The Elvis Avatar Tour of 2024 is Coming! Where? How??

[@VortekStarling]

What's wrong with it though? It's just a combination of a movie and a live performance, if it's done with live people in motion capture suits instead of prerecorded, which would make it a movie. You, Michael, are simply resisting progress, just like you probably resisted the advent of music being published on CDs because it was digital instead of analog but now I bet you have a CD collection and it doesn't bother you at all, unless you like record hiss.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

On the contrary Vortek! I have fully embraced technology from the outset! I have myself used it in both recording music and producing my videos! I have also used it in my Graphic Arts, as well. I taught computer classes at Sonoma State Hospital when the California State Hospitals finally went to computer. My concern is what is behind the technology. And that we as an audience don’t find ourselves down a rabbit hole, that’s all! This is all connected to using backing tracks, keeping concert ticket prices high, suppressing new and vital talent, and the dumbing down of a lot of younger audiences! This is where art becomes degraded, IMHO! But ya made me think Vortek, and I’m pinning your comment to the top! Thanx, seriously! 🏆🏆🏆

[@VortekStarling]

It's just another type of entertainment. People can still watch live bands. There are many ways to lure people into paying for a ticket to sit in a building, from sports to religious services, this is just one more type of lure. It's a very old game and still lucrative, people just never get tired of packing into a building, slapping their hands together, yelling woo and whistling.@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine

[@clydekimsey7503]

Michael, I agree with you here 100%. Let elvis rest in peace!

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

I think most so far agree with you and I Clyde! But there are still those right here in the comments that don’t! But the Tribe will eventually come to a consensus brother. It always does! ❤❤❤

[@deanieedwards8117]

Elvis never will leave the building..may he rest in peace.

[@Snorkebogan]

Elvis on screen is much better then all the other artist live😂😂

[@tcbmike4926]

As a huge Elvis fan im very interested in this. If its good then i could enjoy it for what it is.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Thanx Mike! Be sure to vote in my Poll on my community page! Elvis needs your help brother! ❤❤❤

[@kc0lif]

exciting.

[@TruthdestroysCONspiracy]

Elvis has been on tour one way or another since 1997. Firstly with his original TcB band & back up singers then later with the royal philharmonic orchestra doing arena shows. The U.K. Elvis fans are really excited about this especially as most of them weren’t of an age old enough to go and see him in concert!

[@davidwood9691]

Having seen Elvis in real life back in 1977 this sounds to me great and I can't wait!

[@matthewstreet1961]

No, this is a topic that is difficult to answer. Unfortunately, I will never have the chance to see Elvis live. I wish I did. So as long as I know what I’m getting into, that is, that it is a presentation, using technology, then I can live with it. It will be my decision to go or not go. as long as people know, upfront what it is, then they can make their own decision. If a well done, Elvis avatar show comes around, I would probably go just to experience even a glimmer of what it was like to see the king. Thanks, Michael.

[@talbotdarren]

If Elvis were even alive today he would be 89 years old. He gave all he had to rock music while he was living. For crying out loud let the man rest in peace. If you feel the need to revisit the king, go take a tour of Graceland.

[@phillipanderson7398]

Well 89 tomorrow ( Jan 8th), and I think the avatar tour is ok for those fans who are willing to fork out the cash to see the upcoming shows. I'll give it a miss, thank you very much.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

I think it will be exactly those fans who will support the King in 2024 Talbot! And KISS thinks the KISS army is loyal! Don’t ever mess with Elvis fans, they are OG! ❤❤❤

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

@@phillipanderson7398very even handed Phillip, and in the end, I fear you will probably be right brother! ❤❤❤

[@jameswilson7084]

What happened to just watching an old concert video? 😊 An even bigger pet peeve of mine, is turning everything into a Broadway musical.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Well said James, and I’ve so as well before myself! This is taking Lip Syncing into the Twilight Zone brother! ❤❤❤

[@DayTripperrr]

Sound kind of cool actually.As someone who is 20 and was born years after Elvis’s death it might be a cool way to see The Kings concert.

