Rolling Stones Live At Metlife Stadium Review
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- Опубликовано: 26 май 2024
- Last night, I saw the Stones 2nd show at Metlife Stadium on their current Hackney Diamonds Tour. It was a historic show for this tour, as it featured four debut appearances, including my song vote Heartbreaker. Here's my in depth review as well as some of the merch I bought.
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I was there, I am 24 and it was my 5th Stones show. Ive seen over 50 rock concerts and there is no one like the Stones. In 2019 I went to both nights and left there mesmerized.They were outstanding, Keith and Ronnie in the pocket on every song. I got to hear the soundcheck in the parking lot, so hearing 'Bitch, Heartbreaker, Whole Wide World, and Midnight Rambler,' I knew we were in for a treat. Whole Wide World is my favorite song off Hackney Diamonds so when I saw they were rotating this with Mess it Up, made me happy I was going to hear it. Keiths two songs are always great, Tell Me Straight was a nice surprise. Little T&A is a fun one to. Im a huge fan of Midnight Rambler, especially that middle part where they slow it down. I bought the hat in the parking lot for $10. The Stones are the best shows I've ever seen.
Thanks so much for your amazing comments. Especially fantastic coming from a relatively newer and younger fan. So awesome. Impressive you’ve already seen them five times. That’s impressive. I’m jealous of the hat. Damn we’re so expensive at the show. Keep rocking with the stones.
I seen them in Seattle and soon see them again LA, can't seem to get enough of the Rolling Stones
Nothing wrong with that - enjoy enjoy while we still have the chance. As they said in 1974 Time Waits For No One.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow or time is on your side and out of time.
@@user-mf1wx2kj1c well said. I sure wish they did out of time on this tour but oh well.
"...I SAW them......." Come on!
Great stuff Alan! Felt like I was there with you. Real bummer on the sound. I had the same issues in Vegas in the rear GA. I think I'll have to get that program!
Thanks for writing - so you also had the sound issues - and you were on the floor - Pit B. That's surprising too. Seems like they're having sound issues on this tour. Figure that would've solved them by now, right? Very strange. Maybe they just are using a bad sound system. Thanks for letting us know.
I was blown away by the set list after seeing all the previous ones. 4 new songs! Sound was loud but clear in section 111C. Only sat for two songs. Everyone so into it. Wow! My highlight was Midnight Rambler from MY favorite album. Sticky is my number 2. Gimme shelter is my favorite song but I’m still not sure about the female vocal. Sympathy was my other highlight. I also loved Heartbreaker. Hadn’t heard it live since the Goats Head Soup.
There are some good videos from the show!
Yea - Larry, I've now seen some of the videos from floor level- and yea location location location - the sound down there sounds completely different. Rambler there sounds great. Even Paint It Black sounds completely different from what I heard where I was sitting, and apparently in the 200's as well.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Where I was I though maybe too loins for my phone but my vids came out ok.
It was a great show last night. They were on fire. That's the 20th time I've seen them. I was down in section 121 and the sound there was good. Stadium sound is always tricky. Funny thing on the shirt you bought. I waited for traffic to go down so it was late. I did pick one up for only $10. I did spend a small fortune on merchandise inside because I had my family with me too.
thanks - was such a pleasant surprise. The merch stands were selling everything like crazy - most stuff was sold out. Programs sold out - shirts in my size sold out. Then after the show found a stand near parking lot - had 3 programs left. Got that. And like you in parking lot - bootlegger selling shirts - bought 2 for 30 - $10 NICE job. Actually like the shirt better than the official shirt.
Having been at the same Rolling Stones concert as you (the second night at MetLife Stadium), I can attest to the accuracy of your review. Mick was incredible - vocally, physically and charismatically. Keith was “pretty much” in great form. Ronnie’s lead guitar work seemed much improved from what it sounded like on RUclips footage of previous tour dates. The other six musicians and the two backing vocalists all knocked it out of the park, assuming that the sound issues had nothing to do with Darryl Jones or Steve Jordan. From my concert seat in the 200s section, on the left side of the stage, facing the middle of the catwalk, the sound was inconsistent throughout much of the two-hour concert. It ranged from fine to boxy to fuzzy to muddy. My guess is that the bad to sometimes awful sound (most noticeably on “Honky Tonk Women,” “Midnight Rambler” and “Paint It Black”) was the result of terrible sound mixing. It’s hard for me to understand why - with today’s advanced audio technology and all the money The Stones have generated for more than six decades - the sound was so problematic. I’ve seen
The Stones at MetLife Stadium several times before and never encountered a sound problem. Naturally, stadiums don’t have good acoustics. But, downright awful is a whole other thing. Fortunately, for us concertgoers, the sound quality fluctuated enough so that the majority of songs came across really well. Even on the few that were marred by sound issues, audience members stayed on fire as much as the band, from the beginning of “Start Me Up” to the end of (“I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” A Rolling Stones concert is one of the most fun places you can be, if you like to dance and sing (every line of a song, not just the chorus!) together with nearly 80,000 people sharing two hours of bliss with you. And it doesn’t matter if you’re directly in front of the stage or in the last row of the stadium at a Stones show. The great vibes and high energy are contagious. I think we were lucky to be at the particular show we attended, notwithstanding the bouts of bad sound because of the setlist. We got two songs off of “Sticky Fingers:” “Bitch,” which would have been so much better if it hadn’t got caught in the bad sound trap, and a magnificent performance (the best of the night, IMHO) of “Wild Horses,” a favorite song of mine. We got an additional song from “Hackney Diamonds,” “Tell Me Straight.” While I like that song on the record, I was of the opinion that it would get lost if heard in a stadium. Happily, my opinion was unfounded, as Keith gave a moving performance of it (IMHO).Despite being another victim of faulty sound, “Midnight Rambler” still thrilled me. Another tour debut and full-throttle number, Doo, Doo…(Heartbreaker),” was an especially welcome surprise for me as I haven’t heard it on previous tours for a very long time. I first saw the song performed in 1975 at Madison Square Garden. When I saw the band play it on Sunday night, I could hardly believe that it was being performed with as much gusto as it had been 49 years ago. That’s what makes The Rolling Stones the band that it is - truly the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band (IMHO).
@@ronalaurence4105 What a fantastic review - thanks so much. Totally agree. Very interesting in that I was on the complete opposite side of the stadium and you were a whole section lower (much lower) and you had the same exact sound issues. As you stated Bitch was the 2nd song and it started heavy there. Sounded like a bad bootleg from the 70's. And the sound took a big detour starting with Honky Tonk Women, Midnight Rambler and especially Paint It Black. Just awful. Yet the sound on the floor, according to the cell phone videos sound great. Midnight Rambler like a different song vs what I heard. And Honky Tonk Women had like phasing issue or something. Could actually hear it wavering within the song. But as you said tremendous performance and I had a ball as well. But with the technology today for stadium shows, the question begs an answer - what is going on. Apparently similar issues at other Stones stadium shows this tour.
Love your videos and channel Alan. I get excited everytime I see something Stones related. And yours is gems. Just hope they come to Europe next year😃
Thanks so much - big smile on my face - I hope they return as well. They look like there's no stopping them - so maybe good possibility. Thanks again.
I just bumped into this video, and all I can say is Thank You for this generous review of the show. I'm in The Netherlands, so I follow the current tour with whatever people are posting on YT - and so far I am not unsatisfied with the results. There are some truly wonderful clips out there. But to hear the reactions to a show from a long time fan, who obviously knows what he is talking about (unlike some "professional" reviewers), and to find out what the experience was to actually be there is great!
