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Post by Beady’s Here Now on Jan 4, 2009 2:02:03 GMT -5
Do you think American fans miss out at American Oasis gigs?
I mean, of course the band responds to the larger crowd, but I'm not knocking the band here as I do think they give their best no matter where they played. They were indeed ace when I saw them last month in Philly.
But again, we all know that the atmosphere is the most important aspect, no matter what it is - sporting even, music, whatever....
And despite us die hard American Oasis fans, alot of the people were there just for their 90s hits. And even if they weren't America and Britain have different cultures. Americans are more passive (for fucks sake, every sporting event has the same generic chant, along with a score board telling them to 'make noise' where in England it's pure passion and originality, that says it all really).
Now that I saw Oasis, I want to see them in England next. Which is almost impossible....I'm going to have to be visiting at the same time their touring AND be lucky enough to get tickets which is of course hard over there.
And while sure, I won't throw beer on someone lol, or anything like that, I want to experience Oasis in the proper setting, with thousands of like minded fans.
To me, that was severely missing in Philly, and my guess for the entire US tour.
What I would do to be in attendance at a Wembly show......
So what do you think, do you think American fans miss out on the true Oasis experience?
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Post by msa13 on Jan 4, 2009 3:39:27 GMT -5
Chicago was rockin'. I totally expected it to be how you described but there was electricity in the audience the entire gig. I think it comes down to where in the states you see them, because it seems like L.A. and MSG were also quite exciting.
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Post by mimmihopps on Jan 4, 2009 5:28:30 GMT -5
I won't throw beer on someone lol, or anything like that, I want to experience Oasis in the proper setting, with thousands of like minded fans. I had a few "beer showers" during the Oasis gig in Amsterdam in 2005, hope it won't happen this time again which I'm not very sure of it... |
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Post by baresolid on Jan 4, 2009 9:48:19 GMT -5
Yeah... I used to be a big fan of wrestling and love the shows when they came to England because they were insane crowds. But if you were mithered by the Ryan Adams heckling you'd probably be appalled at how Twisted Wheel were treated as they opened for Oasis.
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Post by AbbeyR0ad on Jan 4, 2009 14:07:33 GMT -5
as much as i'd love to see oasis in the UK, it's kind of nice to see them here. i think the people that go to oasis shows here are hardcore fans, because obviously oasis aren't very popular here. but i think in the UK some people could just be like "well, oasis are coming, fuck yeah, let's get drunk and go!" just because it's oasis.
i don't know if that makes any sense or sounds rude or whatever but sometimes it's nice to see them in relatively smaller places too.
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Post by Beady’s Here Now on Jan 4, 2009 16:10:56 GMT -5
as much as i'd love to see oasis in the UK, it's kind of nice to see them here. i think the people that go to oasis shows here are hardcore fans, because obviously oasis aren't very popular here. but i think in the UK some people could just be like "well, oasis are coming, fuck yeah, let's get drunk and go!" just because it's oasis. i don't know if that makes any sense or sounds rude or whatever but sometimes it's nice to see them in relatively smaller places too. I know what you're saying, and it's a fair point. I just wish Americans were more lively when it comes to things like this, y'know? |
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Post by TheEXPERIENCE on Jan 4, 2009 20:29:04 GMT -5
The crowd at MSG was incredible, but then again we do tend to be better than everybody else now don't we  |
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Post by Silence Dogood on Jan 4, 2009 22:37:20 GMT -5
i totally get your point which is why i too want to see them @ gig in the UK...
it could happen this summer, but my money is on seeing them if they come through Texas.
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Post by Guigs on Jan 4, 2009 22:49:46 GMT -5
Out of all the times I've seen them in Canada I would say that the atmosphere has been great at most of the shows I was at. You have to remember that the people at gigs in America aren't just random people off the street, but they are just as hardcore fans as those in the UK. I don't think the majority would spend money if they weren't big fans.
