The Doors were always Ray Manzarek's band, first and foremost. And wow, Ian Astbury pulls this off pretty damn well. Morrison was great, but he's been dead for decades. Haters need to get over it and be glad that Manzarek found a great frontman.
An insult to Jim and John densmore. How can this band have the gall to call itself 'The Doors' Have Manzarek and Kreiger have no shame or integrity?
I actually went to the show and enjoyed it. But don't insult basic intelligence and go under the name of 'The Doors' why not call your self the Jim Morrisson karaoke band.
i disagree with ians haters.. this is beyond natural, lol theres some kind of super natural connection between jim and ian. its more than similar looks and voice its the attitude. even in ians music with the cult there is still a strong touch of jims influence. and i think jim would enjoy this.
i'm open minded to this i just don't think it sounds too great. but i like that they aren't trying too hard to just hack it out old style. ian seems awkward in his performance... maybe in a normal live situation he has time to loosen up.
Baloney! I saw the Doors live. Are you kidding? I heard the Cult in the 80's without benefit of seeing what Ian Astbury looks like and I thought, "Doors on meth" I heard the similarity in voices but he even looks like him. Wierd.... but nice! What the heck.
Ian sounds like Jim. Ian is really good here. No one beats Jim EVER. Only thing that bothers me a bit: he looks like Jim. I like someone doing their own thing but hey, this is good. Good.
I like the Doors and the Cult. He is about the only singer out there that could carry this off. It's good. I just think he should not have cut his hair like Jim's.
No One can replace Jim, but Ian wants to show is respect for Jim and The Doors. I give him kudos for that but it will never be the same. Ian had his thing and Jim has his thing. Not too bad and Ian just looks so much like Jim.
@pmss68 This is so funny. I was a kid when "Light My Fire" came out. I loved it, and loved the Doors. But, dude, they're just a rock 'n roll band. And Morrison was just a singer. Interesting, narcissistic, immature and self-destructive. Honor his memory, fine...but, please, he was not an irreplaceable godling.
@brentcox LOL! Ha ha, that's funny dude. I wouldn't mind seeing a Cult reunion myself, although if it were possible I'd much rather see an "original" Doors reunion.
Ian Astbury es el cantante que más se parece a Jim. No es tan atractivo como Jim pero tiene la misma esencia: piel blanca, cabello negro y rizado, ojos claros... y canta muy bien. Sobre todo, me gusto mucho la parte del solo de órgano que mi Ray toca en el minuto 1:33. Hasta ahora, él toca de manera sensacional.
Ahora "The Doors" es una banda tributo a la magnífica existencia de Jim Morrison (aún con 2 miembros originales pues falta John Densmore) y es muy respetable que un cantante interprete de forma similar, la forma en que Jim Morrison se expresaba.
Ian astbury y Brett Scallions hicieron el intento y esta bien...
Hey!!!! people are arguing about one great singer replacing another great singer in a great rock and roll band. All that matters is that we hear great rock and roll and not Justin Beiber singing with Lady Gaga!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The say imitation is the greatest form of flattery, but in seeing this makes me more sad. I've seen Beatles tribute bands before, but ALL the members were different. Maybe that's what's bothering me here. The guy's got a good voice, but makes you miss Jim more!
Ian has strong nature and native motifs in his work. they also look and sound very much alike...but Ian is the better singer. there is no doubt that he was certainly inspired by Jim.
Ian doesnt have Jims body moves, and adding improve lyrics was Jim's style too, not his. Ian also knows little about neitzsche, as can be seen in his own works. Ian is a singer, Jim was a philosopher. aint sayin its good, aint sayin its bad. just saying thats how it is (but i do like this :)
the only guy i have seen that looks exactly like jim is john morrison from wwe not a big wresting fan ne more but no matter how u looked at him at ne angle he looks exactly like jim this guy on look at the face and it not really close a little but with the song ur mind can take over dont trick ur self and he doesnt look like him
When I first sen him with the Cult I always said that he reminded me of Jim Morrison. Look at his videos when he does fire woman and she sells sanctuary. I think its his style and charisma. And years later I hear he was on tour with the Dorrs I couldn't believe it. I was right. I guess the Doors saw what I saw.
i cant choose between this and the older eddy vedder clips vedder sings them as if its a pearl jam track and i love that but never thought i'de be so impressed with a full on impression of jim this is a great performance ... a "jimpression" (lol sorry)
I hate tribute bands. Having said that...I can't see anyone being able to do this except Ian Astbury...I don't think anyone else on the planet could do this and be credible w/o trying to be a Jim Morrison clone.
but, then some other issues arose that seemed personal between him and the others.
in the end, they had to use the name riders on the storm v. the doors since he had rights to the name as well...i think that was the deal. there is one of he with ian and the others on you tube, i think it is back door man
stop bitching and just listen to this tribute. jim may be dead but ian astbury is just trying to show his appreciation for the doors and morrison and is getting the kids of today interested in the talents of the doors. so shut the hell up and just enjoy this.
