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Old 08-25-2014, 11:06 AM   #1
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Maybe one less song is better.....?

After looking at last nights encore do you ever wish they just wouldn't play another song at all if it is going to be certain songs.

I never leave during an encore or before the end of the show bc hats just crazy to me, and I am always hoping for more songs, longer show, but some shows I almost wish they wouldn't have played that one more song. Last night for example, I wasn't there but I probably would have had a happier feeling walking out if they just stopped after Pig. Shake Me just puts a bad feeling to end show..I would prefer not having another song over that.

Another example would be AC N3, I was at this show and it was awesome, but I just wish they would have ended after Ants, it was a great finished ruined by a silly song and dance.

Any other shows where you could have been happier just without having that last song?
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    Shake me closed both dc nte 1 and atl, and I high tailed it out of there. Sad to say I left dc nte 1 early that had a Grey St closer and left charlotte early when ddtw closed. Guess I've been spooked that it will take forever to get out of the parking lot if i stay to the end after it took two hours leaving atl in 2012. I vow to stay to the end for my next show no matter what the song is.
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    Old 08-25-2014, 11:14 AM   #3
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    Edit above:dc nte 2 had Grey St closer.
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    Re: Maybe one less song is better.....?

    I have never felt that way for either concerts in person or just viewing a setlist on line. I enjoy watching the band play music, so the more the better is always my motto.

    I certainly understand why others may feel differently, however, especially if one lets a disliked song negatively impact the whole concert experience.
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    Old 08-25-2014, 11:19 AM   #5
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    I have never felt that way for either concerts in person or just viewing a setlist on line. I enjoy watching the band play music, so the more the better is always my motto.

    I certainly understand why others may feel differently, however, especially if one lets a disliked song negatively impact the whole concert experience.
    I agree that more is better but I think this is the exception

    Needle
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    That looks like a better encore to me than

    Needle
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    Shake me

    I would rather leave on that high note of Pig.
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    Old 08-25-2014, 11:19 AM   #6
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    Re: Maybe one less song is better.....?

    Just puts a bad taste in mouth leaving that show
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    Old 08-25-2014, 11:32 AM   #7
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    Re: Maybe one less song is better.....?

    They have a classic and one of their best live songs in Pig.... then close with their simplest song in the entire catalog. Makes no sense why they do that. I feel like Dave's doing it at this point to be funny.
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    Old 08-25-2014, 11:41 AM   #8
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    Re: Maybe one less song is better.....?

    I am one who usually at least starts to leave during the last song. I will absolutely take no waiting in the parking lot over hearing Grey St/Shake Me/Rapunzel/Watchtower/etc. again. At this point, there really isn't much that would keep me actually at my seat until the final note is played. To OP's point, ending with Pig would've kept me there. Ending with Shake Me...I would've been out of there asap
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    Old 08-25-2014, 11:41 AM   #9
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    Re: Maybe one less song is better.....?

    i definitely agree when shake me is the one song that comes after. but for the most part, i would welcome any other song to be played after really. is it just me or did last night's show have the weirdest flow ever? of course i was watching it at home and am curious how it felt in person. but a few things that made me question the flow was ending an amazing acoustic set with funny?, drive in drive out followed by gravedigger, the mercy into squirm just makes me do the puppy head tilt and say "really?", of course ending with shake me, but the worst of all to me, is this: dancing nancies, so right, -where are you going-, the idea of you, tbowa. where are you going just doesn't fit there.
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    Old 08-25-2014, 11:42 AM   #10
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    Re: Maybe one less song is better.....?

    Would much much rather hear one less song that the last song I hear be Shake Me.
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    Old 08-25-2014, 11:45 AM   #11
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    Re: Maybe one less song is better.....?

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    I am one who usually at least starts to leave during the last song. I will absolutely take no waiting in the parking lot over hearing Grey St/Shake Me/Rapunzel/Watchtower/etc. again. At this point, there really isn't much that would keep me actually at my seat until the final note is played. To OP's point, ending with Pig would've kept me there. Ending with Shake Me...I would've been out of there asap
    True for me too.
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    Old 08-25-2014, 11:50 AM   #12
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    Re: Maybe one less song is better.....?

    Show would've been better if they stopped at pig.

    Shake me is only 4 min if that
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    I agree that more is better but I think this is the exception

    Needle
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    That looks like a better encore to me than

    Needle
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    Shake me

    I would rather leave on that high note of Pig.
    Given those two options, I'll take the 2nd.

