The evolution of the 02 songs this summer

[A Private Eye]

Since the leaks a couple of weeks ago I've heard a lot of people say they were recorded a few years ago and probably sound different now to how they do on the demos, which is obviously a possibility. Just wondering if you expect to hear any differences in the new songs we heard in 02 like Madagacar or Chinese Democracy, this summer on the tour if they play them? The 02 songs were probably written around the time of the demos we have heard and people seem to think they will have changed since they were recorded, even TWAT which I think sounds great already so why not alter The Blues? Would you be surprised if at RIR Axl introduces Rhiad and the Bedouins and it sounded a lot different to in 02? Or do you think because these songs have 'officially' been played to people before they should keep them the same as they were heard in 02?? ?

[estranged.1098]

The songs changed already, just compare Rio to one of the 2002 US tour bootlegs.

Madagascar will obviously sound different. 

[Dr. Blutarsky]

Im sure some of the songs have evolved since then. To what degree?? Who knows.

[Voodoochild]

I would love to hear a new version of Silkworms (for real) and Chinese Democracy. IMO, they could play Rhiad the way it was in 2002, it was already perfect to me.

[WhosGilby?]

Yeah, I hoped they worked more on Chinese Democacy

[Steel_Angel]

Yeah, I hoped they worked more on Chinese Democacy

that song sucks baaalllzzzzzzz. IMO. i hope they change the lyrics and everything 

[Eduardo]

I hope they maintain the Rio solo fot Madagascar (even if BH is not in the band), that was AWESOME

I hope that they improved the solo on CD

They should play The Blues faster as well, like the Rio version

[Ax]

I hope they maintain the Rio solo fot Madagascar (even if BH is not in the band), that was AWESOME

I hope that they improved the solo on CD

They should play The Blues faster as well, like the Rio version

Yeah, the Rio Madagascar solo was way better than the way it was played during the 2002 tour. And I think the Rio version of the Blues was better than the 2002 version as well.

CD seemed to still be a work in progress when it was played live. The guitar work just sounded rough and unfinished.

[jimmythegent]

hard  to say, that will be one of the most interesting things to look out for with these show (if they happen). Along with the 3rd guitarist, the inevitable rants but mostly, how is Axls voice going to sound? Hopefully a darn sight better than most of 02

[oneway23]

Maybe a few phrases here and there, or a guitar line or two, but I'd imagine that the songs would largely stay the same.  Should be interesting to take note of.

[Neemo]

I'm sure they'll be tweaked a bit. Light shows and shit will be figured out to a tee. I'm more interested to hear what new songs they play and What old ones are cut from the performance

[Eduardo]

I'm sure they'll be tweaked a bit. Light shows and shit will be figured out to a tee. I'm more interested to hear what new songs they play and What old ones are cut from the performance

Yeah, I hope they dont play songs like Think About You, My Michelle, Out Ta Get Me, KOHD and even Patience anymore... I hope they play Civil War, Estranged, Locomotive...

[lul]

its pretty hard to imagine them new songs evolving without that reallly fast guitar player

[estranged.1098]

its pretty hard to imagine them new songs evolving without that reallly fast guitar player

Specially the Blues.

Oh wait, Fortus picked up a guitar and did just that...

[ClintroN]

Yeah, I hoped they worked more on Chinese Democacy

that song sucks baaalllzzzzzzz. IMO. i hope they change the lyrics and everything 

you know somethin'....you suck!!

those words r' fuckin' unreal man!!

[CAFC Nick]

They should play The Blues faster as well, like the Rio version

. And I think the Rio version of the Blues was better than the 2002 version as well.

Agreed. However, on the Rio version Axl didn't take the ending up an octave which IMO makes the song so much more powerful.

[anythinggoes]

the songs may not not sound that different from 02 as they are live i cant wait to hear better live and i hope they keep Silkworms as for some reason i love that song its so fucking out there.

the best o2 versions of the blues imo is Leeds and Albany both sound so cool

[CAFC Nick]

the best o2 versions of the blues imo is Leeds and Albany both sound so cool

Yeh totally agree the Leeds one I just think sounds so good and the albany one has the fortus amazing outro on it.

[Butch Français]

I don't think they'll sound incredibly different live, apart from the solos of course..

[A Private Eye]

So now we have heard the 02 songs in the new shows how have the 02 songs changed? Have The Blues, Madagascar and Chinese Democracy improved or have any changes made the songs worse? Those who heard them played live in New York what are your thoughts?