So, do you think they'll use...

[PianoMan1986]

So, you think they'll use click tracks with Smith being back on the kit? I could be wrong, but I thought some fans commented in years past that the band had Deen play to a click. Just curious what people think.

[STORY_TELLER]

Good question. If they use it, it wouldn't be because Steve Smith needs it. I could see it necessary for songs where Neal has piped in pre-recorded rhythm guitar. His new incarnation of the Who's Crying Now solo comes to mind.

I stated this in another thread, but I want to mention it again:
I hope Neal records videos of their rehearsals for the tour and posts some stuff to youtube. Not only would it be something I'd love to see, but it could be a great promotion device for the tour: The return of the instrumental lineup that gave you Evolution, Departure, Escape, Frontiers, etc., etc.

[FamilyMan]

You know it's a slow news day when the use of a click track is the topic of conversation.

[yulog]

You know it's a slow news day when the use of a click track is the topic of conversation.

[Ehwmatt]

Yes, almost certainly. They need the click track to play along with the pre-recorded backing vox.

[brywool]

I think there are other things flown in besides vocals.

[Ehwmatt]

I think there are other things flown in besides vocals.

Such as what? I know they added some extra guitars on a track or two when I saw them in 2011, but are you referring to anything else? I haven't seen them since then, but going to see them in June (mainly to finally see The Doobie Brothers) and am curious what to listen for.

[brywool]

Just extra keys. Vocals are kind of the "cardinal sin" to fly in- but tbey do. Keyboards, meh, who cares?

[Pacfanweb]

Just extra keys. Vocals are kind of the "cardinal sin" to fly in- but tbey do. Keyboards, meh, who cares?

Pretty sure that of all bands, Journey is worried about this the least...........