gurgle 0 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Is anyone going ? Any idea if these are sold out yet ? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I'm sure there'd be lots of {mis-guided}people going Link to post Share on other sites
gurgle 0 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Originally Posted By: thursday I'm sure there'd be lots of {mis-guided}people going I used to think I was too highbrow for ACDC, but now I reckon it would be a laugh...... Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I'll be going for sure! Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Originally Posted By: gurgle I used to think I was too highbrow for ACDC, but now I reckon it would be a laugh...... I used to think I was too highbrow for ACDC, but tne I realized I was missing the point. for ACDC. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I bet they ROCK. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Does the guitarist still wear the school uniform? He must be getting on for 60 now surely? Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Except when they start playing love ballads or their old disco hits from the 70's but wait, actually they don't have any of those so, yep, they ROCK! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Originally Posted By: grungy-gonads Does the guitarist still wear the school uniform? He must be getting on for 60 now surely? He probably still does. Ironic, isn't it. Link to post Share on other sites
gareth_oau 2 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 he'd better watch out for paedophiles! LOL or at least, short-sighted ones! Link to post Share on other sites
gurgle 0 Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 He's a spritely 54 and still wears the school uniform get up..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXaZmY52gHM Link to post Share on other sites
gurgle 0 Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Originally Posted By: ger Originally Posted By: gurgle I used to think I was too highbrow for ACDC, but now I reckon it would be a laugh...... I used to think I was too highbrow for ACDC, but tne I realized I was missing the point. for ACDC. Spot on Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Two things about ACDC I like: First, they still write their own music, unlike bands like Aerosmith who co-write their songs or just sing other people's songs. Old geezers who've sold out a long time ago. Second, ACDC have two guitarists who often play the same or very similar lines. That might seem dumb or totally amaturish. Why have both guitarists play exactly the same thing??? But they're very deliberate about it and get awsome guitar tone. Listen to Black in Black in from the early 80's for example. The guitar tones are HUGE, more like post-grunge heavy rock than anything from that era. As simple and stupid as their music was and is, they were way ahead of their time in that respect. ...Plus, Gibson guitars thru Marshall amps. What's not to love?! Link to post Share on other sites
gaijindrifter 0 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I've always been a huge AC/DC fan, though I admit I don't listen to them much anymore. I'd really like to go, especially considering I live close by in Saitama, but I can think of a lot better ways to spend the 13,000yen or so I'm sure it costs >_< Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 AC/DC are the bomb. Their last record was really explosive and considering their age! I use to get home and drum along to them in the old days. If I had been able to get a ticket in OZ I would have gone for sure... Probably their last tour. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Angus still in shorts and school cap???? Link to post Share on other sites
Hokkaidough 4 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I'm not an ACDC fan, but I bet their concerts are good. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Quote: I'm just talkin' about the future Forget about the past No offence big Bri, but I think the fans would like to hear the past, at least twenty-five years ago if possible. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 hey for big rock'n'roll bands like ACDC, are concerts in the big halls in Japan all seated. I know people stand up, but basically it's seated areas? Hate that, I need to be in the scrum down front at a concert. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Originally Posted By: ger Two things about ACDC I like: First, they still write their own music, unlike bands like Aerosmith who co-write their songs or just sing other people's songs. Old geezers who've sold out a long time ago. Second, ACDC have two guitarists who often play the same or very similar lines. That might seem dumb or totally amaturish. Why have both guitarists play exactly the same thing??? But they're very deliberate about it and get awsome guitar tone. Listen to Black in Black in from the early 80's for example. The guitar tones are HUGE, more like post-grunge heavy rock than anything from that era. As simple and stupid as their music was and is, they were way ahead of their time in that respect. ...Plus, Gibson guitars thru Marshall amps. What's not to love?! I think AC/DC are well past it regarding new tunes, but Aerosmith are complete sellouts for doing rock ballads like "miss a thing". Its Celine Dion level. As for the second point, I think Malcolm is vital to the band. Classic era AC/DC has a bit of a boogie in there and the rhythm guy keeps the tune locked in the groove. When Angus goes off on the solo in “Back in Black†for example. I think that tune needs another verse though to come back and really lock it down. A fair bit of 70s and early 80s rock is pretty groovy. "Jailbreak" or "Boys are Back" by Thin Lizzy or the poppy stuff by Led Zep. "Misty Mountain Hop", “Houses of the Holyâ€, “Trampled Underfootâ€, etc. You got to those grooves going. A lot of (hard) rock guitarists take technicality to a boring nerd level. I prefer people who keep it simple but lock it down. Even with interplay between guitars, you can make fantastic sounding tunes by layering super simple riffs. “Marquee Moon†and the entire Pixies back catalogue being notable examples. Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 When I went to U2 concert a couple or three years ago it was all standing only! AC/DC rocks! I used to listen to them a lot, don't really listen to them now, but still like their music and would be great to go to their concert, if it is anything like the used to be in the UK, your head will still be ringing the next day, they are louuuuuud! Great! Link to post Share on other sites
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HighlyTrainedNovaTeacher 2 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Would love to go. I thought all the dome-like venues were all 'seated'. Smaller venues like the liquid rooms or whatever they're called are standing. Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Bond Scott was the man! (prolly an arsehole in real life) but definitly made the band what it is today. AC/DC Highest-selling album by any band and the 2nd highest-selling album in history, behind "Thriller" by Michael Jackson Here's clip of the boys playing long way to the top on a truck going down Swanson st. Melbourne in 1975. Reminds me of my youth and still high on my ipod playlist. Link to post Share on other sites
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