From what can judge through my screen and headphones the show you went to was one of the best of the tour; they seem a bit more loose and throw in quite some surprises here.
Great to hear you brought your whole family, you truly incorporated art and culture in their upbringing in a fine way.
Thanks again, I'll be checking out your channel.
Thanks so much for your amazing comments - so nice of you - and I really appreciate it. I have a whole playlist with lots of Rolling Stones videos if you like. Yea it was a special show and I'm grateful to have been there. The Netherlands, as you well know, have always been a big Stones country - so that's fabulous. Also like you said, wonderful to see all ages at the show - my kids loved it as well. Well thanks so much for your kindness and I hope you enjoy my channel. I'm always honest and always passionate. I never script and I shoot live with no edits. It's all about my love for the music. Thanks again.
Love your recent review of the set list and couldn't agree with you more. Perhaps they watched your RUclips review and made some changes! I see them on June 3 in Orlando can't wait.
Wouldn't that be something - highly doubtful though lol. Thanks so much I really appreciate it. I think you're gonna love the Orlando show - Enjoy - I'm sure you will
Wow, Metlife #2 set list was great. I would have loved to have seen 'Bitch' and 'Heartbreaker,' two of my favorites. 'Tell Me Straight' was another suprise. I'm a bit stunned they dropped 'Miss You' from the set list. That song I think has been played on every Rolling Stones stadium tour since 1978. Total bummer about the sound quality, I would think by the second night they would have figured that out. Glad you and your family had a great time at the show. There's one thing you can always say about The Rolling Stones, they plug in and play "Live," the only way to hear a band no matter what happens!
Thanks Tarr - I thought of you and how close you were and your incredible photos. I can't imagine. But we did have a great time, so glad we were there. And yes, the setlist was tremendous - sound issues notwithstanding.
Hey there, I was at the show last night. I feel the same as you…exhausted just going to the show, don’t know how they do it! Any time I felt like sitting down I had to stop myself and get back on my feet. Wasn’t going to disrespect an 80 year old rock and roll band that can perform with such energy. I came from L.I. drove to LIRR into Penn Station, walked to Port Authority took the bus to MetLife. It was a far walk to box office. I thought I was smart not buying a ticket ahead of time. Wrong! The seat I was going to get online at $250 was now $475! Decided to take advice from others and wait it out. Started to panic at 8:45. When I finally got to the window I was able to buy a ticket $250/all in the exact section I originally wanted! Section 113, row 23. I lucked out with an aisle seat too! The surrounding crowd were great. This was only my second time at MetLife and did I mention, this was my FIRST Stones concert? I was very impressed with the whole concert. I did notice the sound wasn’t as clear as I hoped, but thought that was because it was an open stadium? I loved Chanel Haynes, mesmerizing! Didn’t buy any merch but now I’m bummed I didn’t get a shirt from the parking lot. I almost did but the guy was getting threatened by security at the time. It was the longest walk from my section to parking lot K to catch the bus back to Port Authority. Then I just made the train before I would’ve had to wait until almost 3 a.m. As I limped home with blisters on my feet, all I could think about was, I wonder if Mick is as exhausted as me and hoped he had good cushioning in his shoes! 😆
Wow - you win the best story so far - that's incredible - you are gutsy and a risk taker. All that and you didn't even have a ticket. Phew. So glad it worked out and you had great seats to boot. Bummer about the sound even at section 113 but it seems to be happening at every show on this tour. I was lucky - travelling from LI as well but I had a ride, so was easy for me. And I'm still tired even this morning - lol. Thanks again for sharing and I'm so glad you loved your first Stones show..
All that Rosary praying paid off...you got Heartbreaker!! This is interesting. I made new friends at the JazzFest show. Luis and Natalie from Montreal. We had a great time. Well, it so happens they were at your show last night. They thought the sound was fantastic. Like you said... location, location, location. They were in the pit on Keith's side of the stage. They were at the fence by Mick's ramp. They had no sound issues. I saw them once in Tampa where I was in an upper level seat. The audio was terrible. It was muddy and drifted just like your experience. I'm glad you had a good time in spite of the sound. I like your bootleg shirt. Very nice. I always love all the merchandise. I want the pins. I want one of those fan things you got out of the dumpster. I have a Stones hand sanitizer that they were giving away outside the show once. You have to keep your eyes open. I will be at the Atlanta show. I'll be in the pit on Ronnie's side. I'm hoping for a good spot like I had at Jazz Fest. And by the way, the haters are Trolls😂
Yes - not Gremlins - Trolls...lol. classic...lol. Oh David - you make me laugh. Damn Stones hand sanitizer - I want that. Yea the cell phone footage from the floor sounds fantastic - location location. Pit in Atlanta - gonna be incredible . Another show virtually on the stage for you. Awesome - enjoy - I know you will. And yes Heartbreaker made me very happy. I think they did it because me and my family loaded the vote box.
Thanks for the honest and comprehensive review. I was seating in section 227B in the middle tier at the back of the stadium. I'm sorry you experienced such sound problems. I did not experience the sound problems that you described. I thought their was decent clarity for a stadium show. It was not perfect, but okay. I had not seen the Stones since 1981 at Madison Square Gardens though I had been a lifelong fan. The MetLife show FAR exceeded my expectations. I just loved the show.
Thanks so much - glad the sound was better where you were - we were lucky - it was a great show - great setlist and great performance.
I was there. Got a same day ticket on TM GA standing only rear floor. TM reduced the price of these tix to $155 plus $35 service charge for a short time frame. All other tix were crazy expensive on TM and Stub Hub. Luckily the nice folks in Guest Services reassigned me to a seat in Sec. 118. Standing would have been rough for me. I didn't notice any issues with the sound from my location. Mick's voice was as strong as usual and Keith sounded great on his two numbers. The guitars were loud and raw. Ronnie's lead on Heartbreaker was a little off but it worked I thought Keith played very well last night.
I've seen almost every tour since 1975. My last shows included Sixty Years in Hyde Park London, No Filter Met Life and Twickenham London. The band always delivers, never disappoints. I was able to get the same bootleg shirt as you before the show same price. Saw some other cool bootleg designs way out in lot including a tye dye. I usually always go for the bootleg shirts. Official merchandise way too expensive but I've bought official for The Stones before but not last night. So glad I went, loved the show. Will this be the last tour? Probably not.
The stadium's fault that sound was muddy.. faulty equipment on the stadium's side.
It shows that one can come back from a life of excess and bad things if they take care of themselves after they cleaned up..
Thanks for your amazing comments. Wow you really travel for them - how cool. I've seen The Stones in different locations too but never in the UK. Maybe next year if they play there? Who knows. Glad the sound was great for you. But I'm getting comments about the sound issues from different shows and different locations - there definitely is an issue. Thanks again.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I've got family in the UK. Been going to gigs there since 2009. I always plan my visits around gigs I want to see. Other places I've been to: Royal Albert Hall, Eventim Apollo (Hammersmith), Camden Roundhouse, HMV Forum, Cadogan Hall, Shepherds Bush Empire, Royal Festival Hall, Ronnie Scotts, Half-Moon Putney, Wembley Arena, Wembley Stadium, London Stadium, 02 Arena, Love going to gigs in the UK. Enjoyed watching your review. Keep on Rockin'.
