Be Honest

[JuniorsGrades]

If you saw Dave on Leno and Ferguson did you really like the performance? Seriously? Did you really like it? I couldn't stand it. I'm a huge Roth fan, but I just can't stand hearing the classics butchered. Might as well do VH unplugged if your going to put up with bluegrass. And his voice. I just don't get what happend to it. The scream is gone. His "new" scream or whatever it is sounds aweful. He's trying to hit notes he can't hit. I think if he sang it like the album it would sound good, but he's trying to do too much with his voice. I loved how he would change the melododies here and there back in the day, but he just can't cut it anymore. I say stick with the way it was done on the albums...

Just my 2 cents...

Anybody going to the Cleveland show on August 20th.....

[Redballjets88]

i thought they were great for the setting and for him not being in his 20's anymore. and plus how much energy do you expect when the song you are playing has a banjo solo

[ELVIS]

Originally posted by JuniorsGrades
Just my 2 cents...

And it's worth less than one cent...

I did like it, as do the majority of Roth fans...


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[JuniorsGrades]

Originally posted by Redballjets88
i thought they were great for the setting and for him not being in his 20's anymore. and plus how much energy do you expect when the song you are playing has a banjo solo

Understandable......

What do you think of his voice? There's a lot of aging rockers that aren't in their 20's anymore, but that didn't seem to effect their voices to much.

[DavidLeeNatra]

next dave should gather with some high class blues musicians and do a van halen blues album with some other songs...his sound would sound perfect on that one...

[JuniorsGrades]

Originally posted by ELVIS
And it's worth less than one cent...

I did like it, as do the majority of Roth fans...


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Ah, the slamming begins....

It's ok dude, you don't have to like everything he does. For me it started after he left VH. But I'm still a fan.....

[Redballjets88]

i think dave's voice is fine its just his screams that he cant do anymore and he trys to now but it doesnt work out too well

[ELVIS]

He didn't try to scream...

[JuniorsGrades]

Originally posted by ELVIS
He didn't try to scream...

Yea, you're right. He didn't try to scream. I don't know what he's been trying to do, but your right, it's not screaming.

[Big Troubles]

Originally posted by DavidLeeNatra
next dave should gather with some high class blues musicians and do a van halen blues album with some other songs...his sound would sound perfect on that one...

it's funny you mention that. I was thinking Beautiful Girls would sound pretty damn cool in this blues style. Edward should be paying attention to what Dave is doing. It would be nice to know that Edward is scratching his head thinking hard about doing a final reunion and giving the fans EXACTLY what Dave has been giving us.

[ELVIS]

Edward is scratching his head because he probably hasn't bathed in two or three weeks...

That, and he's probably pissed off because there's no bluegrass Van Cheese songs on the new album...

[Big Troubles]

Originally posted by ELVIS
He didn't try to scream...

it was his nerves and automatic instinct to belt that tune out. But dude, he was a bit too loud for what the band was playing. Traditionally when you hear a blues tune, the music "speaks" not the singer...In this case Dave came out to high and loud. He did alot better than the last performance on Leno and looked more confident as the song carried on. The Craig Ferguson performance AND interview was great. He was confident and strong throughout.
The performace wasn't as loud (as Leno's) and it sounded more suited for the style.

[Big Troubles]

Or my Tv is getting old.

[Big Troubles]

Originally posted by ELVIS
Edward is scratching his head because he probably hasn't bathed in two or three weeks...

[Big Troubles]

I do hope that someone is checking up on Ed. Making sure he's not getting puke in his hair and shit. Then again he could always shave it all off again.

[ELVIS]

The Leno performance was better...

I still pretty much hate Jump...

[Big Troubles]

That's a bold statement. On Leno, it was Dave's first major performance on highly rated cable since, wha? The Boston Pops? (unless Im forgetting something?) He was nervous and that is expected. He still did ok for himself though.

Local radio trashed the new Strummin' cd...Basicaly telling everyone that "you can buy this if you want, but Id rather my classic rock". And then she laughed.

[Big Troubles]

I hate Jump, now that Ive heard it over and over again.

[light 'em up!]

Originally posted by JuniorsGrades
He's trying to hit notes he can't hit. I think if he sang it like the album it would sound good

I agree Dave shouldn't by singing on the higher register unless it's full-blown Van Halen. The tone of his high voice is not nearly as cool as the tone of his badass raspy low voice.

[diamondsgirl]

I love the originals so much that some of these versions are real hard to listen to. With the exception of Jump and I'll Wait because I never liked those much to begin with.

I think Jamies Cryin sounds OK, but I like the original so much more. Its not like its been improved or anything, IMO, so part of me says ...whats the point?

Well, the point is that now some folks who never heard Roths lyrics will hear them. Maybe they never liked rock or whatever. They can listen to these songs and hopefully enjoy them this way.

As for me, I got the CD..listened to it once and will probably file it away with all of my other VH tribute CDs that I have listened to once.

