Alright is the new opener

Gern Blansten

It's perfect....nice slow start....get the vocals and sound tuned just right and then it opens up

Great song....nice work Jeff

JPPJ84

Would be excellent as an opener

Ledbetterman10

I hope not. Nothing against the tune, but I’m just not that into mellow openers. Even Release. 

Gern Blansten

Ledbetterman10 said:

I hope not. Nothing against the tune, but I’m just not that into mellow openers. Even Release. 

I know what you mean but they do that for a reason I think....gives them plenty of time to get the sound just right

jonsey30

Gern Blansten said:

It's perfect....nice slow start....get the vocals and sound tuned just right and then it opens up

Great song....nice work Jeff

Came to the board to say the same thing.  It sounds like a perfect opener.

Ledbetterman10

Gern Blansten said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

I hope not. Nothing against the tune, but I’m just not that into mellow openers. Even Release. 

I know what you mean but they do that for a reason I think....gives them plenty of time to get the sound just right

I‘m not sure of the reason, but opening with a Release or Long Road whatever is fine if they insist.  But I’ve hated how over the past few years, they’ve often opened with three mellow songs in a row. Just looking at two shows I attended, Pendulum-Wash-Nothingman opened Brooklyn ‘13, and Sometimes-Release-Low Light opened Boston ‘18. I’m not a fan of that. Hopefully that lose that “formula” whenever this tour begins. 

rival9500

I thought this too.  I really feel Eddie is going big at the ending.  

Gern Blansten

Ledbetterman10 said:

Gern Blansten said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

I hope not. Nothing against the tune, but I’m just not that into mellow openers. Even Release. 

I know what you mean but they do that for a reason I think....gives them plenty of time to get the sound just right

I‘m not sure of the reason, but opening with a Release or Long Road whatever is fine if they insist.  But I’ve hated how over the past few years, they’ve often opened with three mellow songs in a row. Just looking at two shows I attended, Pendulum-Wash-Nothingman opened Brooklyn ‘13, and Sometimes-Release-Low Light opened Boston ‘18. I’m not a fan of that. Hopefully that lose that “formula” whenever this tour begins. 

I don't disagree there.  I want to be destroyed....not hugged

Ledbetterman10

Gern Blansten said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

Gern Blansten said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

I hope not. Nothing against the tune, but I’m just not that into mellow openers. Even Release. 

I know what you mean but they do that for a reason I think....gives them plenty of time to get the sound just right

I‘m not sure of the reason, but opening with a Release or Long Road whatever is fine if they insist.  But I’ve hated how over the past few years, they’ve often opened with three mellow songs in a row. Just looking at two shows I attended, Pendulum-Wash-Nothingman opened Brooklyn ‘13, and Sometimes-Release-Low Light opened Boston ‘18. I’m not a fan of that. Hopefully that lose that “formula” whenever this tour begins. 

I don't disagree there.  I want to be destroyed....not hugged

lol..same here. I think it might have a lot to do with anticipating the show for so long, then traveling there, then waiting anxiously for the show to start. Excitement is at a peak when they take the stage. I’m always hoping for a Why Go or Last Exit-type song there. SBWM would be my preferred opener from Gigaton. 

PJNB

Ledbetterman10 said:

Gern Blansten said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

I hope not. Nothing against the tune, but I’m just not that into mellow openers. Even Release. 

I know what you mean but they do that for a reason I think....gives them plenty of time to get the sound just right

I‘m not sure of the reason, but opening with a Release or Long Road whatever is fine if they insist.  But I’ve hated how over the past few years, they’ve often opened with three mellow songs in a row. Just looking at two shows I attended, Pendulum-Wash-Nothingman opened Brooklyn ‘13, and Sometimes-Release-Low Light opened Boston ‘18. I’m not a fan of that. Hopefully that lose that “formula” whenever this tour begins. 

I actually loved that Boston opener. They nailed Release that night with Sometimes in front of it as a warmup. Brooklyn sounds like a fantastic start to me as well. I do love a fast start too though and I think mixing it up more keeps things fresh and us on our toes of how they are going to come out. 

