Van Halen - The Downtown Sessions - "You Really Got Me" Video...

[Hummarstra]

Kind of embarrassing I think...

Is Dave trying to imitate Bugs Bunny ??

That's really not very good at all...

Elvis thanks for saying what I don't have the balls to say. I don't want upset the faithful, but I won't be seeing this tour.

[binnie]

Who complains about bonus material?

Jesus......

[Dave's Bitch]

Who complains about bonus material?

Jesus......

Exactly.At least you guys can see it.All i got was joan jett and the blackhearts

[binnie]

Nah, I couldn't see it either.

[Panamark]

Elvis thanks for saying what I don't have the balls to say. I don't want upset the faithful, but I won't be seeing this tour.

Making the final call, pre Album release Hummarstra ? Thats a big call....

[Carmine]

This is cool and all...I enjoy it....nice bonus material for the album but, please leave it there and dont bring it on tour. Panama and Beautiful Girls are listed as tracks on the Downtown bonus and I would hate too see both of those songs played acoustically on tour.

I saw Metallica do the 4 horsemen acoustic live and kinda threw up in my mouth during the opening twangs...

I prefer that the only strummin' I see at a Van Halen show is Dave pickin' the intro to Ice Cream Man...

(unless they wanna pull out Take your Whiskey Home)

[ashstralia]

I saw Metallica do the 4 horsemen acoustic live and kinda threw up in my mouth during the opening twangs...

mate, we both know metallica aint worthy of doing the laundry for the mighty =vh=

[Carmine]

True, I'm just saying, I dont want to hear an original, powerful song reduced to twangs just because it's different.

Any band that does it live...I head for the beer stand. I hate it...

[ashstralia]

cool carmine, i should reserve judgement because i haven't even heard it yet. but from the comments i'm reading it's an intimate off the cuff fun pisstake.
not trying to 'acousticize' a big hit in a stadium. ah, i know i'll love it anyway!!!

fuck yeah =VH= 2012.

[Jetstream]

people need to take this in mind...this is the Van Halen mood we grew up with in the beginning and by that I mean the attitude. Did anyone notice them grinning in this, did anyone notice Eddie laughing after it? It is a laid back WTF thing...something Van Halen was not scared to do way back in the day. They were the biggest party band because of this intimate WTF approach and not worrying about what the hell people thought. Dave wasted and going "I forgot the words!" was the rock equal of Miles Davis turning his back to the audience in jazz, and it was cool. Van Hagar had no personality, so they prided themselves on a robotic performance to play the junk Hagar wrote to sound just like the LP (why even go to the concert, just stick in the disc and you get the same boring experience). These guys are having fun again, they want us to have fun with them and not play American Idol judges...and Steve Tyler, get the shit out of that lame job, Aerosmith wants their lead singer fully back like Van Halen got their lead singer back. Van Halen has its soul back, and the masses are going to get educated that rock is about fun again.

[ashstralia]

True, I'm just saying, I dont want to hear an original, powerful song reduced to twangs just because it's different.

Any band that does it live...I head for the beer stand. I hate it...

the irony here is the original song was kinda twangy

[J-Axe]

Arggh.. video no worky in my area.. don't upload it and tell me about it then!

[fryingdutchman]

I'm REALLY surprised at some of the backlash coming out in this thread.

For years, we all bitched (yes, ALL OF US...including myself) about the lack of anything coming out of "Howdy Doody Mountain." We begged for anything, even the most miniscule shred of news, information, or new material. We kicked, we screamed, we vented our frustrations in these very forums. We vilified the brothers for stonewalling, and even took DLR to task himself a little bit for staying mum and giving the appearance that he was towing the company line. We called for their collective heads because they wouldn't open the vaults.

Now, our patience has been rewarded tenfold. We have been bombarded with news, information, tour dates, album release dates, a new single, a club gig, and an intimate exclusive relationship with DDE. Not only has Van Halen released a new album, they've also included a bonus DVD of acoustic jams. It's all we ever wanted and more, but somehow people find a way to moan, complain, and bitch that it's "not good enough." Everybody needs to remember that these are older guys now with a lot of miles behind them.

Is the acoustic YRGM perfect? No, it's not. But it's an acoustic jam, it's meant to be dirty, raw, and contain a few blemishes. And Dave himself knew it, because during the intro he said something along the lines of "be forgiving." (I don't remember his exact words.)

It's awesome to see them sit down as a band and do something like this for the fans. And even if you're not terribly keen on the performance, you should at least respect the time and effort that they're putting in to make us all happy and rekindle our fires as TRUE FANS of Classic Van Halen.

There's a lot of good takeaway from this, not the least of which is that Wolfgang continues to prove his chops both with the instruments and with his voice. There was nowhere to hide at Cafe Wha?, and there was certainly nowhere to hide during an acoustic performance. Personally, the backing harmonies on this were pretty damn good. A little rough on the first outing, but as the song progressed things got tighter.