Also I've seen them a couple of times in England and there are a large number of fans there are just as much there to sing along to the 'classics' (i.e. wonderall, champagne supernova, don't look back etc) then to see anything else. The only difference in the atmosphere is that the people on the floor are going mental and doing all sorts of crazy shit. If you're down there you'll probably be spending much of your time making sure you don't get knocked down. Yeah seeing them at a large venue in England is the proper element to see the band, but I'd rather see them at a smaller venue with a good sound system and less piss i mean "beer" bombs being thrown around.
I have friends in England who are big fans and even they aren't too keen on being on the floor at stadium shows now because of the stuff that goes on in there. It's ok when you're younger I guess but not so much fun when you get past that stage of getting wasted and going crazy.
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Post by lionsden® on Jan 5, 2009 0:41:18 GMT -5
Do you think American fans miss out at American Oasis gigs? I mean, of course the band responds to the larger crowd, but I'm not knocking the band here as I do think they give their best no matter where they played. They were indeed ace when I saw them last month in Philly. But again, we all know that the atmosphere is the most important aspect, no matter what it is - sporting even, music, whatever.... And despite us die hard American Oasis fans, alot of the people were there just for their 90s hits. And even if they weren't America and Britain have different cultures. Americans are more passive (for fucks sake, every sporting event has the same generic chant, along with a score board telling them to 'make noise' where in England it's pure passion and originality, that says it all really). Now that I saw Oasis, I want to see them in England next. Which is almost impossible....I'm going to have to be visiting at the same time their touring AND be lucky enough to get tickets which is of course hard over there. And while sure, I won't throw beer on someone lol, or anything like that, I want to experience Oasis in the proper setting, with thousands of like minded fans. To me, that was severely missing in Philly, and my guess for the entire US tour. What I would do to be in attendance at a Wembly show...... So what do you think, do you think American fans miss out on the true Oasis experience?   |
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Post by sword on Jan 5, 2009 8:13:47 GMT -5
Do you think American fans miss out at American Oasis gigs? So what do you think, do you think American fans miss out on the true Oasis experience?   |
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Post by Child Of Britpop on Jan 8, 2009 19:27:57 GMT -5
And while sure, I won't throw beer on someone lol, or anything like that, I want to experience Oasis in the proper setting, with thousands of like minded fans. To me, that was severely missing in Philly, and my guess for the entire US tour. My thoughts exactly... Though where I was, there was a pretty awesome bunch of people ethusiastic about the gig and singing and crap. But overall, not really. The atmosphere at Philly wasn't as great as probably any show they've done in the UK. Then again, not every show is a Knebworth so (will never happen again?)...  |
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Post by Child Of Britpop on Jan 8, 2009 19:36:19 GMT -5
Yeah seeing them at a large venue in England is the proper element to see the band, but I'd rather see them at a smaller venue with a good sound system and less piss i mean "beer" bombs being thrown around. That's another good point. That's partly why I'm thinking about going to a UK show or not in the future. They might be singing to the classics and really hilarious to be with at times, but... It can be distracting to the atmosphere when they start throwing crap, not only around the crowd but at the band themselves. Also, they shouldn't mind shutting up for a while so everyone can hear the music properly. If not, I'll sulk and listen to bootlegs all day at home. Hah. What point is there to being at the show if you can't fucking hear the band properly? It'd just be like all noize around the crowd blurring out the band, and looking at the big screens and not hearing anything but the crowd.  |
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Post by Way Cool Jr. on Jan 8, 2009 20:14:26 GMT -5
I've been too several shows here in the US now, and since they are all the same...yes that's true...I'm jetting to the UK in June to see a real gig, Heaton Park more than likely since I can still find tickets for it
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Post by holdonecho on Jan 9, 2009 1:05:31 GMT -5
I've seen them everytime they have come to the Toronto area since '94 and i must admit it has gotten stale.
We have come a long way from the summer of 1997 when a coked up Noel greeted a massive festival crowd in Barrie and told them they were going to be entertained by the 'best fucking band in the world' and proceeded to prove it to us with a set list that included a never before heard 'getting better man!!!'.
Wow, I really miss those days.
I guess Oasis then were an event...some how over the last decade they have turned into little more then very good band with some great songs.
I wish they still believed (and acted like) they were the best fucking band in the world.
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