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Old 09-11-2010, 13:58
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He does this a lot. He tends to do it a lot when he doesn't have to play guitar, from the SATT tour, I remember he did it on TSGD a lot (even though they played it 5 or 6 times...)
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Old 09-11-2010, 14:19
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I've noticed this a lot before too; he's been doing it for years. I think it's just one of those on stage ticks some people have, probably to keep his arms/hands busy when not playing guitar and because he's just into the performance.

I don't mind it tbh, unlike the spitting, which is just unforgivable even from James
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Old 09-11-2010, 14:46
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II don't mind it tbh, unlike the spitting, which is just unforgivable even from James
I dunno, I don't think anyone wants to hear Motorgarble Emptiness.


James does seem to have a bit more spare time on his hands since Wayne joined. Worst slapping example I remember was during Of Walking Abortion at Derby PPF, but at least he was doing it in rhythm bless.

Tolerate's got a bit weird with him standing at the side and clapping and with Design For Life turning the mic to the audience. He's turning into Paul McCartney, I fear it may only a matter of time before he starts all the "and the left! and the right! and the boys! and the girls!" stuff.

He did make me laugh at the start of Empty Souls in Glasgow though. Didn't have much to do at the start, if in doubt jump around.
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Old 09-11-2010, 15:44
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I think it's a little unnerving when James smacks himself. sort of masochistic lol.
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Old 09-11-2010, 17:15
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Hmm... I guess I haven't noticed! Been looking through some live clips but can't see it anywhere. A youtube link, anyone?
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Hmm... I guess I haven't noticed! Been looking through some live clips but can't see it anywhere. A youtube link, anyone?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvSfveTLNmQ

This is where I first noticed it!
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Old 09-11-2010, 17:30
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If he doesn't smack himself in the head he starts doing WEIRD things (see Faster on TOTP).
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Old 09-11-2010, 18:02
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It's probably just a mixture of adrenalin and excitement with a bit of nerves. He's a nervy sort of bloke as he's admitted and even when sitting for an interview he always twitches.
I would say this to, the way he repeats certain phases aswell
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Old 09-11-2010, 18:10
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Old 09-11-2010, 18:12
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That's the video I posted

What's with the strange unfinished writing on it?
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Old 09-11-2010, 18:22
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"D'oh! I forgot to put Sleepflower on the setlist! Stupid! STUPID JAMES!"*Thwack!
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Old 09-11-2010, 18:33
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Maybe he does it to make up for not having been slapt by a woman in a while.
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Old 09-11-2010, 19:47
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The head smacking seemed particularly prominent to me on the vids from the Portugal festival they did this year. Tolerate mainly. Don't think I've noticed it at the few gigs I've been to! Yeah, it's probably just to do with nerves.

James - 'Need a fag but I'm in the middle of a song.' *thwack* 'That's better!'
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Old 09-11-2010, 20:05
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I've only really noticed the smacking during ME. What a nervous tick to have lol
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Old 09-11-2010, 20:08
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He's only started in recent years. First time I saw it was Leeds Festival 2008. "What the fuck are you doing?," I thought. And so it remains.
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