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Honky HONKY!
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Always in the sun
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Two Encores?
Does anyone else think that's just retarded?
I mean, aren't encores supposed to be surprises? Having two every night and maybe three (crazy!) on some nights seems overdone to me. I can understand if the guys need a break but why not just a 6-7 song main encore? Does that make sense or am I just spewing shit here? |
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New Yorker
Join Date: Nov 2005
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2 encores are amazing
Just like they used to do in Popmart .... ![]() |
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In opposition and not happy
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Auckland via Kwajalein
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Its fine.
That said though, i'd throw away the second encore break for another song in a heartbeat.
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Rock n' Roll Doggie
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Actually this was discussed recently on CBC radio. Encores and standing ovations are no longer serving their original purpose.
Performers were requested encores and given ovations based on a truly outstanding performance. Not every artist got one. These days it's like tipping, they expect it regardless of quality of performance. I'm not saying U2 doesn't deserve ovations or requests for encores. But even mediocrity receives these accolades. |
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War Child
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: CA
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Well, it's fun to watch people get up and leave after the first encore.
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In opposition and not happy
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Best in Show
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I've never minded the encores b/c 1) they leave the stage for all of 30 seconds (we don't really stand there waiting) and 2) the songs in each encore fit together, but not so well with the main set or other encore so it's a safe way to break them up without having to devise a transition that could suck. As for tipping, I do tip based on performance (10% for starters and more if they were nice, checked refills often, or had to do something special for my meal). ![]() |
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