Paul McCartney sounded terrible on the X Factor

Evil One · 13 Dec 2009, 23:36

I just had to mention this. He was woefully bad.

daveake · 14 Dec 2009, 00:13

Sadly, I missed it

Happily, I was watching TdV in Vienna at the time

RSG · 14 Dec 2009, 00:20

lucky you!

Sarahdk23 · 14 Dec 2009, 10:58

I didnt think it was that bad...he sounded ok at the first song, but he kinda struggled a bit at the second song...but I dont think it was terrible...

It was an amazing show all in all! I loved Leona Lewis´ performance! And it was definitely the right winner! I love Joe

**The Flying Mouse** · 14 Dec 2009, 20:11

Didn't see it, but luckily some clever sod invented youtube

YouTube Video

Well he wasn't brilliant, but he doesn't need to be.
When you're an ex Beatle, all you need to do is turn up and your gonna be a hit

I doubt many people in the audience were thinking "he didn't hit that note very well".Think they were too busy thinking "holy fecking crap, it's Paul McCartney".

I think the suit was a mistake

, it made him seem a parody of himself.I'd expect it from a tribute band that's getting a wee bit on in years but on him it looked a bit daft.

All in all though, it's not often he performs these days, so it's nice to see that he can still please a crowd, even if it's not technically perfect

Steve6 · 15 Dec 2009, 05:17

Probaly the most overrated musician of all time who was part of the most overrated band of all time.

A very average performer live. His music does nothing for me, and when I see him live it's like watching paint dry. He's too one dimensional, and always seems static on stage.

