Steve Augeri show on Sept. 10

[YoungJRNY]

Hey, I can care less. The dude went through some major vocal trauma. What do you expect? It's amazing he's even still talking let alone going out live on stage on nights to sing in front of people scrutinizing. However he sounds, I'd love to catch a Steve A show and WILL. His stage presence alone is worth it.

Past and present tour. A healthy Steve A. He sounds great here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUKqLc0f ... re=related

Higher Place is a difficult song to sing live so I give Steve A. slack.

[slucero]

Hey, I can care less. The dude went through some major vocal trauma. What do you expect? It's amazing he's even still talking let alone going out live on stage on nights to sing in front of people scrutinizing. However he sounds, I'd love to catch a Steve A show and WILL. His stage presence alone is worth it.

Past and present tour. A healthy Steve A. He sounds great here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUKqLc0f ... re=related

Higher Place is a difficult song to sing live so I give Steve A. slack.

no one is slaggin Augeri.. just giving opinions of what they hear/see, and most here think of Augeri as one hell of a human being...

If you "could care less"... why bother posting in this thread?...

[MCC620]

He's using "in ears", so the stage volume can't be bothering him, and it looks like a club so the stage volume can't really be that loud anyways... I noticed he adjusted the in ear volume about 1/3 of the way in the song..

Technically his voice sounds like "soft"... he's definitely missing some power.

And that friggin delay is horrible...

if the in-ears aren't working properly (and it appears they were not), and you can't hear your own voice, you'd be surprised how much "volume can't really be that loud" can affect your pitch, etc. It's "easy" to sound good live when you can hear yourself--it can be VERY difficult if you can't. It's the same phenomenon as trying to talk on a phone at a loud event--you sound normal to yourself, but you are screaming at the person on the other end of the phone call. Now, upload it to youtube, and let everyone dissect it!

Also, take youtube audio with a fair amount of salt. Two cameras at two locations can give totally different representations of sound and bass--and vocals are affected a lot. Some camera mics (which are VERY cheap to begin with) are very tinny, which doesn't help the perceived depth of one's voice at all.

Between youtube and the many comments of sound problems, I don't think you can get a correct picture of what the show sounded like unless you were there in person.

absolutely true! those of us there all saw and heard the issues during the 2nd and 3rd songs. once it was sorted everything was great. you can fine tune in soundcheck, but one wrong move can change everything once you start the show. for those complaining about the set list, oh well, almost 500 people loved it.

[marco17]

Doesn't sound great, but it's YouTube, in most cases is never a good way to judge sound, it is what it is. Like everyone said, the guy's been to hell and back vocally, emotionally, and professionally, and if he's happy performing and the fans that go to the show are happy seeing him, it's all that matters. I am sure there were some nerves and other emotions too for his return show, and for the new band members too, I would imagine. I will definitely be at his show whenever he's close to my location. Unfortunately, he likely won't ever sound like he did, and to someone else's point, he is older than he was, and has probably lost some range, etc from that, like the best of them. And best of all, there's no "puffy" mic, it's SA live, a solo CD on the way, and that's what a lot of us have been hoping for, right?

[mick]

Doesn't sound great, but it's YouTube, in most cases is never a good way to judge sound, it is what it is. Like everyone said, the guy's been to hell and back vocally, emotionally, and professionally, and if he's happy performing and the fans that go to the show are happy seeing him, it's all that matters. I am sure there were some nerves and other emotions too for his return show, and for the new band members too, I would imagine. I will definitely be at his show whenever he's close to my location. Unfortunately, he likely won't ever sound like he did, and to someone else's point, he is older than he was, and has probably lost some range, etc from that, like the best of them. And best of all, there's no "puffy" mic, it's SA live, a solo CD on the way, and that's what a lot of us have been hoping for, right?

Great post. However, I was there and there were times that he sang with power and hit some great high notes. I think all this talk about his range being shot is inaccurate. Was it perfect, no. Was he rusty, yes. Can he improve. I believe he will. As the night went on and the monitors were better he gained some confidence and belted it out more. You just can't say things like he's lost his range and power without actually hearing it live for yourself. Anybody else who went, have any comments on the whole range/power talk?