Everybody should holster their criticism a little bit and enjoy the wonder of what we're experiencing. Who knows if it will ever pass this way again?

[Carmine]

the irony here is the original song was kinda twangy

hahhahahaaaaa...ok, Ash...you really got me now! I concur...

[fryingdutchman]

That's really not very good at all...

Funny.....I had the same thought when your ban was lifted.

[Dave's Bitch]

A big Thank you to fryingdutchman,You put it perfectly

[Carmine]

I'm REALLY surprised at some of the backlash coming out in this thread.

Is the acoustic YRGM perfect? No, it's not. But it's an acoustic jam, it's meant to be dirty, raw, and contain a few blemishes. And Dave himself knew it, because during the intro he said something along the lines of "be forgiving." (I don't remember his exact words.)

It's awesome to see them sit down as a band and do something like this for the fans. And even if you're not terribly keen on the performance, you should at least respect the time and effort that they're putting in to make us all happy and rekindle our fires as TRUE FANS of Classic Van Halen.

Don't get me wrong here, Dutch. I agree 100%. It is great to see them just kickin back and enjoying each other as a band! The best thing I've seen over the last month is that they really seem to be getting along so well! I'm just not a fan of bands bustin out the old acoustics during concerts. Not just VH, but any band...thats just me. I'll certainly watch and enjoy the bonus DVD, just like I enjoy this video here...I just dont wanna see "Panama unplugged" out on the road. Thats all I'm sayin...

[fryingdutchman]

Don't get me wrong here, Dutch. I agree 100%. It is great to see them just kickin back and enjoying each other as a band! The best thing I've seen over the last month is that they really seem to be getting along so well! I'm just not a fan of bands bustin out the old acoustics during concerts. Not just VH, but any band...thats just me. I'll certainly watch and enjoy the bonus DVD, just like I enjoy this video here...I just dont wanna see "Panama unplugged" out on the road. Thats all I'm sayin...

I hear ya Carmine. But I don't think that the acoustic DVD means that it's going to be part of the tour. I don't think I'd want an acoustic slowdown during a live VH show (other than Dave's intro to Ice Cream Man). Van Halen live on stage means absolute bombastic sound that leaves you blown away, and acoustic stuff would compromise that.

I don't think you'll see anything like this on the tour. I think this was a one-off fuck around session that they decided to package with the new album as a way to make a few extra $$$.

[Panamark]

Not a big fan of Hard Rock/Metal tunes unplugged either, not sure Im gonna like this
once the yahoo video nazis allow us all to watch.
The vibe in here aint that great

But hey, some dudes said tattoo sucked in a majorly
premature ejaculatory style.....
This might be great on that basis ?

I can wait for tomorrow
for this.

[ashstralia]

tat-too tat-too!!!!!!

[Seshmeister]

I saw Metallica do the 4 horsemen acoustic live and kinda threw up in my mouth during the opening twangs...

As has been repeatedly proved with orchestras or unplugged, Metallica music is what it is and doesn't stand up to any change of format or genre because their songs have not got the melodic or musical depth to support it. Same problem that Poison have had.

[Panamark]

As has been repeatedly proved with orchestras or unplugged, Metallica music is what it is and doesn't stand up to any change of format or genre because their songs have not got the melodic or musical depth to support it. Same problem that Poison have had.

Would agree if talking post Master of Puppets, but songs like Orion were orchestral in their own right.
Metallica S&M is fucking horrible. The orchestral sounding Metallica songs with an orchestra
doubling the pieces, instead of subtly harmonizing or even playing newly composed accompaniments
to fit the song was painful to listen to.

Poison and Metallica ? Do you really have them on the same level ?
So your students could chose between "Master of Puppets" and
"Look what the cat dragged in" whilst under your tenure ?

[ashstralia]

As has been repeatedly proved with orchestras or unplugged, Metallica music is what it is and doesn't stand up to any change of format or genre because their songs have not got the melodic or musical depth to support it. Same problem that Poison have had.

how can i resist? aint nothin but good times, and it don't get better than this. whooo!!

[Seshmeister]

Would agree if talking post Master of Puppets, but songs like Orion were orchestral in their own right.
Metallica S&M is fucking horrible. The orchestral sounding Metallica songs with an orchestra
doubling the pieces, instead of subtly harmonizing or even playing newly composed accompaniments
to fit the song was painful to listen to.

Poison and Metallica ? Do you really have them on the same level ?
So your students could chose between "Master of Puppets" and
"Look what the cat dragged in" whilst under your tenure ?

They are both not natural guitarists with poor vibrato but I think CC Deville is probably better technically than Kirk Hammett these days.







Hah I've never watched that CC thing before, he's sloppier than the floor at a bukake for the blind world record attempt..

