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Why no set breaks / intermission?

kataractkidkataractkid Posts: 57
edited March 2010 in The Porch
How come PJ doesn't do set breaks at live shows?, giving us a chance to recharge and giving
the band a chance to come out with some more energy for the second half of the show.
(encore break doesn't count as a set break)
The buzz and energy in the hallways and the funny shit people yell during a set break
is always a great part of a show also. Gives us a chance to get a beer without missing a song,
interact with more fans, etc...
I think PJ shows would be better with a set break.

Any thoughts? :?: Would you prefer a set break. I sure would. Even if it meant 2 or 3 less songs.
Maybe if enough people agree we can get the band to start doing it.
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  • Ledbetterman10Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,850
    kataractkid wrote:

    Any thoughts? :?:

    I dislike this idea.
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  • wigswigs Posts: 45
    I'd rather more songs
    besides I have NEVER run out of steam at a PJ show. If anything I want one more song when its done.
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  • cippociappocippociappo Posts: 692
    I would like it... but NOT if it means 2-3 songs less.
    And since I think it would mean 2-3 songs less.... I vote NO :mrgreen:
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  • Save MeSave Me Posts: 147
    It's not a Broadway show, it's a rock concert. IMO, an intermission would ruin momentum and flow of the show.
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  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,549
    being in a rock concert its like having sex....u keep on....rockin..
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  • Drum Machine89Drum Machine89 Posts: 2,157
    kataractkid wrote:
    How come PJ doesn't do set breaks at live shows?, giving us a chance to recharge and giving
    the band a chance to come out with some more energy for the second half of the show.
    (encore break doesn't count as a set break)
    The buzz and energy in the hallways and the funny shit people yell during a set break
    is always a great part of a show also. Gives us a chance to get a beer without missing a song,
    interact with more fans, etc...
    I think PJ shows would be better with a set break.

    Any thoughts? :?: Would you prefer a set break. I sure would. Even if it meant 2 or 3 less songs.
    Maybe if enough people agree we can get the band to start doing it.

    Well i don't think they could keep doing that everynight since they would have to pay the venues more to stay in the bulding longer, it anit an opera were going to see, its's a Rock concert!!!!! :lol:
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  • philthehipphilthehip Posts: 2,084
    Sorry but I would hate that. A sitdown gig is fine with a break, I see loads of shows like that but not a big rock concert. So I~ vote NO
  • Drum Machine89Drum Machine89 Posts: 2,157
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    being in a rock concert its like having sex....u keep on....rockin..

    Ha ha Dimitris! :lol:
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  • DreamOfAngelsDreamOfAngels Posts: 829
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    being in a rock concert its like having sex....u keep on....rockin..
    You DIDN'T just say that.... oh... you actually did... :oops:
  • JukeeJukee Posts: 4,500
    ummm no
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  • Gary CarterGary Carter Posts: 14,067
    Save Me wrote:
    It's not a Broadway show, it's a rock concert. IMO, an intermission would ruin momentum and flow of the show.
    kinda like what the band has always done with the encore breaks
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  • reedrothchildreedrothchild Posts: 566
    I see what you're saying here OP, but it's not like a jamband concert where the first set is just songs and a warmup and the second set is where faces are melted with jams. Phish is my favorite band so I can see why you dig the setbreak idea. PJ just plays their songs with little to no jamming. Extended solos on Black or Even Flow don't really count. Thus there's no need for PJ to kill their momentum by stopping for a half hour to regroup. I'd rather a supercharged show for 2 to 2 1/2 hours with 5 minute encore breaks.
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  • Save MeSave Me Posts: 147
    metsfan wrote:
    Save Me wrote:
    It's not a Broadway show, it's a rock concert. IMO, an intermission would ruin momentum and flow of the show.
    kinda like what the band has always done with the encore breaks

    Um no, a quick break before an Encore is pretty much a concert staple and they're shorter in time compared to an intermission.
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  • EraserheadEraserhead Posts: 2,926
    More, not less!
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  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    being in a rock concert its like having sex....u keep on....rockin..
    And you don't want too long of an intermission, or you can lose the vibe...

    We're talking about concerts right?
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  • Gary CarterGary Carter Posts: 14,067
    Save Me wrote:
    metsfan wrote:
    Save Me wrote:
    It's not a Broadway show, it's a rock concert. IMO, an intermission would ruin momentum and flow of the show.
    kinda like what the band has always done with the encore breaks

    Um no, a quick break before an Encore is pretty much a concert staple and they're shorter in time compared to an intermission.
    I totally misunderstood what the op wants. My bad
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  • NeilJamNeilJam Posts: 1,191
    kataractkid wrote:
    How come PJ doesn't do set breaks at live shows?, giving us a chance to recharge and giving
    the band a chance to come out with some more energy for the second half of the show.
    (encore break doesn't count as a set break)
    The buzz and energy in the hallways and the funny shit people yell during a set break
    is always a great part of a show also. Gives us a chance to get a beer without missing a song,
    interact with more fans, etc...
    I think PJ shows would be better with a set break.

