This is a version of Aces that is acceptable for a live album, although it needs the high vocals. I feel Bruce could still do it a proper justice if it is an opener, which is wow. The video screen probably works best for it in the set. It seems the Glasgow show was one of the best of the tour. The band warmed up.
You're missing my point - he is handling the pressure and doing extremely well. What I was implying is that, until a musician is put into a specific situation (in this case playing drums in a heavy metal sextet, one of the biggest bands on the planet, with a notoriously loyal fan base) you don't know how they're going to react. Maybe your drummer friends would fall completely apart in that situation - maybe they'd thrive and control the adrenaline and produce an amazing performance.
It’s a good thing the video of the dog fight is so distracting, because vocally that’s dog shit.
IMO at this stage in their career at ages this is a fine rendition of Aces. I think Bruce is adjusting, and that's a good thing. It's not 2008, 1999, or even 1984 anymore.
Even if he is handling the pressure well, it's still perfectly valid for audience members and fans to have criticisms of his playing style and interpretation of the songs - just like how some people prefer Clive over Nicko, Paul over Bruce, Dave/H over Jan, or vice versa - etc.
Of course! But the guy said that everyone he was with said Simon was lacklustre and subpar (paraphrasing) and that he is a lazy choice.
I dont think its a lazy choice. Its a drummer that can handle the show. In sure thr choice its about money
They did. So whats your point?
This. I have to say I don't enjoy logging onto Maidenfans as much as I used to. Maiden is by far my favorite band and though they are not perfect it's hard for me to be critical of them. I have my exceptions, of course (the 90's for one). Yes, they are past their prime but I think they still sound great all things considered. I accept them for where they are now (after 50 years, my God) and I'm not selfish or entitled enough to think they should all perform like they did in their heyday or they're "shit, lazy, etc"...
I agree, i thought the show was amazing, i loved it but it doesnt mean we cant have an opinion on aspects of it, critical or not. Its the whole point of art (puts my pretentious hat on)
But were you trying hard to see what there was for you ?
Maybe it will sound better when you see it and sing along to it live rather than just watching it on Youtube, it certainly did for me.
It’s a shame to hear that you don’t like coming here as much anymore. I can be critical of the band. It’s because I hold them to high standards and sometimes I think they make some head scratching decisions.
That it sounds less like valid criticism and more like herd mentality.
Bruce sounds fantastic here. That's more than passable. Really tight overall. I'm speechless.