It's amazing to think that both these guys have been professional musicians for over 25 years now.

[Matt White]

As has been repeatedly proved with orchestras or unplugged, Metallica music is what it is and doesn't stand up to any change of format or genre because their songs have not got the melodic or musical depth to support it. Same problem that Poison have had.

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....."Apocalyptica"?!?

[ashstralia]

Hah I've never watched that CC thing before, he's sloppier than the floor at a bukake for the blind world record attempt..

have you considered writing as an alternate career, sesh?

[vandeleur]

They are both not natural guitarists with poor vibrato but I think CC Deville is probably better technically than Kirk Hammett these days.








Hah I've never watched that CC thing before, he's sloppier than the floor at a bukake for the blind world record attempt..

It's amazing to think that both these guys have been professional musicians for over 25 years now.

Is james charging for the guitar lesson , wtf is that what kirk is like ...sheeeeet am kinda shocked

[Seshmeister]

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....."Apocalyptica"?!?

We'll need to agree to disagree because although they try hard during the verse I think you are kind of making my point for me with that.

[DLR Bridge]

I don't think you'll see anything like this on the tour. I think this was a one-off fuck around session that they decided to package with the new album as a way to make a few extra $$$.

Not so sure on that. The VHs, namely Alex, always loved modeling themselves after Led Zeppelin. A mid set slow down has Zep written all over it. Although, Al appears to have curbed his enthusiasm (again) on this clip. While I agree that there is fun being had these days, Al is forever expressionless and hiding behind sunglasses. He's either mentally elsewhere or concentrating on not revealing how much pain his back is causing him, or something else. Mysterious fella. Go figure.

One thing I remember reading way before Ed completely went nuts was that he never wanted to do the MTV Unplugged for two reasons. One, he didn't like the "flavor of the month" vibe to the show, and two, he said his electric songs weren't intended to be played acoustic. I'm glad that they're doing this now, but I somewhat agree with what 20-years-ago-Ed was saying. It'll be interesting to see if You And Your Blues is an acoustic based song to begin with. Perhaps that song was the catalyst for this particular venture. February 7th can't get here soon enough!

[Seshmeister]

Is james charging for the guitar lesson , wtf is that what kirk is like ...sheeeeet am kinda shocked

Sometimes you can just have a blind spot with something but FFS anyone who has played the guitar for more than a few months should be able to play that immediately.

Also I think it's worth pointing out I've heard better riffs from Ace Diamond.

[vandeleur]

I down loaded the thing sesh posted so have see it and its cool .
Its extra to the dvd so whats not to like .
And as for the vocals at the start i checked utube and it does have a weird ray davies thing to it but shit its dave and it still rocks and his patter at the start is worth the entrance fee any way.
And when was the last time we seen ed smiling .......
They look like a band ,they sound like a band they act like a band ...they must be a ...........................
been a long time since any one said thay about VH.

[Seshmeister]

I down load the thing sesh posted so have see in and its cool .

You may want to uninstall that thing after a day or two, I think it could get pretty annoying.

[Dave's Bitch]

Hah I've never watched that CC thing before, he's sloppier than the floor at a bukake for the blind world record attempt..

Sounds like CC is trying to play eruption about 1:30 in.THen he kinda goes "oh shit man my hand hurts.I'll just make up my own version and walk around like i owned that shit"

[vandeleur]

You may want to uninstall that thing after a day or two, I think it could get pretty annoying.

Yeah i just did it , think their posting the song again with out the restrictions some time today

[vandeleur]

Sounds like CC is trying to play eruption about 1:30 in.THen he kinda goes "oh shit man my hand hurts.I'll just make up my own version and walk around like i owned that shit"

Thats exactly what he does lol

[Roth & Roll]

I love the fact that they gave the "unplugged" thing a shot - I just dont think YRGM was the ideal song choice. I would have much preferred something like Ain't Talkin Bout Love or Dance the Night Away - they just seem like tunes that would be a better fit as acoustic versions.

[Mr Walker]

Al is forever expressionless and hiding behind sunglasses. He's either mentally elsewhere or concentrating on not revealing how much pain his back is causing him, or something else. Mysterious fella. Go figure.

Maybe Al was still peeved at Al Roker for dissing him in front of his old lady.

[Golden AWe]

MY EYES!!! A thread about acoustic Van Halen and when I open it, there's videos of CC Deville, someone related to Poison or Ratt or whatever!!! BOO!!!

[guwapo_rocker]

Lars can laugh. He plays the same thing every song.

[ELVIS]

Elvis thanks for saying what I don't have the balls to say. I don't want upset the faithful, but I won't be seeing this tour.

Yeah, but I'm sure not gonna let one crappy acoustic version of a song keep me from going to the show...

Plus, the album is gonna be GRATE!!!