Aaron really needs to lose the guitar on the live show
Anyone agree? it takes away from the live show SO much. all he does is just stand there now like a statue. if it wasn't for mike, it would be so fucking boring watching them live.
I miss the old days when he would actually put all his concentration on singing, walk around the stage, bend over, etc. etc.
The thing is that it's not even necessary for him to be playing the guitar. I mean it would be cool on a couple of songs, but not the whole fucking show! it's just waaaay too fucking boring.
LOSE THE GUITAR AARON, WE ALL KNOW YOU CAN PLAY IT, BUT WOULD RATHER WATCH YOU ACTUALLY PERFORM A LIVE SHOW, NOT SIT IN A CHAIR LIKE YOU DO IN THE STUDIO.
I miss the old days when he would actually put all his concentration on singing, walk around the stage, bend over, etc. etc.
The thing is that it's not even necessary for him to be playing the guitar. I mean it would be cool on a couple of songs, but not the whole fucking show! it's just waaaay too fucking boring.
LOSE THE GUITAR AARON, WE ALL KNOW YOU CAN PLAY IT, BUT WOULD RATHER WATCH YOU ACTUALLY PERFORM A LIVE SHOW, NOT SIT IN A CHAIR LIKE YOU DO IN THE STUDIO.
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Permalink Reply by Xdog on -
Wait, aren't u drunk whenever you post???
Nima said:wow i was unbelievably drunk when i wrote that last one lmao.
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Permalink Reply by Lauren on -
I would like to begin by saying that I do not agree that Staind has become boring. Their performances are just as awesome and powerful as they've ever been, in my opinion, and I would take any and every opportunity to see them play and enjoy every second of it. But, this topic has always been something I've been intrigued by because as I watch older Staind videos I feel like kicking myself that I did not discover them sooner. As a, "Wow I wish I could have been to that concert" kind of thing. As much I love the newer stuff and love Staind for the band that they have matured into, I'm absolutely captivated by old school Staind and the older performances where Aaron thrashes about the stage as you can visually see the raw emotion he pours into it. Aaron is right, music is about what you hear but there's no denying that the visual element can be a powerful addition. I've always been very curious as to what prompted the band to make the change to add an extra guitar to the show. Whether it was just personal preference or it just sounded better with the newer material.
Aaron, you broke my heart with your reply to this post but I'm thinking I may be reading too far into it. Like I said, I really enjoy watching the older shows and some days these videos are all that I have. Please don't tell me that amazing performances like this were "fake" lol. At times things did seem a bit "forced" but for the most part it seemed really genuine as if you were living the song through your body language. I always thought that was really awesome and I think that's what the original poster was trying to say. I'm thinking that you might just be talking about the shallow "expectations" that were placed upon you in the music industry but I was just wondering how that ties in with your live performances and what exactly is "fake." Were there pressures to be that performer wandering aimlessly around the stage in an effort to bring a visual element to the shows? It would be an honor if you replied.
I only wish I would have seen this, say, a year ago. I had no idea Aaron posted on here! Again, I'm not saying that Aaron playing guitar and remaining "stationary" takes away from the performance at all...just watch his acoustic sets and you will feel all of the emotion just by listening to his voice. I'm just partial to the old school days and I'd like to think that the sets were every bit as genuine as Staind is today. Maybe you all could post your interpretations of what Aaron may have been referring to (sorry Aaron, if you ever read this, not trying to put you in the hot seat here lol- I know that as fans we tend to hang on your every word sometimes and it's a bit unfair).
Aaron Lewis said:well.............this is something ive been dealing with for my entire carreer. unfortunately youve got it all wrong. back in the day when i would aimlessly wander the stage admiring my shelltoes lol that was fake that was forced that was everyone telling me that what i brought to the table wasnt good enough that was everyone telling me to change my style whiten my teeth lose my friends....not be me. i didnt give in to them and im certainly not going to give in to you if you need visual stimulation to be moved by music then maybe staind live isnt for you. i do appreciate you as a fan cant say the same of your opinion. last i checked music was for the ears and not the eyes but listen, when we start sucking to your ears you let me know ;-)
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Permalink Reply by Nima on -
nicely put. i agree. it's absolutely no disrespect to aaron, it's just that things change i guess and u like one thing more than another. we like the older performances but that doesn't mean that the new performances are bad or aren't badass. BUT i dont agree with you about that mudshovel perfromance bc aaron still goes all the fuck out and then some on mudshovel so salute to that. but yeah, overall it's just gotten toned down. and if u think that mudshovel performance was badass, check out their HBO reverb performances on youtube. those were so fucking badass
Lauren said:I would like to begin by saying that I do not agree that Staind has become boring. Their performances are just as awesome and powerful as they've ever been, in my opinion, and I would take any and every opportunity to see them play and enjoy every second of it. But, this topic has always been something I've been intrigued by because as I watch older Staind videos I feel like kicking myself that I did not discover them sooner. As a, "Wow I wish I could have been to that concert" kind of thing. As much I love the newer stuff and love Staind for the band that they have matured into, I'm absolutely captivated by old school Staind and the older performances where Aaron thrashes about the stage as you can visually see the raw emotion he pours into it. Aaron is right, music is about what you hear but there's no denying that the visual element can be a powerful addition. I've always been very curious as to what prompted the band to make the change to add an extra guitar to the show. Whether it was just personal preference or it just sounded better with the newer material.
