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Ailsa -> Why is live music so special? (Jan. 31 2008 5:38:35)

What got me thinking about this was taking two of my teenage kids to see their favourite band last night. They were called Linkin Park and they are a nu-metal band, and they were really tight. The lead singer has a strong, clear-as-a-bell tenor, and he can death-growl as well! And they'd done some creative stuff joining different songs together which really made it a seamless performance.

Even tho it was well done, it's not really my sort of music. But despite this I was as carried away as the kids were! Yes I was singing along (I'd prepared for this event by listening to their CDs in the car) dancing up and down, doing the same funny rap dance that they were doing on stage. Not moshing tho. You have to be 16 to go in the mosh pit and the kids aren't yet.

So what was it that was so exciting? The energy levels of the band were infectious? Maybe because with live music that something could go wrong, so you get some adrenalin from that risk?

I'm thinking though that there is just something really special about well-played live music of whatever sort. You admire the musicianship so you get into it. Any thoughts? Different experiences?



duende -> RE: Why is live music so special? (Jan. 31 2008 6:05:05)

[:)] music, just got to love it[:)][:)] im a huge AC/DC fan i wish i had some long hair to headbang with



Stu -> RE: Why is live music so special? (Jan. 31 2008 6:25:30)

I agree! live music is special. Infact I think any live performance is special! whether its Music, poetry, Theatre etc..

I agree that the risk factor plays a part for the audience as well as the performer.
As an actor there is nothing more special than connecting with the audience and the best place to do that is live on stage where anything could, and often does go wrong, but like you say thats the beauty of it.

While I'm no linkin park fan, I am aware they are pretty big and probably at the top of their game so I think a gig like this is almost guaranteed to be successful.

How big was the venue and how close were you to the musicians?? This often plays a big part.

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You have to be 16 to go in the mosh pit and the kids aren't yet.


But you are!!!! maybe you could have sneaked some flamenco moves in?!?![:D][:D]

Stu



Ailsa -> RE: Why is live music so special? (Jan. 31 2008 6:26:34)

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im a huge AC/DC fan


Yeah, my son too! I took him to see an AC/DC tribute band called Live Wire, and they were pretty good.

Never having been into metal, I have a lot of unfair stereotypes about metal bands. There's a documentary about Metallica, and I was absolutely amazed to see they weren't hard nutters at all - they were all touchy-feely, and hired a therapist to help them communicate and work out their problems. [:D]



Ailsa -> RE: Why is live music so special? (Jan. 31 2008 6:30:49)

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How big was the venue and how close were you to the musicians??


It was pretty big, tho not the biggest I've been in - the O2 Arena, and we were a fair way back (thank goodness - I was wearing earplugs as it was it was so loud!). For a band like Linking Park, they're always going to use big venues.

But I really prefer small venues where you can be close to the action. That's certainly true for flamenco, and also for theatre. The most engaging theatre I've ever seen has been in small theatre spaces, not in traditional pros arch theatres, which by definition separate audience from actors.



Jim9guitars -> RE: Why is live music so special? (Jan. 31 2008 7:20:57)

I think it's a combination of the performer(s) and the audience. When you have both of those two elements present something special usually takes place. It's a people thing.

Jim



kovachian -> RE: Why is live music so special? (Jan. 31 2008 7:42:19)

Indeed. Live music is saturated with a certain magic that no mp3 or CD will ever, EVER catch.



Stu -> RE: Why is live music so special? (Jan. 31 2008 8:34:23)

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There's a documentary about Metallica


Yeah I've seen that, its weird eh?
dont they end up firing that therapist?

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I think it's a combination of the performer(s) and the audience. When you have both of those two elements present something special usually takes place.


otherwise known as duende, no?



Ricardo -> RE: Why is live music so special? (Jan. 31 2008 9:40:44)

The think with Rock or metal bands, it is all about the VOLUME of the sound of a live show. They want the audience to "feel" the music....literally. It is amazing to feel those drums in your chest, even if you are way in the back. I feel the same about a marching band, when they pass by, it is so loud and the power of volume and beat is meant to get people pumped up, excited.

With classical or acoustic music, it is sort of the opposite. It is the intimacy and romance that is touching or engaging the audience, not decibel levels. For flamenco, it is also nice to have intimacy, but if there is a group with dancers, the guitar needs to be really loud IMO.

Ricardo



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HemeolaMan -> RE: Why is live music so special? (Jan. 31 2008 17:12:22)

its because they are from chicago. lol.



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