Stunning new Springsteen box set! - Page 6

Julie in the rv mirror · 01 Sep 2010, 04:05

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Originally Posted by Sarge

@ Julie: "Poor Bruce"? Why? I guess there are worse "problems" a guy can encounter.

Because, I'm sure he hated every second of it!

Julie in the rv mirror · 01 Sep 2010, 05:40

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Originally Posted by Julie in the rv mirror

Because, I'm sure he hated every second of it!

Wanted to add- I can't find the quote, but Bruce had said something about how that girl had her tongue so far down his throat that he almost choked...the poor thing!

**RadioMaster** · 01 Sep 2010, 06:43

could have been worse....could have been this person

Julie in the rv mirror · 16 Sep 2010, 07:43

An update from Rolling Stone on the box:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/203888

**RadioMaster** · 16 Sep 2010, 09:14

I love the Springsteen fans' reaction to this box set. They're bitching that the dvd with the darkness live performance without audience will be boring as shit and not worth watching lol

daveake · 16 Sep 2010, 10:27

People are bitching on an internet fan forum? How strange ....

AndrewG · 16 Sep 2010, 13:09

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Originally Posted by RadioMaster

I love the Springsteen fans' reaction to this box set. They're bitching that the dvd with the darkness live performance without audience will be boring as shit and not worth watching lol

That's so stupid as no-one has seen any footage yet.

If they had taken the footage from one of the many album run throughs from one of the shows of last year people would whine that it is not the complete show.

*AndyK* · 16 Sep 2010, 13:12

Springsteen fans are worse than Meat fans when it comes to complaining about things. They're never happy, even classic releases such as the Live In New York DVD from the reunion tour or the Live in Barcelona DVD from The Rising Tour get picked apart and complained about by.

**RadioMaster** · 16 Sep 2010, 20:25

one of the best comments about the Darnkess-sans-audience-performance I read was something like "why would I want to watch a just bunch of people playing instruments and singing?"

*AndyK* · 16 Sep 2010, 21:16

classic.

Where was that?

Julie in the rv mirror · 17 Sep 2010, 03:04

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Originally Posted by RadioMaster

I love the Springsteen fans' reaction to this box set. They're bitching that the dvd with the darkness live performance without audience will be boring as shit and not worth watching lol

Then they don't need to watch it.

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Originally Posted by AndrewG

That's so stupid as no-one has seen any footage yet.

Yes and no; the documentary actually premiered the other night at the Toronto International Film Festival. From the reports of a few people who have seen it, the doc contained at least one clip from the Asbury shoot, and those people said the performance sounded excellent.

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Originally Posted by AndrewG

If they had taken the footage from one of the many album run throughs from one of the shows of last year people would whine that it is not the complete show.

Eh, maybe; I think the issue was that they only did Darkness twice, (If you don't count the Basie performance from '08 ) one of those shows being at Giants Stadium. Stadium shows, as we know, tend to draw more casual fans who are probably going to be talking, drunk, or otherwise detract from the "vibe" of the Darkness album. (I recall people who were at Giants saying the album didn't "work" too well that night) That, or they just weren't happy with the other performances for whatever reason. Plus, they could easily do retakes if needed. When I first heard they did this, it seemed strange, but now it makes sense. I'm actually looking forward to seeing it.

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Originally Posted by AndyK

Springsteen fans are worse than Meat fans when it comes to complaining about things. They're never happy, even classic releases such as the Live In New York DVD from the reunion tour or the Live in Barcelona DVD from The Rising Tour get picked apart and complained about by.

To quote someone from the board I'm on, "No official Bruce release goes unpunished".

Here's an article on the doc:

http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117...goryid=31&cs=1

Bruce interview on the red carpet:

http://www.thestar.com/videozone/861288

Julie in the rv mirror · 23 Sep 2010, 00:11

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Originally Posted by Sarge

Was that the whole show? I've only seen incomplete versions so far. As far I remember, East German TV put their commentaries on the songs, so you got incomplete performances of Badlands and other songs. I've seen complete versions of some of the affected songs on YouTube, too, so I assume there must be a recording of the whole show without the commentary. (???)