[@Undertaker9082]

They should let the man rest in peace

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Amen Undertaker! Well said, and by an undertaker to boot! 😉🪦💀❤❤❤

[@danielcourtjr]

Elvis will NEVER leave the house😁

[@rinkrat06]

They started doing this in 2002 they had his TCB band with Charlie Hodge playing along to his concerts on a big screen in Memphis on August 16th the 25th anniversary his passing. The concert and DVD is called Elvis Lives! I have it.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Thanx for the additional info RinkRat! ❤❤❤

[@rinkrat06]

Your welcome Michael i love your channel i apologise for beimg a Elvis freak. He died on my parents 14th wedding anniversary and 2 days before my 8th birthday. I recently gave away my 11 Elvis records to my brother 4 of them are the limited edition 1978 gold vinyl. I now have most of the king's music on cds.

[@rinkrat06]

Your welcome Michael your channel is great.

[@tod3msn]

Kiss has already said they are going the virtual route at some point like Roy Orbison and Ronnie James Dio and Whitney Houston have done. I love it. I would like to see a virtual show soon. I understand the band plays in person and the virtual artist is beamed in through hologram which is super cool.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Thanx Tod! I want to hear from both sides of this issue, because brother it’s not going away! That’s what this channel is all about. A consensus among a Tribe of people who love great music! Make sure you vote in my poll BYW, Elvis needs your help brother! ❤❤❤

[@johnsrous1616]

It was plenty long enough ago that I, at the age of 10 in 1977 first learned of Elvis' death. My mother, a big fan, was quite dismayed and I'm sure so many of his fans were, and so many of them never got to see the King. I'd like to see it but, tbh I wouldn't really expect too much.

[@royceinthehouse842]

Hi Michael, I feel the same way you do. I grew up in Vegas and remember my older brother and his wife seeling Elvis at his last residency. I never saw him but wish now I had. We always had Elvis records in the house, and dad took us to all his movies at the drive in. I would only go to this if it was free & we both know that's not going to happen. Great job on this. Looking forward to discussing and ranking my Jimi Hendrix albums tonight. I hope you can make it.

[@shauncronin3961]

Great rant. 100% in agreement

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

LOL! Thanx Shaun! I open mouth, and insert foot! ❤❤❤

[@rfsanjurjo]

Col. Parker would approve of it wholeheartedly

[@brucecrawford3800]

He works down my chip shop.

[@ag1now]

If technology can bring back the King, I’m all in 👑

[@brig4775]

It seems interesting. I don't know what to think.

[@michaelrublesky2178]

Avatars...... image new fans saying "I saw Elvis or KISS"... well I saw Abe Lincon speak at Disney.. beat that!

[@jimsinister13]

The last time I saw Elvis live was on t.v. It was his last show he died a few days later I was 8 .

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Thanx for the share Jim! He was the KING! ❤❤❤

[@williamlangan5902]

3:30 Mickey on lead banjo! 😂

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Geez!!!!!! He's gone and has been since 1977. They're killing rock and roll. I totally agree with you Michael! This avatar crap makes me wanna puke radioactive as it's Stupid!

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

I blame a generation so wrapped up in the alternate realities of gaming, the instant gratification of social media, and a “I identify as a purple dinosaur with bunny ears” mentality that denies reality daily! Kids! Ya can’t shoo them off your lawn, and ya can’t shoot ‘em! ❤❤❤

[@jakepepper2279]

If the tickets are going to be high priced, it is going to have to be first rate.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

I have no doubt that the show will be first class, just not a fan of an AI generated Elvis Jake! ❤❤❤

[@jakepepper2279]

@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine They've been trying to perfect this technology for years. If tickets for the Elvis AI are expensive and meet the demand, that means we will probably see it done with many other classic artists. It should be mind blowing or I don't believe they would be going forward with it. I don't think it is designed to replace live performances, but many people never got to experience Elvis or The Beatles "live" on stage. The ethics of AI is another thing entirely. However, the rock genre is rapidly aging. It is an opportunity to bring back the past, using technology they are going to use anyway, so we might as well get used to it. I am not putting it down before seeing it first. It might be amazing.

