CyberHippie Posted August 5, 2004 Report Posted August 5, 2004 Any old school doors fans out there, thinking of checking out The Doors of the 21st Century? I'm curious, think I'll check it out... And, you can get $10.70 tickets for it.
Esau Posted August 5, 2004 Report Posted August 5, 2004 Ahh,if it was a bar perhaps I'd go. Not that I could anyway,I was just wonderin'
\/\/illy Posted August 5, 2004 Report Posted August 5, 2004 I had tickets for it when it was on Tuesday night. I was really looking forward to it and then they moved it to Friday, the same night as the Dead at Darien. Pooh!
Guest Low Roller Posted August 5, 2004 Report Posted August 5, 2004 Mega-Doors fan here, but I don't think I want to go see the Doors anymore. The lasting image of the Doors I want to have is the live at the Hollywood Bowl DVD era, not a bunch of old timers clinging on to past success. Sometimes the mystique of a band is best left alone. Besides, Jim WAS the Doors. It's sad but true. Still, I don't want to discourage anyone from going to see the show.
CyberHippie Posted August 5, 2004 Author Report Posted August 5, 2004 I don't know man, I definitely hear what your saying... But, I think Robby Krieger and Ray Manzerik contributed an awful lot to the doors sound. I mean all Jim did was write the lyrics and act like a whacked out bufoon. Ok, yeah he was more than that, and definitely a large part of what the doors were about. But I think Krieger wrote some great toons as well. Just kinda curious to see what this would be like. I love the hypnotic drone of Ray's keys. I'm just wondering if they will indeed just be beating a dead horse, or if they'll be doing something interesting. If Ian Ashbury is going to be doing a Morrison impression all night then for sure I'm a little less interested...
Esau Posted August 5, 2004 Report Posted August 5, 2004 I will agree with Lowroller on this one. Listen to Full Circle and you'll be able to tell.
MarcO Posted August 5, 2004 Report Posted August 5, 2004 "The late Jim Morrison was famous around the world for his exuberant personality and riveting stage presence........" http://www.modernhumorist.com/mh/0107/simulatron/# ::
\/\/illy Posted August 5, 2004 Report Posted August 5, 2004 I was talking to TimmyB about the 21st Century Doors the other night and he said that he had seen it and that it was definitely worth seeing.
Guest Low Roller Posted August 5, 2004 Report Posted August 5, 2004 I won't discount the musical ingenuity of the band itself, because Manzerik and Krieger were groovy as fu©k back in the day, and I'm sure they still are, but it just wouldn't be the same. I can draw a parallel to when I saw The Dead last year at SPAC for the first time in any iteration of the line-up. I saw the show, and I thought it was just ok, and I really didn't see what the big deal was. It kind of ruined the whole mystique of the Grateful Dead for me.
MarcO Posted August 5, 2004 Report Posted August 5, 2004 Are they doing any new material? Anybody know?
CyberHippie Posted August 5, 2004 Author Report Posted August 5, 2004 Apparently they are, as they have a new album coming out soon.
NewRider Posted August 5, 2004 Report Posted August 5, 2004 I saw Manzerik about four years ago and he was really annoying. Kept telling stupid stories about Jim and shouting out "DOES ANYONE HERE LIKE ACID?!?!" CHEESE at it's finest. Hope it's better with Ian Ashbury
gentlemonkey Posted August 5, 2004 Report Posted August 5, 2004 I saw Manzerik about four years ago and he was really annoying. Kept telling stupid stories about Jim and shouting out "DOES ANYONE HERE LIKE ACID?!?!" that cracked me up! I guess you have to try and connect with the audience somehow. Whats even funnier are the dudes that respond to that with raucous cheering and yelping. at least Ian Astbury wont likely be passed out on the stage!! That photo and caption posted above totally killed me.
elemeno Posted August 5, 2004 Report Posted August 5, 2004 I saw Manzerik about four years ago and he was really annoying. Kept telling stupid stories about Jim and shouting out "DOES ANYONE HERE LIKE ACID?!?!" i do, i do!!
jay sanislo Posted August 8, 2004 Report Posted August 8, 2004 i actually went and checked this out. couldnt make it out to the states for the dead show. I was actually blown away by this performance. Definetly the best 20 bucks i have spent in a while. Way tighter than the original doors in my opinion and trust me i used to be the hugest doors fan ever in highschool. Ray and Robbie where trading off licks and jammin out some of the tunes. Ashbury did a great job. Very fun show since im kinda resticted to the area these days
Jaimoe Posted August 8, 2004 Report Posted August 8, 2004 Although you'd have to drag me to see this version of the Doors, the Toronto Sun gave a favourable review for the Molson Amphitheatre concert: DOORS OF THE 21ST CENTURY Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto Friday, August 6, 2004 TORONTO -- Perhaps The Doors of the 21st Century shouldn't even exist. The notion of founding Doors members Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger touring sans the late Jim Morrison is an abomination to some people, most notably original drummer John Densmore and Morrison's estate. Ongoing legal proceedings actually forced the new group to postpone the Toronto date on their world tour for three days. Me, I've got other reasons to think the whole thing is wrong. I'm not precious about The Doors. But I did grow up worshipping The Cult. So the idea of Cult singer Ian Astbury fronting the '60s rock veterans instills in me a shudder. Yeah, I know Astbury wore paisley and channelled Morrison. But until now, I could pretend he was a punk rocker, not a hippie. Last night's show at the Molson Amphitheatre would be a test. Could anyone stand to see another singer in Morrison's spotlight? Manzarek and Krieger got standing ovations before hitting a note. The opening tune, Break on Through, was strong reminder that The Doors were as much about Manzarek's signature keys as Morrison's presence. Throughout the show, he shone, the only rock star I've ever witnessed wearing a cardigan. With his new short curly hairstyle, Astbury could pass for Morrison to those seated far away, with poor eyesight, or stoned -- a sizable percentage of the crowd. Somewhere in the room, The Tea Party's Jeff Martin was probably pouting, but Astbury is the only choice. He can sing like Jim without trying to become him. On When the Music's Over and Five To One (an anti-war song Manzerek dedicated to George W. Bush) he carried the meandering moments well. Three or four generations of Doors fans were thrilled to hear hits like Spanish Caravan and Touch Me. By L.A. Woman, mojo was rising, indeed. Dare I say it, having Astbury sing was actually better than Jim. This way, nobody had to see their idol get old, hear him miss a note. D21C was not a car crash. The myth is intact.
Jaimoe Posted August 8, 2004 Report Posted August 8, 2004 Oh yeah, Ray Manzarek is one of the most annoying and vicarious rock stars of all time. All he ever talks about is " Jim this and Jim that " or worse: He recites his fu©king god-awful poetry - or Jim's.
secondtube Posted August 9, 2004 Report Posted August 9, 2004 "Yeah, I know Astbury wore paisley and channelled Morrison. But until now, I could pretend he was a punk rocker, not a hippie. " Nice to see Paisley made it out for the event. So, how did Ashbury feel Pais, lol...
Fuckholes Posted August 9, 2004 Report Posted August 9, 2004 HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! Wasnt at this show but I heard really good things about it.
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