I get that it was a live vocal that he was lip syncing. And I definitely don't disagree that it sounded great. Had I just listened to the audio - I'd probably have a completely different opinion of the performance. But the visual performance just wasn't my thing. Regardless, it really does make me more impatient now more than ever to see them live again - can't wait to hear some more of the new material...
Maybe if I watch it again I'll appreciate it more as I won't have any expectations and appreciate it for what it is.

Dude, I'm not your fucking Messiah!

You’re right!


Oh wait, nope. There’s more important shit to worry about. It was fun and sounded great, and they weren’t the only ones that did that last night. Would have preferred them all together but they’re pushing 60 and don’t want to take chances. I’m guessing Jeff hasn’t even left his Montana bunker.

I never once stated that they should have been in one room.

When did I say you did?

last message in the PJ group text

Mike: so we're all doing the face paint, right?

Well you copied my quote, told me I'm wrong because I should be worrying about other things, and then defended why they weren't in the same room together. It's kind of assumed that your comments were directed at me since you quoted me.

They clearly put some thought into how each person would be portrayed/shot and had fun with it. I'm not bothered by Ed lip syncing at all. It was a "performance".

Maybe it was an 'interpretive dance' performance. I never understood those, either.

Maybe Ed, father to two young girls, shouldn’t have written such an objectionable song in the first place. Ever think of that?!?!?

Mike really never leaves that bathroom, does he?


PS - Supposedly the event has already raised over $45M

yeah, i prefer this video, which i love actually, to the acoustic thing. And they clearly had so much fun.

Amazing.

My wife and daughters laughed and really enjoyed the song. I thought it was fun and sounded GREAT!

Lol

Thank you!

That was pretty great. Ed sounded really good. Stayed in his lane. Mike was the MVP though.

Guys, all things having gone to plan, I'd be in Germany right now heading out to see PJ for the second time this tour. I know it's a while since the tour was actually cancelled and maybe a lot of the disappointment has worn off but I thought I'd be way more bummed when these show date came around.

Honestly, it's only occurred to me today I missed a show on Tuesday and another tonight, and I'm actually still joyous about last night's performance. Like it's pretty shit but what can you do? A least there was some PJ fun to get excited about.

This concert was a great distraction. As low as expectations may have been, and as brief and goofy as the performance turned out to be, it has definitely raised my spirits. Hopefully in a couple of months or whatever we can get an actual live performance of more songs with the guys all in the same (socially-distanced) room (or warehouse?) and that will be another boost. Here's hoping!

i looooved the makeup.