I love "Pendulum" but......

pearldavidson

So, all but one show, up until Brooklyn 2, the band has opened with Pendulum. Enough is enough. I'm not trying to come off as somebody that rants, but I feel like I could speak for a few people including myself. Pendulum is one of the greats off of LB, IMO, but I hope the band considers changing it up at some point. They didn't pull this while promoting Backspacer; so, why now? Fans spend a lot of money traveling show to show and would enjoy being surprised at every opener. Yeah, I know, I know, they have a lot of songs "designated" as openers, but they keep it fresh with all those tunes, never the same opener night after night. I love their music, I love this band and I certainly respect what they choose to do because I'm not in their shoes. Not trying to come off as douche, love and respect to this band. I've enjoyed everything from Ten until now. So, before all those that want to hate and yell at me on the computer, I'm not trying to bitch. I love this band and If their choice is to play the same shit every night, I'm backing them. I just don't like to see it so I want to see what everyone else thinks about this?

Who I Am

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Who I Am

Who I Am wrote:

You shut your whore mouth. Are you serious ?!?

Sounds like some Pittsburgh jealousy coming through eh?

ForceofNature101

pearldavidson wrote:

So, all but one show, up until Brooklyn 2, the band has opened with Pendulum. Enough is enough. I'm not trying to come off as somebody that rants, but I feel like I could speak for a few people including myself.

Dude have you even seen the setlists??

It is just one (awesome) song played at the start of the show, and obviously the band feels that it is important enough to start the shows. I certainty wouldn't let that overshadow the fact that the setlists have been nice and varied.

And its not like people are traveling and seeing multiple PJ shows for the sole purpose of being surprised at the first song being played - they go for the whole experience and if the band sees Pendulum as the ultimate show opener I don't see anything wrong with that 'cause it kicks ass from what I can tell


So "enough is enough" regarding what?? I don't see what the big deal is. The sets are varied, Pendulum kicks ass as an opener and I would feel HONORED to see 100 Pearl Jam shows with Pendulum opening the show

pearldavidson

Just trying to get opinions here on this. Like I said, not trying to argue on a computer.

pearldavidson

ForceofNature101 wrote:

pearldavidson wrote:

So, all but one show, up until Brooklyn 2, the band has opened with Pendulum. Enough is enough. I'm not trying to come off as somebody that rants, but I feel like I could speak for a few people including myself.

Dude have you even seen the setlists??

It is just one (awesome) song played at the start of the show, and obviously the band feels that it is important enough to start the shows. I certainty wouldn't let that overshadow the fact that the setlists have been nice and varied.

And its not like people are traveling and seeing multiple PJ shows for the sole purpose of being surprised at the first song being played - they go for the whole experience and if the band sees Pendulum as the ultimate song opener I don't see anything wrong with that

Dude, I look at every setlist and they're amazing... I know people don't travel just for the opener, seriously......???? JUST GETTING OPINIONS

pearldavidson

No jealousy here... I didn't even see the pitt show live....just trying to see what people think

pearldavidson

I would love to see 100 pearl jam shows, regardless of opener...i wont be able to do that though...like i said...i love pendulum...just getting thoughts so don't attack me

ruggs1996

Was a little upset they opened with pendulum again tonight but wash def made up for it

aurynsdad

Well, they can do what they want over the next month plus, but when they play in Portland, I really want them to open with Pendulum.

slightofjeff

Consider Pendulum the walk-on song, and the second song to be the actual opener. All the second songs so far this tour have been traditional openers.

Clearly, this is how the band is approaching it.

pearldavidson

slightofjeff wrote:

Consider Pendulum the walk-on song, and the second song to be the actual opener. All the second songs so far this tour have been traditional openers.

Clearly, this is how the band is approaching it.

Thanks for a reasonable response, ruggs1996, aurynsdad and the member I'm quoting, slightojeff...just want to hear opinions, i'm not trying to bad mouth the band for opening with pendulum a lot this tour, just wish they would switch it up, but i respect whatever they choose...just want to see what people think

pearldavidson

slightofjeff wrote:

Consider Pendulum the walk-on song, and the second song to be the actual opener. All the second songs so far this tour have been traditional openers.

Clearly, this is how the band is approaching it.

Thanks for a reasonable response, ruggs1996, aurynsdad and the member I'm quoting, slightojeff...just want to hear opinions, i'm not trying to bad mouth the band for opening with pendulum a lot this tour, just wish they would switch it up, but i respect whatever they choose...just want to see what people think

PushinPaint

Here's the thing.

I'm traveling to one show (Dallas) and I hope they play it every show so it will be guaranteed at Dallas because I really want to see it. A very small percentage of people see 2+ shows, so I don't see an issue, except for a select few. It's worth it for the band to let everyone else enjoy. Plus, now they technically play 2 openers each night, so consider the second song your variation

pearldavidson

PushinPaint wrote:

Here's the thing.

