Next Gig V3

[Half Bassman Half Biscuit]

what were those other tossers called from a few years back. The tattooed front man was shagging Britney spears or someone?

Originally Posted by Half Bassman Half Biscuit

to me it's the music that counts. I'm not arsed about stage shows. They are a distraction from what really counts.

I have to say I disagree. Listening to an album is all about the music. A stage show is a more complete package. You want charisma, presence, adrenalin, passion and a whole lot of things that complement the music and make the stage show different from the album. Otherwise you might as well sit at home drinking warm beer that you paid 4 times as much as usual for with the stereo turned up loud enough to break your eardrums.

[Half Bassman Half Biscuit]

Originally Posted by Emigre

I have to say I disagree. Listening to an album is all about the music. A stage show is a more complete package. You want charisma, presence, adrenalin, passion and a whole lot of things that complement the music and make the stage show different from the album. Otherwise you might as well sit at home drinking warm beer that you paid 4 times as much as usual for with the stereo turned up loud enough to break your eardrums.

maybe it's me then, but to me it's the music that counts everytime.

[slart]

Originally Posted by Half Bassman Half Biscuit

to me it's the music that counts. I'm not arsed about stage shows. They are a distraction from what really counts.

No way Bassman! You need some sort of performance. Even if it like Van Morrisson - being grumpy and ignoring the crowd.

Linkin Park have great songs and a very tight band live. What impressed me most when I saw them was the quality of the playing. Having said that, they did come on after The Darkness and they couldn't play for shite.

[Half Bassman Half Biscuit]

Originally Posted by slart

No way Bassman! You need some sort of performance. Even if it like Van Morrisson - being grumpy and ignoring the crowd.

Linkin Park have great songs and a very tight band live. What impressed me most when I saw them was the quality of the playing. Having said that, they did come on after The Darkness and they couldn't play for shite.

performance? what do you think it is a bloody ballet? you turn up, turn it up to 11, and play. End of.

[the ghost of gibbi]

Originally Posted by Half Bassman Half Biscuit

what were those other tossers called from a few years back. The tattooed front man was shagging Britney spears or someone?

Limp Bizkit

[the ghost of gibbi]

I agree with Bassman a little. The music does have to be good. I couldn't imagine Elton John being good live (from my point of view) because I'm not a fan of his music, but when you pay £30-£75 for a gig, you expect a good stage show on top of quality music

[slart]

Originally Posted by Half Bassman Half Biscuit

maybe it's me then, but to me it's the music that counts everytime.

Music must come first but there must be some sort of stage show or presentation to make it worth going to. I have seen about 20 bands from Friday to Monday. Kiss and Iggy and the Stooges were the best of the lot.

[Half Bassman Half Biscuit]

Originally Posted by the ghost of gibbi

Limp Bizkit

that's the one. Didn't like them at all. the buggers even had the bare faced cheek to ruin 'behind Blue Eyes' as well.

[slart]

Originally Posted by the ghost of gibbi

I agree with Bassman a little. The music does have to be good. I couldn't imagine Elton John being good live (from my point of view) because I'm not a fan of his music, but when you pay £30-£75 for a gig, you expect a good stage show on top of quality music

I've seen Elton John and the emphasis of his show is the songs and the playing. He has a great group of players - most of them have been with him for years.

There were some flashing lights at the end but this was just the icing on the cake.