Keep rocking Billy, but change the name.
KeepItSmooth You are right but unfortunately Billy is still performing as Smashing Pumpkins in 2015. Obviously he was an important part of SP but he isn't on his own Smashing Pumpkins. D'arcy, James and Jimmy did add to the band and whatever bad blood there is between Billy and them he is delusional to think he can just recreate SP with different people. He should let SP go and form a new band. But some people seem to really like it so maybe I'm just jaded being a fan of the original band.
My favourite band since i was a high school kid 20 yrs ago but never had an opportunity to see them live. I just feel that that the Pumpkins were at their peak when they released Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. All the Lyrics you hear after this album are just lame even though Billy is a great poet, he just never reached his true potential. Love the Pumpkins unconditionally all the same!!!!
I would encourage you to check out machina too. I think from a live standpoint, given the choice, I would either see them live now or in 2000 on the machina tour. Machina would've been another mellon collie, had Billy not used D'arcy leaving as an excuse to scrap a lot of the concept of the album. It's freaking epic, and their best album sonically, neck in neck with Mellon collie. So really, they're tied in my mind.
They sound like a proper band now....and not a bunch of ropey hired hands. Dunno why it surprised me? I suppose it was prejudice....one either gets over it or invests no more time in what it is now. The new album is good....Billy still has plenty left in the tank.
Something happened side stage, guitar fell or something. Nicole looked over first, Mike was looking too. Billy was annoyed with something before the show even began, so whatever happened side stage pissed him off more. He seemed grouchy all night.
no offense to JImmy, but when Jimmy plays they seem to be playing quicker - this kids got him down, let alone better tempo - not jimmys chops at all, but this kid is damn good.
Concerts seem so boring anymore. "Stand in your 1' square and respect my 1' square and we'll all go home happy and talk about the energy of the crowd". Good luck with that technique when SD and MC were huge.
Man it gets sadder every year he actually tried to pass these kids off as "Smashing Pumpkins." Byrne in for Chamberlin...Billy is literally fronting a HS Pumpkins cover band.
Every touring member of The Pumpkins is great. This era was technically polished is every way and they put on some killer shows, but thanks for your opinion. You can go back to reading Alternative Nation articles now.
Billy Corgan is the Smashing Pumpkins. Yeah Jimmy isn't there(the only missing element), but Corgan has virtually written all the songs in their career.
This is sad to watch.. one man and his ego that drove off all his friends. Don't know how it can be Smashing pumpkins without James, Jimmy and "D'arcy. This is just Billy and some other random people. The pumpkins ended when D'arcy left.
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I feel bad because I totally took this lineup for granted. And the Oceania album is even better than the reunion album of the classic lineup
This felt more organic and just awesome
Nope
I was there with a girl that I worked with and saw Elijah Wood out in the alley smoking. He's a huge Pumpkins fan
I stood next to Elijah during Radiohead in 2012 . We both had tears in our eyes.
@@elblueblazer i got to see Radiohead at bonnaroo in 2012, they were incredible
@@elblueblazer I saw Radiohead on their O.K. Computer tour in Salem, Oregon. They played on indoor College Basketball court. It was an Amazing Fxcking Show! Still in my too 10 of all shows.
@@elblueblazer He’s been spotted at a couple of their concerts
would been great if Nicole stayed for the current "classic" line up, she has everything, she sings, she plays great and has a lot of stage presence
She’s currently touring with Louise of Veruca Salt for her solo album. 😊
I really liked this iteration of the band.
Opening night of the Oceania tour... I arrived alone and left with 5 or 6 other new friends. We met Elijah Wood, got hammered, rocked the fuck out in the pit to this all-time setlist and then went out to Korean BBQ. Maybe the best night I ever had in L.A. - this was the last time the Pumpkins were kinda underground. The mainstream didn't care anymore, this lineup made Oceania, which was/in an artistic triumph and it felt real, organic and like Billy was listening to us again AND having fun. Then, the tour kinda stalled after the big sphere thing they toured with, Billy sold out to Visa and well, now they're kinda just re-doing themselves after their Greatest Hits tour (which was pretty good for what that actually is)... The last bastion of fresh, collaborative SP music. No matter what, rock on. 🤘🏼🤘🏼
This lineup doesn't get enough love from the fans. Listening to the Oceania record you could tell that Billy had moved forward for the first time since Zwan. And unfortunately like Zwan this lineup last one record...
I was there too, my first time in LA, only was in town for 20 hours then had to leave again. I was in the pit, Nicole's side. Met some cool people, one couple- the girl was really hot, she was from basically the same town as me in Wisconsin, small world. Billy seemed grumpy most of the night.