[@vinokarto6670]

This is sad to me… I had a feeling that this type of show is going to be more common.. I refuse to pay good money for something that is not LIVE… I am somebody who appreciates the human element… I want to see live humans playing actual instruments, NO BACKING TRACKS EITHER… All this is doing is killing live music.. I will not acceptor pay for anything that is not live… I am a drummer and I appreciate the raw talent of a real band … if this type of show is what people want, that’s on them and to each there own.. I AGREE WITH YOU MICHEAL…!!! 100%

[@catherine6653]

Amen Michael. I wouldn't pay to see an avatar performer. Things are turning into a cash grab. Other topic: Billy Joel just announced a tour of the US in 2024. It is being promoted by the "monster " LIVE Nation. I know Billy is involved in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame also. I would like to see him again because I like his music. I will try when the tickets go on sale. I may have to sit in the rafters. You are not the only person feeling cranky. I will be sure to vote NO!!!

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Billy is a master songwriter, and you just never know when he will finally be done Catherine! See him while you can! ❤❤❤

[@georgeedward1226]

Didn't the Book of Revelation predict something like this?

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

Yes, it's called Operation Blue Beam by the DOD.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Revelation talks a lot of what’s happening these days George! And if there is an Antichrist of the😂 music industry, AI would be my first guess! 👿👿👿❤❤❤

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

“Nice answer human!” -Hecklefish: The WF Files!!! 🐠 ❤❤❤

[@johnvoorhees7881]

Well, if it's a $5.00 tickets, I might go check it out. And I'm pretty boring. I haven't gone out to see a movie for several years. But I am just a hunka hunka burning love....lmao 🤣

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

It's funny that you borrowed Rolling Stone's tagline for Jim Morrison in 1981: He's Hot. He's Sexy. He's Dead. I met Cilla back in 1998, and she was such a sweet woman and absolutely gorgeous. She gave me an autograph for my Grandmother who actually started weeping when I gave it to her.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Ya caught that did ya Kitchener? 😉 President Gay from Harvard taught me that one!!! 👌❤❤

[@vonbleak101]

Elvis has left the building for fucks sake... lol

[@c.7610]

I think the problem with these avatar events is one of definition. People seem to be thinking of them as fake live shows rather than what they are, which is enhanced, high-tech concert "films." I won't go to Elvis--never was into him--but I might be tempted if the Beatles do this.

[@julieborel3043]

I always enjoy your videos, Michael. I love your channel. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, insight, opinions, passion, and sense of humor. (By the way, I subscribed to your channel well over a year ago (but still haven't seen my shout out yet), but I just noticed today that I no longer was subscribed. I was still subscribed a few days ago, so somehow this happened very recently. I don't know how I became unsubscribed. Anyway, I just now re-subscribed.)

[@georgeprice4212]

ABBA actually DID NOT tour using their Avatars (ABBAtars?), but had a stationary place and the fans - willingly - came to them.

[@jayclarke6671]

Will Tort Elvis be part of it? I wouldn't mind seeing him during an interlude shake it to Heartbreaker lol

[@MrBrett1963]

I would not want anything to do with this. I will just listen to the albums

[@Michael-nf1ej]

Waited all day in line one time to get Elvis tix,1976. 6 tickets for less than $150.00!! Nothing like live rock and roll! BUT! This IS a glorified MOVIE!!!! Our music used to be a glorious escape !! This PROVES its death rattle! ELVIS IS DEAD!

