Live Era Mr. Brownstone rant

[SINSHINE]

I know this isn't the most exciting of thread topics, but every once in a while I'll listen to Live Era and scratch my head when the rant after Mr. Brownstone comes on.

My question is...why was it included on the disc in the first place? The material on the disc(s) was taken from such a vast array of sources and little instances like this rant, in particular, could easily have been edited out. Why would they purposely leave it in (or add it, perhaps...not sure if that particular rant ACTUALLY came after THAT performance of Brownstone or before THAT version of ISE)?

My only guess is that the producers figured, 'what's a GN'R live show without a rant? we really should include one if this is to be a true to life live performance.' But if that's the case, then my next question is...why THAT rant? Of all the classic Axl rants we heard on bootlegs (and now youtube) why did they have to pick the one that sounds more like a Public Service Announcement than an actual rant? Are we supposed to say, 'hmm...Axl really DOES care about his fans and doesn't want to see them get hurt. Thanks for looking out for us, Uncle Axl.'

I don't know...I can see why he may have said that at that particular show, but to include it on a live disc...just doesn't seem very Rock N' Roll to me.

How 'bout you guys?

[IndiannaRose]

The whole purpose of the rant's inclusion is to add 'spice' to the "live experience" of the disc.

Simple.

[chriskon72]

I almost wish there was a rant before every song...lol


? ?better than listening to Move to the City and the 976-horn section. I do love the intro to Yesterdays. They really could have done much more with this release if they put more effort into it which is strange considering Axl is such a perfectionist.

? ?Live Cds are for the diehards why not make them a little more interesting... KOHD from the freddie tribute man how many times have we heard/seen that, the same goes with all the tracks from Tokyo I'm sure 95% of the people who bought this cd have the videos. I personally do not think this Cd or the Tokyo videos do the GNR live legacy justice at all. But they do have their moments It's alright is fuckin magic!

[requiem156]

I think that rant is great. It's one of the coolest things about Live era, in my opinion.

[CheapJon]

not to be an ass but, i wouldn't call that a rant.. it's more showing that axl always was concerned about the safety of the fans

[BlowUpYourVideo]

not to be an ass but, i wouldn't call that a rant

Same.

Axl doesn't talk, he rants. 

[gnarly]

not to be an ass but, i wouldn't call that a rant.. it's more showing that axl always was concerned about the safety of the fans

I think they want to show how powerfull were the shows that the band done. we can imagine, listen to this rant, the show was full of people and full of crazy fans. 

[LIGuns]

Rants and openings add to the live experience. I miss hearing Sabbath's It's Alright before Nov. Rain.
Also Sail Away Sweet Sister and Grand Funk Railroads "Bad Time" before Sweet Child O' Mine".

[jarmo]

The album represents how a GN'R show might've been.

Starts with Nightrain, ends with Paradise City.

Often at the shows Axl did say something, hence the addition of that part.




/jarmo

[bigblue88112]

not to be an ass but, i wouldn't call that a rant

Same.

Axl doesn't talk, he rants.?

Agreed.  They are plenty more Axl outbursts that would qualify as a rant before this one.  That being said, I'm still glad it was included.

[banachkevin]

i love that it reminds me now of when i seen them in edmonton. Axl stoped the show during brownstone and told everybody to take a step back and someone was being a fuckhead i guess and Axl through his sorry ass out "YOUR GOING HOME HA HA YOURE GOING FUCKHEAD" fucking cool show. best one on the canadian leg I'am sure.

[FortusGNR21]

I almost wish there was a rant before every song...lol


   better than listening to Move to the City and the 976-horn section. I do love the intro to Yesterdays. They really could have done much more with this release if they put more effort into it which is strange considering Axl is such a perfectionist.

Dude!! Move To The City is awesome on the CD! One of my favourite live GN'R songs!

[chriskon72]

I almost wish there was a rant before every song...lol


? ?better than listening to Move to the City and the 976-horn section. I do love the intro to Yesterdays. They really could have done much more with this release if they put more effort into it which is strange considering Axl is such a perfectionist.

Dude!! Move To The City is awesome on the CD! One of my favourite live GN'R songs!

Sorry man never liked that song.

[PolarBearWitchHead]

it's a piece of history cuz that is the show at donnington where those kids got crushed

[BlowUpYourVideo]

it's a piece of history cuz that is the show at donnington where those kids got crushed

Actually, it's from a different show.

[axl in lafayette]

The album represents how a GN'R show might've been.

Starts with Nightrain, ends with Paradise City.

Often at the shows Axl did say something, hence the addition of that part.




/jarmo

All except for Axl's rerecorded vocals, its exactly how a show would sound

[Lostrose]

Thank you.  Hit it..... 
i think it is just for effect too.  i usually skip over it, but i dont mind it. 
I do think that Move to the City is the worst of both those cd's. 

Estranged is the best.

[You Gonna Eat That?]

i've always wonderd what he says at the end of it.... sounds like "kidding!"

[Grouse]

i've always wonderd what he says at the end of it.... sounds like "kidding!"

Nah it's "Hit it"

[gummyfish]

The album represents how a GN'R show might've been.

Starts with Nightrain, ends with Paradise City.

Often at the shows Axl did say something, hence the addition of that part.




/jarmo

All except for Axl's rerecorded vocals, its exactly how a show would sound

actually ive seen boots that the recordings come from. he didn't rerecord.