@@sillapod837 That's so awesome - such legendary names to me. I visited the Roundhouse - was walking around and purposely went there just to see it. I explained and they were so nice and gave me and my wife a little tour. Inside they had like posters of classic gigs. Was so great.
Thanks for the review, Alan. I hope you don't mind but I shared your video on a music forum discussing the Stones tour, hope you gain some views and subscribers. Thrilled you had a great time at the show!
Mind? I love it. I can use all the help I can get after four years of this. THANKS SO MUCH!!!!
Hi Alan, Thank you for your genuine, honest review, so enjoyable to listen to. I will be seeing them in Vancouver on July 5th and I hope we get the setlist you got. Like you, I love "Goats Head Soup". I am so hoping they play "Heartbreaker" as they did for your show. On top of that, you got Keith doing "Tell Me Straight"! Fantastic! So sorry to hear about the sound quality issues you mentioned, a real downer, but I love your enthusiasm in spite of this. This is what makes your channel so appealing: your down-to-earth approach, your posititvity, and your genuine admiration/love for the Stones watching them do what they do. You make us feel like it's really something to behold and be a part of, even more so when considering Mick and Keith are 80 years old, and appreciating the "flubs" that may happen now and then while emphasizing that what you hear is the real deal, no pre-recorded tapes. So thank you so much for this. I can't wait for my turn in July.
Thank you so much for your amazingly kind comments. You sure brought a smile to my face. I’m excited for you to see them in Vancouver. I hope the sound is better. But even if it’s not, I know you’re gonna have a fantastic time. They are really performing great.
Hi Alan! Saw them in Milan in 2022! They were on fire, as usual😍🚀 Greetings from Italy! Samuele
Yea, gotta eat my words, just when I think maybe they should pack it in - man they blew me away (irregardless of the sound in the stadium). They're still the definitive rock and roll band and LIVE - teach the current touring model that live means LIVE!!!!!
Alan, glad you were there! I went to the first show and I have to agree about the muddy sound too.. I was in sec 131, and it seemed to me like, at times, where all the instruments were jammed together. I saw videos from the front, and it seemed a lot better..systematic of stadium shows depending on your seats
I loved my show despite that, and I think you have the better setlist.. Shattered , It's Only Rock n Roll and Wild Horses were really done well at my show , as standouts ..
You got the 4 Hackney Diamonds songs, which is fantastic....
Yea I was very lucky - and reviewers were saying the first MetLife show was the best of the tour up to that point. I watched cell phone footage and was loving it too. Wild Horses was amazing and I prayed they would repeat it, but never in a million years thought they would. Was i surprised. Highlight of the show for me actually. Thanks so much - we were both lucky - they sure delivered, but the sound ycch. I was in 300's and I know two different people who were in the 200's - different sections and it was unanimous that the sound was so too good. So surprising you had issues low in the 100's. I don't get it. I've seen the Stones many times in stadiums before - always sounded much better than this. Thanks again.
@TheAlanRosenbergShow i have seen about 10 Stones shows in Metlife/Giants stadium, and this was the worst quality by far...the band, however, was stellar!!
@@bigtip8371 Wow - that's great info. I think this was my fifth there and yes it was by far the worst sounding (not the band - the sound). I've heard people complaining about the sound at other stadiums on this tour. I wonder what they did - a new system, that doesn't work at least midway up? Although some have complained even in the 100's. Weird.
I'm delighted you got there and had a great time.
It sounds like the audience was as good as The Stones themselves.
As for the sound, I went to several stadium shows back in day at Wembley Stadium, and the sound was really good. The visuals were less good - you could barely see the performers and the screens weren't that large then either.
Still, it looks like MetLife does a lot of rock shows, so you would think the sound should be consistent throughout the stadium - but, from what you are saying, it was inconsistent, so that does sound like a mixing issue.
As for backing bands, as you know, some bands allow the backing bands to use their systems, and some absolutely don't. I don't know where The Stones stand on that.
Anyway, it sounds like you got your (considerable) money's worth, and I doubt they will be rolling around much longer - so a magical event.
Thanks so much Tim- yea you nailed it. And The Stones have played Metlife / Giant's stadium so many times. My gut is they're using a new system, because depending on location, many concert goers on this tour have said the sound was lousy - since it wavered throughout the show, though mostly very muddled and bass heavy, I think it was a mixing issue. Severe phasing on Honky Tonk Women was weird. I'm not sure. But they should've figured it out by now so maybe just an inferior sound system. Still a magical night like you said. Best, Alan
So glad you enjoyed the show and mostly had a great time Alan (despite the terrible sound). Wonderful that they played Wild Horses.
Cheers from Morten
Thanks Morten. Yea - very glad I went and had a blast.
My sister’s boyfriend got to go to both shows thanks to a friend who was able to get them in the first row on night one and about 10 to 15 yards back on night 2. I cannot believe he lucked out. These were his first Stones concerts ever.
Wow that's fantastic. I've been seeing the Stones live since 1975 and have never seen them really up close. Unfortunately always out of my price range, but what the hell - You can't always get what you want...Thanks for sharing. It's gonna be all downhill for him after those two concerts. Best, Alan
I was at Sunday's show and in 2019 I went to both nights. Once you see the Stones, you don't want to see anyone else.
@@kylei703 lol. Yes. The Stones even on an average night is still at the top. The band, the catalog, the performances. Hard to beat.
Love your videos and take on things… we have a lot in common with music taste, especially The Stones! Hope you keep covering Hackney Diamonds tour. I have been watching all of the shows on RUclips as well and you make a lot of great points about things. Glad you got to see them again and had a great set, they aren’t coming anywhere near me that works this time.
Thanks so much - sorry to hear you won't be able to see them this time. With these short hit and run type tours, unfortunately, they can only hit a relatively few markets. Thanks so much again.
Speaking of Goat’s Head, the last time I saw the Stones in Australia they played ‘Silver Train’, which was a nice surprise. The last time I ever saw The Stones was at Desert Trip and the sound was excellent. I’m assuming this is because the Indio set up is so good for all bands. 🤔 Thanks for the review.
Love Silver Train - such a great "driving" type song. Just chugs along as the title says. I 've never personally seen it live. Would be fun. Loved Heartbreaker but always a personal favorite - they did a good job on it too.
I was at this show as well...I agree that the setlist was unbelievable!! Thanks for the recap!
Thanks so much. We we’re lucky. Special setlist and special night.
So happy for you! Glad you had a super time….aside from some sound issues.
Hearing “Get Off Of My Cloud” and “Heartbreaker” would have been awesome. Great song lineup. I’ve seen them in Toronto 6 times starting back in 1989…but unfortunately they don’t have us on this leg of the tour.
Jagger is just out of this world. It’s incredible how much energy he has at his age. I’ve caught some footage on RUclips of this tour and he’s as active on stage now as he was 20 yrs ago. It always takes a few days to calm down after a Stones gig.
All the best. Cheers ✌️🇨🇦
Thanks so much. So great to have Get Off Of My Cloud back in the set list regularly. I'm with you a definite highlight (as was Heartbreaker of course). Nothing like 60000 people singing "Hey Hey You You Get Off Of My Cloud". Was amazing.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I always preferred "Cloud" to Satisfaction which I am tired of hearing
@@shaunmccaul1695 I'm with you - I find Get Off Of My Cloud way more exciting than Satisfaction - but of course Satisfaction is so played out. Thanks so much.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I am going to Foxboro on Thursday night. My first show was the afternoon show at the Boston Garden in 1969. The best was 1975. Keep rocking Alan.