[@drmusic3641]

Next up The Beatles together again! I would hope Paul doesnt get any ideas but you never know...lol

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Oh I think Paul has lots n’ lots of ideas DrMusic! That’s what worries me! ❤❤❤

[@sunshinecoolwater9528]

I'm calling it... "Now And Then" was not the last Beatles-related product. You think they used a fake Paul before, wait until you see the holograms!

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

My concerns exactly sunshine! ❤❤❤

[@phillipanderson7398]

well back in the 90s they kinda did this with Elvis. I saw the world tour of " Elvis, the King in Concert " ( or something similar sounding ), where they showed Elvis live videos on three large screens and had his old touring band of James Burton, Ronnie Tutt,etc playing live along with the video. My final impression was that it was pretty good and better than nothing as I had never seen a real Elvis concert live. But with an Elvis avatar it's bound to look 99% life-like. well hopefully it will.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Alright! Another vote for Elvis! Now we’re starting to get into a better tribal consensus Phillip! ❤❤❤

[@caryrodda]

Bigger nope than the KISS avatar stuff. I agree with your rant that it will probably sell out. It's a sad commentary on where we are at with the music business these days.

[@vecthelion]

I am a huge Elvis fan as I got that from my mother (RIP) She was a crazy fan! However. I have everything from The King, but I will not go see this so called 'concert' it isn't real and will never be! Delusional people who think he is actually there... The King has left the building 47 years ago and gave it his all! Let the man rest and enjoy his well earned place in The Lord's grace.

[@denniswood1437]

Some people will do anything for money! To have a hologram image of an artist backed by a live band is just a simulation of a performance and artificial and soulless. Real music always has the heart and soul of actual live human beings who believe in what they are doing!

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Beautifully said here Dennis! POW! ❤❤❤👌

[@davidhapka5410]

He's hot, he's sexy, he's dead, was used by Rolling Stone in the early 1980's for a cover with Jim Morrison 😎

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

I was taught how to plagiarize from President Gay from Harvard David! She made me do it! 😉😂❤

[@davidhapka5410]

@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine then you learned from the best 😄

[@KardboardKenny]

what in the actual f%*k? let the man R.I.P. you can already hear sharon osbourne hands rubbing together.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

LOL! I can see it, I can see it, Kenny! I’m healed! ❤❤❤😂😂😂

[@michaelwilson2340]

I can't wait for Ian Curtis backed by The Bannana Splits. There's a twisted idea.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Now I will never get that damned song outta my head Michael! One banana, two banana, three banana, ….❤❤❤

[@clydekimsey7503]

@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6rUcpSbn9qFpJosi=Fa6hDzC8WSaS2ZX5

[@clydekimsey7503]

🤣😂🤣

[@MsBenlane]

we have videos of elvis. i can watch king creole or viva las vegas. if he is doing new material some programer can replace an artist. if a movie just call it a movie.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

And charge for a movie, not a concert, eh MsBenlane? ❤❤❤

[@Stan-zj8hg]

I remember the day when I would go to A concert and when the lights went down I let my joint and when the band started the first thing I did was check the amp heads and make sure they were all on because otherwise they were fake so there’s no Fn way I am going to any AI bullshit! Well maybe Tommy Bolin but not Elvis! Hell no!😅 Great videos

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Thanx Stan, and I concur btw! ❤❤❤

[@charlover]

This is a tough one, and yes it's bullshit...but when I watch the half-time show at the Super Bowl, or some performances on Awards Shows it doesn't seem like they're really singing, or they're obviously auto-tuned, it's crap. I mean with this at least it's good music. If it turns out the technology is so outrageously fantastic it's like it's actually Elvis then maybe, maybe I'd be compelled to check it out. If for nothing else the curiosity to see how good it was, but only Elvis and The Beatles. Maybe Sinatra. Other than them, just couldn't give a damn.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Opinion registered Charlover! Be sure to do my poll on my community page, Elvis needs your help! ❤❤❤

[@robertfmorton]

Elvis was a hurricane force for Rock'n'Roll in te early days. He was untouchable and inspired everything that followed. However... I totally agree with John Lennon when he said that Elvis died when he went into the army. After that he became a lame, family friendly parody of himself with the odd decent recorn. Possibly the fault of the despicable 'Colonel'.