@HarleyRachele If he didn't sound like a lounge singer, I would say this is a reasonable response, but the man is an abomination. And where do we draw the line between flattery and identiy theft?
@xashx24: Abomination? Really? No offense to you, I do see your viewpoint on this situation but do look closely. Ian does look a lot like Jim here but he always look like Jim, but he wasn't a knockoff of him. As I recall, Ian left The Doors to "focus on his own music and legacy". I don't think he is trying to be Jim at all. No one can replace Jim and he knows that. Please don't call him an abomination because he isn't and a lot of people would agree with me. Try listening to some of his stuff.
@xashx24 I'm not sure Ian is "showing his appreciation". He's just doing his job. And a good one at that. There is no reason the Doors shouldn't choose a new singer, one that complements their sound. It's unreasonable to insist that the rest of the band give up their brand name/identity that they worked so hard to create just because Jim Morrison would not control his appetites and his destructive habits. We need some perspective here, people.
Doors members didn't do or accomplish shit for years and then they decided to cash in on Jim by casting a wanna be into the band. Manzarek must've needed a fuckin brain transplant.
Lame. Just does not work. It's the little things. For one thing, you have to get rid of that synthesizer. You need that shitty 60's organ. This sound is too refined, the Doors had grit when Morrison was there.
OK, this ain't half bad. What works on this Doors tune is the flat-out blues belting, great with Ian's voice - and more in his natural, strong baritone range than a lot of the Cult stuff where he tries to sing in more of a low tenor range.
For more 'melodic stuff ("Touch me") I think the 'waver' in Ian's voice is distracting. Jim (RIP) could be melodic without that constant waver on the end of every single phrase. Just different singers!
This is supposed to be me. LAMO .............WAKE UP !!! This is not me !!!! Run to the bathroom and lift the toilet seat !! Let the fluids flow all around !!! What are you going to do about it !!! What are you going to do about it !!! Flush him down the shit hole. LAMO
@TheLizardKing1967 Are you fkn nuts? I see you post a lot. Get a grip- You're NOT Jim! & fk you! They chose Ian & he did a good job! Ian does belong in The Cult though. Soooo glad they are back together. Just saw them (Again) GREAT fkn show.
check out the videos from jimstidham of Ray & Robbie a few weeks ago in so.ca with Dave Brock from Wild Child handling the vocals...he did a amazing job as well
Check out my videos shot recently in so.ca. with Dave Brock from Wild Child handling the vocals...thy're under my jimstidham. He does a fantastic job as well
Good for Krieger and Manzarek. Morrison most have been many (mostly great) things to them, but he also left them at at time when they were arguably still at their creative peak. Anyway they (especially Krieger) had a central role in writing the songs so I say fair enough if they want to play them and even call themselves The Doors (though I read they cant do that anymore). Ashbury does a good job too. Why bother comparing?
This is fantastic. Even though all the original members arent here,Ray and Robbie kill,and Ian does well enough,CELEBRATING the Doors music.Why do great groups have to end cause some member ODs,quits or dies? And not just the Doors. Like Big Brother should have got another Janis/Like female singer 40yrs ago and kept that magic alive. Where does the law say "This, or any band has to have THESE exact 4 or 5 members forever? ROCK ON DOORS,SKYNYRD,NYDOLLS,SEX PISTOLS.
Nonbody replace no one!!! Jim is gone ! The Doors today are a Tribute band to the wonderful existence of Jim Morrison even with 2 original members. And I do appreciate a singer able to get close to the way Jim expressed himself...Ian astbury ... good job!
@MarciaDVL two original band members and you call them tribute band, jim would turn in his grave, jim would not have had the impact he did without the band.
It's okay and Ian does a fair job but, as much as I'll get slammed for this, I just wanted the movie The Doors and can't help but feel even Val did a better job, VOCALLY as well as looking like Jim, and he pulled off his antics, it kept the Doors vibe. I'm old enough to have been around for the real Doors. Ian is too abrupt and doesn't carry JM's vocal endurance and passion. He's good, it works, but uhm....meh.
Very much loved it........ great job well done........... hope they stay as long as they can playing for us.............. we will follow... Love you Jim! Where ever you are.
However, they could have just as easily gone the route of recreating themselves with a new sound and NOT try to recreate the original Doors experience. Just a personal choice.
To all you naysayers...the almighty Doors themselves chose Ian Astbury to replace Jim. I think they would know better than anyone whether he's a good fit or not. Hell, he's been channeling Jim since the early 80's. He was the obvious choice, if their goal was to recreate the experience. It's not like he has to deviate from his style much to do it!
I have no issue with The Doors carrying on doing gigs and recording albums..I just don't understand why Ian Astbury has to make an effort to look and sound like Morrison.
Astbury is a decent vocalist..They don't have to come across as cover band.
@qbc176 Yeah I was surprised too...I think anonymity makes some people hostile, anyway it was good to chat with a sensible person, have a nice day....