@@braddittnerI’m originally from wisconsin too! 🫡
well said
This setlist is seriously fantastic
Obscured.. love that song
I agree with a lot of the comments on here about this lineup. Not sure what happened but as far as I'm concerned Oceania was the last great Pumpkins album. Thank you so much for this wonderful upload!
Atum is better than Oceania, and is as good as anything he's ever done, imo. Give it a chance.
I was at this concert. It was without a doubt the best concert I had ever been to.
Loved it when they played Soma, my favorite SP song growing up, and still one of my favorites.
Really love to see Nicole Fiorentino rocking the bass, her presense on stage , backing vocal, the charisma she proyects its outstanding
Best bassist that played with SP so far! Oceania formation playing Oceania songs was even better than the original formation, in my opinion.
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The guitar sound on thru the eyes of ruby when the song dynamically hits hard is freaking beastly.
i find it quite too slow and boring compared to how they used to play it ruclips.net/video/avr_AB6xEbc/видео.html
I like that you added a timestamp for Billy's solo in Starla :) You know some of us well
This drummer did a great job for Geek USA. I feel this is Jimmys song and this guys stood in well.
Yeah Geek USA is definitely a great example of Jimmy's signature style and this guy did a great job with it. I mean I prefer old school Jimmy on the drums, but this guy is not bad at all.
that geek u.s.a was forking sick!
Peter Prouty ikr???
I went to the Milwaukee show a week later, only my second pumpkins show since Jan 1997. Took a girl id met online, she loved it, said she never realized what a great guitarist Billy was, even called him sexy. But i didn't get laid.
Nice to come across a show from this era. While not all incarnations of the Pumpkins are equal I don't see the problem with this band being called "The Smashing Pumpkins". Mick Byrne is an exciting drummer to watch; not JC, but close enough in style to compliment the music while adding his own. The band is tight and they're having fun. Good stuff.
Starla... one of my favs 🧡
I was at this show. So thankful for the people that filmed, edited and uploaded this video! It was my only time visiting California and LA.
I just can't help being in love with them...
Brilliant! :D
I personally loved this version of the smashing pumpkins
I hear the bass line of Nicole Fiorentino, and I think she is great (and graceful). But I wish I could see her much more in the video.... filming is wrong... too focused on guys!
Wow, what a great setlist. I'd love to get something as varied as that nowadays instead of just the 90s hits plus a few new songs.
This is a weird version of the Pumpkins where I think Billy is the only original member. I always felt they were never the same after the Mellon Collie era when they fired Jimmy for awhile and kept changing lineups, but this lineup does a great job backing up Billy on the old school tracks as well as the new ones. It's nice to see the drummer has some solid chops and does Jimmy's parts justice. Also it's crazy to see them play "Pissant," I don't think I've ever seen them play that song live before. I remember my sister had that B-side album they released with that song on it, and that was my favorite song from it so it's cool to finally hear it live even if it's not with the original lineup.
This tour was sadly under-appreciated. I saw them do oceania all the way thru, and the second act of the set they just ran thru classics. It really was excellent.
I got that show too but thought it was super boring to play an album in order, then the same old tired 90s hits that we've heard a million times. Hated it.. sorry. I prefer this show by a long way!
Looks like three fans won a 'play live with billy corgan' competition.
So cool to see some Pisces Iscariot there. It often gets ignored.
Frail and Bedazzled and obscured are just awesome
That lineup was pretty talented.
The drummer is a beast
I was at this show. front row. Amazing. I'll never forget it
I was there, front of the pit too!
GOAT SETLIST
Big thanks for making and posting this gig. Most awesome!!
Killer setlist
Oh man that setlist though! Pissant, Starla, and Frail on the same night?
Right? I loved this show and bought the $25 thumb drive recording after the show
I was disappointed they didn't include Tarantula but whatever,great show per usual.
I was there with my wife and kids that night. It was awesome!
One day... i wish Billy would sit down on the stage, just him and his guitar, and do total acoustic versions of: Sad Peter Pan, Bye June, and Honestly.
I was at this show. After the show there was a Tequila after party at the Viper Room and it was hosted by Perry Ferrell and friends. I went to said party and met Perry, Flee and Billy Zane. Lol wut a sick damn night! 🤘
Do you know what happened at Panopticon? Billy looked upset with something.
@reno82 actually yeah I do know what Billy was upset at. He wasn't happy most of the show. The volume in his receiver wasn't correct at the start. He thought they didn't get enough applause after the first song and motioned unhappily to the drummer to begin Panopticon. Then something happened side stage because Nicole looked over, drummer was looking at what was going on too. Whatever happened it only annoyed Billy more. Sound guy started playing the circus music after Panopticon instead of after Starla, that just pissed off Billy even more. It was a good show but he had weird energy all night. Something was off.