Aaron, you broke my heart with your reply to this post but I'm thinking I may be reading too far into it. Like I said, I really enjoy watching the older shows and some days these videos are all that I have. Please don't tell me that amazing performances like this were "fake" lol. At times things did seem a bit "forced" but for the most part it seemed really genuine as if you were living the song through your body language. I always thought that was really awesome and I think that's what the original poster was trying to say. I'm thinking that you might just be talking about the shallow "expectations" that were placed upon you in the music industry but I was just wondering how that ties in with your live performances and what exactly is "fake." Were there pressures to be that performer wandering aimlessly around the stage in an effort to bring a visual element to the shows? It would be an honor if you replied.
I only wish I would have seen this, say, a year ago. I had no idea Aaron posted on here! Again, I'm not saying that Aaron playing guitar and remaining "stationary" takes away from the performance at all...just watch his acoustic sets and you will feel all of the emotion just by listening to his voice. I'm just partial to the old school days and I'd like to think that the sets were every bit as genuine as Staind is today. Maybe you all could post your interpretations of what Aaron may have been referring to (sorry Aaron, if you ever read this, not trying to put you in the hot seat here lol- I know that as fans we tend to hang on your every word sometimes and it's a bit unfair).
Aaron Lewis said:well.............this is something ive been dealing with for my entire carreer. unfortunately youve got it all wrong. back in the day when i would aimlessly wander the stage admiring my shelltoes lol that was fake that was forced that was everyone telling me that what i brought to the table wasnt good enough that was everyone telling me to change my style whiten my teeth lose my friends....not be me. i didnt give in to them and im certainly not going to give in to you if you need visual stimulation to be moved by music then maybe staind live isnt for you. i do appreciate you as a fan cant say the same of your opinion. last i checked music was for the ears and not the eyes but listen, when we start sucking to your ears you let me know ;-)
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Permalink Reply by Lauren on
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Oh yeah, I watch the Reverb nearly every day. But my favorite is a show from Germany that I just recently discovered. And that's a good point I forgot to mention before, he does still do Mudshovel every show and goes all out with it. I always look forward to that every concert, definitely.
Nima said:nicely put. i agree. it's absolutely no disrespect to aaron, it's just that things change i guess and u like one thing more than another. we like the older performances but that doesn't mean that the new performances are bad or aren't badass. BUT i dont agree with you about that mudshovel perfromance bc aaron still goes all the fuck out and then some on mudshovel so salute to that. but yeah, overall it's just gotten toned down. and if u think that mudshovel performance was badass, check out their HBO reverb performances on youtube. those were so fucking badass
Lauren said:I would like to begin by saying that I do not agree that Staind has become boring. Their performances are just as awesome and powerful as they've ever been, in my opinion, and I would take any and every opportunity to see them play and enjoy every second of it. But, this topic has always been something I've been intrigued by because as I watch older Staind videos I feel like kicking myself that I did not discover them sooner. As a, "Wow I wish I could have been to that concert" kind of thing. As much I love the newer stuff and love Staind for the band that they have matured into, I'm absolutely captivated by old school Staind and the older performances where Aaron thrashes about the stage as you can visually see the raw emotion he pours into it. Aaron is right, music is about what you hear but there's no denying that the visual element can be a powerful addition. I've always been very curious as to what prompted the band to make the change to add an extra guitar to the show. Whether it was just personal preference or it just sounded better with the newer material.