    Any thoughts? :?: Would you prefer a set break. I sure would. Even if it meant 2 or 3 less songs.
    Maybe if enough people agree we can get the band to start doing it.


    I realize you disagree, but I consider the first encore break to be a set break. Is it really an encore when they come back and do a half dozen songs and then take another break before the final song(s) (the real encore)? I think they could have that break earlier in the show then another break before the final encore, which is the way Phish concerts are set up. However, they typically start playing earlier (no opening act) and have a longer break between sets. I wouldn't want Pearl Jam to stop having opening acts or play less songs just to squeeze in an extra break.
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,549
    keeponrockin wrote:
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    being in a rock concert its like having sex....u keep on....rockin..
    And you don't want too long of an intermission, or you can lose the vibe...

    We're talking about concerts right?
    ofcourse we talking about concerts...u dont stop the feeling of a rock concert for have some pizza or watch the news..and in sex is the same... :)
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  • Save MeSave Me Posts: 147
    metsfan wrote:
    Save Me wrote:
    metsfan wrote:
    It's not a Broadway show, it's a rock concert. IMO, an intermission would ruin momentum and flow of the show.
    kinda like what the band has always done with the encore breaks

    Um no, a quick break before an Encore is pretty much a concert staple and they're shorter in time compared to an intermission.

    I totally misunderstood what the op wants. My bad

    No prob, bro.
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  • JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    kataractkid wrote:
    How come PJ doesn't do set breaks at live shows?,

    'Cause its not a ballet, play or opera (and I like all those things). Intermissions are so people can take breaks/get drinks between so they will shut the fuck up and sit quietly during those types of performances. No point in trying that at a PJ show where people are gonna be raucous anyway. Can you imagine it? Some guy comes on the speaker just after RVM ended and seriously intones 'there will now be a 20 minute intermission' :lol:
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  • decides2dreamdecides2dream Posts: 14,977
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    being in a rock concert its like having sex....u keep on....rockin..


    :mrgreen:
    well said....;)


    i vote no for setbreaks. if we all got a 'break' at the same time....beer lines...restroom lines....would be INSANE, so to me, serves no purpose. i don't leave the show for any reason, so i don't need a break. thanks tho. :D
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  • LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSunLikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun Posts: 6,097
    i always thought the first encore wasnt really an encore. just second set.
  • Indifference71Indifference71 Posts: 14,824
    Not a fan of this idea at all. Are there a lot of bands out there that actually do this? I've never seen it at any of the shows I'ev been to...
  • PillowPantsPillowPants Posts: 4,875
    worst


    idea


    ever
  • goldrushgoldrush Posts: 7,481
    I don't think I've ever been to a gig that's had a set break or intermission. Do any bands actually do this?
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  • megatronmegatron Posts: 3,420
    reading this on the day i have confirmed hair loss i really feel old. i remember being at an eagles show making fun of everyone because they needed a break. old bastards.
    if pj does this i quit... life that is
  • cajunkiwicajunkiwi Posts: 984
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    keeponrockin wrote:
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    being in a rock concert its like having sex....u keep on....rockin..
    And you don't want too long of an intermission, or you can lose the vibe...

    We're talking about concerts right?
    ofcourse we talking about concerts...u dont stop the feeling of a rock concert for have some pizza or watch the news..and in sex is the same... :)

    Just make sure you're not ready to finish up before the band is
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  • megatronmegatron Posts: 3,420
    goldrush wrote:
    I don't think I've ever been to a gig that's had a set break or intermission. Do any bands actually do this?
    just to clarify. the eagles do this
  • philthehipphilthehip Posts: 2,084
    Indifference71 wrote:
    Not a fan of this idea at all. Are there a lot of bands out there that actually do this? I've never seen it at any of the shows I'ev been to...

    I have seen alot of bands do this but they are always older bands that play sit down gigs in places that typically hold around 6000 to 7000 people. Places such as the Liverpool Phil and Rhyl Pavillion. Bands like The Moody Blues, Jon Anderson. Ray Lamontagne also uses this format sometimes. I have never seen this done at a big concert or by a rock band. Oh yer and the Eagles as said above. I think they did that in the MEN Arena Manchester
  • SomethingCreativeSomethingCreative Posts: 3,371
    I really, honestly thought I had heard it all...
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