You can watch it here: (Thanks, Gina!

)

http://www.ginagiambone.com/page74.html

I'm not sure if this is the entire show, but there are complete versions of the songs, and no commentary.

Sarge · 23 Sep 2010, 01:22

WOW! Thank you! I didn't know that he played Boom Boom. That seems to be the original broadcast from East German TV, judging by the DDR2 logo that temporarily appears in the upper left corner, the end credits and the missing speech. The shortened version with the commentary was probably broadcasted a few months later, as far as I know.

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Originally Posted by Julie in the rv mirror

I'm not sure if this is the entire show

I heard that they allegedly played for about three hours, and I saw a setlist somewhere that seemed to include more songs, so it's possible that it's not the entire concert.

Julie in the rv mirror · 23 Sep 2010, 02:23

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Originally Posted by Sarge

I heard that they allegedly played for about three hours, and I saw a setlist somewhere that seemed to include more songs, so it's possible that it's not the entire concert.

Here's the whole (?) setlist as listed on brucebase...it seems they did play several more songs:

http://www.brucebase.org.uk/gig1988.htm#61

19/07/88 - EAST GERMANY - BERLIN, RADRENNBAHN WEISSENSEE

BADLANDS / OUT IN THE STREET / BOOM BOOM / ADAM RAISED A CAIN / ALL THAT HEAVEN WILL ALLOW / THE RIVER / COVER ME / BRILLIANT DISGUISE / THE PROMISED LAND / SPARE PARTS / WAR / BORN IN THE USA / CHIMES OF FREEDOM / PARADISE BY THE C / SHE'S THE ONE / YOU CAN LOOK ... / I'M A COWARD / I'M ON FIRE / DOWNBOUND TRAIN / BECAUSE THE NIGHT / DANCING IN THE DARK / LIGHT OF DAY / BORN TO RUN / HUNGRY HEART / GLORY DAYS / CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE / BOBBY JEAN / CADILLAC RANCH / 10TH AVENUE FREEZE-OUT / SWEET SOUL MUSIC / TWIST AND SHOUT - HAVING A PARTY

Julie in the rv mirror · 30 Sep 2010, 07:30

Here's a sneak preview of the documentary; there is a tiny snippet of the Asbury performance (without the audience)- looks cool.

YouTube Video

This link may work if the YouTube is blocked for you:

http://www.hbo.com/#/video/video.htm...vNBZ35AOnDMeg=

AndrewG · 30 Sep 2010, 09:26

Not available in the UK. That's just great. Death to YouTube region nonsense.

Sarge · 30 Sep 2010, 19:53

I believe in this case you have to blame HBO (according to the message I get). Could watch it on the HBO website, thanks Julie. Interesting, I'm really looking forward to the box set.

Julie in the rv mirror · 01 Oct 2010, 03:11

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Originally Posted by AndrewG

Not available in the UK. That's just great. Death to YouTube region nonsense.

Did you try the HBO link in my post, Andrew?

Julie in the rv mirror · 05 Oct 2010, 21:20

For Kindle users, free download of Bruce's essay on Darkness and The Promise here:

http://www.amazon.com/Thoughts-Promi...rd_i=133141011

If you don't have a Kindle, you can download a free app to get Kindle on your PC.

*AndyK* · 08 Oct 2010, 12:36

The Promise, the documentary that comes in the box set that premiered in Toronto last month aired on HBO in the US last night. From what I've read this morning on some of the Springsteen boards it seems that it meets the high expectations of the fans. Can't wait to see this!

Julie in the rv mirror · 09 Oct 2010, 04:25

I saw it last night- it had some great moments. Over the closing credits, they played the performance of Darkness (the song) from the Paramount last year. It looked great- I can't wait to see the whole thing!

Julie in the rv mirror · 12 Oct 2010, 02:57

You can hear an audio rip of Darkness(the song) from the Paramount performance here: (scroll to bottom of page)

http://www.visiblevoice.net/new-post...town-2009.html

AndrewG · 12 Oct 2010, 03:21

Wow that sounds great. I actually think it sounds great and interesting without an audience for a change.

