So perhaps a live album packaged with III and 4 new tracks?

Potentially that could be what they will release as other acts have done this with re-releases.

In an interview with TT today on Danish radio they said that there will be a completely new album next year. They have been working on it during the tour and probably half of the album is already finished. In 2017 there will most likely be a Greatest Hits album. Also, they recorded a video when they were in New York recently (they didn't say for which song).

 

I'm curious to know in what direction they will go musically this time.

Some wonderful news in that post. Nothing mentioned of what may come later this year which could mean nothing is planned.

Great news! I imagine, Pippa, that the video they shot was for this new single to promote the deluxe III record.

 

To hear there's another record next year is great! Maybe the GH record could be done like MJ's History album i.e. one disc of new music and one disco of post 2006 hits

A new album next year is great news, which means we will have a new album next year to look forward to and the new greatest hits to look forward to the year after. That itself is enough to keep me happy and will add hopefully 2 more number 1 albums to their credit.

 

Like others im waiting and waiting on official news for whats coming up this year in relation to III. While it wouldnt be a huge seller i from a selfish point of view would love a new live album as i love their live albums. But to stand a chance of greater success and keep everyone happy, maybe a double album re-release, disc 1 III with bonus songs (minimum 3, one the new single) and disc 2 a live cd from the tour.

So much to look forward to and it also suggests there is no sign of them splitting up in the near future which is wonderful to know.

A couple of new events at the horizon:

http://faiths-foundation.com/gary-barlow/#.Vhjhuvntmkp

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06hhf9l

and Child Bereavement on October, 15.

 

Am I the only one who thinks the more intimate gigs work out better than the arena/stadium ones? From the clips I've seen on youtube, the Vienna concert ended up being more casual and enjoyable than the rest of the tour dates. Or maybe it's just me...but I don't think they need all that extravaganza to put on a good show. As much as I dislike some of the reviews they've been getting on this leg of the tour, I agree to a CERTAIN extent (a very small extent) with them. They should tone down a notch the visual "spectacle" and let the music do the talking.

Edited October 10, 20159 yr by milly

I thought the tour reviews had been very positive, is that not the case? Last night's reviews of the Vienna gig have been largely faviourable, although I have read some negative comments, mostly from fans who have travelled a long way and expected an extravagant show - so I can understand their disappointment.

 

Having seen their high production shows I would relish the opportunity to see a more intimate and stripped back show. I think they showcase their music and vocals, which the special effects sometimes distract from. I also think it highlights the wonderful dynamics in the group and a more intimate gig allows their personalities to shine through. In my opinion the best concert from them in recent times was the Apple Music Festival - brilliant! No special effects, no elephant or mechanical man and no dancers - and all the better for it.

This particular review has made the rounds and it's not exactly pretty. I guess the critic was more of a Robbie fan:

http://www.morgenpost.de/kultur/article206...ertreibung.html

And there was this one as well: http://ekstrabladet.dk/musik/koncert_anmel...-robbie/5758106

 

There are some better critics and some unflattering ones. The fact is that for most people who are not really TT fans this is imply more about a cirque du solei than about them. As the sales of the album had been a disaster outside the UK no one is interested in these songs too, plus, no concert was a sell out. Hamburg and the Velodrome were nearest to it. But there were only 6500 fans in Munich and in Holland the ziggo dome was almost half empty. In Vienna they had to change venue because they sold so few tickets.

This is the fact.

The hype TT causes in the UK is only there between hard core fans and even in the UK the sales were far from what had been expected.

When the show is getting bigger than the artist itself it always indicates a huge lack of self assurance.

I don't think that the negative critics are written by Robbie fans. They only show what people think. TT will always do well with tours in the UK. GB said in Germany they will do small venues in countries they had not been before the next year, just like Robbie did (with huge venues though). He/they promised a lot and we will see what will happen.

I think that TT are far better when they are pure. They do not need the huge productions. But each to his own

http://www.vienna.at/take-that-lieferten-a...in-wien/4482082

There are some better critics and some unflattering ones. The fact is that for most people who are not really TT fans this is imply more about a cirque du solei than about them. As the sales of the album had been a disaster outside the UK no one is interested in these songs too, plus, no concert was a sell out. Hamburg and the Velodrome were nearest to it. But there were only 6500 fans in Munich and in Holland the ziggo dome was almost half empty. In Vienna they had to change venue because they sold so few tickets.

