Simple solution for the folks that are "tired of hearing Even Flow":
Just don't got to any more Pearl Jam concerts! Sorry, but this is getting f'n annoying. If you are tired of hearing it, you've seen the band far too many times and you have lost your respect for the band and for the other fans. Just stay home. Don't go and you won't be ticked off. Let other people go and hear it live for the first time or others who are grateful for the opportunity to see this great band and enjoy EVERY SINGLE moment of the show.
Goddam whiners and elitists. STAY HOME and let people who appreciate whatever they play go and have a good time!! :evil:
Well said.
+ after seing 12 concerts and 11 even flows, I have noticed it is one of the songs that generates som of the biggest cheers from the crowd. Cant really pblame them for playing it every time. It is probably also their best 'guitar' song.
I was definitely more drunk(and other) for Chicago 1. I would also add that the tempo of the first show was more consistent. After the 1st song of each show, Long Road and Hard to Imagine, Chicago 1 only had one slow song that the majority of fans might not know, Come Back. At any point, they were more than happy to sing along to Small Town. So basically, song 10(Come Back) and song 14(Man of The Hour), were the only breathers.
Compare that to Chicago 2, you start hard with Corduroy, In My Tree, and Last Exit, then the rug gets dragged right from under you with the mellow ballads of All Night and Nothingman. Then the band speeds things up with The Fixer and Even Flow, then shows it down with Present Tense. Same deal with the 1st Encore. Did they just play the songs they wanted to with no regard to flow? Perhaps the guy in the tee shirt wasn't making a request for, "No Even Flow," but rather describing the entire setlist.
Even Flow is cool even tho they play it all of the time. It brings the energy levels up and gives Ed a chance to rest that golden voice during those long solos.
There are a few people in the world who don't get to see PJ as much as I/we do, and hearing Alive, Even Flow or Black could make their day, month, year, LIFE!
amen sister. i've seen pearl jam play once - 11 and a half years ago. i'm a big fan. have been for most of my life. if i saw a "don't play black" sign/shirt/umbrella/horse head i'd shank someone. i desperately want to see it live. they didn't play it at the show i went to in wellington.
There are a few people in the world who don't get to see PJ as much as I/we do, and hearing Alive, Even Flow or Black could make their day, month, year, LIFE!
amen sister. i've seen pearl jam play once - 11 and a half years ago. i'm a big fan. have been for most of my life. if i saw a "don't play black" sign/shirt/umbrella/horse head i'd shank someone. i desperately want to see it live. they didn't play it at the show i went to in wellington.
Hahaha...I hope I don't sit next to you.
I agree, the band needs to play whatever keeps them energized and engaged on stage. I also think it's nice for fans that don't get to see them often to hear Alive especially, but evenflow et al as well.
But as far as Black goes...it was once my favorite Pearl Jam song. I do not like it live....it's a set killer, such all the air out of the room. In fact, I rarely listen to Black anymore since it's vibe has killed the mood at some concerts. So, while I don't like it and it kills the mood for me for a bit, if they want to play it mroe power to them, it's their choice. Ansd I know that somewhere in that room someone is hearing it for the first time and enjoying the hell out it.
I really enjoyed hearing Black in Chicago... After listening to it emotionally for such a long time, I heard it in a new light. If you are still hurting from the relationship that Black makes you think about, then it will bring those kind of sad, longing, emotions within you. But if you have moved on from the relationship, formed a new one, or are on good terms with that person who you used to feel sad about, then you may not feel sad, etc. during Black.. THis was my case, and it was really fun to sing along and listen to the song feeling new emotions..
A child's rhyme stuck in my head...
It said "Life is nothing but a dream."
I've spent so many years in question
To find I'd known this all along.
i just can't imagine NOT being moved by it... black's been my favourite song for 15 years...i was a kid when i first heard it...now i'm a childish adult... and i'll chuck a tanty if it's not played. hee.
Comments
Well said.
+ after seing 12 concerts and 11 even flows, I have noticed it is one of the songs that generates som of the biggest cheers from the crowd. Cant really pblame them for playing it every time. It is probably also their best 'guitar' song.
and Evenflow being on Guitar Hero is probably getting them some new younger fans that have never seen them live before....just guessing there
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Chicago; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana
Now that's just stupid
It said "Life is nothing but a dream."
I've spent so many years in question
To find I'd known this all along.
Compare that to Chicago 2, you start hard with Corduroy, In My Tree, and Last Exit, then the rug gets dragged right from under you with the mellow ballads of All Night and Nothingman. Then the band speeds things up with The Fixer and Even Flow, then shows it down with Present Tense. Same deal with the 1st Encore. Did they just play the songs they wanted to with no regard to flow? Perhaps the guy in the tee shirt wasn't making a request for, "No Even Flow," but rather describing the entire setlist.
I'll be at Key arena 10c window night one to pick up my tickets. I'll be there around 2:30. Bring your beer. I'll bring the shirt.
amen sister. i've seen pearl jam play once - 11 and a half years ago. i'm a big fan. have been for most of my life. if i saw a "don't play black" sign/shirt/umbrella/horse head i'd shank someone. i desperately want to see it live. they didn't play it at the show i went to in wellington.
Hahaha...I hope I don't sit next to you.
I agree, the band needs to play whatever keeps them energized and engaged on stage. I also think it's nice for fans that don't get to see them often to hear Alive especially, but evenflow et al as well.
But as far as Black goes...it was once my favorite Pearl Jam song. I do not like it live....it's a set killer, such all the air out of the room. In fact, I rarely listen to Black anymore since it's vibe has killed the mood at some concerts. So, while I don't like it and it kills the mood for me for a bit, if they want to play it mroe power to them, it's their choice. Ansd I know that somewhere in that room someone is hearing it for the first time and enjoying the hell out it.
It said "Life is nothing but a dream."
I've spent so many years in question
To find I'd known this all along.