[@MIB_63]

"The world wants to be deceived, so let it be deceived."

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

As it usually is MIB! Amen! ❤❤❤

[@stormcop55]

OMG here we go ..... now I cannot wait for Gene Simmons comes forward that Elvis is stealing their idea ..... lol

[@phillipanderson7398]

I thought it was ABBA's idea.

[@stormcop55]

@@phillipanderson7398 Six in one …. half a dozen in the other …… 😂

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

You got it James! Somehow he didn’t steal the idea from ABBA, but a dead Elvis will be stealing it from KISS! Sounds exactly like Bat-Boy! You always make my day/night brother! 👌😉🫶❤

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

@@phillipanderson7398You’re right Phillip! But knowing Gene, he’ll claim the idea! He’s done it befor! ❤❤❤

[@ZRATAN69]

From the sound of this it going to be a hologram not a avatar....😒😏

[@SillySongs4Everyone2001]

At the end of the day never underestimate society. Look at all those folks paying astronomical amount of money to see Taylor Swift. So people have no problem with throwing money away. So I bet it will be the same with these avatar concerts.

[@m.b.boyack2228]

"PLATO The Allegory of the Cave" The incredible irony, Elvis is forever a slave to the Vegas Casino owners highest bid. 'U2' also have a Vegas Sphere Show posted on YT. Just like Hollywood Movies, nothing but remakes of existing I.P.'s. The changes in 'Music' and peoples attitude towards it, is just another victim of society's permanent re-education in the 'Culture Wars'. Any rage against 'The Machine', will not be tolerated.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

This almost reminds me of that Black Mirror episode where the avatar of the convicted killer suffers with memories MB! Sad! ❤❤❤

[@willswalkingwest7267]

I don't understand this "avatar" thing. Are we talking holograms? 3-D figures on a stage? Or are we talking about a CGI created image on a screen? If anyone can clarify then I'd love to know.

[@martinkasper197]

You should keep such things in an amusement park besides Dinosaurs and other animatronics...I've seen the video with the Dio hologram and the band and it really looked ridicolous...🤓

[@SD9xcp311x]

It takes away our culture and soul!

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Oh so well said SD9! ❤❤❤

[@BruceColon-BSides]

While the technology is fascinating, there continues to be something both disturbing and exploitative behind these kinds of shows. It probably won’t matter to the general entertainment audience they are chasing here, which is also a bit part of the problem.

[@LarryGonzalez00]

Aren't they all late Elvises?

[@petersheely7246]

👍🥴

[@KevinHallSurfing]

Pffft ... I'll be seeing Kreator in a few weeks at a small venue up close and personal. I've seen them before and they don’t just turn up. Always a killer show (with Vader last time) for a whopping US $60 (AUD $99). No way I’ll ever go to see an imaginary Elvis for 100's of dollars on a jumbo screen.😆

[@drrick8839]

Michael old buddy, It’s like a science fiction movie! Next, Elon will networking the event directly into your brain! I find the entire situation distressing and appalling! A live rock and roll show is supposed to be, by definition, live and by extension; alive! Peace my friend, DrRick

[@detpak]

What's the difference of a 3D avatar and a 2d movie screen? How many people reading this went and saw dead rock stars on a movie screen. Isn't that just as creepy? It's just technology advancing.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

I love Rock movies detpak! But when I go see them, like any other movie, I don’t consider it a live event, or a true interaction between the artist and those of us in the theater. A live event to me is more bare, naked, honest, no lip syncing, no backing tracks, no AI controlling either the sound or movement of said characters. I know, I know, call me old fashioned, but I crave the spontaneity found in some of those Rock films you mentioned! Woodstock was a live event Thast spawned that kind of artistic creativity brother! ❤❤❤

[@detpak]

@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine If the technology gets to where I see The Beatles in a hologram 3D form standing on stage,and it's actual footage of them playing with their music. I'd pay to see it.