[MCC620]

Doesn't sound great, but it's YouTube, in most cases is never a good way to judge sound, it is what it is. Like everyone said, the guy's been to hell and back vocally, emotionally, and professionally, and if he's happy performing and the fans that go to the show are happy seeing him, it's all that matters. I am sure there were some nerves and other emotions too for his return show, and for the new band members too, I would imagine. I will definitely be at his show whenever he's close to my location. Unfortunately, he likely won't ever sound like he did, and to someone else's point, he is older than he was, and has probably lost some range, etc from that, like the best of them. And best of all, there's no "puffy" mic, it's SA live, a solo CD on the way, and that's what a lot of us have been hoping for, right?

Great post. However, I was there and there were times that he sang with power and hit some great high notes. I think all this talk about his range being shot is inaccurate. Was it perfect, no. Was he rusty, yes. Can he improve. I believe he will. As the night went on and the monitors were better he gained some confidence and belted it out more. You just can't say things like he's lost his range and power without actually hearing it live for yourself. Anybody else who went, have any comments on the whole range/power talk?

i was there and i'm not sure it was his range/power or the sound system. i was right in front and i heard him and he had power and range but when i moved to the back for pictures he did seem low in the mix. i know from speaking with the band that they were overwhlemed by the response so imagine how steve felt. there were so many factors going into this show, but as you stated, the fans who went were thrilled and loved every minute of it and that is all that matters.

[YoungJRNY]

Hey, I can care less. The dude went through some major vocal trauma. What do you expect? It's amazing he's even still talking let alone going out live on stage on nights to sing in front of people scrutinizing. However he sounds, I'd love to catch a Steve A show and WILL. His stage presence alone is worth it.

Past and present tour. A healthy Steve A. He sounds great here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUKqLc0f ... re=related

Higher Place is a difficult song to sing live so I give Steve A. slack.

no one is slaggin Augeri.. just giving opinions of what they hear/see, and most here think of Augeri as one hell of a human being...

If you "could care less"... why bother posting in this thread?...

Because I'm allowed to post in any damn thread I please, just like you. It's called offering an opinion. I'm not saying I could care less about this thread or what not, just stating I could care less on how he sounds givin that won't stop me from seeing him.

[marco17]

Doesn't sound great, but it's YouTube, in most cases is never a good way to judge sound, it is what it is. Like everyone said, the guy's been to hell and back vocally, emotionally, and professionally, and if he's happy performing and the fans that go to the show are happy seeing him, it's all that matters. I am sure there were some nerves and other emotions too for his return show, and for the new band members too, I would imagine. I will definitely be at his show whenever he's close to my location. Unfortunately, he likely won't ever sound like he did, and to someone else's point, he is older than he was, and has probably lost some range, etc from that, like the best of them. And best of all, there's no "puffy" mic, it's SA live, a solo CD on the way, and that's what a lot of us have been hoping for, right?

Great post. However, I was there and there were times that he sang with power and hit some great high notes. I think all this talk about his range being shot is inaccurate. Was it perfect, no. Was he rusty, yes. Can he improve. I believe he will. As the night went on and the monitors were better he gained some confidence and belted it out more. You just can't say things like he's lost his range and power without actually hearing it live for yourself. Anybody else who went, have any comments on the whole range/power talk?

i was there and i'm not sure it was his range/power or the sound system. i was right in front and i heard him and he had power and range but when i moved to the back for pictures he did seem low in the mix. i know from speaking with the band that they were overwhlemed by the response so imagine how steve felt. there were so many factors going into this show, but as you stated, the fans who went were thrilled and loved every minute of it and that is all that matters.

Maria, that's cool to hear. I, like a lot of folks, wish the best for Steve, and hope he's down in Philly or BB Kings in NYC so we can see him soon.

[Rocker Chic]

Ditto Dan and well done. He was an hour away from me and playing with Valentine and I missed. Unbelievable! Dang it Drew, put that shite on the front page.

3 new songs, 3 of his own Journey songs and 9 classics. This guy fucking gets it and knows what people want to hear. Excellent set.

Um, it was!

[MCC620]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuPqx6Kp2gQ

riverside from the upcoming cd

[Eric]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuPqx6Kp2gQ

riverside from the upcoming cd

I like it....

[Deb]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuPqx6Kp2gQ

riverside from the upcoming cd

Nice song!