@@shaunmccaul1695 Wow that's awesome. My first was The Stones at MSG in 1975 - so for you to say the best was the 1975 show - wow. I dreamed about seeing them with Mick Taylor - live vicariously thru the videos and live recordings of 1969-1973. Thanks so much - enjoy the show - I know you will.
Thanks for the review, friend. I am glad they have added a few songs to the setlist. Bitch and Heartbreaker are always good. I first heard Midnight Rambler at a 1978 show. Not sure why they feel the need to play Start Me Up every single show every tour. I will see the Santa Clara show.
Enjoy the Santa Clara show - I'm sure you will. Hope they keep mixing in interesting rarely played songs for you.
I drove from Baltimore to see the second show in Jersey. I sat in the 330 section…sounds like I was fairly close to you. We noticed the distortion a bit too during several songs but I attributed it to the stadium. It wasn’t too distracting for me as I thought the musicianship was outstanding and one of the very best set lists I’ve heard them play. The crowd was vast but my section, besides a few were rather lame. I was one of the few that got up to dance until the last song. But the crowd as a whole sang a lot and seemed okay overall. The Stones were on fire. Man, the energy, passion, and fun that they bring to a show is incredible. I’ve seen them 10 times and I’m amazed every time. To all you Gen z’ers out there who are being force fed crappy entertainment and processed music, this is how it’s done. The Stones are the real deal.
What a wonderful review. Thanks for sharing. Gotta say, was really nice to see some young people at the show with their parents. They sure looked like they were loving it too.
It’s awesome, right? It’s great to see young kids enjoy the stones. They were my first concert when I was a kid. Love your channel by the way.
@@Donjasoni thank you so much. I really appreciate it.
Great review! Sorry about the sound. I have to say, you had THE BEST setlist yet! Lucky you!!!😀❤️🎵
Thank you - yea very lucky. Was worth it just for Heartbreaker and Wild Horses, but Bitch, Tell Me Straight and Ramblers return (although severely hampered by the sound) - special show indeed.
Good review, nice set list. Looking forward to Chicago
I think you're gonna love it - enjoy - I'm sure you will
Was so glad when I saw the setlist for the show knowing that it was the one that you and the family were attending. Looking forward to them heading to my neck of the woods at the end of June. Hopefully Tell Me Straight stays.
Thanks so much. I hope it stays on the set. It should. It was a terrific performance of the song. It worked really well. Enjoy. I know you will
I'm jealous Alan.Sounds like a great time.Exellent play list
Thanks Tom - it really was a fun time. And the setlist for this stadium tour was special - great show / great time. But feeling my old age - I'm tired just from going and dancing and singing for almost two hours..lol
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Wait till your my age Alan.If everyone is standing it irritates me because I have to sit once in a while lol
Listened to both shows via RUclips and thought the sound was better on night 1. I am a 66 year old guy that plays basketball with guys in the same age group. I sent a you tube video of last night's Midnight Rambler for inspiration to my basketball group.
That's awesome. Thanks.
VIA RUclips doesn't count, buddy.
You got to see them at a better phase if their, in my opinion. I saw them in Houston for the first show - it was awesome, but they were just getting started!
They're definitely getting stronger as the tour progresses. Keith in particular is much stronger. The story / rumour was he was recovering from an illness at the start. Not sure if that's true but he is like night and day now. They're cooking. But they usually pick up steam as they progress. Still they're always good, right? Average Stones is still pretty superior to most others. Thanks.
Great review Alan. Loved seeing Heartbreaker in the set!
Thanks so I much. Yea I was voting for it and was thrilled. Thanks again
how are there not snippets of you at the show mixed into this video? we all know that footage exists. anyway i thought you were joking other day when ya said you hoped they played heartbreaker. awesome they dug it out for ya. glad yall had a great time regardless of some sound issues.
Oh there's plenty of footage lol. My family tends to like to be private on not be on my channel (except my son did a couple of rare appearances in the beginning). And if people saw me doing my Mick Jagger vocals on Monkey Man in the parking lot...well I'd probably lose some precious viewers...lol.. But quite fun.
I just preordered the Met Life specific t shirt. First concert T I’ve bought since 2006!
I used to love buying boot T’s for $5 after shows at the Beacon theater and GARDEN State Arts center
I couldn’t believe the lines yesterday to buy stuff!
Nice choice - yea Larry - it was insane. I don't remember ever seeing so much merch being sold. Incredible.
Hi Alan recently discovered your channel and been catching up on some of your old videos. I’ve been a stones fan since I was 13 in 1974 when my cousin loaned me Goats Head Soup and It’s Only Rock n Roll. Still love both of those albums especially IORR which I think is so underrated by a lot of Stones fans. Got tickets for the Levi Stadium gig July 17 and really splashed the cash to get decent seats just behind the mosh pit. Sorry to hear the sound issues at your concert.
Thanks so much - we're contemporaries with similar Stones histories then. I'm glad you shelled out the extra money for better seats - it will be worth it. I had to buy 5 so was definitely out of my range, but based on the cell phone videos - the sound is sooooo much better down there. Enjoy - I know you will
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Thanks Alan, I’ve seen the Stones several times but never got seats as close to the stage as this before so I am really pumped. When I lived in London I did get to see Keith’s solo gig at the Town and Country in 1992, and got to the front of the stage. That was really a cool concert I’ll never forgot being that close in a small theater.
Yeah you are are right I think we are contemporaries being close to the same age and getting into the Stones around the same time. I think you have a bigger collection of Stones albums than me. I did a quick count and I think I have have around 150 albums and a lot of them are multiple CD and box sets. That's a conservative estimate, and I didn't include my vinyl, but I have no where close to 400 like you.
@@bobjpgr3683 That's still a huge collection - awesome. Yea seeing Keith so up close at the Town & Country had to be unforgettable. Fantastic.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Thanks again Alan,
I wanted you to know one of your older videos just influenced me into buying the deluxe set 5 DVD/CD box set of Totally Stripped. I already had the CD and kind of was on the fence about the deluxe version, as I am more likely to play the music rather than watching DVD’s. But I found a new copy for sale on Discogs for $70 and thought that was an OK price. I wish they would have included the all music CD’s along with DVD’s, but I guess I might try to find some software that can rip the audio tracks from the DVD.. Otherwise I might do what you do and just try getting the boots for these concerts. I do have the Stripped Companion and that’s a great CD.
I would also be interested and seeing what your favorite Stones boots are. I really like the Red Tongue Real Alternative album series and of course the Genuine Black Box set. Also the Russian Maximum label series with the bonus tracks are really good.
@@bobjpgr3683 that’s awesome. I also like you listen to CDs way more than watching dvds. But those shows on that box are fantastic. That’s a great purchase. I hope you really like it I think you will. Thanks for checking out the old videos and found something you like. Best Alan.
Wow..that shirt 🎉🤩..and at that price. Wow..bought great bootlegs in Chicago in past. Stones accept it now and sell "parking lot " tees on their web. Thanks for showing the shirt
Yea - at many concerts I go to - boot shirt designs are often far superior - just my opinion any way.
Top man Alan, you say it as it is I'm as dedicated as you and I like an honest opinion. Looking foward to your next one. Bye for now👌
Thanks so much Don - that means a lot to me and I really appreciate it.
