Is new music really that important to y'all?

**Van Squalen** · 01.27.19, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by Brett

Yes it would be nice to have some new stuff. And I don’t mean redoing old demos with new lyrics. Not rehashing ideas from decades ago. Writing NEW music and using FRESH ideas. That I would enjoy.

Another Yahtzee!

You on fire today, whiz kid.

**Van Squalen** · 01.27.19, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by Mean Streets

Well I’d like to see new music for a few reasons. No it won’t resonate like 81, but I like to see artists create. Hearing Eddie create new music with Dave’s writing behind it after the lives they’ve lead, I think what they create could be real interesting
I’ve been to many a VH show, I’ve seen them great, and have some struggles, and with the exception of Fools, I’ve heard every VH song live I could ever dream of, and I’ve heard the same Ed solo countless times
But hearing new riffs, new breakdowns, new creations, no it won’t rock the world, but it sure would make this aging fan smile, because the window for anything new is rapidly closing
I can relive live experiences on YouTube all day long but experiencing new music for the first time, that only happens once

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Boom. Mic drop.

We haven’t heard PCTS live either, fwiw.

**Model Citizen** · 01.27.19, 04:15 PM

Maybe Ed will finish writing “Death by Hollywood”. He was a mess when he talked about that but it sounded promising to me.

**Mean Streets** · 01.27.19, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by Van Squalen

Boom. Mic drop.

We haven’t heard PCTS live either, fwiw.

Yeah that’s one I would like to hear live as well, I do love that bluesy groove then it just stomps into the solo with Dave whispering and Mikey pounding the deep groove

That would be a memorable live experience

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**Van Squalen** · 01.27.19, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by Model Citizen

Maybe Ed will finish writing “Death by Hollywood”. He was a mess when he talked about that but it sounded promising to me.

Anything new Ed wants to drop, would be eagerly received. Whether it’d be any good or not, is up to history. Such is the nature of art.

**James in New York** · 01.27.19, 04:18 PM

I'd be happy with 3 new amazing songs.
Gimme 3 Stay Frostys!
Then play them live...along with DOA, FOOLS, with that great intro, PCTS, TYWH, OFOTD...and the usuals...plus Stay Frosty! Would love that!

**Van Squalen** · 01.27.19, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by Mean Streets

Yeah that’s one I would like to hear live as well, I do love that bluesy groove then it just stomps into the solo with Dave whispering and Mikey pounding the deep groove

That would be a memorable live experience

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If there are two Dave tracks they’ve never played live I’d love to experience, it’d be PCTS and a stripped down raw roots version of Me Wise Magic.

PCTS is still one of my top five all time fave VH tracks.

**Jedi McFly** · 01.27.19, 04:32 PM

New music is probably priority #1 to me. I’d rather new music than a new tour.

It comes down to Dave’s analogy of Eddie having the talent of a Ferrari but treating it like a lawn mower. I want that Ferrari to be driven, and I want us all to have the option to enjoy it.

**I Coulda Hada VH** · 01.27.19, 04:42 PM

I would be absolutely thrilled to have an album of all new material from Dave, Eddie, Alex and Mike. We haven't had one of those in 35 years.

**Get The Show On The Road** · 01.27.19, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by Jedi McFly

New music is probably priority #1 to me. I’d rather new music than a new tour.

It comes down to Dave’s analogy of Eddie having the talent of a Ferrari but treating it like a lawn mower. I want that Ferrari to be driven, and I want us all to have the option to enjoy it.

Unfortunately there's a good chance that Ferrari will crash and burn if it gets driven so best to keep it safe in the garage and in pristine condition.

**Nostalgia Act** · 01.27.19, 04:53 PM

But I’m not just talking about touring vs new music. I’m talking about new music getting the same love as old music. I would rather listen to DD then ADKOT, because there is no connection there for me long term. I haven’t listened to it in a couple of years.That review thread getting bumped also has a lot to do with this thread. My Pandora stations are 50’s thru 80’s. I think Edward was somewhat right when he said folks just want the hits. Although for us it’s the old stuff that wasn’t hits. This isn’t strictly about rock music, because I like more types then just rock. You may want the option to have new music, but when/if they put out a new album, then tour new album and ADKOT only, there is going to be some disappointed concert goers.

**RRvh1** · 01.27.19, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by Get The Show On The Road

Unfortunately there's a good chance that Ferrari will crash and burn if it gets driven so best to keep it safe in the garage and in pristine condition.

Well in that case, let's hope Eddie gets one of his Lamborghini's out for a spin! Pamama pt2, anyone?

**Van Squalen** · 01.27.19, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by Nostalgia Act

But I’m not just talking about touring vs new music. I’m talking about new music getting the same love as old music. I would rather listen to DD then ADKOT, because there is no connection there for me long term. I haven’t listened to it in a couple of years.That review thread getting bumped also has a lot to do with this thread. My Pandora stations are 50’s thru 80’s. I think Edward was somewhat right when he said folks just want the hits. Although for us it’s the old stuff that wasn’t hits. This isn’t strictly about rock music, because I like more types then just rock. You may want the option to have new music, but when/if they put out a new album, then tour new album and ADKOT only, there is going to be some disappointed concert goers.

Few things are going to resonate with you than the music you were listening to when you came of age. That's just how sentiment works. It hard-wires for a lifetime.

However, ADKOT suffered not because we're all not 17 anymore. ADKOT suffered because it just wasn't that good. Could Dave and Ed and Al and Mike work up a new record that resonates and stands the test of excellence to long term fans? It's of course a possibility. It's a long shot, but it's possible. But ADKOT wasn't it. That doesn't mean they don't have another stellar piece of art waiting to be birthed. It also doesn't mean we should expect Fair Warning 2.0.

Nobody went to the 2012 tour for the new music except us diehards, and we would've went without it anyway lol.

**I Coulda Hada VH** · 01.27.19, 05:04 PM

It has been said that whatever we males like when we are 14 years old, we will like for the rest of our lives. This is especially true with music. For many of us, our preference for a particular era of Van Halen (if we have one) can usually be traced back to when we first discovered the band. There is an emotional attachment with music unlike almost anything else. I can still remember exactly where I was the first time I heard numerous VH songs. Nostalgia is a powerful thing.