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02 July 2005, 04:54 PM
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It's because there's no 'mosh pit'. The immediate out front area is reserved for Geldof's elite. Boring politically correct farts who've no interest in the music whatsoever.
02 July 2005, 04:56 PM
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In response to Petem95
I'll repeat my boring Mantra. G8 are the one group who could stop the banks transferring dodgy money into African leaders' and politicians' bank accounts. If 80% of this was stopped then that would make a HUGE difference. But G8 won't do that 'cos it will hurt the big corporations. If only Geldof had gone strong on this aspect.....
As for Mugabe. I heard that Malawi supply the tear gas that Mugabe's heavies use so with neighbours like that what chance is there?
Pity the SAS can't quietly take him and a couple of dozen of his cohorts out but I suppose that's too risky?
I'll repeat my boring Mantra. G8 are the one group who could stop the banks transferring dodgy money into African leaders' and politicians' bank accounts. If 80% of this was stopped then that would make a HUGE difference. But G8 won't do that 'cos it will hurt the big corporations. If only Geldof had gone strong on this aspect.....
As for Mugabe. I heard that Malawi supply the tear gas that Mugabe's heavies use so with neighbours like that what chance is there?
Pity the SAS can't quietly take him and a couple of dozen of his cohorts out but I suppose that's too risky?
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02 July 2005, 04:57 PM
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Anybody who saw the original Live Aid will know there was only a few memorable acts like Queen and U2, who can remember Madonna having things thrown at her and being slagged of on stage for instance.
02 July 2005, 05:01 PM
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I think the music is generally excellent, but there is a lot of self-congratulatory c*ck sucking and hypocrisy.
That "golden circle" for VIPs at the front ruins the entire atmosphere, and Geldof has the cheek to criticise people selling tickets while still allowing a smug set of boring people to hog the front.
No booze allowed for the audience, but everyone backstage is walking round with bottles or wine glasses in their hands.
That "golden circle" for VIPs at the front ruins the entire atmosphere, and Geldof has the cheek to criticise people selling tickets while still allowing a smug set of boring people to hog the front.
No booze allowed for the audience, but everyone backstage is walking round with bottles or wine glasses in their hands.
02 July 2005, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisowe
Anybody who saw the original Live Aid will know there was only a few memorable acts like Queen and U2, who can remember Madonna having things thrown at her and being slagged of on stage for instance.
02 July 2005, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by KiwiGTI
I think the music is generally excellent, but there is a lot of self-congratulatory c*ck sucking and hypocrisy.
That "golden circle" for VIPs at the front ruins the entire atmosphere, and Geldof has the cheek to criticise people selling tickets while still allowing a smug set of boring people to hog the front.
No booze allowed for the audience, but everyone backstage is walking round with bottles or wine glasses in their hands.
That "golden circle" for VIPs at the front ruins the entire atmosphere, and Geldof has the cheek to criticise people selling tickets while still allowing a smug set of boring people to hog the front.
No booze allowed for the audience, but everyone backstage is walking round with bottles or wine glasses in their hands.
02 July 2005, 05:10 PM
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If I were Pink Floyd; Id be praying that The Who died on their ****..... I admit that Im completely underwhelmed by Pink Floyd, but if The Who pull it together, who can follow them?
-Looking at the running order, I can see a good few turns that could have been cut to give the other performers a 15 minute set, 10 minutes just isnt long enough-
-Looking at the running order, I can see a good few turns that could have been cut to give the other performers a 15 minute set, 10 minutes just isnt long enough-
02 July 2005, 05:11 PM
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That was what prompted me to start the thread; mostly theyre standing still.....
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02 July 2005, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by GC8
10 minutes just isnt long enough-
Why not scrap the entire lineup and let The Who and Pink Floyd perform all of Who's Next and DSOTM respectively.
02 July 2005, 05:18 PM
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On the other hand, it's 10 minutes too long for a lot of them
Why not scrap the entire lineup and let The Who and Pink Floyd perform all of Who's Next and DSOTM respectively.
Why not scrap the entire lineup and let The Who and Pink Floyd perform all of Who's Next and DSOTM respectively.
