Did anyone notice Paul McCartney playing a Hofner with a Union Jack paint scheme at the Queen's concert? It was used on Ob La Di and sounded good.
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Macca's Union Jack Hofner
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Yeah, I saw it... And I don't like it. Sorry, just looks too 'car-like' (as in mini cooper roofs etc) to me. Plus, I don't particularly like mr mcartney (don't mind his music, it's his personality I don't like. Please don't hurt me)
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Yeah, saw the concert on telly last night.
The Union Jack bass is kinda cool.
What really struck me was poor old Macca's voice.. or whats left of it.
Kinda hard to listen to.
On a bright point, my old high school classmate Rusty Anderson still plays a mean 335 on Pauls stuff!
The Union Jack bass is kinda cool.
What really struck me was poor old Macca's voice.. or whats left of it.
Kinda hard to listen to.
On a bright point, my old high school classmate Rusty Anderson still plays a mean 335 on Pauls stuff!
So, I'm not the only one that thought he was having trouble with his voice. I think he sounded pretty feeble. I can't believe his voice is just shot. There must be a reason...
One that has lasted 3-4 years?
Really, what do you expect from a 70 year old?
He still can play tho.. and has always been a hero to millions
I have the utmost respect for Sir Macca & his accomplishments, but having seen him in a few recent clips, I honestly think he is past it and should hang up the Hofner.
His voice is shot and his band is carrying him musically. (IMO, IME, YMMV, etc, etc)
His voice is shot and his band is carrying him musically. (IMO, IME, YMMV, etc, etc)
Cool bass . . .
As for his voice, the "problem" (hey, he's 70) lies in that McCartney sings his songs in the original key he wrote them in, and well, he should have lowered them a half step or two some time ago (Impressive, though, since many famous, and younger musician's do this earlier on).
As for his voice, the "problem" (hey, he's 70) lies in that McCartney sings his songs in the original key he wrote them in, and well, he should have lowered them a half step or two some time ago (Impressive, though, since many famous, and younger musician's do this earlier on).
I think that we are all fortunate that he was able to continue to be productive this long. Who among us couldn't or hasn't learned from him. Silly love songs... Hardly!
I saw him back in november fo 2010... his voice was great, nothing wrong with it.
Of course it's not the same, you can notice it's an old man's voice, but he did a 3 hour show and didn't missed a note. When he played "Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five" he sounded just like the recording.
After a good long run, I think Paul is finally showing his age. No more boyish looks or sound.
I hate to see his voice go, but it happens. I hated the "Union Jack" bass too - very tacky. Everything else was great. I will always be a huge Beatles/McCartney fan.
Stevie Wonder's voice sounded great, by the way.
I hate to see his voice go, but it happens. I hated the "Union Jack" bass too - very tacky. Everything else was great. I will always be a huge Beatles/McCartney fan.
Stevie Wonder's voice sounded great, by the way.
I bet half of the folks here wouldn't mind having that bass. I could most likely put up with it...
rfslick said:
That's a pretty musically significant concert to have attended! Could you actually hear them or just squealing girls?
Considerable screaming. The disappointing part, was that it was only 20 minutes of Beatles after an awful lot of build up!
I think the bass looks awesome, and Paul did a great job. Haters gonna hate. At 70, he still blows the roof off wherever he goes.
We'll miss him terribly soon. The bass is pure English pride and very touching to see from a knight of realm. I'd play it.
His voice is in and out lately. Revolver is right -- he keeps the keys. But get over it -- we'll always have his recordings. Beat that.
His voice is in and out lately. Revolver is right -- he keeps the keys. But get over it -- we'll always have his recordings. Beat that.
We shouldn't worry to much about his voice. Listen to other concert this year and he is fantastic.
I think he just had a cold that night.
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I think he just had a cold that night.
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