Ian Brown live - any good?

by **General Sherman** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 1:43 pm

I saw him last month for the first time at The Eden Project. To be honest, although I'm a big fan of his solo stuff (as well as The Roses) I wasn't expecting too much as he's always getting slated for the quality of his live vocals. Still, my brother talked me into it and I wasn't disapointed...the vocals were quality. As well as a good mix of his solo stuff he also threw in 'She Bangs The Drums', 'Elizabeth My Dear' and 'Made Of Stone', as well as covering 'Submission' by the Sex Pistols (which incidently also included a little refrain from 'Hello, I Love You' by The Doors). Personally, I thought it was a great gig, one of the best I've seen this year (second to The La's at Sheffield), although I am a big fan of his. If you're thinking of going just to hear some Roses tunes I wouldn't bother as it seems like he varys what roses tunes he plays (if any). That said, on that particular night at the Eden Project the vocals were top and the vibe in the crowd was amazing. Very impressive.

Over & out

by **kenny** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 8:13 pm

I'd recommend seeing King Monkey - he's awesome live, seen him tons of times!

by **iz rite la** » Sat Oct 01, 2005 6:14 pm

He was amazin at glasto,worth goin deffo, especially if he's doin roses tunes. his solo stuff is class too.

by **geoff g** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:26 am

Seen him a few times now – last at Manchester and he lifted the roof. Highly recommend anyone to see him. If you expect Brownies voice to be spot on for every song this isn't the gig for you. But the man is a legend and is easily forgiven.

:lol:

by **lasersafari** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 2:47 pm

Did you go and see him sugarspun?

by **sugarspun** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 10:45 am

no I didn't, didn't catch that plane over to dear old blighty...

maybe next year. hopefully!

by **Anonymous** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 2:48 pm

Do, I saw him at the MEN and he was superb. Flawless vocals and his band were fantastic.

Next time you have the chance, go for it :wink:

by **Dan** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:18 pm

Flawless vocals?!?!! LOL

by **Youngie** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 10:03 pm

seen him 3 times last year

at thetford forest, he sounded class. mind the venue is a cracking little place

v chelmsford, sounded excellent once again

norwich uea sounded fucking crap, was up to his tricks as discussed above

by **Downloading_Man** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:14 pm

I've seen him twice in the last year, and both times he was brilliant.

No problems with his voice at all.

He did start bitching at the soundguy for about 5 minutes, but he seemed to be hearing himself ok the rest of the time.

He has some awesome songs, but didn't really choose too well for the filler songs of the show. No Gettin High, Billie Jean or Thriller! I was gutted.

I was front row both times and he puts on a hell of a show.

You must see him live to get the full effect.

by **KINGPOT** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 3:17 pm

sugarspun wrote:
I_am_the_key_la wrote: They were up there, where very few bands ever make it, perfect. Lets try and remember them like that and not as yet another reformed band touring the arenas of the uk playing a jaded greatest hits set.

Yeah, you know you're right. The Roses were just too good, too special for that shite of reunion craze!

agree!

by **Lord Nash Gentleman** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 12:28 am

ive got tkts for mesen for me b'day 2 days after brownies plauing just me going to the notts one i dunno how the non smoking thing is gonna happen in there ill wanna blaze a fatty brownie la :lol:

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