02 July 2005, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by unclebuck
On the other hand, it's 10 minutes too long for a lot of them
Why not scrap the entire lineup and let The Who and Pink Floyd perform all of Who's Next and DSOTM respectively.
On the other hand, it's 10 minutes too long for a lot of them
Why not scrap the entire lineup and let The Who and Pink Floyd perform all of Who's Next and DSOTM respectively.
02 July 2005, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisowe
because its 2005 and not 1975 ?
02 July 2005, 05:45 PM
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Thank god for this thread and a bit of clear headed thought...
There's a Live8 thread running on Pistonheads at the moment, seemingly populated by brainwashed sycophantic toadies, if you say anything slightly off message you basically get accused of machine-gunning baby Africans in their sleep.
The concert is supposed to be all about raising awareness, but all these people seem interested in is which band is best, and how they like Live8 more than everyone else.
It may well pick up later, however I wonder if half the audience was even alive when Floyd and the Who had current hits?
Cynical? Me? probably but everyone has the right to an opinion, if you want to be a sheep fair enough, but take away my right to a free opinion and you become no better than the to55ers in Africa letting their people starve for personal gain.
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The concert is supposed to be all about raising awareness, but all these people seem interested in is which band is best, and how they like Live8 more than everyone else.
It may well pick up later, however I wonder if half the audience was even alive when Floyd and the Who had current hits?
Cynical? Me? probably but everyone has the right to an opinion, if you want to be a sheep fair enough, but take away my right to a free opinion and you become no better than the to55ers in Africa letting their people starve for personal gain.
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02 July 2005, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Dieseldog
So, is no one watching 'Animals Do The Funniest Things' on ITV then? It's a good one this week! 
02 July 2005, 05:50 PM
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I'm not really into mid-1970s rock gods, but Keane have been the best so far! Why put them on so early?
Cannot stand Annie Lennox, never could.
Cannot stand Annie Lennox, never could.
02 July 2005, 05:52 PM
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I watched snaches of this "concert" ? a little while ago...and nearly fell asleep. They played a clip of the Paris gig and it was rocking.... so alive !
Never been so bored..... and that's coming from someone who only recently asked on one of these threads..... what does bored mean ?
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Never been so bored..... and that's coming from someone who only recently asked on one of these threads..... what does bored mean ?
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02 July 2005, 05:54 PM
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I'm sorry to say my bit but !!!
If the ******* didn't breed so much the problem would not be as bad as it is now FFS
They aint getting any of my fookin money!
If the ******* didn't breed so much the problem would not be as bad as it is now FFS
They aint getting any of my fookin money!
02 July 2005, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Huxley
I'm sorry to say my bit but !!!
If the ******* didn't breed so much the problem would not be as bad as it is now FFS
They aint getting any of my fookin money!
If the ******* didn't breed so much the problem would not be as bad as it is now FFS
They aint getting any of my fookin money!
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02 July 2005, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Huxley
I'm sorry to say my bit but !!!
If the ******* didn't breed so much the problem would not be as bad as it is now FFS
They aint getting any of my fookin money!
If the ******* didn't breed so much the problem would not be as bad as it is now FFS
They aint getting any of my fookin money!
02 July 2005, 05:59 PM
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But think about it ?
All you hear on telly and radio is all those starving little kids bla bla fecking bla
If they didn't breed as much we wouldn't hear about those starving little kids
Stop breeding and chase some lions FFS
All you hear on telly and radio is all those starving little kids bla bla fecking bla
If they didn't breed as much we wouldn't hear about those starving little kids
Stop breeding and chase some lions FFS
02 July 2005, 06:03 PM
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Mmmmmmm..... stereophonics I like him... and Brad Pitt!!!! Phwoar... Pete what's his face was a total embarrassment.... pissed up or drugged up I'd say - what a total tool.
Let's not all lose sight of what this is all about though hey... it's not about the concert, it's about the awareness for the unnecessary deaths caused by poverty.
I like him... and Brad Pitt!!!! Phwoar... Pete what's his face was a total embarrassment.... pissed up or drugged up I'd say - what a total tool.Let's not all lose sight of what this is all about though hey... it's not about the concert, it's about the awareness for the unnecessary deaths caused by poverty.