Aaron, you broke my heart with your reply to this post but I'm thinking I may be reading too far into it. Like I said, I really enjoy watching the older shows and some days these videos are all that I have. Please don't tell me that amazing performances like this were "fake" lol. At times things did seem a bit "forced" but for the most part it seemed really genuine as if you were living the song through your body language. I always thought that was really awesome and I think that's what the original poster was trying to say. I'm thinking that you might just be talking about the shallow "expectations" that were placed upon you in the music industry but I was just wondering how that ties in with your live performances and what exactly is "fake." Were there pressures to be that performer wandering aimlessly around the stage in an effort to bring a visual element to the shows? It would be an honor if you replied.
I only wish I would have seen this, say, a year ago. I had no idea Aaron posted on here! Again, I'm not saying that Aaron playing guitar and remaining "stationary" takes away from the performance at all...just watch his acoustic sets and you will feel all of the emotion just by listening to his voice. I'm just partial to the old school days and I'd like to think that the sets were every bit as genuine as Staind is today. Maybe you all could post your interpretations of what Aaron may have been referring to (sorry Aaron, if you ever read this, not trying to put you in the hot seat here lol- I know that as fans we tend to hang on your every word sometimes and it's a bit unfair).
Aaron Lewis said:well.............this is something ive been dealing with for my entire carreer. unfortunately youve got it all wrong. back in the day when i would aimlessly wander the stage admiring my shelltoes lol that was fake that was forced that was everyone telling me that what i brought to the table wasnt good enough that was everyone telling me to change my style whiten my teeth lose my friends....not be me. i didnt give in to them and im certainly not going to give in to you if you need visual stimulation to be moved by music then maybe staind live isnt for you. i do appreciate you as a fan cant say the same of your opinion. last i checked music was for the ears and not the eyes but listen, when we start sucking to your ears you let me know ;-)
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Permalink Reply by Barbara on -
I'm so glad to see what you wrote about St. Charles. I was there and it WAS AWESOME. That was the first meet and greet I've been to, so I'm glad it was a good one. Had a great time....couldn't believe I really met Aaron Lewis!! LOL
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Permalink Reply by Josh Johnson on -
I enjoy it, he doesn't get all crazy on stage, but he is into the words and the feelings of the songs he sings. I actually like his solo the best and all he does is sit there,its not a pock rock or Lady Gogga. I guess you have to have a connection to his music, I know I do. Best show personally I ever went to was him solo. His music speaks and he doesn't need to go crazy on stage to put on a good performance.
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Permalink Reply by Daniel Guzman on
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I see both sides. But hell yes, I would take staind with no guitar than with. I remember staind before but I dont take anything from them. They are and always will be one of my favorite bands. So how long have you been listening, how many times have you seen them?
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Permalink Reply by Daniel Guzman on
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Josh Johnson said:I enjoy it, he doesn't get all crazy on stage, but he is into the words and the feelings of the songs he sings. I actually like his solo the best and all he does is sit there,its not a pock rock or Lady Gogga. I guess you have to have a connection to his music, I know I do. Best show personally I ever went to was him solo. His music speaks and he doesn't need to go crazy on stage to put on a good performance.
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Permalink Reply by Rammi Alqannas on -
I think you just saw too many shows
As for me if Aaron came to Libya (highly unlikely =( ) I would go to his show even if he was singing in sign language. Lol
It's just how much I love this dude he change my prespective to my own life. I think he did it to so many people
I don't agree with you sorry
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Permalink Reply by Nima on
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I totally agree with what you have said. people just took this thread out of context. i was just saying, i prefer no guitar.
i had been listening to them since dysfunction, and then REALLY got into them as soon as outside (with fred) came out, and then became obsessed when break the cycle came out.
ive seen them live about 5-6 times, aaron acoustic once.
i still will never forget the first time i ever saw them though. was so fucking incredible. my eyes watered up when aaron walked out on stage lol i was like 15
Daniel Guzman said:I see both sides. But hell yes, I would take staind with no guitar than with. I remember staind before but I dont take anything from them. They are and always will be one of my favorite bands. So how long have you been listening, how many times have you seen them?
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Permalink Reply by Carly ann on -
You must have had bong hits for breakfast because u have to be Fn high,his show was amazing,I was able too see him with creed and solo only a couple of month apart,anyone who loves Arron Lewis and is a fan of the amazing talent he has know that listening to him onstage with the guitar is an amazing gift of his talent that he shares with his fans! Why do you think he's one of only 10 artists with a signature Gibson guitar!!!!! Did u know ur on a Staind website or did u Mis spell,And mean Sting ??
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