The Cult is a good band,let me say it like this,Seether,a band who constantly rips off Nirvana(my favourite band EVER),now,that is more of a disgrace that what Ian is doing here,Ian is doing this as more of a favour than anything in my opinion
plus the cult sound nothing like the doors,so hes not ripping anyone off
Ian does not need a "ride" to be along on. This is a compliment to Morrison if anything. I am a poet myself. If anyone performed my poetry in a live situation, I would be honored. Ian is a huge doors fan himself. He's not trying to be Jim. He is accomplished enough himself to not be needing a "free ride". He is in awe himself at Jim Morrison. And I am sure he was greatly humbled to be given this opportunity.
@lightseemsdim Kinda cool you say that man you should watch the Cult, he is definatly himself rockin' out to a new style of preforming (to him that is).... Along with the Cult it was more the outlaw image that went with it, this just has a vibe going and he definatly feels it! On top of that there's a lot of pressure on him to take the possition of a legend.
@angelsuenabien Yo lo vi en México hace algunos años y lo hace bastante bien. Lo que pasa es que la gente espera que suene idéntico a Jim, pero no. Nadie puede sonar como alguien más, independientemente de quién sea.
I like Astbury's voice and his work with the Cult and I think he sings the Doors songs well enough. I just don't get why he had to put on a Jim Morrison act, for example the haircut, the clothes, the stage presence etc, its seems a little bit ridiculous to me, I'd prefer him as himself
I love The Cult, if you really watch closely, even as The Cult, he has a lot of 'Morrison' in him...moves, sounds etc... just a big influence for him would be my guess.
@BellaDonna826 yeah i always thought of the Doors listening to the Cult. kindred spirits i think. of course impossible to cover Morrison no matter what without appearing to copy.
Thank you Sir for your kind words, it shows that you are truly civilized and can partake in conversation using strong arguments and not just empty characterizations.
Excuse me dear lordtopwood if i have offended you by expressing my thoughts so boldly and please know that I am not a native speaker of the English language, only a lowly student.
May the Gods smile upon you and divine light guide you!
jim morrison is the old, ian astubry was the new voice of rock.
i love the cult!
bluesfashion 1 month ago
if youre gonna replace mr. mojo risin, you cant do any better than ian astbury!
MrArtsneef 2 months ago
Better than Queen + Paul Rodgers.
victorli2000 2 months ago
I think Ian does a great job, he doesn't really try to copy Jim, and does it his own way, which is cooler I think.
tacomadc 2 months ago
Sfigati!!
puranqueio 2 months ago
The Doors were always Ray Manzarek's band, first and foremost. And wow, Ian Astbury pulls this off pretty damn well. Morrison was great, but he's been dead for decades. Haters need to get over it and be glad that Manzarek found a great frontman.
baric 2 months ago 4
An insult to Jim and John densmore. How can this band have the gall to call itself 'The Doors' Have Manzarek and Kreiger have no shame or integrity?
I actually went to the show and enjoyed it. But don't insult basic intelligence and go under the name of 'The Doors' why not call your self the Jim Morrisson karaoke band.
steviepage7 3 months ago
fantastico
marcelolemes100 3 months ago
i disagree with ians haters.. this is beyond natural, lol theres some kind of super natural connection between jim and ian. its more than similar looks and voice its the attitude. even in ians music with the cult there is still a strong touch of jims influence. and i think jim would enjoy this.
ClassicRockfan79 3 months ago
fricking joke.
mractamt123 4 months ago
@welshvauxhall1968 quite funny ,karaoke night in english boozer...or on shooting stars whe vic reeves does the "club singer" game.
homegrowndave 4 months ago
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Imho I'ts really hard to try imitate someone else expecially if someone is Jim ... But it sounds f*****g good ...
freestylewave711 5 months ago
i'm open minded to this i just don't think it sounds too great. but i like that they aren't trying too hard to just hack it out old style. ian seems awkward in his performance... maybe in a normal live situation he has time to loosen up.
Liteboyiam 5 months ago
I think this music sounds horrible... I loved Jim and I love Ian but, this music sounds like a scary carnival. It doesn't rock that's for sure!!!
BelaLugosi1967 5 months ago
@BelaLugosi1967 "sounding like a scary carnival" i think that's what the doors was trying to do in the first place.
Knukleheada 4 months ago
@Knukleheada scary carnival while on acid lol
Stolehome66 4 months ago
Man, he sure puts Kilmer to shame.