Hi Alan - great review and great everybody had a good time. As you say - its the music after all, thats the main thing. Cya Doug
thanks as always Doug
I think Jason and yourself are the best Stone's reactors on earth 🌎. Did you ever do a show together? Your shirt looks awesome. I usually buy my shirts outside and find them just as good if not better. My first Stones show was Steel Wheels and my last was a couple of years ago at the Link. Your commentary was awesome. Hope to meet you and Jason some day. Also, I don't feel like this is the last time we will see the Stones. They mentioned a new album coming out. (NEW) LOL. AND I am thinking of a tour next year in Europe. So save some money in the piggy.
Wow what a compliment - thanks so much - really appreciate it. No, I've never met or spoken to Jason but he is fantastic and I love his channel. Yea, seems like no end to the Stones and I agree - I can definitely see them heading across the pond again. And I welcome another album after the greatness of Hackney Diamonds.
Great show review, sounds good despite the sound problems.
Thanks Mark - we did have a fantastic time and I know the issues were really the sound, not the band. What can you do? It was great - was so much fun and a great setlist.
I was at that concert too (section 213) but I didn't think the sound was bad. It was an absolutely amazing performance by the Stones! Lots of energy and excitement. I also bought a $50 t-shirt. Then my friend bought one that was similar in the parking lot after the concert for $20.
Glad the sound was good. Gotta say the bootleg TShirt are nice. I paid 15. Some paid 10. But I also bought my daughter an official shirt for 60 and I bought the program so I don’t feel bad.
@TheAlanRosenbergShow They had no more programs when I bought my shirt, ☹️. I saw that you did a video on Infinity Records a while back. I live near there and know the owner, Joe. Maybe I'll run into you there some day.
@@robscuremusic absolutely. Joe and Corey And Chris are great. You probably know Mr Mayo as well. He’s there all the time.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I sure do. We're friends. You might see me in some of his videos and live chats (as Robert S.) and we've gone to see Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and even Pete Best together.
@@robscuremusic oh so cool. I’m sure I’ll see you there. Best Alan. Thanks for watching me too.
was at the show had G/A Ground rear tickets did notice some sound issues on tumbling dice other than that always a great time at the stones picked up two bootleg shirts for $25 for both after in the lot also was hanging out by the front gate and heard them doing sound checks so kinda had an inside on what the set list was going to be and was very pleased
That's awesome Christopher - I have to learn to negotiate better..lol. Sure looked like a party down there but the whole stadium was rocking - even all the way up to us in the 300's. Thanks for sharing.
Good to hear you had a great time, Alan...I know we were all getting a little leery when we saw the early setlists....and how they dropped chestnuts like Out of Time, Off my Cloud, for no reason....great to see Midnight Rambler back in, and hopefully it stays until they get to Chicago at the end of next month. And great that you got to hear Heartbreaker! I've only heard them do that once--at Summerfest in 2015 when it won the fan vote, as well. I still wish they would do a 'legitimate' b-stage set, just the core group, of a handful of their blues covers...even three or four songs, but I'm probably never going to get that.
So were you all dancing in your seats? The last time I saw them, at Soldier Field in 2019, I too was on the upper deck of the stadium. A very young man sitting in front of me literally danced for the entire show...he couldn't have been more than 28! He was wearing a checkered blue polo shirt and khaki pants. He constantly danced, swayed and gyrated for the entire show. He kept his head back, eyes closed, swaying and singing! I didn't think someone that young would be so into the Stones! What got me was the polo shirt and khaki pants. And then there was an Indian girl next to me, dancing all night as well! I'm usually too focused on the stage/music to notice or remember much going on around me.
Are they not carrying out the 'false ending' on Sweet Sounds????
We were so high that I was concerned if it would be just sit down and watch type of show. But NO - the whole upper deck was up virtually the whole show. We were all dancing and singing - it was fabulous - just a great crowd. And everyone was nice and in a good mood to boot. Yea they dropped the false Ending on Sweet Sounds - I love the false ending - even though by now we all know it's there - but I think it's cool and really builds the song to a climax. But no its gone. Thanks for your fabulous description of the young fan - isn't that great - yea - it sure is. Enjoy Chicago - I know you will. The Stones are rolling now for sure.
Thanks Alan…however I just noticed-Miss You was removed in favor of Midnight Rambler. Now why can’t they play both? I mean, both of those songs are “signature” tunes if you ask me. I know you are never going to satisfy everybody with the set list-but removing one classic for another, it’s like, just play for 2 hours and 10 minutes! I mean, what did the run time come to? 1:50??
@@anthonyaswe4174 Yea - it's the endless debate - and like you said you can't please everyone. I guess the theory is that Miss You or Midnight Rambler is the "epic" number of the night. Having two epics may be too much. You Can't Always Get What You Want - used to be epic but now is a relatively shorter tighter version which I really like. Even Sympathy is relatively short and tight too. Thanks so much.
Nice review Alan! I like your emphasis on them playing live and the sound problems. I saw Stones in August '75 in Buffalo, NY...their last show of that tour, it was a last minute add on and they....were terrible Alan. They came late and they played a short set, hour and half, and they didn't sound too good! I was 19 and it was my second concert and I was real disappointed. I saw them in 81 in Syracuse, NY and they were better and then in 89 in L.A. and they were pretty damn awesome although Guns n Roses were better in my humble opinion. Their studio work is flawless but live can be an adventure and you aptly explained why! Cheers!
Thanks so much. You have a fascinating history of live Stones shows. Especially back in those days that you saw, they could be a loose band. I never saw them bad. Just better than other times. But they’ve alway been really live with imperfections for sure. 1989 and later they really tightened up there live show and became shell we say more “professional with back up singers”. Each tour they can be very different. Thanks again for sharing your story.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Live at Fort Worth '78 is awesome stuff! Keith was on fire!
@@DaveGoldShow Talk about a unique tour - the '78 tour unlike any other in Stones history and very hit or miss. The official release - Fort Worth is indeed a blazing show. Was so glad they finally officially released it.
I like the review style. You tell it like it is.
Thanks so much - I'm pure passion, no scripting - so thanks - I really appreciate it.
Great review! Hope their touring in Latin America. Greetings from México city.
Hope so for you all. Latin America sure loves the Stones. Thanks so much.
Saw the same show ! Just fantastic! Can’t believe at their age that they can still sound this great❤! Disagree with your take on Midnight Rambler! It was the most magical moment of the night. Lisa Fisher was the absolute best ! I sat sec 319 about 50 rows below you. They were LOUD which was good because this f lady sitting behind me would not shut the f up!!
Yes at this age they are miraculous. And the fact that they play and sing live should be the benchmark other bands should learn from. I’ve watched a video of the Midnight Rambler we saw and it sounded much better on the video. Where I was was muddy as hell. Still could’ve done without the Come on Kitchen interlude in it. I’ve seen many live versions of Rambler. Best one I saw was actually No Security tour in Vegas on the B stage. Was insanely great. But we were surely treated at this show. Was great sound not withstanding.
Love your honest review!
Thanks so much - I really appreciate it.
Hi Alan I think the set list for your show is awesome the best yet. Good they did Hearbreaker & Bitch. It’s good you had a great time last night. Unfortunate for bad sound. Same story here our domed stadium sound bounces. Could be you are up in the nosebleeds. Good you scored a bootleg shirt. So what official shirt were you after? I got a bootleg shirt $20a nice design. What bugged me was on back of shirtts sold at stadium Stones wasn’t on back in fact no official shirt had name of band on the back. I’m seeing them one more time Denver in June, Looking forward to it. Thanks for great review as always. Take care & have a good day.
