Craig MacDonald Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I came in briefly from shovelling snow this evening and caught 2 minutes of Robin Thicke performing with Chicago on the Grammys'. Is it just me or did anyone else think that Robin Thicke's performance with Chicago, was awful..? I thought his voice simply didn't compare to either of the two chicago singers, and it seemed like Thick was trying to impress everyone with silly runs while the Chicago singers were singing rich true notes and sticking to the wonderful original melodies.. Maybe I'm just too old, but I thought it was awful. Craig MacDonald Hammond BV, Franken-B (A100 in a BV cabinet), Leslies 122/147/44W, Crumar Mojo, HX3 module, Korg Kronos, VR-09, Roland GAIA, Burn, Ventilator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Weiser Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 To respectfully offer a counter-opinion.... I thought that this was the most hip thing Chicago has done in 75 years. Thicke sounded great whilst exuding substantial rock power and stage presence - things the old fellas seemed to be lacking a bit. Thicke also managed to remove from my mind the image of Wonder Bread dipped in milk that Chicago often evokes for me. On a more serious note, it looked like all of them were having a blast on stage and it seemed to me that Thicke was showing the band the respect they rightly deserve. And I was impressed by Chicago's playing and singing. https://www.theboywhowantedtorock.com http://www.weisersound.com https://www.facebook.com/weisersound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig MacDonald Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Dave, I really didn't have the luxury of seeing the whole performance I just saw the very tail end of it.. so my comments were based on limited view. I wouldn't disagree that this isn't the coolest thing Chicago has done recently, but I just thought Thickes voice sounded weak compared to the other voices.. again I think my age is showing.. Craig MacDonald Hammond BV, Franken-B (A100 in a BV cabinet), Leslies 122/147/44W, Crumar Mojo, HX3 module, Korg Kronos, VR-09, Roland GAIA, Burn, Ventilator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Weiser Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 This should help keep away the "feeling your age" thing while simultaneously showing that Thicke is an ok guy. [video:youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOZjaqHioro https://www.theboywhowantedtorock.com http://www.weisersound.com https://www.facebook.com/weisersound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefDanG Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Ya- good to hear Chicago. I don't dislike Thicke, but coulda done without. A mismatch I think. Professional musician = great source of poverty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Weiser Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 At least it wasn't the catastrophic pairing that was Metallica + Lang Lang! [video:youtube] https://www.theboywhowantedtorock.com http://www.weisersound.com https://www.facebook.com/weisersound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane hugo Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 So...Thickehead's gonna rip off Chicago next the way he did Marvin Gaye? ***k that clown. http://blip.fm/invite/WorkRelease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 On a more serious note, it looked like all of them were having a blast on stage and it seemed to me that Thicke was showing the band the respect they rightly deserve. And I was impressed by Chicago's playing and singing. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I liked it, being on the west coast I am three hours behind. Don't tell me how it ends! '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenElevenShadows Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I thought Thicke's singing was fine technically, but that he was deviating too much from the original melody. Ken Lee Photography - photos and books Eleven Shadows ambient music The Mercury Seven-cool spacey music Linktree to various sites Instagram Nightaxians Video Podcast Eleven Shadows website Ken Lee Photography Pinterest Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markay Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Seems like a case of Blurred Lines. Warning banned by Youtube Blurred Lines Does anyone else feel this sounds like an updated Robert Palmer tune, or am I just distracted by the video? A misguided plumber attempting to entertain | MainStage 3 | Axiom 61 2nd Gen | Pianoteq | B5 | XK3c | EV ZLX 12P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickzjamm Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Too funny how RT took all of Robert Lamm's songs, RL even came in with RT during "Beginnings" accidentally and turned to the side laughing. You don't know you're in the dark until you're in the light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 They all looked like they were having a good time. Unlike some other acts. Smile, dammit! '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsj Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 listened to the Chicago bit with Thicke. don't think it was live. recorded tracks. your opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldwin Funster Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I don't like people messing with perfection. You want Robin Thicke? Fine, But you don't need to pollute my Chicago experience. FunMachine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig MacDonald Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Kas that was exactly what I was thinking and from my perspective Thicke didn't come off well (and lot's of others disagree).. Kind of like looking at a painting by a hack beside a masterpiece.. (perhaps an exaggeration..) Thanks for all the posts, the different perspectives are very interesting!! Craig MacDonald Hammond BV, Franken-B (A100 in a BV cabinet), Leslies 122/147/44W, Crumar Mojo, HX3 module, Korg Kronos, VR-09, Roland GAIA, Burn, Ventilator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I liked it. Particularly the ladies in red. [video:youtube]7g0pX9mrK0M "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