This is our chance to hear the Doors again, and it's cool to see Krieger. Ian looks and sounds great.
roccotool 5 months ago 7
good recognition on the jeff martin thing
warehousetroll1 5 months ago
wow.. they finally got a bass player after all these decades
KillYourTeeVee 5 months ago
Baloney! I saw the Doors live. Are you kidding? I heard the Cult in the 80's without benefit of seeing what Ian Astbury looks like and I thought, "Doors on meth" I heard the similarity in voices but he even looks like him. Wierd.... but nice! What the heck.
clair1900 6 months ago
ian astbury is the wrong guy for the doors
QSDEMON 6 months ago
!SO good Asbtbury match great with Doors!!
hernanismaelable 7 months ago
Ian sounds like Jim. Ian is really good here. No one beats Jim EVER. Only thing that bothers me a bit: he looks like Jim. I like someone doing their own thing but hey, this is good. Good.
Jethrofinger 7 months ago
yeay, yeah, yeah...... yeah
orevnv0 7 months ago
What the hell is thiis crap?
Snotra 7 months ago
I like the Doors and the Cult. He is about the only singer out there that could carry this off. It's good. I just think he should not have cut his hair like Jim's.
mlong1954 7 months ago 3
pfff, quelle mascarade
Jim avais deja ete decu de l attitude commercial des autres membres du groupe , rien n as changé .....business go on
ajoannic 7 months ago
Here they are - The DOORS .. duh. Evrything but the (Baby) Light my fire intro goes wrong after that presentation!
Chaanee 7 months ago
No One can replace Jim, but Ian wants to show is respect for Jim and The Doors. I give him kudos for that but it will never be the same. Ian had his thing and Jim has his thing. Not too bad and Ian just looks so much like Jim.
mustangpatty51 8 months ago
76 people dont get it
jackblacksutube 8 months ago
This is totally offensive and an utter disgrace. I love the Cult and The Doors, but this is just repulsive, unnatural.
pmss68 9 months ago
@pmss68 sorry but your just wrong. i dont know any other way to put it.
dave44xxx 8 months ago
@pmss68 ...dearr child ,, your too young to understand... how precious tho ....lol
HackerGuitarist 8 months ago
@pmss68 This is so funny. I was a kid when "Light My Fire" came out. I loved it, and loved the Doors. But, dude, they're just a rock 'n roll band. And Morrison was just a singer. Interesting, narcissistic, immature and self-destructive. Honor his memory, fine...but, please, he was not an irreplaceable godling.
imxio 1 week ago
Astbury is a GOD!
Keltibarian 9 months ago
Holy fuck, Tommy Wiseau's fronting the Doors now!
TheThing88 9 months ago
Check my version, I think it is almost as good as this one
ctendillg 9 months ago
76 people could not open the Doors and break on through to the other side
justaman6972 9 months ago
Love Ian Astbury!
squiffydoodle 9 months ago
the nearest to the Doors you are ever going to get, so just enjoy it.
jamesyctfc 10 months ago
DOORS WITHOUT MORRISON??????? WITHOUT DENSMORE????????
nikosko10 10 months ago
yeah!! yeah!!!!....yawn. sucking on jim morrisons brain.
TheGaz76 10 months ago
To each his own. I'd rather see a Cult reunion.
brentcox 10 months ago
@brentcox LOL! Ha ha, that's funny dude. I wouldn't mind seeing a Cult reunion myself, although if it were possible I'd much rather see an "original" Doors reunion.
Slikrik1212 10 months ago
Ian Astbury es el cantante que más se parece a Jim. No es tan atractivo como Jim pero tiene la misma esencia: piel blanca, cabello negro y rizado, ojos claros... y canta muy bien. Sobre todo, me gusto mucho la parte del solo de órgano que mi Ray toca en el minuto 1:33. Hasta ahora, él toca de manera sensacional.
Amanda58398 10 months ago
Wow! - not Jim no, but still more than worth going to see. Just a shame Ian hasn't the beautiful subtlies that Jim had.
upforlastnameleft 10 months ago
I wonder who found who first....?
Ian hear about the gig......
or did the survivng DOORS always have an eye out for that guy.....
in the 80's....someone once mentioned to me that Ian was like a Morrison....
and I am a fan of both groups....eaqually....
TheNightseagull 11 months ago
Nadie remplaza a nadie!! Jim no está mas.
Ahora "The Doors" es una banda tributo a la magnífica existencia de Jim Morrison (aún con 2 miembros originales pues falta John Densmore) y es muy respetable que un cantante interprete de forma similar, la forma en que Jim Morrison se expresaba.
Ian astbury y Brett Scallions hicieron el intento y esta bien...
1Prajarito 11 months ago
Hey!!!! people are arguing about one great singer replacing another great singer in a great rock and roll band. All that matters is that we hear great rock and roll and not Justin Beiber singing with Lady Gaga!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
george2041 11 months ago
there was more to jim then a few well placed whoos...and yeahs! these people just dont get it!!! ughhhh
jimorrison73 11 months ago
i think Val Kilmer did a better job!
myconius 11 months ago
Who is really ruining the sound is the bass player.
Honestly, Ian is the one who really keeps it together talking about the sound.
ZoomRmc 11 months ago
can hardly hear the guitar at all
RCSChannel 11 months ago
The say imitation is the greatest form of flattery, but in seeing this makes me more sad. I've seen Beatles tribute bands before, but ALL the members were different. Maybe that's what's bothering me here. The guy's got a good voice, but makes you miss Jim more!