Evil One · 15 Dec 2009, 12:20

~~~~ me! I finally agree with Steve on something!

youngJB · 16 Dec 2009, 00:17

Paul was in Boston about a month ago, and I heard he sounded great, so maybe this is just a hiccup. I'm a big fan of his (my big 3 are Meat Loaf, Cat Stevens, and Paul McCartney), and he sounded great on his latest single, "I want to Come Home". Sure he ain't a performer of Meat's caliber (who is?), but he's no doubt a genius songwriter. He doesn't have Steinman's lyrical quality, but as far as tunes go, he's got it down.

Sarge · 16 Dec 2009, 01:38

Live And Let Die did not sound good indeed, yet Macca impresses me more than any of the contestants. A true legend, great musician and gifted songwriter. Listened to Only Mama Knows the other day - I'm glad that there are still people who write tunes like this.

greg · 16 Dec 2009, 02:37

must agree with steve watching paul is like watching paint dry , for live and let die , leave it to axel rose he knows how to sing that song

*originaldancechick · 16 Dec 2009, 18:22

But Paul McCartney wrote and sang it originally. Luv cx

*AndyK* · 16 Dec 2009, 18:45

For a TV show that is supposed to be primarily about music with at the very least live singing, the sound quality that has been broadcast from the studio for the last few years has consistently failed to impress, vocals are usually way to low in the mix. This has applied to both the contestants and to the guests, and was certainly true on Sunday with Macca. He's not the most dynamic stage performer I'll admit, but the "live mix" certainly let him down.

evil nickname · 16 Dec 2009, 18:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by *originaldancechick

But Paul McCartney wrote and sang it originally.

Which proves what, exactly?

youngJB · 17 Dec 2009, 05:34

Truthfully, I prefer McCartney's "Live and let Die" to Axel's.

AndrewG · 17 Dec 2009, 21:07

I thought it was an awful performance by someone who is hugely overrated (yeah the Beatles wrote great songs but their performances lack any form of emotion and Paul here just did the same old shit).
Both two final shows were the most boring the X Factor has ever been in my opinion. It has been a huge disappointment this year.

Where were the Christmas songs?
Why were so many songs performed again which had been performed over the last ten weeks before?
Why did they bring Robbie back? (Honestly Olly's and Robbie's duet on "Angels" was one of the worst versions of that song I've ever seen and heard. Olly's attempt was average karaoke at best.)
Why was there only a live band with Paul, which sounded awful? Surely for the final they could have a small orchestra or so to back the singers up? This tape nonsense gets rather boring, especially considering the auditions this year had that same format.
What was with the extended 2 hour Sunday show anyway, it was more than 1 hour too long.
Why do many of the guest artsts do so many old songs instead of original new material? It's such a waste. The whole series is filled with covers and pre 2000 music (Queen week? Rock week?, give me a break). Quite ridiculous.
Why do the profits of the final single not go to charity? No wonder there is such a big movement against this established cover crap to stop it from achieving a Christmas number 1 ever again.
Why were so many of the Sunday performances not live?! The group singing bit at the start of the show were always filled with pre-recorded vocals and the guest performances had often been taped before the show went out live (I know this for a fact); Janet / Lady Gaga / even Cheryl Cole herself!

Simon Cowell has asked for an additional £3 million for next year. If these issues are not addressed then I really think it's a joke and hope the show dies as it really seems brain dead-between -advert-filler tv at this rate.

Rage against the Machine for Christmas number 1!! This rehash conditioned easy tv bollox needs to stop ASAP!

Wario · 02 Jan 2010, 06:19

That performance made me wanna watch paradise from 3 Bats Live

Take that how you will

**The Flying Mouse** · 03 Jan 2010, 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

Take that how you will

*thinks how I can take it in a way resulting in banning wario

*

Wonder if there's a way of interpertating it as a spammed advert

duke knooby · 04 Jan 2010, 00:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Flying Mouse

*thinks how I can take it in a way resulting in banning wario

*

Wonder if there's a way of interpertating it as a spammed advert

you could always ban him for crap spelling... but then again...

**The Flying Mouse** · 04 Jan 2010, 22:04

Hey, I was typing in a hurry.Sue me

Wario · 05 Jan 2010, 00:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Flying Mouse

Hey, I was typing in a hurry.Sue me

I think a ban sounds like a good idea for that freak Wario

And on Paul Mcartney and Woopie Goldberge's half sister Cushion

13 Dec 2009, 23:36	#1
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	Paul McCartney sounded terrible on the X Factor I just had to mention this. He was woefully bad.

17 Dec 2009, 21:07	#15
AndrewG I hope your salmon sucks! Join Date: 18.01.2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 7,077	I thought it was an awful performance by someone who is hugely overrated (yeah the Beatles wrote great songs but their performances lack any form of emotion and Paul here just did the same old shit). Both two final shows were the most boring the X Factor has ever been in my opinion. It has been a huge disappointment this year. Where were the Christmas songs? Why were so many songs performed again which had been performed over the last ten weeks before? Why did they bring Robbie back? (Honestly Olly's and Robbie's duet on "Angels" was one of the worst versions of that song I've ever seen and heard. Olly's attempt was average karaoke at best.) Why was there only a live band with Paul, which sounded awful? Surely for the final they could have a small orchestra or so to back the singers up? This tape nonsense gets rather boring, especially considering the auditions this year had that same format. What was with the extended 2 hour Sunday show anyway, it was more than 1 hour too long. Why do many of the guest artsts do so many old songs instead of original new material? It's such a waste. The whole series is filled with covers and pre 2000 music (Queen week? Rock week?, give me a break). Quite ridiculous. Why do the profits of the final single not go to charity? No wonder there is such a big movement against this established cover crap to stop it from achieving a Christmas number 1 ever again. Why were so many of the Sunday performances not live?! The group singing bit at the start of the show were always filled with pre-recorded vocals and the guest performances had often been taped before the show went out live (I know this for a fact); Janet / Lady Gaga / even Cheryl Cole herself! Simon Cowell has asked for an additional £3 million for next year. If these issues are not addressed then I really think it's a joke and hope the show dies as it really seems brain dead-between -advert-filler tv at this rate. Rage against the Machine for Christmas number 1!! This rehash conditioned easy tv bollox needs to stop ASAP! Last edited by AndrewG; 17 Dec 2009 at 21:19.

14 Dec 2009, 00:13	#2
daveake 200% is the new 110% Join Date: 13.03.2005 Location: Newbury Posts: 2,983	Sadly, I missed it Happily, I was watching TdV in Vienna at the time

14 Dec 2009, 00:20	#3
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	lucky you!

14 Dec 2009, 10:58	#4
Sarahdk23 Super Loafer Join Date: 30.06.2008 Location: Rødovre, Denmark Posts: 211	I didnt think it was that bad...he sounded ok at the first song, but he kinda struggled a bit at the second song...but I dont think it was terrible... It was an amazing show all in all! I loved Leona Lewis´ performance! And it was definitely the right winner! I love Joe

15 Dec 2009, 05:17	#6
Steve6 Batman Join Date: 28.11.2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,690	Probaly the most overrated musician of all time who was part of the most overrated band of all time. A very average performer live. His music does nothing for me, and when I see him live it's like watching paint dry. He's too one dimensional, and always seems static on stage.

15 Dec 2009, 12:20	#7
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	~~~~ me! I finally agree with Steve on something!

16 Dec 2009, 00:17	#8
youngJB Senior Loafer Join Date: 05.12.2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 116	Paul was in Boston about a month ago, and I heard he sounded great, so maybe this is just a hiccup. I'm a big fan of his (my big 3 are Meat Loaf, Cat Stevens, and Paul McCartney), and he sounded great on his latest single, "I want to Come Home". Sure he ain't a performer of Meat's caliber (who is?), but he's no doubt a genius songwriter. He doesn't have Steinman's lyrical quality, but as far as tunes go, he's got it down.

16 Dec 2009, 01:38	#9
Sarge Mega Loafer Join Date: 09.05.2008 Posts: 3,562	Live And Let Die did not sound good indeed, yet Macca impresses me more than any of the contestants. A true legend, great musician and gifted songwriter. Listened to Only Mama Knows the other day - I'm glad that there are still people who write tunes like this.

16 Dec 2009, 02:37	#10
greg Super Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: lincoln Posts: 887	must agree with steve watching paul is like watching paint dry , for live and let die , leave it to axel rose he knows how to sing that song

16 Dec 2009, 18:22	#11
*originaldancechick Senior Loafer Join Date: 31.07.2008 Location: northamptonshire. uk Posts: 193	But Paul McCartney wrote and sang it originally. Luv cx

16 Dec 2009, 18:45	#12
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	For a TV show that is supposed to be primarily about music with at the very least live singing, the sound quality that has been broadcast from the studio for the last few years has consistently failed to impress, vocals are usually way to low in the mix. This has applied to both the contestants and to the guests, and was certainly true on Sunday with Macca. He's not the most dynamic stage performer I'll admit, but the "live mix" certainly let him down.

17 Dec 2009, 05:34	#14
youngJB Senior Loafer Join Date: 05.12.2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 116	Truthfully, I prefer McCartney's "Live and let Die" to Axel's.

02 Jan 2010, 06:19	#16
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	That performance made me wanna watch paradise from 3 Bats Live Take that how you will

04 Jan 2010, 22:04	#19
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	Hey, I was typing in a hurry.Sue me