I'm traveling to one show (Dallas) and I hope they play it every show so it will be guaranteed at Dallas because I really want to see it. A very small percentage of people see 2+ shows, so I don't see an issue, except for a select few. It's worth it for the band to let everyone else enjoy. Plus, now they technically play 2 openers each night, so consider the second song your variation

good looks, i hope you get it because its a great song... you also raise a great point about people not seeing 2+ shows!

jeffwalsh

pearldavidson wrote:

So, all but one show, up until Brooklyn 2, the band has opened with Pendulum. Enough is enough... Fans spend a lot of money traveling show to show and would enjoy being surprised at every opener.

You do realize the vast majority of people see one show, and still consider themselves fans, no?

pearldavidson

jeffwalsh wrote:

pearldavidson wrote:

So, all but one show, up until Brooklyn 2, the band has opened with Pendulum. Enough is enough... Fans spend a lot of money traveling show to show and would enjoy being surprised at every opener.

You do realize the vast majority of people see one show, and still consider themselves fans, no?

yes i do, not in my original post though, look at my response to pushinpaint...great perspective that i didnt think about in my original post

scratched vinyl

Holy cow, people are really jumping on this guy for what is a very fair comment. I heard it open two shows back to back, Pitts and Buff, and was caught off by it. Obviously didn't ruin the show, but would I have rather heard a different opener night 2? Sure. Correct me if I'm wrong, but far as I'm aware they've never used the same song to open every show of a tour prior to this, so how is that not grounds for a civilized conversation?

The_Giant_Midget

i think you should just look at the second song as the opener considering they played Release and Wash second the past two nights, plus they soundchecked Hard To Imagine

Stephen Flow

This complaint would be much easier to get behind if Pendulum was not followed by a typical opening song... heck... Worcester 1 they skipped Pendulum and played Release into Long Road... Worcester 2 is the only exception here unless you consider Low Light an opener... I do not...

Pittsburgh: Pendulum > Of the Girl (usually an opener)

Buffalo: Pendulum > Low Light > Sometimes (usually an opener)

Worcester 1: Release > Long Road (dual openers)
Worcester 2: Pendulum > Low Light

Brooklyn 1: Pendulum > Release (usually opens) - Oceans opens encore which is only ever used as an opener
Brooklyn 2: Pendulum > Wash (again, Wash usually is used as only an opener these days)

If Pendulum were *blocking* Release, Long Road, Sometimes, Of the Girl, Oceans, Wash, Hard to Imagine, Can't Keep etc from being played, I would be pissed and +1 this thread.

nickburrows14

I know what you mean but if they do a double opener I'd be happy. Pendulum followed by Release, Long Road, Wash etc is fine by me

know1

slightofjeff wrote:

Consider Pendulum the walk-on song, and the second song to be the actual opener. All the second songs so far this tour have been traditional openers.

Clearly, this is how the band is approaching it.

This is what I'm thinking. Pendulum is the into music.

mookieb10

know1 wrote:

slightofjeff wrote:

Consider Pendulum the walk-on song, and the second song to be the actual opener. All the second songs so far this tour have been traditional openers.

Clearly, this is how the band is approaching it.

This is what I'm thinking. Pendulum is the into music.

That being said, if pendulum is cutting off metemorphosis II, screw that. Haaa, just kidding, but really. Yea, given the formation of the set list, the second song is the opener now.

the wolf

If they weren't playing three "opener" type song in a row at each show it would be different.
It's a new "thing" and I'm okay with it.

jumbojet

Pendulum was the soundtrack of 2013 North America tour promotion video.

I think it (opening each show with Pendulum) is a statement of how the band believes in the new album and I think it's good.

helpme2helpyou

I would rather hear them perform Pendulum every night than hear them walk out to a recorded track. It is extra PJ, how is this even an issue?

BizzzyBozzzy

My opinion is that Pendulum is freaking amazing and amazing as an opener and it should go into my ears all the time.

jrnyc

I am with the OP, Pendulum two nights in a row in the same city is a bit weak.

fall by the wayside

I agree with the OP. Not complaining, but my preference would be that they don't open with the same song every night. Pendulum is my favorite song off LB, but I prefer my PJ to be unpredictable. I think it would be cool if they moved it to start the 1st encore once in a while or something. You know, keep it fresh.

Lukinz

I was one of these enough is enough people till I saw it live last night. It's SO AWESOME live!

Plus they've been going into "traditional" openers after it. Wash was insane.

Mamasan23

slightofjeff wrote:

Consider Pendulum the walk-on song, and the second song to be the actual opener. All the second songs so far this tour have been traditional openers.

Clearly, this is how the band is approaching it.

Wow I didn't think of it like that but makes a lot of sense. I agree that the same opener every night is kinda weak but as a walk-on song...kinda loving that. Plus, Eddie's aah aahs in the song are kinda sexy haha