Unfortunately, yes. It pains me to say it, but most Pearl Jam fans are soft. Yes, times have changed and this certainly isn't 1993, but fans seem to have forgotten the essence of rock and roll and they certainly don't feed off the fire of the band onstage, unless the "hits" are playing. I was in the GA floor area last night in LA, about ten or 15 feet from the railing, between Ed and Mike, and I could count about three other people who were consistently "dancing". Everyone else was content to stand in place and seemed more concerned about getting that perfect picture or video shot on their mobile phones. Back in the heyday, every one tried to get to the front and was passionate about the music while always observing the unofficial mosh pit code of conduct. As with anything else, there were always a few a-holes, but that can't be helped.
So people stand in line for hours, brave the elements in some cases, just to enjoy Betterman, Eflow, Alive,etc. but very little else? This is a rough generalization, but next time you're at a show, take a look at the people on the GA floor. The MAJORITY will prove my point.
My issue is the band condones this starting with Ed and Stone. But this is exactly the reason why an AMERICAN crowd will never come close to a South American audience. Go to YouTube and watch videos of Pearl Jam playing in Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile. Look at the crowd on the floor. See the difference. When Ed likes an American audience, he'll say, "This is the best AMERICAN crowd we've played for in a while...". An American crowd will NEVER rival these audiences as long as these policies continue to exist. Heaven forbid an audience member gets his/her shoes dirty.
i,m with you on that one i was at la in ga & started jumping up & down trying to get closer the front just before ed told that girl to get out & was escorted to the side i was a little bit shocked at that i came from the uk crowds are certainly a lot wilder everyone's trying to get closer we definetly feed off the band's energy on stage to the point they reguarly ask the crowd to take 3 steps back but there is never any real trouble
Unfortunately, yes. It pains me to say it, but most Pearl Jam fans are soft. Yes, times have changed and this certainly isn't 1993, but fans seem to have forgotten the essence of rock and roll and they certainly don't feed off the fire of the band onstage, unless the "hits" are playing. I was in the GA floor area last night in LA, about ten or 15 feet from the railing, between Ed and Mike, and I could count about three other people who were consistently "dancing". Everyone else was content to stand in place and seemed more concerned about getting that perfect picture or video shot on their mobile phones. Back in the heyday, every one tried to get to the front and was passionate about the music while always observing the unofficial mosh pit code of conduct. As with anything else, there were always a few a-holes, but that can't be helped.
So people stand in line for hours, brave the elements in some cases, just to enjoy Betterman, Eflow, Alive,etc. but very little else? This is a rough generalization, but next time you're at a show, take a look at the people on the GA floor. The MAJORITY will prove my point.
My issue is the band condones this starting with Ed and Stone. But this is exactly the reason why an AMERICAN crowd will never come close to a South American audience. Go to YouTube and watch videos of Pearl Jam playing in Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile. Look at the crowd on the floor. See the difference. When Ed likes an American audience, he'll say, "This is the best AMERICAN crowd we've played for in a while...". An American crowd will NEVER rival these audiences as long as these policies continue to exist. Heaven forbid an audience member gets his/her shoes dirty.
i,m with you on that one i was at la in ga & started jumping up & down trying to get closer the front just before ed told that girl to get out & was escorted to the side i was a little bit shocked at that i came from the uk crowds are certainly a lot wilder everyone's trying to get closer we definetly feed off the band's energy on stage to the point they reguarly ask the crowd to take 3 steps back but there is never any real trouble
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