MsHighway51 1 year ago
Hey where's John? I like his jazzy drumming more than this drummer's "harder" style
iambetterthanyou500 1 year ago
ian is the perfect jim
eriphoor 1 year ago
Ian has strong nature and native motifs in his work. they also look and sound very much alike...but Ian is the better singer. there is no doubt that he was certainly inspired by Jim.
Ian doesnt have Jims body moves, and adding improve lyrics was Jim's style too, not his. Ian also knows little about neitzsche, as can be seen in his own works. Ian is a singer, Jim was a philosopher. aint sayin its good, aint sayin its bad. just saying thats how it is (but i do like this :)
cooperativism 1 year ago
the only guy i have seen that looks exactly like jim is john morrison from wwe not a big wresting fan ne more but no matter how u looked at him at ne angle he looks exactly like jim this guy on look at the face and it not really close a little but with the song ur mind can take over dont trick ur self and he doesnt look like him
StormyxHarp 1 year ago
When I first sen him with the Cult I always said that he reminded me of Jim Morrison. Look at his videos when he does fire woman and she sells sanctuary. I think its his style and charisma. And years later I hear he was on tour with the Dorrs I couldn't believe it. I was right. I guess the Doors saw what I saw.
adorable1me 1 year ago
The resemblance to Jim Morrison is erie, wow! That was awesome! I think Ian Astbury has to be the closest thing to the "real deal"... spooky
theonlyraybenz 1 year ago
i cant choose between this and the older eddy vedder clips vedder sings them as if its a pearl jam track and i love that but never thought i'de be so impressed with a full on impression of jim this is a great performance ... a "jimpression" (lol sorry)
RobbieR0XX 1 year ago
I hate tribute bands. Having said that...I can't see anyone being able to do this except Ian Astbury...I don't think anyone else on the planet could do this and be credible w/o trying to be a Jim Morrison clone.
misterstax 1 year ago
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bohs1984 1 year ago
ian is just being a replacement for the "doors"..he never intended to be Jim...give him a break he did a great job...
ducati0000 1 year ago 2
the doors ? without morrison and densmore ¿¿¿?¿?¿ WTF¡¡¡¡¡ they must be very hungry to keep playing
lotus2d 1 year ago
@lotus2d Densmore checked out due to "tinnitus"
but, then some other issues arose that seemed personal between him and the others.
in the end, they had to use the name riders on the storm v. the doors since he had rights to the name as well...i think that was the deal. there is one of he with ian and the others on you tube, i think it is back door man
jhgosnell 1 year ago
im sorry jim my idol and god but iv always seen a bit of you in ian i guess Ray and Robbie saw that too he is really good but not good enough. xxxxxx
mrmojorisin291278 1 year ago
excellent ian! but I haaaaaaaaaaaaaate that fucking organo!
Stupid mf... ruin the video! sounds a shit!
jugadorxx 1 year ago
excellent ian, i haaaaaaaaaaaaaate but that fucking organo, stupid mf... ruin the video! sounds very very very bad!
jugadorxx 1 year ago
stop bitching and just listen to this tribute. jim may be dead but ian astbury is just trying to show his appreciation for the doors and morrison and is getting the kids of today interested in the talents of the doors. so shut the hell up and just enjoy this.
WhoMadeWho33 1 year ago 54
@WhoMadeWho33 . You may think I am dead. LMAO
TheLizardKing1967 1 year ago
@WhoMadeWho33
Well said!
cheruguito 11 months ago
Did he really have to dress up as Jim? Don't see how that was necessary.
xashx24 1 year ago 2
@xashx24: He is paying tribute to his hero.
HarleyRachele 1 year ago
@HarleyRachele If he didn't sound like a lounge singer, I would say this is a reasonable response, but the man is an abomination. And where do we draw the line between flattery and identiy theft?
xashx24 1 year ago
@xashx24: Abomination? Really? No offense to you, I do see your viewpoint on this situation but do look closely. Ian does look a lot like Jim here but he always look like Jim, but he wasn't a knockoff of him. As I recall, Ian left The Doors to "focus on his own music and legacy". I don't think he is trying to be Jim at all. No one can replace Jim and he knows that. Please don't call him an abomination because he isn't and a lot of people would agree with me. Try listening to some of his stuff.
HarleyRachele 1 year ago
@HarleyRachele I see your point and I'll look up his music. Replacing a lead singer is just a delicate thing, just look at Alice In Chains, etc....
xashx24 1 year ago
@xashx24: I see. Alice in Chains should've just disbanded after Layne died. William Duvall just can't match up to Layne's intense voice.