area51recording Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 .....so I guess the braintrust decided that Chicago wasn't au courant enough on their own.... I guess Pink Floyd.....with Pink......will be next year..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig MacDonald Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Well if you're doing the casino circuit, I think that's a given.. that said, as I listen to the clip again, the Chicago guys do have a bit of that "lounge singer" style.. not sure which comes first.. playing the casino circuit or the lounge singer style.. ;-) Craig MacDonald Hammond BV, Franken-B (A100 in a BV cabinet), Leslies 122/147/44W, Crumar Mojo, HX3 module, Korg Kronos, VR-09, Roland GAIA, Burn, Ventilator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
area51recording Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Is it nature or nurture?..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Song80s Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 To respectfully offer a counter-opinion.... I thought that this was the most hip thing Chicago has done in 75 years. Thicke sounded great whilst exuding substantial rock power and stage presence - things the old fellas seemed to be lacking a bit. Thicke also managed to remove from my mind the image of Wonder Bread dipped in milk that Chicago often evokes for me. On a more serious note, it looked like all of them were having a blast on stage and it seemed to me that Thicke was showing the band the respect they rightly deserve. And I was impressed by Chicago's playing and singing. ^ I agree with this ^ Why fit in, when you were born to stand out ? My Soundcloud with many originals: [70's Songwriter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig MacDonald Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 GregC and Dave, After looking at the clip again.. I'm starting to side with you guys on this.. as I watch this again.. they're starting to look like a lounge act.. great music but it could have easily been Inglebert Humperdink up there.. (did I spell his name correctly?) Thicke was respectful and did have some good stage presence.. so I'm officially changing my opinion.. Craig MacDonald Hammond BV, Franken-B (A100 in a BV cabinet), Leslies 122/147/44W, Crumar Mojo, HX3 module, Korg Kronos, VR-09, Roland GAIA, Burn, Ventilator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Where was Peter Cetera? :idk And what was with the dirt on Thicke's upper lip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmammal Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I missed the show so thanks for posting the clip. I think it sounds great. Calling Chicago a lounge act?? They opened for Hendrix back in the day and were huge, huge and bigger than huge. I will say this, modern casino's are pretty hard rock now because that's the age of the audience that goes to some of them. Sort of like how some of us talk about give retirement homes a few more years and it's going to be "quiet" rock stuff there too. RT is a front man and he gets to front Chicago? How cool is that? All I can say is I'm definitely an old fart who grew up with them, I still have the old CTA album and I agree with Dave Weiser. Good show and Thicke was fine as the front and everybody looks like they're having fun. Sooo, what's the problem? Bob Hammond SK1, Mojo 61, Kurzweil PC3, Korg Pa3x, Roland FA06, Band in a Box, Real Band, Studio One, too much stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig MacDonald Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Bob. I moved camps.. I'm sort of with you on this.. btw I realize that the "lounge act" comment is a little hard to take for those of us who grew up with Chicago.. 25 or 6 24, I'm a Man and lots or great heavy stuff (along with all their great ballads etc.).. Craig MacDonald Hammond BV, Franken-B (A100 in a BV cabinet), Leslies 122/147/44W, Crumar Mojo, HX3 module, Korg Kronos, VR-09, Roland GAIA, Burn, Ventilator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I like the Foster era best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Song80s Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 GregC and Dave, After looking at the clip again.. I'm starting to side with you guys on this.. as I watch this again.. they're starting to look like a lounge act.. great music but it could have easily been Inglebert Humperdink up there.. (did I spell his name correctly?) Thicke was respectful and did have some good stage presence.. so I'm officially changing my opinion.. now you are becoming more objective Why fit in, when you were born to stand out ? My Soundcloud with many originals: [70's Songwriter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTeechur Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I've loved Chicago since I stole the "Chicago II" album from my sister in 1971. In truth, I didn't watch but 90 seconds of the Grammies last night - that was all I could take of Jamie Foxx's ad libbing as he presented one of the awards. Thankfully, technology allows us to view the highlights the next day without all of that. That said, I thought the Robin Thicke/Chigago segment was hip and well done. I have more respect for RT than I did at this time yesterday. Muzikteechur is Lonnie, in Kittery, Maine. HS music teacher: Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, Music Theory, AP Music Theory, History of Rock, Musical Theatre, Piano, Guitar, Drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig MacDonald Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 now you are becoming more objective Thank you Greg.. baby steps, you know what I mean?? ;-) Craig MacDonald Hammond BV, Franken-B (A100 in a BV cabinet), Leslies 122/147/44W, Crumar Mojo, HX3 module, Korg Kronos, VR-09, Roland GAIA, Burn, Ventilator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyS Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Just wanna say....Terry Kath was awesome.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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