Thanks so much - I was going to spring for the "main official" - had the tour dates on the back - I always like the tourdates. It was a good design I thought but funny you said that - none of the official shirts said Rolling. Interesting decision on the part of the designers. So I was thrilled that I held off and got the bootleg with in big letters says Rolling Stones - just my personal taste as well. Enjoy them in Denver - I'm sure you'll love it again. At least will be some differences from other shows. They seem to be mixing it up a bit more now and that's great.
Alan... Thanks for the review... Well done... I had a similar experience with the sound back in 2005 tour I think it was... I also was in the upper level. No excuse especially being the Stones and with today's sound techs... Was it windy there last night.?. Well anyways sounds like you had fun...
thanks Glen - no - not too windy. And I've heard from people in the 200's and even the 100's with similar issues. Worst stadium sound I've ever heard (not thru the whole concert thankfully). My son said to me "what do they have a new live sound mixer"...lol. Honky Tonk Women was phasing back and forth at one point. Very strange. But still had a great time. I'm pretty much done with stadiums now though...lol
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow yea... There's lots of small venues or clubs that have great bands... Sometimes there free shows too.. . Best bet.... Alan thanks for the shout out to your viewers who have fun and kind to your show... Love it... Talk soon brother..
@@glendepietro1521 Thank you Glen, as always.
Was the audience quiet when 'Wild Horses' was played? Screaming when a quiet song is played makes no sense since you can't hear the song. Soundchecks, hopefully, were done to check the sound system. That doesn't guarantee nothing will go wrong, but it gives the band some confidence. Plus a soundcheck in an empty venue prior to the crowd coming in doesn't guarantee the sound system is powerful enough to overcome screaming fans. Equipment failure can happen at anytime.
No- actually thankfully Wild Horses was crystal clear, and the highlight of the night for me. The sound fluctuated all night. Usually was subpar, but Wild Horses was amazing. maybe because it was a quiet ballad.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Alan, I just viewed the complete MetLife concert (5/26/2024) on RUclips. Man, isn't technology great!! Unfortunately, commercial inserts disrupted the flow of the concert, but since it was free, I can't really complain. I don't know if you viewed the concert on RUclips, but to me the sound was fine. Two things I found humorous. Ronny throwing his guitar pick to the audience (must have had a bottomless supply!). As the person taping the show, you can see professional cameraman taping the concert. I think Keith needs to go on a diet. Granted, the previous videos of Keith was in the past, but I was surprised he has gain a lot of weight. Ronny looked fine. Mick, of course, is into keeping in shape., so he looked in great shape.
I enjoyed the concert; not the same as being there as you were, but enjoyed it nevertheless.
BTW, here's the link:
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@@noahbody417 Thanks - yea I've seen footage and it's amazing the difference in sound quality depending on location in the stadium. Clearly floor level has great sound. It is true, that it's wonderful in today's world, can literally pretty much watch everything, and usually for free. Back in the day, we read a review and saw a couple of pictures from the whole tour. It is fantastic. Thanks so much.
I am going to the Cleveland show. I am sitting in row 4 of the sideview seats. It's the section right off to the right of the stage. Has anyone sat in the sideview seats and how were they?
Not me but sure sounds close. I hope others chime in and give you some tips. Enjoy - I'm sure you're gonna love it.
I’m so excited for the Atlanta show, I really hope our setlist is as good as yours!! I’m praying for some Sticky Fingers tracks because that’s my favorite album. Hopefully “Wild Horses” sticks around. What were all your options for the song votes?
I think it was Out of Control. All Down The Line, Heartbreaker and Bite My Head Off. All really good choices but I had to go with Heartbreaker as it's a personal favorite. I love GHS.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I just heard Goat’s Head Soup all the way through again the other day and I can’t believe how underrated it is. Honestly it might be my second or third favorite Stones album. Pretty much every song on the album is awesome. I think “Angie” may be Jagger’s best vocal performance
@@jamesdean9183 That's great - yep - to me equally a part of the classic run starting from Beggars Banquet. And I totally agree - Angie is incredible. Everything about it is perfection including Jagger's vocals are amazing. Thanks.
I was there. Very great
Yea - that's awesome
I wasnt sure if it was just because of the recording of sound quality on mobiles, but ive thougnt the show sound was iffy. In start me up, the drums sound nothing like charlie and so it goes. There's a clodhopping sound as if tupperware containers are being banged. It grates.
It's definitely location location. The sound was occasionally awful. Like terrible. Then would clear up a bit, then bad, then terrible - it was frustrating. But the cell phone footage from the floor sounds great on some of the songs I saw that sounded bad. Don't know what the issue is, but not good.
i was in section 322 about four rows from the top, that section is in front of the stage and the sound was pretty good
Interesting - I'm glad it was better for you. I don't know - I guess location location. But wasn't just me - tons of people now talking about the sound quality.
Hello Alan, thanx for your comments by the show. Yesterday I thought 'bout the gig there and hoped that you'll see a special one - & so you did! "New" songs on the setlist, like "bitch", "tell me straight" and so on... Sound problems, maybe attributed to the location 'cause it was an open one? Best wishes to you & your family. Kindly regards, your BURDON maniac Aaron
Thanks so much Aaron - yes - we had a great time - and great setlist indeed.
Wow, Sorry about the sound. I saw the Vegas show since that was the only weekend one initially in my area. I live in LA so it was an easy drive. The LA date was weeknight until the 2nd was added on Saturday. I think I will go to that also, there are tickets still available. The Vegas show was great, the sound was echoe-ish it a bit. It was impossible to buy any merchandise before the show. Even during the it the line was crazy, they had 2 stands set up in the middle of GA where we were. After the show we ran out to the outside stands and spent some money. Got the deluxe version of the program also in a die cut envelope. So nice from outside, don’t want open it. For the No Filter tour I just ordered things online. Same mile long mob scene at the stand which I saw in Santa Clara CA. I think those guitar shaped fans were for the vip section. Great idea, I should have dumpster dived also, LOL. Maybe at SOFI. I still have the confetti from another Vegas show, the Licks tour at the MGM Grand 2003. I was scraping the floor. My 1st Stones show ever was in 1989 November, Steel Wheels at the Mets stadium. Still my all time (sentimental) favorite concert. Since that I missed No Security, 50 and Counting , and Zip Code tours ( we did line up for the lottery at the Fonda theater LA show, no luck. I was pissed, LOL) Great video as always! Thank you,
Thanks so much - you have a wonderful Stones live history. Those shows at Shea Stadium in NY on 1989 were incredible...beyond incredible - Revolutionary with the staging and the band was so tight and incredible setlists. I still have vivid memories of those shows. Enjoy the LA shows if you go. Hopefully the sound there will be better, but my hunch is its location within the stadiums and an overall subpar sound system.
I was there Sunday night. I forgot a program. Dam I brought a Keychain. Are u seeing them in Cleveland. I was thinking of it.
That's the only show I have tickets for so far. I had a fantastic time with my family, but I don't know if I feel the need to see this show again at this time. The merch sales were insane. Programs were sold out - at the end I found one stand that had 3 left. Was pretty much the cheapest thing they were selling besides the keychain which looked really nice by the way.