@@reno82something happened to Nicole’s bass, the sound went out or she messed up and missed some notes… that is the first time he looks at her with kinda of a “wtf” look… he then asks the sound guy to raise his monitors’ volume, maybe twice he does this and once more looks at Nicole but it was for a good reason… i was at the show too and not sure what braddittner means, Billy was in high spirits for this show… he was fired up and anytime he plays a setlist like this (which isn’t often) it means he’s ready to show the world he’s the best… and I’ve seen SP dozens of times, this was a special, special show 💜
Drummer was a beast! Too bad he lasted for only one album.
I'm half way through... what a set!
This is Billy Corgan's band, not the Smashing Pumpkins
Mike Byrne is a great drummer, could not have found a more perfect guy to replace Jimmy.
After watching this concert I can really see why Billy likes playing with Jeff. Jeff can actually play the lead guitar parts quite well, so Billy doesn't have to drop out on his vocals. Jeff's keeping it real to his right and not hitting shitty pitchy notes like James Iha used to (I thought he was cool, but man he blew at guitar live). Anyway, they sound better then ever.
12 minute version of Silverfuck. yes please. one of the greatest rock songs ever written.
The greatest over 10 minute song belongs to Taylor Swift and her "All too well."
Some of the soul might be missing without the original members, but this Ocenia lineup was technically the best. They are more polished and crisp sounding.
Jimmy Chamberlin is still better than Mike Byrne, though.
imo Nicole Fiorentino was the best thing to happen to SP lineup since the original one. And I don't mean just technically, but also the creative/artistic/vibe/soul aspect... nearly as good as d'arcy (i know, people talk shit about her and her playing, but in my opinion and ears, corgan&melissa played bass technically well, but relatively boring too, when compared to d'arcy playing bass on mellon collie or even playing the same siamese songs live (if i ignore the ones where she probably had a bad day)
Jackson Page LOL yeah in 1993
D'arcy is the best Bassist..
Billy didn't like melissa but i thought she was great
I was there!!! :)
Christina McGregor me too!!!! Amazing!
Me too! Went to LA just for the pumpkins show! Was in the pit!
i was one of the lucky peeps to be front row and catch billies pick !!!!fuckin best concert ive ever seen in my life !!!!
Some of the songs seemed rushed way too much. The drummer is good, but he's going fast than the normal tempo.
nice tracklist
And Obscured!
That's an awesome set list
I think Nicole Fiorentino is the best bassist they had.
Nope
Even with this in mind and son the fact he was a great person to me and the family he was so proud to have had a...
CAN I GET THIS ON DVD??
LOVE IT !!!
Oceania is my favorite pumpkins album
excellent musicans with an brilliant billy corgan - i got smashed !
wonderful pumpkins
i was there!!!!! amazing set!!! cant wait for their return to LA Gibson 10/14/2012
thanx man for upload ... u'r a STAR!!!
Agreed. Billy does have a lot left in the tank. It's cool to see.
Awesome cover band!
OMG...Sloth is so awesome!
Awesome!!
Since there are no members of the original line-up, I always thought that it would have been "honest" to present these concerts as "Billy Corgan in concert". That said, this performance remains very good.
this was the last great SP tour. hopefully they prove me wrong in 2015....
werideatdusk I couldn't agree more. The setlist they delivered on this tour was amazing.
werideatdusk Just saw them a few days ago in Chicago.They put on a great show, and Jimmy Chamberlain was drumming which made it even better than this tour. Awesome set-list too.
They’re gonna prove you wrong in 2018
You’ve been proven wrong!!!!
2022 here, Tampa was awesome last month!
I wish they would vary their setlists again. 2007 to 2015 their setlista were always so mixed
Why isn,t Chamberlain behind the drums and what kind of lady in on the bass ?
is that song from the goonies?:3 (the beginning)
is that the goonies sound track in the begining?
Hmm. Not really sure about this. That drummer plays frail and bedazzled wrong
Gréât show
Week of mourning in Brazil Chorão Band Charlie Brow Junior died at home early in the morning, decide to review this show fucking of galaxies.
Are there any leaks of the new double album material? Any new unreleased songs on YT?
If there were, Billy might have an aneurysm lmao
I come from the future. Most of the released singles so far are meh.
@@javierarmendarizgomez8761 i listened to everything they released on Spotify & so far i only really like Wyttch
Feels like 90´
Actually,
This is not the smashing pumpkin.
This is just Billy with the other musicians.
