SOMERTEN Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I know some people are delighted to get on stage etc. but from what I hear I am wondering if there is too of the fans singing. Like everyone else I absolutely loved Mikey's performence during Longview, but reading the fan reviews I hear a lot of negative comments as most people are terrible. I am delighted that Jesus of Suburbia is an encore but I am disappointed that I may see fans murdering the song live instead of an energy driven performance by the band. I have always had a hatred of karoke I guess and would rather hear the band sing the songs. Just wondered what your thoughts are. For the people that have actually been to the shows is it too much?
Deniz. Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 i love it that people will be on stage and sing songs. it's really fun. and the singer who sing could sing the song so terrible, i wouldn't matter.and it would be embrassing to be on stage..but a lot of fun and i would't care in this moment
Rbka Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I dunno... I guess its okay... It just depends on what song they do it in. If its one that you really wanted to see them perform then I guess it's a bummer. But I think it's nice that they try to maintain the connection with the fans by doing stuff like that. Otherwise they may as well be on the other side of a two-way mirror.
MassHysteria Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I like that they do it, even if the person that they pick sucks at singing it, the fact that they're willing to share the spot light and let the fans have this special experience makes them even cooler in my book.
Billiejoerules_1996 Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 Well, if I went to one of their concerts nowdays, then of course I would be paying for Green Day. Its fine if Billie goes "Ok, get your ass up here" to someone but I rather Green Day played the songs, not the fans..
Isabel Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I love the fact that they bring people up on stage. Granted, not everyone might be the most talented singer out there but it's making someone's dream come true at the end of the day, so I think it's definitely worth it.
Nova-Caine Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 Yup who cares if people that get up can't sing, they are having the time of their lives, some people are just so riddled with jealously they can't let others have the limelight.I wouldn't get up cos I wouldn't want to and I'm a chicken but I would never slag or bitch about any one that actually had the guts to x
Tripe Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I don't mind that they are bringing people up. It makes for an interesting change, especially for Longview. I do cringe when people are bad singers, though. Not because it bothers me that they are butchering the song so much, but I feel so embarassed for them!!!At the show I went to, the JOS player was just adequate I guess, so I felt the song didn't have much energy there. And that person's singing on that song was really not good, just scream/shouting. I was probably more put out that JOS was compromised in that way than I was about Longview.Nearly everyone is bound to sound like shit on the vocals. I think the tendency is to scream into the microphone since you have been scream singing along with the band for the entire time prior to that. And of course you don't have any monitors so you can't hear yourself. The guys have the luxury of in-ear monitors for the show.
mechanicalman Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 They shouldn't get people up in Jesus of Suburbia.
Sarahnade. Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I think it's sweet of them to care about their fan's concert experience so much that they decide to make their lives by bringing them up on stage. I don't like how fans usually sing ALL of Longview, but, whatever. It's really fun for the crowd and Billie, I think.
LilyMarie Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I love that they pull people up! The bond between Green Day and their fans is really special, and I love that they are maintaining the connection that way. It's fun to see how people react, too!I was worried about JOS, though...I didn't want it to be butchered. Thankfully Kameron did a beautiful job, and it added to the song rather than fucking it up, but I think I'd have been a little bummed if Billie had pulled someone up who was terrible - only cause it's JOS, though.
Lauren Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I love it. They touch fans in so many ways. Besides, it's not like they have them sing or play all their songs. Just a few. and it gives fans an opportunity to go on stage with their favorite band. I love it. They really put on the most amazing show.
Adrii1039 Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 i think it's awesome that they pull people on stage to sing, even if they do suck at singing/performing the song.it makes the show that much more intimate and watching the fans on stage is so great 'cause you just know they're having the time of their lives while singing with a band that they love.
mallorymaloney Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I love the fact that they pull people up, and I hate the fact that some people bitch about it, saying things like, 'I paid to hear Green Day play their music! Not a bunch of random motherfuckers OMG outrage OMG OMG OMG' --- 'Cause guess what?You didn't 'pay to hear Green Day play', you paid to see a fucking show, and that's exactly what Green Day puts on. Don't like it, don't come to the shows.You want to hear Green Day play exclusively, STFU and sit in a corner with your iPod ... And let everyone else have the time of their lives in peace.=D
Harriet Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I don't mind Billie bringing fans on stage, it's really nice of him to give fans that opportunity.You're still seeing Green Day, he only does it in about 3songs. But I am a little worried about JOS, it's my favourite song of all time and if it gets murdered in front of me i won't be a happy bunny!
simone18 Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 i don´t mind, it´s pretty cool especially for the person who has the luck to sing on stage, it must be amazing.i mean they got the chance to feel like the band feels (when they are performing) for just one moment and it must be so awesome but on the other hand i don´t want to be be the person on stage cause i´m more than just shy.it would be really embarrassing for me.
emmaILGD! Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I think it's a very nice thing for the band to do. You don't see many bands that appreciate their fans as much as Green Day do. I know it won't happen to me, but I think it's awesome.
norcalgreendayfan Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I love the fact that Green Day involves its fans by bringing them on stage to sing or play guitar. That is what makes one of their shows stand out from other bands since very few bands give fans to the opportunity to be on stage with them. Sure there are people who may not have the best singing voice and will sing out of tune, key or whatever but who gives a shit its done out of fun and its not some serious singing contest or some American Idol bullshit. So let them have their time on stage to have fun with the whole experience instead of bitching about the fact the person may have sucked. I know if I got on stage to sing I would do the best I can and not give a fuck about what anyone else thought because most would be somewhat jealous
Nele Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 i love it that people will be on stage and sing songs. it's really fun. and the singer who sing could sing the song so terrible, i wouldn't matter.yeah. it's just so funny when the fans are all so happy and motivated... i don't really care if they can't sing.i mean, if billie would bring you up on satge you just want to go. and besides that i love that they are trying to involve fans in almost everything, better than ignoring them at all.
Clayish Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I love it, except when the guitarist for JOS sucks.
Hermione Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 It's great! I think the way they pull fans onstage like that really sets them apart from other bands, it totally destroys that barrier between band and audience in a way other bands as big as Green Day never come close to. I love that I can watch a video of an old performance in a tiny club from 1991 and see the audience crashing the stage and singing along, and then see them in a huge arena nearly twenty years later doing the same thing. Fabulous And I couldn't care less how good the lucky person is at singing. It's seeing them having fun that's enjoyable, not critiquing their singing skills.
badwolf Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I guess it's ok. I mean it's fun and it's not like they do it the whole show. You probably wouldn't be saying it sucks if you got pulled onstage. You are such a pervert.
Minority_GD Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I LOVE it , that they bring fans up on stage to sing/play guitar.It's such a great chance for the guys who get on stage , and I'm very happy for them!I always imagine how it would be for me and I think it would be the best moment in my life , so I don't mind that Green Day fans like me have one of their biggest dreams come true =)
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