HarleyRachele 1 year ago
@xashx24 I'm not sure Ian is "showing his appreciation". He's just doing his job. And a good one at that. There is no reason the Doors shouldn't choose a new singer, one that complements their sound. It's unreasonable to insist that the rest of the band give up their brand name/identity that they worked so hard to create just because Jim Morrison would not control his appetites and his destructive habits. We need some perspective here, people.
imxio 1 week ago
Good stuff! Ian and this re-working does bring something to the Doors table IMO
analogueaddict 1 year ago
Doors members didn't do or accomplish shit for years and then they decided to cash in on Jim by casting a wanna be into the band. Manzarek must've needed a fuckin brain transplant.
RapeYourFaith 1 year ago
astbury fits perfect for the band!
masterpatric07 1 year ago
*****
cri64italia 1 year ago
Was it also mandatory that he cut his hair like Morrison??
Aphrodizzle 1 year ago
i like the idea of the TRIBUTE.. to jim
giosmrbig 1 year ago
Ray should have gave a shit here and used some vintage equipment and at least tried...Still sound ok but what if???
vettefret 1 year ago
They should've gotten Glenn Danzig to be thier lead singer. I could easily picture him singing a bunch of old Doors tunes. lol
GhettoWerewolf 1 year ago
yeah yeah yeah!!... i dont like that shit!
00tOOl00 1 year ago
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MsHighway51 1 year ago
hmm...well im a fan of jim and i also like Ian. but i DONT like Ian doing Jim....
simply because, he aint jim. nobody is. let the dead rest for christsakes...
BELL12366 1 year ago
@BELL12366 You're absolutely right! Well said :-)
MsHighway51 1 year ago
Lame. Just does not work. It's the little things. For one thing, you have to get rid of that synthesizer. You need that shitty 60's organ. This sound is too refined, the Doors had grit when Morrison was there.
tothatextent 1 year ago
who was jim morrison?!
Ian rules!
MyHeartBeatsRnR 1 year ago
This is painful.
did Ray and Robby blow away all their money and this is some lousy attempt to make a buck?
Trex1980 1 year ago
OK, this ain't half bad. What works on this Doors tune is the flat-out blues belting, great with Ian's voice - and more in his natural, strong baritone range than a lot of the Cult stuff where he tries to sing in more of a low tenor range.
For more 'melodic stuff ("Touch me") I think the 'waver' in Ian's voice is distracting. Jim (RIP) could be melodic without that constant waver on the end of every single phrase. Just different singers!
TubeFreakJonas 1 year ago
fuck...he has an awesome voice.i didnt know about him till the slash album.definitely the best vocals.
biggy484 1 year ago 10
@biggy484 check out "electric" by the cult
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MontgomeryShrapp 1 year ago
This is supposed to be me. LAMO .............WAKE UP !!! This is not me !!!! Run to the bathroom and lift the toilet seat !! Let the fluids flow all around !!! What are you going to do about it !!! What are you going to do about it !!! Flush him down the shit hole. LAMO
TheLizardKing1967 1 year ago
@TheLizardKing1967 Are you fkn nuts? I see you post a lot. Get a grip- You're NOT Jim! & fk you! They chose Ian & he did a good job! Ian does belong in The Cult though. Soooo glad they are back together. Just saw them (Again) GREAT fkn show.
WENCHY101 1 year ago
@WENCHY101 LMAO. WAKE UP !!
TheLizardKing1967 1 year ago
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WENCHY101 1 year ago
you can hear his voice qualities better here than in many of the cult performances...
jhgosnell 1 year ago
Jack Kolber is better and looks like him too
AretyRocks 1 year ago
Sounds so awesome with a bass player! Not that it didn't sound good with Ray's bass organ parts but,this gives it a good whompin' boost.
cletusmax77 1 year ago
he says ''yeah'' more than ozzy osbourne with OCD
ledZeppelin7680 1 year ago
THIS KIND FREEKS ME OUT..but wow such talent!~!!! loove the cult and ian astbury well when i first saw the cult i was like is that jim????
skinmomz88 1 year ago
check out the videos from jimstidham of Ray & Robbie a few weeks ago in so.ca with Dave Brock from Wild Child handling the vocals...he did a amazing job as well
jimstidham 1 year ago
Check out my videos shot recently in so.ca. with Dave Brock from Wild Child handling the vocals...thy're under my jimstidham. He does a fantastic job as well
jimstidham 1 year ago
Over Does IT!
bcn1211 1 year ago
Good for Krieger and Manzarek. Morrison most have been many (mostly great) things to them, but he also left them at at time when they were arguably still at their creative peak. Anyway they (especially Krieger) had a central role in writing the songs so I say fair enough if they want to play them and even call themselves The Doors (though I read they cant do that anymore). Ashbury does a good job too. Why bother comparing?
TheDaddyCokes 1 year ago
@TheDaddyCokes I think Ian Astbury did a good job! I do like him best in The Cult though :)
WENCHY101 1 year ago
This is fantastic. Even though all the original members arent here,Ray and Robbie kill,and Ian does well enough,CELEBRATING the Doors music.Why do great groups have to end cause some member ODs,quits or dies? And not just the Doors. Like Big Brother should have got another Janis/Like female singer 40yrs ago and kept that magic alive. Where does the law say "This, or any band has to have THESE exact 4 or 5 members forever? ROCK ON DOORS,SKYNYRD,NYDOLLS,SEX PISTOLS.
