Thoughts on the Violin

Mr. Happy · 22 Oct 2012, 07:36

Just curious. I've seen some people hating on the violin in the Guilty Pleasures review thread, and I've seen others loving it. Now that the newness has worn off...where do you stand?

I quite like it. I can see how it wouldn't be to some peoples' tastes, but I think it's a cool addition. I particularly like it in Bat out of Hell, even if it is only a minor role. It adds a more Steinman quality to the pieces, which can only be a good thing in my book

As weird as it may sound, to me it embodies Jim's comment from Wasted Youth (the live version): "It had a heart of chrome and voice like a horny, throat-sucking angel!"

I like the violin

Wario · 22 Oct 2012, 07:55

On the DVD it works really well. For the MMW tour, it would fit in as much, but forthe DVD it gets my stamp of approval

Cherry.Loaf · 22 Oct 2012, 12:21

Absolutely loved the violin it really stood out for me and I'm hoping (however unlikely it may be) that she'll be in the UK next year

loaferman61 · 22 Oct 2012, 14:42

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Originally Posted by Cherry.Loaf

Absolutely loved the violin it really stood out for me and I'm hoping (however unlikely it may be) that she'll be in the UK next year

I get the feeling that Ginny is done with the band, maybe someone else can take the spot. Preferably another attractive young lady

melon · 22 Oct 2012, 14:59

I loved the violin

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duke knooby · 22 Oct 2012, 15:39

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Originally Posted by Mr. Happy

"It had a heart of chrome and voice like a horny, throat-sucking angel!"

i've misheard that line for years... i never thought he said that!

Smithie · 22 Oct 2012, 16:12

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Originally Posted by Wario

For the MMW tour, it would fit in as much,

I agree with Wario that it wouldn't work on the MMW tour. I don't hate it, but I prefer the music to rock so it doesn't fit in, for my taste.

Paul Richardson · 22 Oct 2012, 21:42

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Originally Posted by Mr. Happy

"It had a heart of chrome and voice like a horny, throat-sucking angel!"

He definitely said something else !!!

suzieq · 23 Oct 2012, 05:24

Love the violin addition on The Guilty Pleasure DVD and CD! Would love to see Ginny on the 2013 tour.

Mr. Happy · 23 Oct 2012, 07:36

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Originally Posted by Paul Richardson

He definitely said something else !!!

YouTube Video

I thought this was the standard live version of Wasted Youth, but after listening to Live Around the World again I'm apparently mistaken. Been a while since I listened to it

EDIT: Wait, he doesn't say throat here either. A what sucking angel?

LucyK! · 23 Oct 2012, 12:51

I loved the violin, such a great addition, especially on the Steinman songs. The only thing I disliked was my personal annoyance at myself for having not having stuck at my own musical instruments and made a go of them when I left school - it could have been me!

Meat if you really get desperate I'll go back and have lessons

ShelbyLee · 23 Oct 2012, 16:29

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maybe someone else can take the spot. Preferably another attractive young lady

Why should it be that every time a new woman joins the NLE, she is expected to be young, thin, and attractive? It's time to break that double standard. If the violinist had been 60-years-old and overweight, I would appreciate her talent, just the same.

ShelbyLee · 23 Oct 2012, 16:32

Regarding strings, I think a cello would have been a better fit for Meat's music. The arrangements on the current MMW tour are the best I have heard, so I don't think strings are necessary anyway.

glamourgirl · 23 Oct 2012, 17:49

There wasn't much violin in the show. I liked it on POE, but not on Bat or Two Out of Three.

I prefer Two Out of Three on the Mad, Mad World tour, which really rocked with the piano/guitar in the middle and they did a great job updating the vocal arrangements. On MMW, the instrumentals aren't so long and fit well in the songs, so it's a great balance of vocals and music.

Evil Ernie · 31 Oct 2012, 05:22

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Originally Posted by Mr. Happy

YouTube Video

Wow.

What an awesome version of Lemon.

Lots of asses being kicked in that video.

LuuuuvMeat · 31 Oct 2012, 06:22

It's fine. I miss CC.

Mr. Happy · 31 Oct 2012, 07:06

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Originally Posted by Evil Ernie

Wow.

What an awesome version of Lemon.

Lots of asses being kicked in that video.

I love how Jim's just like "~~~~ this shit!" at the end of the speech and kicks over the mic stand. Such a powerful performance, I can't get enough of it

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22 Oct 2012, 07:36	#1
Mr. Happy Guest Join Date: 13.02.2010 Location: Posts: 736	Thoughts on the Violin Just curious. I've seen some people hating on the violin in the Guilty Pleasures review thread, and I've seen others loving it. Now that the newness has worn off...where do you stand? I quite like it. I can see how it wouldn't be to some peoples' tastes, but I think it's a cool addition. I particularly like it in Bat out of Hell, even if it is only a minor role. It adds a more Steinman quality to the pieces, which can only be a good thing in my book As weird as it may sound, to me it embodies Jim's comment from Wasted Youth (the live version): "It had a heart of chrome and voice like a horny, throat-sucking angel!" I like the violin Last edited by Mr. Happy; 22 Oct 2012 at 07:49.

22 Oct 2012, 07:55	#2
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	On the DVD it works really well. For the MMW tour, it would fit in as much, but forthe DVD it gets my stamp of approval

22 Oct 2012, 12:21	#3
Cherry.Loaf Los Angeloser Join Date: 02.04.2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,072	Absolutely loved the violin it really stood out for me and I'm hoping (however unlikely it may be) that she'll be in the UK next year

22 Oct 2012, 14:59	#5
melon Long Distance Loafer Join Date: 17.07.2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 4,586	I loved the violin Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Forum Runner

23 Oct 2012, 05:24	#9
suzieq Mega Loafer Join Date: 26.10.2008 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 2,319	Love the violin addition on The Guilty Pleasure DVD and CD! Would love to see Ginny on the 2013 tour.

23 Oct 2012, 12:51	#11
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	I loved the violin, such a great addition, especially on the Steinman songs. The only thing I disliked was my personal annoyance at myself for having not having stuck at my own musical instruments and made a go of them when I left school - it could have been me! Meat if you really get desperate I'll go back and have lessons

23 Oct 2012, 16:32	#13
ShelbyLee Super Loafer Join Date: 30.06.2011 Posts: 277	Regarding strings, I think a cello would have been a better fit for Meat's music. The arrangements on the current MMW tour are the best I have heard, so I don't think strings are necessary anyway.

23 Oct 2012, 17:49	#14
glamourgirl Super Loafer Join Date: 15.09.2009 Posts: 642	There wasn't much violin in the show. I liked it on POE, but not on Bat or Two Out of Three. I prefer Two Out of Three on the Mad, Mad World tour, which really rocked with the piano/guitar in the middle and they did a great job updating the vocal arrangements. On MMW, the instrumentals aren't so long and fit well in the songs, so it's a great balance of vocals and music.

31 Oct 2012, 06:22	#16
LuuuuvMeat Meat Loaf fan 4 life! Join Date: 22.07.2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 264	It's fine. I miss CC.