Julie in the rv mirror · 12 Oct 2010, 03:30

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Originally Posted by AndrewG

Wow that sounds great. I actually think it sounds great and interesting without an audience for a change.

Yeah, no "Whoah oh, oh ohhhhhhh!" chant on Badlands, or folks chatting through Racing... should be good!

Spaeaking of Racing, I wonder if they'll do it with the extended outro, or stick to the album version? Same with the Prove It solo?

Wario · 12 Oct 2010, 03:54

Id kill to see the run through of the 3 Bats tour without audience that was on the Paradise documentary.

Bruce fans are greedy greedy greedy and ungrateful

Im glad my mime caused death!

16 Sep 2010, 07:43	#129
Julie in the rv mirror Spirit in the Night Join Date: 23.07.2008 Location: On the edge of town (in the Darkness...) Posts: 1,559	An update from Rolling Stone on the box: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/203888

16 Sep 2010, 09:14	#130
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	I love the Springsteen fans' reaction to this box set. They're bitching that the dvd with the darkness live performance without audience will be boring as shit and not worth watching lol

16 Sep 2010, 10:27	#131
daveake 200% is the new 110% Join Date: 13.03.2005 Location: Newbury Posts: 2,983	People are bitching on an internet fan forum? How strange ....

16 Sep 2010, 13:12	#133
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Springsteen fans are worse than Meat fans when it comes to complaining about things. They're never happy, even classic releases such as the Live In New York DVD from the reunion tour or the Live in Barcelona DVD from The Rising Tour get picked apart and complained about by.

16 Sep 2010, 20:25	#134
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	one of the best comments about the Darnkess-sans-audience-performance I read was something like "why would I want to watch a just bunch of people playing instruments and singing?"

16 Sep 2010, 21:16	#135
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	classic. Where was that?

30 Sep 2010, 09:26	#141
AndrewG I hope your salmon sucks! Join Date: 18.01.2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 7,077	Not available in the UK. That's just great. Death to YouTube region nonsense.

30 Sep 2010, 19:53	#142
Sarge Mega Loafer Join Date: 09.05.2008 Posts: 3,562	I believe in this case you have to blame HBO (according to the message I get). Could watch it on the HBO website, thanks Julie. Interesting, I'm really looking forward to the box set.

05 Oct 2010, 21:20	#144
Julie in the rv mirror Spirit in the Night Join Date: 23.07.2008 Location: On the edge of town (in the Darkness...) Posts: 1,559	For Kindle users, free download of Bruce's essay on Darkness and The Promise here: http://www.amazon.com/Thoughts-Promi...rd_i=133141011 If you don't have a Kindle, you can download a free app to get Kindle on your PC.

08 Oct 2010, 12:36	#145
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	The Promise, the documentary that comes in the box set that premiered in Toronto last month aired on HBO in the US last night. From what I've read this morning on some of the Springsteen boards it seems that it meets the high expectations of the fans. Can't wait to see this!

09 Oct 2010, 04:25	#146
Julie in the rv mirror Spirit in the Night Join Date: 23.07.2008 Location: On the edge of town (in the Darkness...) Posts: 1,559	I saw it last night- it had some great moments. Over the closing credits, they played the performance of Darkness (the song) from the Paramount last year. It looked great- I can't wait to see the whole thing!

12 Oct 2010, 02:57	#147
Julie in the rv mirror Spirit in the Night Join Date: 23.07.2008 Location: On the edge of town (in the Darkness...) Posts: 1,559	You can hear an audio rip of Darkness(the song) from the Paramount performance here: (scroll to bottom of page) http://www.visiblevoice.net/new-post...town-2009.html

12 Oct 2010, 03:21	#148
AndrewG I hope your salmon sucks! Join Date: 18.01.2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 7,077	Wow that sounds great. I actually think it sounds great and interesting without an audience for a change.

12 Oct 2010, 03:54	#150
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	Id kill to see the run through of the 3 Bats tour without audience that was on the Paradise documentary. Bruce fans are greedy greedy greedy and ungrateful Im glad my mime caused death!