If you look at the 2016 arena tour they got away from this quite a bit with almost all of the shows being a fast start. Europes 2018 Euro tour went back to the formula but instead of a 3 song slow start the majority had a 2 song slow start. 

on2legs

OGern Blansten said:

It's perfect....nice slow start....get the vocals and sound tuned just right and then it opens up

Great song....nice work Jeff

I’d be happy to hear it. Great song and a little bit of change up for the openers would be welcomed. 

Ledbetterman10

PJNB said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

Gern Blansten said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

I hope not. Nothing against the tune, but I’m just not that into mellow openers. Even Release. 

I know what you mean but they do that for a reason I think....gives them plenty of time to get the sound just right

I‘m not sure of the reason, but opening with a Release or Long Road whatever is fine if they insist.  But I’ve hated how over the past few years, they’ve often opened with three mellow songs in a row. Just looking at two shows I attended, Pendulum-Wash-Nothingman opened Brooklyn ‘13, and Sometimes-Release-Low Light opened Boston ‘18. I’m not a fan of that. Hopefully that lose that “formula” whenever this tour begins. 

I actually loved that Boston opener. They nailed Release that night with Sometimes in front of it as a warmup. Brooklyn sounds like a fantastic start to me as well. I do love a fast start too though and I think mixing it up more keeps things fresh and us on our toes of how they are going to come out. 

If you look at the 2016 arena tour they got away from this quite a bit with almost all of the shows being a fast start. Europes 2018 Euro tour went back to the formula but instead of a 3 song slow start the majority had a 2 song slow start. 

I noticed that for the 2016 arena tour. So when I went to Boston ‘16 and got Release-Long Road-Small Town-Lowlight-All Those Yesterday to open, I was a little surprised. And it’s nothing against those songs, but to start a rock concert, they’re a little boring. I like when they sprinkle those songs in among the rockers. 

Gern Blansten

My first five PJ concerts started like this...

Long Road/Hail Hail
Long Road/Corduroy
Long Road/Corduroy (six years later)
Hard to Imagine/Corduroy
Sometimes/Corduroy

Ledbetterman10

Gern Blansten said:

My first five PJ concerts started like this...

Long Road/Hail Hail
Long Road/Corduroy
Long Road/Corduroy (six years later)
Hard to Imagine/Corduroy
Sometimes/Corduroy

That’s how most of mine look too. Open with something mellow, then kick into something upbeat. 

FiveBelow

Dallas ‘03 opened with Alive into Brain of J. It was like getting punched in the mouth...in a good way.

Ledbetterman10

JW269453 said:

Dallas ‘03 opened with Alive into Brain of J. It was like getting punched in the mouth...in a good way.

That’s awesome. I always felt that, as one-off “Whoa I cant believe they opened with that” song, Jeremy would work well like I bet Alive did. 

Dr.Teeth and the Electric Mayh

I think there are quite a few great choices on Gigaton to open, including Alright. At the moment I am currently hoping they open shows with Dance. Would be pretty rad. 

JPPJ84

Dr.Teeth and the Electric Mayh said:

I think there are quite a few great choices on Gigaton to open, including Alright. At the moment I am currently hoping they open shows with Dance. Would be pretty rad. 

Followed by Smile! I mean, Stone and Jeff can just stay where they are 

Spiritual_Chaos

Ledbetterman10 said:

Gern Blansten said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

I hope not. Nothing against the tune, but I’m just not that into mellow openers. Even Release. 

I know what you mean but they do that for a reason I think....gives them plenty of time to get the sound just right

I‘m not sure of the reason, but opening with a Release or Long Road whatever is fine if they insist.  But I’ve hated how over the past few years, they’ve often opened with three mellow songs in a row. Just looking at two shows I attended, Pendulum-Wash-Nothingman opened Brooklyn ‘13, and Sometimes-Release-Low Light opened Boston ‘18. I’m not a fan of that. Hopefully that lose that “formula” whenever this tour begins. 

One slow opener: Perfection

Two slow openers in a row: Not perfection 

Massara133

I love slow openers, Release is magic to open a show. Sad to say after 22 shows I’ve never heard Long Road, but would absolutely love to.

Those two in particular, although they are slow, they still pack a punch. Incredibly emotional songs.

Alright is alright, but to me it doesn’t have near enough oomph to start a show.

mrk2

I’ve been pretty lucky, pretty diverse bunch of openers

Corduroy, Gimme Some Truth, Intestellar Overdrive, MFC, Go, Why Go, Given To Fly, Oceans, Elderly Woman (x2), Pendulum, Release, Of The Girl, Wash, Long Road (x5)

One slow opener is perfect.