[@briannewell6064]

I believe you will find that the estates of dead rock stars do not have a good track record of managing the catalog. Zappa anyone?

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Great example Brianne! How many releases have we got from them?❤❤❤

[@steverlfs]

Please to excuse an old man's questions. Kindly enlighten me as to what exactly is this "avatar". Is this some kind of hologram? Is it a video, meaning you're watching a movie? Is it an impersonator? Do I get to see Glenn Miller?

[@patrickmichels7888]

Maybe they can do Hendrix

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

They’ll get around to him I’m sure Patrick! ❤❤❤

[@markusdickson3615]

Good God Your born, you live,you die. The fear of death in this country is unbelievable. Your born you die What is in between Procreation Other than that We are just killing time. Time is no longer on my side. There's your answer And nobody retires. If I could I would

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

I actually was retired Markus! Now I’m doing this full time! Retirement is for P#ssies! ❤❤❤

[@ssssssssssssssssss50]

This is just stupid. It’s a nice novelty, but nothing more

[@michaelfavreau7617]

I believe there are only 2 rock acts that can entertain this kind of... lets say resurrection. Elvis and the Beatles. Any other bands don`t have the true legacy, the first blood , the original concept ( albeit not of their design ) or the impact. Any other acts are just being disrespected by the business and/ or family. If you didn`t see `em that is too bad indeed. But why go see something that will disappoint and drain your funds. Elvis and the Beatles are larger than life and I wish I could have seen them. I would go to a goush extravaganza of either, once . But any other band would be sad.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Thanx Michael! Be sure to vote in my poll! Elvis needs your help! ❤❤❤

[@MrKeychange]

I love what Paul did, but this Elvis thing is sacrilegious.

[@chrisvanuden]

Well, I don’t need to see this. Give me a real human on stage.

[@SD9xcp311x]

Such phony sh*t.. I really HATE tech BS

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

It’s dangerous as well SD9! Thanx! ❤❤❤

[@poetsdreamsatc]

Sounds like a money grab.

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

$$$ is in the air Poets!💰💰💰

[@jakepepper2279]

@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine The Beatles money grabs are okay though. 😆

[@dawnofthefrank7712]

This AI, Avatar, Hologram stuff has gone to far. Not a fan of it, never will be!

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Nor I Dawn, nor I! ❤❤❤

[@senatorjimdracula1603]

Just another cash grab. Disgusting. If you want to see Elvis, there is a ton of video of him to enjoy. Turn the volume up and see the REAL man performing, at all stages of his career.

[@nyguy5370]

If you all want to pay for this - well its your money. But you won’t catch me at an “avatar” performance. Hell, I won’t even go to a stadium show. Not interested. Music evolves. I will give my money to support newer up and comming bands. Why you ask? Because if no one does, we will have no choice but to watch avatar Elvis and avatar Kiss, cause there won’t be anything else.

[@shanewalton8888]

Another pathetic attempt of corporate America to squeeze every last cent out of the Boomers.

[@48musicfan]

No interest at all!

[@aracelymoran2504]

It is soulless. Just images moving live but is all pretend because musicians behind the scenes are playing the music. Nothing real. Only positive is getting a nostalgic kick, getting to see a fav band play at their prime, but in the end it is just an image moving. Can't resurrect talent. Talking about talent, The Powers that be recycle past icons as they are now because deep down for them Humanity sucks and gen Z don't have the same as those past icons to make greatness, so it is better to invest money in the Avatar Grift that invest on a Gen Z who will never come up what TPTB know as great music. They know where to put their money that is for sure.

[@MsBenlane]

live?what rubbish

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Well put as usual MsBenlane! 😉👌❤