Rizla Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 4 hours ago, doesthisbusstop said: If vaccine roll out goes as well as hoped, we might yet see the LTY tour begin before the end of 2021. I’m not expecting a tour to come to Europe before summer 2022 but a Magic ‘07 style arena run from November 2021 might, just might, be possible. I guess we will see how rescheduled 2020 tours from other artists go next summer before any provisional tour plans are considered. You would expect economic factors to keep a lid on concert ticket prices too. Venue availability will be an issue, as I would imagine most will be booked up with postponed 2020 gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisey Jeep Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Plenty of venues in NZ, Australia, South Africa You know i have always admired Pink because years ago now she came to Dunedin because she found out no one did And she liked it and has been back American and Europe is overflowing with venues, the promoter just has to look at a town or two away from the booked up venues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doesthisbusstop Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 10 hours ago, Daisey Jeep said: Plenty of venues in NZ, Australia, South Africa You know i have always admired Pink because years ago now she came to Dunedin because she found out no one did And she liked it and has been back American and Europe is overflowing with venues, the promoter just has to look at a town or two away from the booked up venues It wouldn’t surprise me if the first leg of the LTY tour covered Australia and NZ from Jan/Feb 2022 with Europe in summer 2022. I’m sure the tour promoters will be watching with interest how things develop through 2021. As for venues, sports stadiums need the money so I would expect no shortage of availability. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born To Walk Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 The full album performed live, just not by Bruce! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Promise61 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 On 11/9/2020 at 11:52 AM, baertb said: Agree! And I noticed that Greetings, the first album is a postcard, the last one is a letter, full circle. Which makes perfect artistic sense if it turns out to be his final studio statement. A bit like Three Steps To Heaven and That'll Be The Day, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLE SASK Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Finally got a chance to watch the documentary, and it was very moving. It got me to thinking: why is Bruce my favourite musical artist? I like a lot of stuff and listen to a number of different genres regularly, yet I always come back to Bruce as my #1. After reflecting on the documentary, I came to two main reasons: 1. His lyrics speak to me like no one else's. There are other great songwriters, but no one brings it home to me like Bruce. 2. I often find myself wanting to hear a particular instrument emphasized. That likely comes from the customary electric guitar solo in a lot of songs. When it comes to the ESB, I often want to hear a sax solo. I finally realized that what makes Bruce so special to me is how he brings all these instruments together in a way that makes the sum greater than the individual parts. He is both the arranger and conductor of a rock symphony unlike any other. Thank you, Bruce, for the wonderful humanity in your lyrics and for the amazing treasure trove of music you have gifted us all. 5 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doesthisbusstop Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Anyone here on Twitter fancy tweeting Thom Zimny to find out if a blu ray disc of the film is planned for the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Promise61 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 The (three star) reviewer in Record Collector makes a good point, I think, when he says that LTY has the basis for two seperate albums. One, a reflective, nostalgic, biographical record and the other an album full of rousing stadium rockers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisey Jeep Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Listened to other things for a few days so my latest listen to LTY was particularly enjoyable Still living Janny But everything is fresh and the sound is just sooooo good I think this is the first album that i love all the tracks from the 2nd listen and don't have to work at anything 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doesthisbusstop Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Just watched the film through again and I love how I notice something different every time. It’s just so good. It’s Friday night in lockdown in the UK, again. But I feel optimistic. And it’s not just because of the beers I’ve been sipping. I believe I will see this band live again in concert. The time will come, I feel sure. Zero’s my number. Time is my hunter. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growin' Up Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 I've watched the film twice and I think it's a missed opportunity. We don't get much of the band interaction - despite so much emphasis on how the album was recorded collectively - aside from a brief snippet at the start when they try and work out the chords / timing. Indeed his cousin gets as much -if not more - air time. Bruce's faux intellectual schtick worked far better on the Western Stars film and there's only so much drone footage of a snowy New Jersey farmstead that you can look at. The Blood Brothers documentary is superior despite the band's obvious discomfort in the dynamic of their relationship. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick21 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 44 minutes ago, Growin' Up said: I've watched the film twice and I think it's a missed opportunity. We don't get much of the band interaction - despite so much emphasis on how the album was recorded collectively - aside from a brief snippet at the start when they try and work out the chords / timing. Indeed his cousin gets as much -if not more - air time. The Blood Brothers documentary is superior despite the band's obvious discomfort in the dynamic of their relationship. You’re right about the LTY doc. Blood Brothers is awkward as hell but that’s the beauty of it. It’s clear that the whole band hasn’t forgotten nor forgiven Bruce for the 1989 phone calls. It also makes me appreciate songs like Secret Garden more, knowing the mood in the room. Also, BB gives the audience a great insight into Bruce’s creative process. The Darkness box documentary isn’t half bad at that either (STICK!), either. Given Roy told Bruce not to demo the LTY songs in advance of the band getting together, I learned next to nothing from the film as to how the album was put together. It felt sanitised. It felt... predictable. Mix in those drone shots (loved that comment) with the band playing over the studio tracks and I’ll admit I got a little bored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacBruce Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Still not seen the movie yet. Not really fussed to be honest. I've seen enough things like this. I love the album but i'm not really into all the stuff behind it. Certainly seems to be mixed opinions on it here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Roadie Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 If anyone’s interested Ron Aniello mentioned on Twitter they are drinking patron in the film 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jimmy James Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 See Above ^ sign up for a chance to win a rare signed copy of #LetterToYou https://brucespringsteen.lnk.to/LTY-Giveaway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born To Walk Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 One of the beautiful things about this album is that it lasts almost exactly as long as my daily walk. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondjacki Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 A Comment: I just wanted to share that I had been listening to Letter to You album for about a week when I received news that my older brother had suddenly passed away. My brother Ron introduced me to Springsteen when I visited him at college and he continuously played Born to Run in his little record player. I remember it like it was yesterday. Letter to You has brought me great comfort during this difficult time, particularly I’ll See You In My Dreams. By the way, I now have by brothers guitar sitting by my bed. I’m not sure where I am going with this, but I am just so sad and wanted to share. If by slim chance this message ever gets to you Bruce, all I would like to say is “thank you”. And thank you To all you Lakers for reading this. If anyone would understand I know you will. Ellen 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeymarywendy Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 @diamondjacki, so sorry to hear about your brother. It's nice that the album is giving you comfort though. x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondjacki Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 5 hours ago, janeymarywendy said: @diamondjacki, so sorry to hear about your brother. It's nice that the album is giving you comfort though. x Thank you very much, I really appreciate your kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gus Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Ellen my condolences. Your brother shared a gift with you. Bruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrilliantDisguise Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 12 hours ago, diamondjacki said: A Comment: I just wanted to share that I had been listening to Letter to You album for about a week when I received news that my older brother had suddenly passed away. My brother Ron introduced me to Springsteen when I visited him at college and he continuously played Born to Run in his little record player. I remember it like it was yesterday. Letter to You has brought me great comfort during this difficult time, particularly I’ll See You In My Dreams. By the way, I now have by brothers guitar sitting by my bed. I’m not sure where I am going with this, but I am just so sad and wanted to share. If by slim chance this message ever gets to you Bruce, all I would like to say is “thank you”. And thank you To all you Lakers for reading this. If anyone would understand I know you will. Ellen Ellen...I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Hugs for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondjacki Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 2 hours ago, gus said: Ellen my condolences. Your brother shared a gift with you. Bruce. Yes he did. Thank you for your Kind message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondjacki Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 2 hours ago, BrilliantDisguise said: Ellen...I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Hugs for you. Thank you for reaching out BD. This is such a good place with good people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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