MADONNA/REBEL HEART and More — Page 38

That's a pretty solid set list. "Joan of Arc / Samurai" and "Latin / Gypsy" themes are so expected. I'm interested to see what the "Rockabilly / Tokyo" and "Party / Flapper" sections are like. Given her crazy good back catalogue, I am a touch puzzled by the inclusion of "Candy Shop", an album track from Hard Candy and, unless I'm mistaken, not a particularly beloved song. Also, there's a Joan of Arc section and she's not singing "Joan of Arc"?? Easily one of her best songs in years, too. That seems odd.

My one major hope for that setlist is that she gives us a pretty straightforward (and complete) rendition of "Vogue". It's her finest moment ever and I hate when she obscures all the qualities that made the song such a massive success - like she did on the Sticky and Sweet tour. I thought the MDNA tour version of "Vogue" was a wonderful update that didn't betray the spirit of the original... well...except for leaving off the last 1/3 of the bloody song.

"Nearly sold out" is super-terrif for a gal whose shows once sold out three minutes after they went on sale."

Honestly, let's allow some slack in time from those days. She's been on the scene since 1984 ish. After thirty years, it's not unreasonable to expect the slowER sales. Damn good record, she's got. (pun intended).

songanddanceman2 said: "horsetears, I agree with Candy Shop (she seems to love it, the fans don't) very strange. "

Yeah, it is strange. It worked fine as an opener for the Sticky & Sweet tour - it made sense there. But literally every non Rebel Heart song on the setlist is a former single/hit song except for Candy Shop. I mean, if she was going to do an album track from a prior LP, there are so many better songs to have picked.

So which songs do we think she's going to ruin by competently playing the guitar?

Really??? I didn't think there was anyone aside from Madonna's guitar teacher who enjoyed her miscarriages of "rock". Honestly, watching her bastardize one of her classic dance/pop songs with a few competently strummed chords again would be like watching Jimmy Page learning a hip hop dance routine for "Whole Lotta Love". Sure, he could dutifully learn the steps, but it wouldn't be a fit.

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Great photos of the stage.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/COf2NbwUcAAj-Rg.jpg

Okay, so I'm in my 20s, and I wouldn't call myself a Madonna fan. I just think she's before my time. But, on a whim, I bought a ticket to see her at Madison Sq. Garden. I've been listening to Rebel Heart, and I rather like it. I mean, I prefer my divas to be able to belt (Kelly Clarkson), but I'm excited to see the Legend in concert on Wednesday.

HorseTears, sorry but I thought the Holy Water/Vogue performance was perfect. Vogue is done on EVERY tour and pretty much played as a straight untouched track on most of those tours, I was thrilled with it's treatment on this tour.

Namo do me a favour, go and play with the traffic, or get laid. Either one is FINE as long as it stops you acting like a mean spirited nasty middle aged B***h. That would be GREAT.

S&D - it might sound like I'm nitpicking, but...

A. "Vogue" is not done on every tour. It was not done on Drowned World, nor on Confessions.

B. The song is her finest moment and a substantial part of its success is due to the brilliant (and pretty damn timeless) original production and the glamorous, iconic imagery of the David Fincher video.

C. I thought her MDNA / Superbowl version of the song did a nice job of gently updating the production while staying true to the spirit and sound of the original. Unfortunately she didn't even perform the full song then. The Sticky & Sweet mashup with 4 Minutes was a national disgrace. The only tour version that got it 100% right since the early 90s was Reinvention.

D. I wish she DID perform the song on every tour. It feels like a glaring absence when it isn't on the setlist. Sinatra always sang "New York, New York", Kylie always sings "Can't Get You Out of My Head", Grace always sings "Slave to the Rhythm". Some songs are too big to ignore.

HorseTears, sandd is unable to tolerate anything he thinks is a criticism. Humor him. Madonna does Vogue on every date of every tour. And it's great.

I am curious to hear that she is smiling and having fun on this tour, as that has always been my criticism of her live shows, that they seemed rehearsed within an inch of their lives, and she had locked into what she wanted to do, but we never got to feel her enjoying herself or the moment. Which is a strange disconnect seeing how much the crowd loves her... that is why I always liked that one-off performance she did for charity with Gogol Bordello, and they seemed to keep her out of her comfort zone the whole time.

I first/last saw her on Drowned World, which I liked, but that lack of connection sort of turned me off seeing her since then...

I saw Drowned World and the next two tours and the only thing she did at all three shows was flip off the audience. Oh and also kind of begrudging renditions of Holiday.

I too think it's interesting that Madonna does not have any of that old school showbiz ethos. On the contrary, she WANTS to let you see her sweat. She wants you to note and comment on the hard work she's doing. In that way, her shows are more influenced by fitness classes of all types than the "make it look easy" school of the big show performers who came before her.

Any reports of what time the concert actually starts? Do we have to wait until 10pm again?