[The_Noble_Cause]

Intro to "Stone in Love". Steve sounds great here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0KaVa9YdlQ

[NoMoreTails]

Intro to "Stone in Love". Steve sounds great here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0KaVa9YdlQ

I was hoping someone got this, the highlight of the show, great new arrangement and great vocals.

[Its Me]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuPqx6Kp2gQ

riverside from the upcoming cd

Great song...loved hearing this that evening!!

[marco17]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuPqx6Kp2gQ

riverside from the upcoming cd

Steve sounds very good here, nice tune as well.

[YoungJRNY]

Intro to "Stone in Love". Steve sounds great here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0KaVa9YdlQ

WOW, I love it. Very unique and he certainly orchestrated this set around his vocal capability and strengths. Nice vid, good job to Steve A.

[cinkidd]

I've listened to and watched all of the Newport, KY videos that have been posted in this thread, and I'm just not hearing anything of quality. I blame the quality of the recordings and hope that his other shows this year will have better quality sound and video. I'm not a SA hater, I like the man and really respect him for not being a douche like he could have been after the way Journey treated him. SA is a class act all the way and I wish him well. I will buy his CD and hope to find several gems on it. But for now, I'm not liking what I'm hearing from him in the clips that have been posted. Hopefully somebody out there has a much better clip and we can hear him shine.

Rich the Clip Guy

[The_Noble_Cause]

I've listened to and watched all of the Newport, KY videos that have been posted in this thread, and I'm just not hearing anything of quality. I blame the quality of the recordings and hope that his other shows this year will have better quality sound and video. I'm not a SA hater, I like the man and really respect him for not being a douche like he could have been after the way Journey treated him. SA is a class act all the way and I wish him well. I will buy his CD and hope to find several gems on it. But for now, I'm not liking what I'm hearing from him in the clips that have been posted. Hopefully somebody out there has a much better clip and we can hear him shine.

Rich the Clip Guy

Not even the "Stone in Love" clip? That's prime SA to these ears.

[Jana]

Intro to "Stone in Love". Steve sounds great here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0KaVa9YdlQ

WOW, I love it. Very unique and he certainly orchestrated this set around his vocal capability and strengths. Nice vid, good job to Steve A.

Wow, I love it, too. I was wishing he had put a different song than SIL in the setlist. But love that arrangement.

[brywool]

Intro to "Stone in Love". Steve sounds great here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0KaVa9YdlQ

Definitely.

The first clips posted were pretty horrendous. I love this guy, but he sure has some issues live.
The slower, quieter stuff seems to work much better for him in live shows.

Regarding in ears- if there's too MUCH of him in there, it will also give him problems, usually with pitch. But if other stuff is drowning him out, then that'd also give him problems.

Hopefully, his future shows will be handled well technically.

[tammy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuPqx6Kp2gQ

riverside from the upcoming cd

That was nice - I like the soul sound. Glad to hear he is back making music.

[sniper16]

i was also at this show, and i was painful, i thought his voice would be stronger, yes there were mix problems early. at times he sounded great, and times he was all over the place. maybe the long rehearsal at soundcheck and first show jitters affected him, but the crowd was really into it, and really enjoyed the set, only set list complaint no tall stories, but 448 of the 449 there wouldnt have know a tall stories song

[stevew2]

I have more faith in the people who attended the show than youtube, for sure!!

Thanks MG!! He really did sound really good. Here is a clip from later in the show after the technical issues were resolved. It sounds much better!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOI4hfNgugE

that sounded really good, liked the ending

[stevew2]

Intro to "Stone in Love". Steve sounds great here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0KaVa9YdlQ

I love it, he makes it his own and has every right, ilike his guitar playin to,much better the the air guitar hehad to play when he was with Journey

[stevew2]

Wonder if anybody is booting these...solid solid setlist.

+1! I'd LOVE to see some video from this show!!! I think I'm more excited about his new songs versus the Journey stuff though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV-lSZjr9rY

I think he's lippin......get Deano to make sure.

He seems pretty good, actually, although it sounds to be in a lower key.

you are right fat ass 1/2 step lower just like with Arnel, they wouldnt do it for Augeri , retards

[amaron]

He sounds fucking fantastic on that SIL clip.