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Thanks so much
Nice video.
I got decades of experience as artist myself that I noticed two things (from videos so could be wrong, but the symptoms is recognizable.)
They have had a lot of low frequency on bassdrum boosted (weird for any band trying to play Stones. Backbeat is snare drum "up front," not bass drum.
Seems to me they play loud on stage too. I really like Steve, but I heard Charlie complained about loud sound on stage many times in interviews, (then he must have done that regularly on tours too. Maybe they lost that guy telling the soundguys to turn down. No way Keith/Mick ask for less volume.)
You can hear it on Mick's singing. He push harder to get through (over/equal to) the band, not all songs.
I hired a jazz drummer for my Stones band, but he suddenly played as it was rock. It was not why I hired him. I wanted the jazz drumming not the hard knocking rock drummer. Steve can do any kind of drumming, but maybe he think as the jazz dummer I hired? ...that Rolling Stones is rock music, rock drumming. It is rock music, but on stage they've sounded like a jam session. And I held in jam sessions for decades myself and the best nights is when the musicians hear each other. Then I have had be "a bitch" and tell them to turn down plenty of times throughout the night.
Thanks so much. My gut is also so much bass. As Darryl Jones was barely on the screen, I couldn't tell what he was playing or overplaying. Of course back in the day, Bill and Charlie followed Keith - The Stones were a guitar led band. Hence the famous, hard to copy slight delay in the Stones sound as they follow Keith. That almost imperceptable push and pull of the Stones so well felt in Tumbling Dice for instance. The new band, with Keith's weakened state, at least in the beginning of the tour was more classic rock like you said. The rhythm section was leading the band with Keith and Ronnie filling in the sound so to speak. I love your analogy of the jazz drummer playing rock. Steve Jordan does a fine job and of course he's a fabulous drummer, but definitely different to Charlie's swing. But the massive bass - still not sure where it was coming from. My gut says it was Jordan's kick drum and much to aggressive feel on the kick drum or possibly the tom. But couldn't tell from my height and limited Jordan video. Paint It Black from my location was over the top with it. Yet down below on the floor sounded much better. I don't know. Thanks so much for your expertise - fantastic.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow you was there so I want to just remind us both that I only interpret this, I don’t know the fact, but to me the symptoms is there.
Another thing is that I know soundguys love to boost the bass drum (kick) in every big venue I’ve been. I haven’t played stadium scale, but plenty of times with separate soundguys for backline and couple of thousands spectators.
The low frequencies don’t die out as easily as the high frequency. I noticed on stones here in Oslo Norway (Europe) ten years ago (today,) they played louder the last part of the set. Could be that was happening from Honky Tonk and low frequency especially. I haven’t see more than a couple of videos from the 26. So I just guess from your words and what I noticed the other shows.
It seemed that the first show in NJ was balanced sound. It could be small margins. Nice to hear about that Keith’s new song worked well.
@@martinaakervik thanks again. I think you’re spot on.
Love your passion! I’d never seen them…I’m 69 and live on Maui… when they announced this tour I booked Vegas in a second… I was in the lower bowl on a corner but the sound was never an issue and the screen was fantastic …went merch shopping the day before which was great… only about a 20 minute walk from my hotel…loved our setlist….Like A Rolling Stone was a highlight! Been over 2 weeks and I’m still jazzed!
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That's an awesome story - thanks for sharing. By the way, I love seeing them Like A Rolling Stone - pretty rare over the last years and to me always a highlight of their concerts - would have loved it last night actually. So congrats on seeing that at your concert. Always a highlight - so glad you loved it and are still flying high.
Great show Al! They bypassed Dallas this tour.
Yea - these relatively short tours - pick and choose locations - cant' hit everywhere anymore.
Hi 👋 Recovering from the show ?. Was it that bad . Only joking. I agree with you on how they do it. They are in their eighties now. Pity about the issues. Still a good experience. From Carl in NZ.
thanks Carl - yea - I'm exhausted - lol. But only on like 4 hours sleep too - so that doesn't help. They're miracles - incredible - Mick Jagger is beyond description.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Yes they are incredible.
I think Keith and Ronnie both tried to take the Chuck Berry-like part starting around 2:15 but eventually Ronnie stepped off. These guys are something else, just rock it
They do the guitar weave - that's for sure.
This kind of a change in set list is what I used to pray for at Jethro Tull concerts. That dream ended 50 years ago LOL
I actually pretty much stopped seeing Tull live probably a decade ago because of Ian's unfortunate vocal issues. I heard the current tour, he's sounding better. You're the expert on their setlists though.
The weird thing is, the Tull setlists these last couple years have had quite a few surprises, but the performances are so bad it doesn't matter, ha!
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Yeah the recent tour had a good setlist. But during tours the setlist rarely changes. I saw 5 1077 shows between January and November and all the jokes were even the same
@@Larrybabbin1957 Yea - of course most bands (Grateful Dead / Springsteen big exceptions) always played the same setlist show after show on a tour. Personally I never totally understood that - change the shows, your fans go to multiple shows...but you did anyway...lol.
Tell Me Straight! This performance of it was pretty shaky, but I think it'll get better.
I actually really liked it. It's kind of a minor track - kind of delicate. But I really liked it. Heartfelt performance. It's never going to be an "amazing" live song because its just a good track in my opinion. But I agree the more they play it, the more confidence and the better it will get.
cant wait for LA
Think you're gonna love them.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow i think this will be #23? maybe 22
@@deand7348 That's awesome - I think that's about where I'm at as well. I think with 2 shows in LA they'll be pulling out the stops like they did in NY, well NJ...lol Should be fantastic.
it was a great setlist! I’ve always wanted to hear bitch live! I thought for sure they would put street fighting man back on as the opener and put start me up back on down the set as this is the second of 2 shows at MetLife, as they usually do, but it is what it is, and heartbreaker is amazing live, I saw it when they last performed it back in Dallas in 2021 and it was awesome! and tell me straight is amazing live, I really don’t see why Keith doesn’t keep it as a permanent song in his set, it works great in my opinion, and I was really surprised to see midnight rambler back in the set, although it wasn’t the best performance and Ronnie’s solo was lacking, and I could see from one video that mick messed up or sum went wrong? and overall it looked like a great show! and sorry that the sound was lousy, the sound at the Vegas show was lousy as well, and the raiders stadium is notorious for having bad sound for concerts, so I thought it was just the stadium but ig it’s both the sound crew and the venue to blame, and this is coming for a guy who was on the floor watching the show, but although the sound was lousy it definitely didn’t take away from the experience and the show, and as a side note on merch, I usually get the shirt with the show specific artwork on it and for some odd reason the whole venue and the merch truck didn’t have it so I had to resort to getting it on the stones website and that kinda took away a big chunk from the show experience, but I’m glad you had a great time and a great setlist as well!
Thanks so much. I'm hearing now "complaints" about the sound quality at other stadium shows this tour as well, like your comment about the Vegas stadium show. Interesting and disappointing - in today's high tech stadium show world, kind of shocking how bad the sound was on occasion - and not just at the highest levels, or wind conditions etc. Downright strange. But still a fantastic time - we loved being there and having fun - and I lucked out with a great setlist. Thanks again.
From the rear GA’s I thought the sound was fine. In fact, I thought the sound for the opening act was better than it typically is at a Stones show.
Yea the sound on the floor was apparently really good. The sound for the opening act was horrible really awful where I was. I guess location location.