GreatMusic Is GreatMusic
frankty67 1 year ago
Sounds great!
lordoid 1 year ago 2
hes not bad
sarahlarry17 1 year ago
Nonbody replace no one!!! Jim is gone ! The Doors today are a Tribute band to the wonderful existence of Jim Morrison even with 2 original members. And I do appreciate a singer able to get close to the way Jim expressed himself...Ian astbury ... good job!
MarciaDVL 1 year ago 47
@MarciaDVL two original band members and you call them tribute band, jim would turn in his grave, jim would not have had the impact he did without the band.
thehomefront 1 year ago
@MarciaDVL They should have grabbed Jeff Martin of the Tea Party.
If you don't think that guy emulates Jim Morrision freakishly well you haven't got a brain.
rrtodd95 7 months ago
ray and robbie u still got it but the singer isnt that great but i rather just here two play please find someone new
RIP MORRISON
2893sine 1 year ago
@2893sine LOL! Like the other guy that tried & sucked! At least Ian did a great job.
WENCHY101 1 year ago
It's okay and Ian does a fair job but, as much as I'll get slammed for this, I just wanted the movie The Doors and can't help but feel even Val did a better job, VOCALLY as well as looking like Jim, and he pulled off his antics, it kept the Doors vibe. I'm old enough to have been around for the real Doors. Ian is too abrupt and doesn't carry JM's vocal endurance and passion. He's good, it works, but uhm....meh.
Merrida100 1 year ago
Very much loved it........ great job well done........... hope they stay as long as they can playing for us.............. we will follow... Love you Jim! Where ever you are.
arlorom 1 year ago
this guy sucks........ the doors it doesn't exist anymore.... jim morrison was the doors..... and anybody else...
1525RAFAEL 1 year ago
@1525RAFAEL Soooo when Bon Scott died- AC/DC should have just quit??
WENCHY101 1 year ago
laughable.. FAIL.
darkcanuck77 1 year ago
However, they could have just as easily gone the route of recreating themselves with a new sound and NOT try to recreate the original Doors experience. Just a personal choice.
richissa123 1 year ago
To all you naysayers...the almighty Doors themselves chose Ian Astbury to replace Jim. I think they would know better than anyone whether he's a good fit or not. Hell, he's been channeling Jim since the early 80's. He was the obvious choice, if their goal was to recreate the experience. It's not like he has to deviate from his style much to do it!
richissa123 1 year ago
I have no issue with The Doors carrying on doing gigs and recording albums..I just don't understand why Ian Astbury has to make an effort to look and sound like Morrison.
Astbury is a decent vocalist..They don't have to come across as cover band.
qbc176 1 year ago
@qbc176
I commented the same some time ago and they jumped at my neck...
xtappas 1 year ago
@xtappas Really?...I don't understand why,it's a good question and its true.
It's not a knock on either The Doors or Ian Astbury.
I guess some people are hyper sensitive to any constructive criticism...Cheers.
qbc176 1 year ago
@qbc176 Yeah I was surprised too...I think anonymity makes some people hostile, anyway it was good to chat with a sensible person, have a nice day....
xtappas 1 year ago
Como no fui a verlos cuando anduvieron por Argentina !!!! X:D
SuperDario1978 1 year ago
The original members could figure out better hairdos. Ian's a pro. Cool show.
Celestestation 1 year ago
Fucking awesome!! Astbury is such a good fit, nobody better...except maybe Jeff Martin from The Tea Party...
Tatts50 1 year ago
Ian Astbury is the Best Jim Morrison
CurlyDrums 1 year ago
Good song...I just hate the fact they used a real bassist and Ray didn't use a bass organ. That was a trademark of the doors.
BrianCRX90 1 year ago
he does a great job with the doors, better signing than how he sounds with the cult
hugo
the fireworks factory
FireworkHugo 1 year ago
Val kilmer,,, is the Best Jim!!!
pjecklin 1 year ago
fuck you ian astbury
nobody better for this song like jim morrison
ian is just a fag who thinks he is jim , but he had his head in his ass
he is not a rebel like jim.
