AboutAGirl
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I can respect that 100% LG, but for me that's a complete deal breaker. If it's going to sound like the album then that's not a show that will be memorable for me. Even when it comes to Pink Floyd, I've always felt they should leave the sound effects at home for the live gigs. To me a live setting and an album are ripe for a different kind of sound & performance. Would love to see Floyd just cruise on the strength of their instrumentation at the live shows, but I'm probably in the small minority on that one.
If Dave is looking for modern stagecraft... Heck, last year I saw Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears. Each show was more elaborate, complex and impressive than Rust Never Sleeps or when Neil Young staged a play every night on the '03 tour, complete with a faux band that knew every movement Crazy Horse would make. They were huge productions, and sure it was cool to see that.... but what was really cool was the fact that all but a couple of the songs Britney did were completely brand new modern versions, definitively better than the originals and you'll probably never hear 'em ever again after that tour.
But that's merely my preference, I understand that. If I didn't already like the studio versions I wouldn't be going to the show, so it's not like I'm going to riot if it sounds the same. But I'd say for most types of band you should at least throw some extended solos in the mix at a live gig. For prog artists, and certain types of metal, I can understand certain types of music lend themselves to a more faithful rendition. Even though my preference would always be for some new flourishes therein.
If Dave is looking for modern stagecraft... Heck, last year I saw Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears. Each show was more elaborate, complex and impressive than Rust Never Sleeps or when Neil Young staged a play every night on the '03 tour, complete with a faux band that knew every movement Crazy Horse would make. They were huge productions, and sure it was cool to see that.... but what was really cool was the fact that all but a couple of the songs Britney did were completely brand new modern versions, definitively better than the originals and you'll probably never hear 'em ever again after that tour.
But that's merely my preference, I understand that. If I didn't already like the studio versions I wouldn't be going to the show, so it's not like I'm going to riot if it sounds the same. But I'd say for most types of band you should at least throw some extended solos in the mix at a live gig. For prog artists, and certain types of metal, I can understand certain types of music lend themselves to a more faithful rendition. Even though my preference would always be for some new flourishes therein.