Classic Quadrophenia (ACT1, Townshend, Idol, Boe) @ Greek Theatre L.A. 9-16-17

Pete Townshend, Alfie Boe, Billy Idol, and a full orchestra and choir perform "Quadrophenia" at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on September 16, 2017.

[@scottnathanphoto]

I come from the classical music world, and some things can't be improved upon. While Alfie has great pipies, there's a reason Pete Townshend is Pete Townshend. A true genius. Pete's voice is so much more expressive, appropriate and theatrical. As for the orchestration, Rachel did an ok job, but Keith's "falling down the stairs" drumming, Ox's demonic bass and Pete's guitar playing, can't be met and certainly not bested. The Who's version has given me chills since it came out. This is just sterile. I'm glad they had fun and if they turned a few young people on to the original, it's all worth it.

[@Andy-lm2zp]

I totally agree! I have been listening to quadrophenia since 1973, it occurred to me once or twice that being a work of such depth and brilliance, it should be given a "proper" classical orchestration, but I really do not think it can be improved upon, a modern classic and a genius composer that executed the vision to perfection!

[@scottnathanphoto]

@@Andy-lm2zp 100%

[@joulsw3739]

Thank you for putting this out there. Needs a professional broadcast. 😉

[@sportsfaan]

Was the most amazing concert I have ever seen... Seeing at the Greek made it even more special.

[@robinmartin5539]

I was there too. Amazing scoring and sound. He took something old and made it new and different. My 21 year old son was with me and he was loving every minute of it. He kept saying "This is amazing!"

[@garykaramani8537]

Bringing Tears to my Eyes. The hours of my youth listening to this LP among other WHO Tunes all reemerge ~

[@jonnysongs]

That was AMAZING and I love the main singer's energy and his interactions with the others

[@janu10048]

I saw this show in Chicago. He was amazing.

[@TheEdie1958]

Reminiscent of Eric Coates the three Elizabethans and Frederick Delius along with Eric Fenby the evocative ethereal classic quadrophenia with the violin and cellos string theory. Cheers Sir and colleagues.

[@TheEdie1958]

Lush beautiful orchestrations akin to Les Miserables Victor Hugo and like the interplay and chemistry of ensemble vocalists. Cheers Sir Eric and Peter a Bramble signature cocktail and David Beckham Haig a Petrus Pomerol as well.

[@gregagnello7828]

All these formally trained musicians playing Quadrophenia( my favorite Who album BTW), well let's say it's not their dream gig. I guess it beats giving lessons though.

[@MooScree]

Wow... Not your grandfather's Quadrophenia, but interesting nonetheless. :)

[@AJPE87]

I don't understand, why isn't there an official recording of this? Everything I find are fan made recordings.

[@flanplan5903]

There is, it’s just available under a different name.

[@juleshiggins6330]

Sorry, you may have already seen this, but just in case...www.thewho.com/classic-quadrophenia/. Orchestration by Rachel Fuller. An interesting interpretation.

[@4orrcountry]

Too many shrill violins in places that overwhelm the other instruments. I.e. immediately following "The Real Me".

[@lionelmocaw4393]

It may be because it is recorded with a telephone and it is placed on the left side, closer to the violins than other instruments. No?

[@TJ_USA]

Pointless. Without percussion it's pointless.