Scarface23100 1 year ago
Blasphemy !!! They only do it for the money .. its ludacris
clickswitchh 1 year ago
@clickswitchh Ludacris is a hiphop performer; ludicrous is the word you are looking for.
richissa123 1 year ago
a reasonable stand in for Jim
MissGreenie 1 year ago
The Cult is a good band,let me say it like this,Seether,a band who constantly rips off Nirvana(my favourite band EVER),now,that is more of a disgrace that what Ian is doing here,Ian is doing this as more of a favour than anything in my opinion
plus the cult sound nothing like the doors,so hes not ripping anyone off
YouFuckenConformists 1 year ago
Ian does not need a "ride" to be along on. This is a compliment to Morrison if anything. I am a poet myself. If anyone performed my poetry in a live situation, I would be honored. Ian is a huge doors fan himself. He's not trying to be Jim. He is accomplished enough himself to not be needing a "free ride". He is in awe himself at Jim Morrison. And I am sure he was greatly humbled to be given this opportunity.
brianr1966 1 year ago
This guy is a parody.
officialLestat 1 year ago
ian is just a copy cat! copy cat! copy cat ive said it!! copycat
lightseemsdim 1 year ago
@lightseemsdim cult piss on doors
MrZOMBIFICATION 1 year ago
Only two people could step into Jim's shoes like this. One is Astbury, the other was Hutchence (if he was still around).
bigmaxy07 1 year ago
this guy is trying to hard to be like morrison, and personally i think its cooler when ray plays bass with his left hand.
bunchabullsheet 1 year ago
I love ian astbury in the cult...but nobody can replace jim..its just not the same.
Ooglyboogly267 1 year ago
singing about dead cats, funny his voice sounds like the one of a dead cat 2
Fairestt 1 year ago
He s actually good...
Boxer73 1 year ago
Lame .
Brettfowler 1 year ago
i tryd just now watchin it again and that dude is tryin to be jim not himself and its gay
lightseemsdim 1 year ago
@lightseemsdim Kinda cool you say that man you should watch the Cult, he is definatly himself rockin' out to a new style of preforming (to him that is).... Along with the Cult it was more the outlaw image that went with it, this just has a vibe going and he definatly feels it! On top of that there's a lot of pressure on him to take the possition of a legend.
PHradical 1 year ago
@lightseemsdim "that dude". hahaha Ian Astburry, "that dude" is A LIVING LEGEND. google him.
ppriess 1 year ago
@lightseemsdim actually have you heard of the band the cult? wow hes a legend, not some "dude"
bfitzpatrick1 1 year ago
fuck this...not the doors this is greatness mixed with a faggot
lightseemsdim 1 year ago
This dude kinda sucks. Too bad, i really wanted to like it. Weiland is definitely the man!
JoseNunez3 1 year ago
Ian Astbury has the jim
morrison looks and the voice, haha amazing R.I.P jim morrison legend
HajrudinPranjga 1 year ago
Really Good Version!!
SpaceGuitar69 1 year ago 2
The keyboard sounds like crap.
ABittenfeld 1 year ago 2
YayAW
mzbelinda61 1 year ago
similar to jim ?
depends
of what you are looking... if you look suprificial, everybody can be similar...
... in some words...
please don't say that things
... noone of that distorted "copies" is similar to jim... not visually, not as person
bilbitt 1 year ago
Actually Scott Weiland's version of this is better I think.
Weiland REALLY nails Morrison's vocal on this tune.
TheHockeyCentral 1 year ago
Scary how Astbury actually looks VERY similar to Jim.
TheHockeyCentral 1 year ago
Sounds good to me
Xiolablu3 1 year ago
nowhere as good as jim
this guy sucks according to jim!!!
MiStAhSmaLlZ 1 year ago
"According to Jim"? He's back from the dead? That's news to me!
AICfanAZ 1 year ago
jajajajajajajaj que mal canta
angelsuenabien 1 year ago
@angelsuenabien Yo lo vi en México hace algunos años y lo hace bastante bien. Lo que pasa es que la gente espera que suene idéntico a Jim, pero no. Nadie puede sonar como alguien más, independientemente de quién sea.
alancito86 1 year ago
sounds like mr mojo
derko 1 year ago
sin jim no es lo mismo
dneira9 1 year ago
I like Astbury's voice and his work with the Cult and I think he sings the Doors songs well enough. I just don't get why he had to put on a Jim Morrison act, for example the haircut, the clothes, the stage presence etc, its seems a little bit ridiculous to me, I'd prefer him as himself
xtappas 1 year ago 3
I love The Cult, if you really watch closely, even as The Cult, he has a lot of 'Morrison' in him...moves, sounds etc... just a big influence for him would be my guess.
BellaDonna826 1 year ago 7
@BellaDonna826 yeah i always thought of the Doors listening to the Cult. kindred spirits i think. of course impossible to cover Morrison no matter what without appearing to copy.
infowazz 1 year ago
@xtappas thats the whole point you idiot.!!!!!
lordtopwood 1 year ago
@lordtopwood
Thank you Sir for your kind words, it shows that you are truly civilized and can partake in conversation using strong arguments and not just empty characterizations.
Excuse me dear lordtopwood if i have offended you by expressing my thoughts so boldly and please know that I am not a native speaker of the English language, only a lowly student.
May the Gods smile upon you and divine light guide you!
xtappas 1 year ago
Damn he's good. Nuf said.
BellaDonna826 1 year ago 3
VERGOGNA!
skejjon 1 year