I was in 142 for the first show and my son in the pit that night and in 111 for this show and we had no issues with the sound. too bad that in 2024 they cant get it right for the people upstairs
Yea i t definitely runs the gamut - many say the sound was good, many say were issues. Also it changed during the show.
We were about 10 rows back and sthe sound was pretty good.Maybe it depended on the location in the stadium.
Thanks - yes definitely - the cell phone footage I'm seeing from the floor sounds great. That's so awesome that you were there and so close. Thanks again.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow The only way we were able to be so close is that my sister did some work for them many years ago,and was able to get tickets.We would have never been able to afford that.I can totaly relate to what you were saying about being able to afford going with a few people.I still remember camping out for a weekend to get tickets for the Capitol Theater in 1978,and mailing in hundreds of requests for the Tattoo You tour in 1981.
@@user-sz5kd9je8n I did the mail ins for the 1981 Tattoo You tour and did great - saw three shows - two at MSG and one at Meadowlands (with Tina Turner opening and joining them). But not too close at any of the three - still better in an arena than a stadium.
I sat in Lower Level sec 111c and the sound was grest all night.
so interesting in that location location - I've spoken to people in various different levels and sections - some say fantastic like you said, others the sound would change throughout the night. Like for me the quieter songs - like Wild Horses was absolutely perfect. Others especially Midnight Rambler and Paint It Black were a muddy mess. And Honky Tonk Women was changing throughout the song. Clearly someone was working on it then. Well I'm so glad your sound was great - was a special show for sure.
I saw footage from your show,amazing attendance..and hey you got heartbreaker from GHS maybe makes up for out of time i thought for sure they would bring back out of time at some show,but mick was going by opening night in houston on reaction,guarantee metlife wouldve been much more appreciative,but who knows,its just amazing they still doing any songs live at 81,I will let ya know how cleve show went..and btw my woman friend wants to bet me $100 that you are not 61 lol,I told her he is because you mention going to TOTA and why would ya BS abt that.
Thanks so much - yes please let me know how Cleveland show is. Tell your lady friend I am 61. February 28, 1963. Tell her I look younger with a hat on....lol. Thanks again. I'm sure you're gonna have a great time at the show. Maybe you'll get Out Of Time.
@TheAlanRosenbergShow yea I'm hoping for out of control in cleve, haven't seen that performed since Sept '97,and no one can ever replace lisa fisher as well as bobby keys they are missing that huge fluttering tenor sound
@@keeponrollin7922 would be worse if they were playing Brown Sugar...lol. Yea - no one touches Lisa Fischer as far as I'm concerned - she really was in another league. But Chanel is very good - she's a powerhouse. But her Gimme Shelter doesn't reach the heights of Fischer's.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow no one can touch lisa ever and yes I agree abt brown sugar,do they still use the uptown horns without bobby
@@keeponrollin7922 Yes they have the same horn players - they were great as always. They're very experienced playing with the Stones all these years.
Hi Alan thank you Alan for letting me know about the rolling stones show that you and your family seen The Best WOW😮 😮 Alan seem the stones and I like your t-shirt and 😅 fantastic rolling stones stuff Alan I won't be able to see the rolling stones my doctor say it not the good to go 😢 i had a bad operation last year the doctor went in to my brain yes I am on oxygen tell I get well from my surgery Alan my oxygen last for 5 hours so thank you again I have seem them so many times and they put on a fantastic show I seem them in buffalo NY in 2015. But my heath first 😅
Your health is #1 priority. And the end of the day, this is just a concert and life goes on. I'm back to work etc. Take care of yourself. And at least in today's world, you can enjoy the shows on RUclips. Be well.
Hey, Alan-I heard from like a dozen people who were there that Lawrence's mix and overall sound engineering quality was way better than the Stones.
Was terrible where I was sitting. Lawrence was worse than The Stones and that's saying something. Seems like the sound on the floor was really good although I knew people in the 200's and 100's who also said the Stones sound was lousy. Others said it was really good. And have heard complaints at other venues. Weird and disappointing.
I saw them in Foxborough MA last night. The band and the sound was awesome. My one complaint, as usual, was the set list, but l know that is my issue. There are some Stones classics that l have just heard too much Honkey Tonk Woman, You Can’t Always Get What You Want and especially Tumbling Dice. I just don’t understand why that song is so beloved. I believe it is overrated and overplayed. This was my 10th time seeing them and they have never not played it. Midnight Rambler was dragged out, they could have played 2 songs instead of that one. These are minor complaints though, everything sounded great.
Glad the sound was awesome for you. You got Emotional Rescue. That’s awesome in that it’s so rarely played. Saw footage. Darryl Jones cooked on it. I’m with you on the setlist of course. Instead of voting for the rare tracks should vote for the warhorses I say. Thanks again
i have to agree. man is a wonder. rest of band not so much but jagger...
Thanks yes it’s incredible the shape he’s in and that he’s really singing and performing so strong.
C'mon Alan, you should know that those open air mega stadiums always sound like crap. Gillette sounded the same. The best Stones Concert I've seen was The Boston Garden (No Security) Why? It's a closed arena. Sure, my ears were ringing for 2 days, but that's what I came for.
funny - the most fun I've ever had at a Stones concert was also No Security tour - mine was in Las Vegas. Insanely incredible. Gotta say, I've seen the Stones many times in stadiums including 3 at Shea for Steel Wheels and that was in 1989. And the sound was always better than this show. And I've seen them before at Metlife / Giant's Stadium. Other's have also commented on this tour - seems to be about location - not just height. I don't know. Oh well - still glad I went and had a great time.
Adam-Asking for a refund due to lousy acoustics? LOL
No - lol. we still had an amazing time. Well worth it. Fantastic time really. But wanted to bring the point up because it wasn't just my super high location. Still was great - the band and especially Mick jagger are rolling and on fire, and when you think of their age - it's a miracle.
Old sad shells Pathetic
1969 bad boys would laugh this off the stage
Considering their age and the greatness of the new album, they are miraculous. Can they equal 69, 72 etc when they were young men - of course not. Are we blessed to still have them. YES. And they are still fantastic live...oh and they are LIVE - which can't be said for virtually everyone else.
Sounds like the sound was shit & they played garbage from new album, get your money back, dude
No - sound was shitty alot of the time - but we had a fantastic time and so glad we were there. For their age etc, they are miraculous.
The sound in MetLife sucks. Period.
It sure does. It sure does
The problem is Keith has crippled hands and can barely play and Woods sucks on guitar, really really sucks....so bad!
I've discussed this issue many times, but I gotta say, sound issues not withstanding, they were working hard up there and concentrating hard to do the best they can at this stage of their life with the debilitating health issues and they delivered. It was a marvel and great fun. And most importantly they are real and that is unique in this musical world.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Ronnie was only hired because Keith did not want another great lead guitarist showing him up .RW great in the Faces has always sucked in the Stones, so shame on Keef and his ego.
@@beoz658 That's not true. The most important thing was bringing in a play who fit in with the band, not just musically but personally. That's not easy to do, as the whole history of music proves. They knew Woody for years, jammed together for years, worked on Woody's solo album. And back then Woody played some decent lead. The '75 tour and '76 tours had a different sound then the subsequent tours and Woody was playing serious lead guitar, though not in the league of Mick Taylor. Afterwards, they really switched to the "art of weaving" as they say. On top of that, personality wise, without Ron Wood, The Stones would never have survived.