Love Billy's talent, and output, but I feel (not just this situation, it's a pattern in some rock bands) that it's disrespectful to the other members of Smashing Pumpkins to call this project 'Smashing Pumpkins'. Call it anything else. Noel wrote all the important Oasis songs, and he doesn't tour as Oasis. It's a shame the band dissolved, but it did. Keep rocking Billy, but change the name.
i feel now that iha isnt in the band they have lost some of their spacey vibe in their songs
KeepItSmooth You are right but unfortunately Billy is still performing as Smashing Pumpkins in 2015. Obviously he was an important part of SP but he isn't on his own Smashing Pumpkins. D'arcy, James and Jimmy did add to the band and whatever bad blood there is between Billy and them he is delusional to think he can just recreate SP with different people. He should let SP go and form a new band. But some people seem to really like it so maybe I'm just jaded being a fan of the original band.
Billy Corgan is the Smashing Pumpkins. He built it all. The name belongs to him and rightfully so. He can do whatever he wants to do with it.
Smashing Pumpkins is pretty much just Billy and Jimmy. I love the other two but they're kinda replaceable.
@@frankanderson4113 That not how business works!
10:35 can't help but laugh at this
Yeah. That was brutal. Audio guy played the wrong backing track?
familydinner1 maybe, either way corgan was NOT havin it
It sounds like the start of the 'circus' music backing track played at the end of Starla 19:04
My favourite band since i was a high school kid 20 yrs ago but never had an opportunity to see them live. I just feel that that the Pumpkins were at their peak when they released Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. All the Lyrics you hear after this album are just lame even though Billy is a great poet, he just never reached his true potential. Love the Pumpkins unconditionally all the same!!!!
I would encourage you to check out machina too. I think from a live standpoint, given the choice, I would either see them live now or in 2000 on the machina tour. Machina would've been another mellon collie, had Billy not used D'arcy leaving as an excuse to scrap a lot of the concept of the album. It's freaking epic, and their best album sonically, neck in neck with Mellon collie. So really, they're tied in my mind.
Frederick Nietzsche was born with an understanding of what he is doing in the bible that is not a good word for himself but he is not in his mind
Lightning Strikes (:
They sound like a proper band now....and not a bunch of ropey hired hands. Dunno why it surprised me? I suppose it was prejudice....one either gets over it or invests no more time in what it is now. The new album is good....Billy still has plenty left in the tank.
Tuned down a half step, if you're trying to pay along.
7:55 what was that look
Something happened side stage, guitar fell or something. Nicole looked over first, Mike was looking too. Billy was annoyed with something before the show even began, so whatever happened side stage pissed him off more. He seemed grouchy all night.
no offense to JImmy, but when Jimmy plays they seem to be playing quicker - this kids got him down, let alone better tempo - not jimmys chops at all, but this kid is damn good.
Billy corgan fuckin owns!!!!
What song is @ 0:35:25?
What is the name of the drummer?
Mike Byrne
Podríamos decir que solo el baterista es realmente bueno, incluso hasta tiene su estilo; Pero los otros dos no son nada fuera de lo normal...
Concerts seem so boring anymore. "Stand in your 1' square and respect my 1' square and we'll all go home happy and talk about the energy of the crowd". Good luck with that technique when SD and MC were huge.
Shouldn't this a show by the Smashing Pumpkin?
I wish we knew who they were on the bass, drums, and lead guitar.
Ps the drummer is a beast, I didn't miss Jimmy at all hehe
Cmon!!! Nicole, Mike and Jeff? That's the closest to SP mk II you could get
@@saturnoenllamas damn straight!!! Miss this line up
Shiny and Oh So Bright Concerts are shit compared to this. He's making the most of it in this era.
:D
all i see is billy and 3 other nobodys ?
Man it gets sadder every year he actually tried to pass these kids off as "Smashing Pumpkins." Byrne in for Chamberlin...Billy is literally fronting a HS Pumpkins cover band.
Thank you
Every touring member of The Pumpkins is great. This era was technically polished is every way and they put on some killer shows, but thanks for your opinion. You can go back to reading Alternative Nation articles now.
Jeff is a beast. That is why they kept him and incorporated his playing style with James.
Smashing Pumpkins Tribute Band featuring Billy Corgan
the billy corgan band
Billy Corgan is the Smashing Pumpkins. Yeah Jimmy isn't there(the only missing element), but Corgan has virtually written all the songs in their career.
WTF..? NO 33, NO 1979, NO TONIGHT..?
2:04:35😂
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No Jimmy? No thanks.
trust me I love Jimmy, but Mike was a great replacement.
very p'lastic music
This is sad to watch.. one man and his ego that drove off all his friends. Don't know how it can be Smashing pumpkins without James, Jimmy and "D'arcy. This is just Billy and some other random people. The pumpkins ended when D'arcy left.
Billy is the Smashing Pumpkins and always was. D'arcy is unwell and on drugs.