Stripey Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 What is the point in performing music live, when it is much easier for everyone concerned to simply listen to a recording? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 life is a two way street, my friend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Page 99 Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Live performance adds a depth to the music which to most musicians and music listeners feel is missing in recorded version. Plus, it's also good fun to play live and, it can often leave a bigger impression upon the people whom hear the music, as there is no studio trickery present, just the talent (or lack of) of the artists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundian Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 What is the point in performing music live' date=' when it is much easier for everyone concerned to simply listen to a recording?[/quote'] I think you spotted the point there yourself. Simply listening to a recording is not getting the live vibe, you know how it's going to sound, there's no room for improvisation and most of your mates won't come round your house just cos you're playing someone elses records (although they'd be quite happy to spend 10+ to see someone else play someone elses records). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Maverik Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 1) it's shit loads of fun to play live, and you get a great buzz from doing it (or at least I do)2) the atmosphere at a live gig is like nothing else!3) it's a good way to promote your recordings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundian Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 1) it's shit loads of fun to play live' date=' and you get a great buzz from doing it (or at least I do)2) the atmosphere at a live gig is like nothing else!3) it's a good way to promote your recordings [/quote']2) the atmosphere at a live gig is like nothing else! The moon wins over most gigs I've seen.3) it's a good way to promote your recordingsWAS a good way, not is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Maverik Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 2) the atmosphere at a live gig is like nothing else! The moon wins over most gigs I've seen.3) it's a good way to promote your recordingsWAS a good way' date=' not is![/quote']2) you are obviously not a music enthusiast, or are very hard to please3) depends on context: relatively unknown local bands can't just make a music video and post it off to kerrang or mtv. the best way to get noticed is to put about a bad ass live act. but yes, I can see your point that recently signed bands could promote their music in more effective ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundian Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 2) you are obviously not a music enthusiast' date=' or are very hard to please3) depends on context: relatively unknown local bands can't just make a music video and post it off to kerrang or mtv. the best way to get noticed is to put about a bad ass live act. but yes, I can see your point that recently signed bands could promote their music in more effective ways.[/quote'] Excuse my cynicism. I've been a live engineer for more years than Frosty Jack cares to remember (that should just about cover everyone who's done sound before last Thursday but you get my drift). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Ascension Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Is this guy for real? What a stupid thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragudave Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 What is the point in performing music live' date=' when it is much easier for everyone concerned to simply listen to a recording?[/quote']some possible reasons -not all bands have recorded Cdsits cheaper to see three bands for a fiver than buying all their CDsits a social eventsome bands sound amazing live, and much better than on CD / MP3its easy to have a short attention span listening to MP3s, webradio, CDs etc - gigs force you to listen unless some loud mouth at the bar keeps chatting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 What is the point in performing music live' date=' when it is much easier for everyone concerned to simply listen to a recording?[/quote']I saw a quote by 'Blind Willy lemon Joe Jones' (inventor of the rocking chair porch blues) that said almost exactly the same thing as above. This was 1902 though and recording was a little on the thin side therefore all music, t'was decided, should infact be about the live experience first... But not long after that some folks got rather inward looking and shallow and decided to become miserable buggers and stayed in doors (best place for em) and only listen to their expensive hard wax disks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragudave Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 So when is your next gig at the Torry Bar Jim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psydoll Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 What is the point in performing music live' date=' when it is much easier for everyone concerned to simply listen to a recording?[/quote']Isn't this a bit like "Why bother going out and trying to meet a lovely young lady to take to dinner and beyond when you could stay at home and have a wank and a microwave macaroni cheese for one?". The extra effort put in, the social aspect and, unless you're really unlucky or have dodgy taste like some of the Exo lot, then the result tends to be well worth it in the end I love listening to recorded music but live music consistently gets the hairs standing up on the back of my neck more than a CD, mp3 or vinyl playing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 So when is your next gig at the Torry Bar Jim?Week on Friday. Having a post- rock night with an ambient experimental dj set...Should be a blast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therandomblonde Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Isn't this a bit like "Why bother going out and trying to meet a lovely young lady to take to dinner and beyond when you could stay at home and have a wank and a microwave macaroni cheese for one?". Ahahahahaa...that's the funniest thing i've read in ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragudave Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Week on Friday. Having a post- rock night with an ambient experimental dj set...Should be a blast...aye well watch out for any punters pretending to be Norwegian sailors from a supply boat - they are actually members of Noxagt and Jaga (Jazzist) dressed badly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christhemusician Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Live music is what life was made for, performing is my maison d'tre. It's the adrenaline the sense of power over a room full of people who arwe hanging on your every move (at least thats the idea). Shit, I'm starting to sound like a religious fruit cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 playing live will make people stop you , and buy your records and listen to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Is this guy for real? What a stupid thread.is this guy for real? what a stupid answer.why's it a stupid thread? is it a stupid thread just cause you don't agree with what gridlock said? at least try and justify yourself when you call threads stupid.maybe the guy was just trying to get a discussion going about the virtues of recorded material over the live experience? did you think about that? huh, did you? DID YOU??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 i agree with Doc, what a silly thread. what would the world be without live performances. if you ask most bands their favourite part of being in a band, the answer will be touring and playin live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 is this guy for real? what a stupid answer.why's it a stupid thread? is it a stupid thread just cause you don't agree with what gridlock said? at least try and justify yourself when you call threads stupid.maybe the guy was just trying to get a discussion going about the virtues of recorded material over the live experience? did you think about that? huh' date=' did you? DID YOU???[/quote']What a stupid thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 i agree with Doc' date=' what a silly thread. what would the world be without live performances. if you ask most bands their favourite part of being in a band, the answer will be touring and playin live[/quote']The best bit about being in a band is inviting girls back to your flat to listen to your recorded material (apparently) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripey Posted June 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 i agree with Doc' date=' what a silly thread. what would the world be without live performances. if you ask most bands their favourite part of being in a band, the answer will be touring and playin live[/quote']What's silly about it? To use an analogy, you are all quite happy to go and see starwars in the cinema, without expecting to see it all re-enacted live infront of you. Someone mentioned "studio trickery", well, what would starwars be like without the studio trickery? Doesn't recording, wether it's film or music, give the artist creative opportunities beyond what is possible in a live performance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 What's silly about it? To use an analogy' date=' you are all quite happy to go and see starwars in the cinema, without expecting to see it all re-enacted live infront of you. Someone mentioned "studio trickery", well, what would starwars be like without the studio trickery? Doesn't recording, wether it's film or music, give the artist creative opportunities beyond what is possible in a live performance?[/quote']Not these days... Technology and all that... Both aspects are great! I'm like a pig in shit in the studio, for an hour or two anyways... Then I want to go to the cinema. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AmbientMood Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Doesn't recording' date=' wether it's film or music, give the artist creative opportunities beyond what is possible in a live performance?[/quote']This is my perspective.I play once a week at an internet cafe and the music we play is, more or less, improvised. There are certain sections that are musically tight and constant, but on the whole, our set is unique every time we play. Recording would merely catch another version of this, yet without the drinks, chat and visuals (an hour and a half of musical wankery would also get dull).As for recording, I love to be able to chuck in as many instruments as possible and overdub until I have some form of perfection, though most of my stuff features impro at some point. I think these would be difficult and somewhat pointless to re-create live:www.soundclick.com/plasticshit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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