I am enjoying watching Dave on TV. Thats the best part for me. I think his voice sounds very good. And he looks great.

And happy.

[Polk High]

really good interview, I did like the performance on leno better but only because his voice was lower and more w/ the song. On ferguson it was like he was trying to sing like he did on the original jump.

[thome]

Theory #1 If you listen the vocal structure of early Van Halen tunes
its High Octane long sounds at a very shocking forward thrust.

They cannot be sung anyother way .Then you watch Dave take those tunes and roll them into blue grass in the only way they can.

That's what you get ,what it was, what it is, it was what he did with it.

I'll bet anyone five bucks when thier band does a van halen tune it
sounds exactly like VH is doing it No-One can change the dynamic
timeing structure of the dave style vocalization and make it work.

Dave can cause that's what he does.

It was absolutely the best it could be for what it was. Exactly what Dave wanted it to be, why can't anyone get this..?

Enjoy or don't enjoy he will sing it again the way he has in the past
and change it up for the future cause that's wehat he does.

I love putting words in roths mouth .bla bla bla .

[ELVIS]

Originally posted by diamondsgirl
...whats the point?

Why not ??

What's the point with any music ??

[Dan]

I Love Jump and Dave is Great singing in whatever style he wants to.

[manwiththedogs]

Saw the Leno bit and liked it.
Jump was the biggest mainstream hit VH had, makes sense that he`s busting it out for tv.
Dave`s The Fucking Man and if he wants to do a fucking calypso version of Loss of Control on the summer tour, I ain't complaining.

[danielc]

Dave's still got charisma. He doesn't look the same or sing as good but that's what age does to you (especially when you've walked right into the wind as he has). But I think Dave does great with what he has. I think he's very underated as a singer and songwriter. The guy's still going to keep people interested no matter what. That's what charisma does. I think he's a very technical singer but has lost a step or two. Doesn't matter though. He's still good. By the way, listen to Robert Plant now. He can't sing anywhere near the way he used to.

[ELVIS]

I would be...

[FORD]

Originally posted by Redballjets88
i thought they were great for the setting and for him not being in his 20's anymore. and plus how much energy do you expect when the song you are playing has a banjo solo

Are you kidding? That banjo player did that solo with more energy than Eddie Van Halen has on any tour since 1984.

BTW, how do you grow up in Texas and hate bluegrass?? Isn't that illegal?

[sadaist]

On the Ferguson performance, the 2nd chorus where Dave sings "Can't you see what I meeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaan", he changes it up and adds some good flavor to it. Usually he holds the note, scream, whatever you want to call it. But this was the first time I have heard him do something like this. Very cool indeed.

[WOAHYEAH]

Okay, I thought the interview was stellar. Daves back in the spotlight, and he's taking full advantage of it. He had the audience cheering, clapping, laughing, everything short of throwing roses, just like he always has.

The performance was great too. Sure, his voice aged, but that only makes the song sound somewhat different, not crappy. I hope this album sells extremely well, it deserves to.

[binnie]

Thread after thread about the same thing......


Clearly some people dig the bluegrass, some don't....


Dave is still God


The songs are still awesome

He's touring this summer


Quit complaining!

[Unchainme]

Hmmmm, His NBC preformance was subpar compared to his Fergusen apperance. I give my hats off to Dave for trying something new, He never ceases to amaze me at the things he has tried and can't wait to see what he does next.

[sadaist]

How tall is Dave? I always pictured him about 6 feet. But when he went into the audience he didn't look as tall as that.

[Dan]

Originally posted by sadaist
How tall is Dave? I always pictured him about 6 feet. But when he went into the audience he didn't look as tall as that.

6 foot sounds right to me.

[binnie]

He claims he is six feet in "Crazy from the Heat"

[Dan]

Originally posted by binnie
He claims he is six feet in "Crazy from the Heat"

Yes,page 72 in his Book.

[DavidLeeNatra]

Originally posted by sadaist
How tall is Dave? I always pictured him about 6 feet. But when he went into the audience he didn't look as tall as that.

...and he isn't

[diamondsgirl]

Originally posted by ELVIS
Why not ??

What's the point with any music ??

for people to enjoy, and I'm sure many do enjoy this and thats grate

I'm psyched that this CD has made Dave happy and that he is making the circuit...

[ritetoolforjob]

Originally posted by ELVIS
And it's worth less than one cent...

I did like it, as do the majority of Roth fans...


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as usual, shoot down an opinion that doesn't suck dave's ass. you liked it, along with the ever dwindling fan base...

[skcusevad]

Originally posted by diamondsgirl
for people to enjoy, and I'm sure many do enjoy this and thats grate

I'm psyched that this CD has made Dave happy and that he is making the circuit...

Hey, good for Dave really enjoying himself now. I'm glad he finally dropped that "I'm old but still trying to be a rockstar" thing he had up through 2004. Maybe he's finally tasted some humble pie.