This is the fact.

The hype TT causes in the UK is only there between hard core fans and even in the UK the sales were far from what had been expected.

When the show is getting bigger than the artist itself it always indicates a huge lack of self assurance.

I don't think that the negative critics are written by Robbie fans. They only show what people think. TT will always do well with tours in the UK. GB said in Germany they will do small venues in countries they had not been before the next year, just like Robbie did (with huge venues though). He/they promised a lot and we will see what will happen.

I think that TT are far better when they are pure. They do not need the huge productions. But each to his own

 

In that case, Robbie has always lacked self-assurance.

At least in TT's case, the visual extravaganza comes to complement the music and the vocals, not to to compensate for the lack of singing ability.

I guess TT could compromise themselves as well and come on stage dressed in skirts, show the finger to the audience, swear, sit in the fans' laps (ie Robbie performing on the Aussie X factor) and then they'd be able to fill all the venues in the world, because vulgarity and mediocrity are more in vogue than Cirque du Soleil.

Elisabeth, let me skeptical about those reviews and those who wrote them, since at least one of those reviews was written by a person who wasn't even present at the concert in Vienna. That leaves me with only two options: they are either Robbie fans or they simply dislike TT.

Not to mention that a critic who doesn't respect himself enough to research the titles of the songs or at least to read the setlist of the night before publishing his article doesn't deserve to be taken into consideration.

I guess you were present at all the concerts and you know for a fact that the venues were half empty. Aside from the Vienna situation, from what I've seen, all the other venues were full (I know this for a fact because a friend of mine went to 3 of these concerts) and some of the European concerts were even better than the UK ones in terms of fans participation - there were surprises prepared for the boys, the fans were singing along all the time and so on. In terms of energy, it's enough to watch the Let Me Go video in Vienna to see that the fans were actually there for the music and not for the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TyBFyFRPlo...R6Vy9F5Nb90hM0F

It's funny you're accusing TT of using props in their shows, when Robbie has always relied on them to draw audiences - let's not forget the giant Robbie head on stage!!!

If TT can still attract 6000 people in a foreign country where they have not promoted for years, I'm happy with it. Leona Lewis is an international artist and wasn't able to sell 6000 albums in her home country, never mind abroad and is struggling to sell theatres in UK. Kelly Clarkson (whom I'm a fan of, by the way) isn't selling any better.

On the other hand, "artists" like Robbie, Justin Bieber, 1D, Miley and so on and so forth, have no problem selling out venues. Does this mean we have to bow before their "artistry" or see them like some musical revelations?

I really don't understand your obsession with always highlighting that TT are not successful outside UK. We've established that, can we move on, please? I only posted those articles because I found them unfair, not to fuel your anti-TT propaganda. Next time, I'll think twice before posting such things in this thread.

Milly, I love your passion!!!!

 

I really hope that TT keep their promise and do small gigs around Europe. If the venues hold 1,000 people or less, so be it. For those TT fans who haven't seen them before, it will be a dream come true.

 

I see no egos in TT this time around. It can't have been easy to change the Vienna venue to a much smaller one. Regardless of that TT gave a passionate and energetic performance for the small crowd who was there - and their love of performing was a joy to behold.

 

Great point about Leona, Milly!

 

TT know that their bread and butter as it were comes from the UK - however, they still sell records in countries that they rarely tour in, 25 years into their careers. I think that's very impressive.

 

I'm looking forward to them touring in these new locations, starting with 2 nights in Dubai of course!

 

I've no idea who is selling what tickets but I think it's worth remembering when discussing live performances, that Gary Barlow gave Robbie his touring confidence back when he had none of his own left by including him in the Progress album ands subsequent tour 2011 . Prior to that Robbie hadn't performed live for five years and his confidence was shot to pieces. Robbie's acknowledged this with gratitude a gazillion times including just last week in Oz I believe. :)

 

So Elisabeth before comparing sizes of audiences, maybe remember without Gary - Robbie wouldn't be touring at all and it's through GB help (and hard work on RW part) that you're able to compare at all.

 

There's more than enough room in the pop world for the talent of both TT and RW. :)

Absolutely right, Laura - spot on!

Spot on Laura and extremely well put.

 

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