    Singing and dancing to another song from one of my favorite bands at a live concert will always be preferable.
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    Old 08-25-2014, 11:52 AM   #14
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    Re: Maybe one less song is better.....?

    Play the extra song and make it shitty. I'll get a head start to the lots and beat half of you out of the venue.
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    Old 08-25-2014, 11:59 AM   #15
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    Re: Maybe one less song is better.....?

    It's not really a matter of beating traffic. I'm asking strictly based on enjoyment of that show. I guess this is better question, which encore would you prefer....

    Needle
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    Seriously... for me, I'd rather have Shake me on there closing it out. Yeah, it looks like shit on paper - but at least 75% of the people are staying and I'm getting a head start on departure.
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    It's not really a matter of beating traffic. I'm asking strictly based on enjoyment of that show. I guess this is better question, which encore would you prefer....

    Needle
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    Shake me

    Needle
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    This. There is absolutely no need for SMLAM to ever be played live again.
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    When more is Shake Me closing than yes less is way more.
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    This. There is absolutely no need for SMLAM to ever be played live again.
    Disagree. I enjoy it.
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    Seriously... for me, I'd rather have Shake me on there closing it out. Yeah, it looks like shit on paper - but at least 75% of the people are staying and I'm getting a head start on departure.
    Exactly. Play Shake Meh, it lets me get out and get ahead of traffic.
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    It's not really a matter of beating traffic. I'm asking strictly based on enjoyment of that show. I guess this is better question, which encore would you prefer....

    Needle
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    Shake me

    Needle
    Pig

    Needle
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    Pig
    Last option is better than the first, but I'll still take the middle. I'm fine never hearing Shake Me in any spot, ever again, even if that means I get a whopping three minutes less of music at the show.
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    Old 08-25-2014, 02:19 PM   #22
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    I agree that these can come through as bad online, but sometimes it fits the crowd better in person. Shake Me went over well last night and got some chuckles in the crowd in light of the 6.0 earthquake and Dave's quake stories all night. It felt appropriate that shake me would close the show actually.
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    Shake Me is not a bad song for DMB crowds these days. Not saying I'd support it as a closer, but they aren't going to stop playing it until it gets a bad reaction. Can't fault Dave for playing for the majority of a DMB 3.0 crowd.

    Oh and last show had some real gems. I'd leave quite happy if I got Crush, Billies, Typical, DIDO, BOWA, Pig, IOY, So Right, Nancies and a Jimi Opener.
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    Shake Me is not a bad song for DMB crowds these days. Not saying I'd support it as a closer, but they aren't going to stop playing it until it gets a bad reaction. Can't fault Dave for playing for the majority of a DMB 3.0 crowd.

    Oh and last show had some real gems. I'd leave quite happy if I got Crush, Billies, Typical, DIDO, BOWA, Pig, IOY, So Right, Nancies and a Jimi Opener.
    Everyone was very happy with the set. One of the better shows i've been to and an amazing venue. Only seats 8k, all GA.
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    Dallas 13. Ended on Shake Meh. Warehouse was E2. Just let us leave on a high note.
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    It's not really a matter of beating traffic. I'm asking strictly based on enjoyment of that show. I guess this is better question, which encore would you prefer....

    Needle
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    Shake me

    Needle
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    Needle
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    If it started Needle then SMLAM, people would leave during SMLAM and miss ...... that'd be pretty funny though. id never leave a show early. i see why people would though
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    whats worse?

    gorge 07s everyday to wrap up the weekend, or greek 14s shake me? i remember laughing hysterically when ED closed out gorge 07.
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    Dallas 13. Ended on Shake Meh. Warehouse was E2. Just let us leave on a high note.
    Yeah, same exact situation last night. A gem E2. and then Dave pinches out a turd E3

    Shake me is much worse than ed closing a weekend. Both less than ideal, but shake me by far.
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    whats worse?

    gorge 07s everyday to wrap up the weekend, or greek 14s shake me? i remember laughing hysterically when ED closed out gorge 07.
    Everyday is somewhat bearable where as Shake Me has no redeeming qualities whatsoever.
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    whats worse?

    gorge 07s everyday to wrap up the weekend, or greek 14s shake me? i remember laughing hysterically when ED closed out gorge 07.
    Are you serious? Shake me is way worse. It's not close. I'm not a fan of everyday either.
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