FiveBelow

Massara133 said:

I love slow openers, Release is magic to open a show. Sad to say after 22 shows I’ve never heard Long Road, but would absolutely love to.

Those two in particular, although they are slow, they still pack a punch. Incredibly emotional songs.

Alright is alright, but to me it doesn’t have near enough oomph to start a show.

Long Road is a powerful live experience, there is still time my friend! 

RoleModelsinBlood31

I still love me some pendulum

drakeheuer14

RoleModelsinBlood31 said:

I still love me some pendulum

This one Is perfect to open. 

FiveBelow

Ledbetterman10 said:

JW269453 said:

Dallas ‘03 opened with Alive into Brain of J. It was like getting punched in the mouth...in a good way.

That’s awesome. I always felt that, as one-off “Whoa I cant believe they opened with that” song, Jeremy would work well like I bet Alive did. 

It definitely grabbed everyone’s attention. You can usually spot the casual fans pretty easily, but there was no way of knowing with that as an opener.

cutz

Ledbetterman10 said:

Gern Blansten said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

I hope not. Nothing against the tune, but I’m just not that into mellow openers. Even Release. 

I know what you mean but they do that for a reason I think....gives them plenty of time to get the sound just right

I‘m not sure of the reason, but opening with a Release or Long Road whatever is fine if they insist.  But I’ve hated how over the past few years, they’ve often opened with three mellow songs in a row. Just looking at two shows I attended, Pendulum-Wash-Nothingman opened Brooklyn ‘13, and Sometimes-Release-Low Light opened Boston ‘18. I’m not a fan of that. Hopefully that lose that “formula” whenever this tour begins. 

Well, at least they didn't open with Release and then play Arms Aloft>LOL

I understand what you're saying about the 3 Slow Burners to star the show. The place is pumped for the show I think most are ready for a Rocker after a Slow Opener?

I can see Alright Opening a show.

mace1229

Alright is one of the 4 songs I don’t care for on this album.

Gern Blansten

mace1229 said:

Alright is one of the 4 songs I don’t care for on this album.

keep listening...

Ledbetterman10

cutz said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

Gern Blansten said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

I hope not. Nothing against the tune, but I’m just not that into mellow openers. Even Release. 

I know what you mean but they do that for a reason I think....gives them plenty of time to get the sound just right

I‘m not sure of the reason, but opening with a Release or Long Road whatever is fine if they insist.  But I’ve hated how over the past few years, they’ve often opened with three mellow songs in a row. Just looking at two shows I attended, Pendulum-Wash-Nothingman opened Brooklyn ‘13, and Sometimes-Release-Low Light opened Boston ‘18. I’m not a fan of that. Hopefully that lose that “formula” whenever this tour begins. 

Well, at least they didn't open with Release and then play Arms Aloft>LOL

I understand what you're saying about the 3 Slow Burners to star the show. The place is pumped for the show I think most are ready for a Rocker after a Slow Opener?

I can see Alright Opening a show.

It’s so funny you mentioned that PJ20 moment because I was there as well and was thinking about it in relation to this discussion. As you’ll attest, that place was about to EXPLODE following Release. Could you imagine if they played Animal right there? Or something in that realm (Hail Hail, etc.) What a botch. It’s funny to look back on and laugh about. And PJ20 was fucking awesome. A true celebration of Pearl Jam. I loved it. But I’d liken playing Arms Aloft in that spot to Michael Jordan airballing the first shot of a playoff game he went onto score 50 points. Strange start. Certainly nothing to dwell on. Doesn’t taint the performance. But the hardcore fans that were there could remember and joke about it. 

Nothing against Arms Aloft by the way, which is a fun cover. But not THERE! Lol...I could still hear the crickets. 

JPPJ84

Gern Blansten said:

mace1229 said:

Alright is one of the 4 songs I don’t care for on this album.

keep listening...

Yes! It’s so friggin beautiful 

pearldavidson

I texted my brother last night and told him Alright is the new Pendulum. I hope they don’t open with it at every show, though..... if it becomes an opener. Pendulum opening mostly every show got pretty old pretty fast.