25-11-2012, 01:13
I prefer DVD, YouTube live sets as well as live CDs for the most part. However I obviously also like studio releases as I usually try to get the newest concerts but in many cases you can't so I go with the studio version.
As CH said, the artist has to perform well live without the techy studio gadgets to prove to me that he, she or they are a genuine artist. Madonna obviously lip synched in her Super Bowl performance...not good!
I've been told by CH and my brother actually that Nickelback is much better live than studio and I think a band like Deep Purple are better live than on a studio album. There are numerous examples I'm sure.
Many say that The Who's Live at Leeds album from over 40 years ago, is the cream of the crop as far as live albums go. Believe me there wasn't an ounce of studio on that album !!!!! If there's any hanky panky going on for live recordings then it's 100 per cent proof that the artist can't cut it live. The relationship between the artist and the fans in a concert setting is the supreme connection IMHO !...I love it when the crowd sings along...the perfprmer must get a real rush from that!
As CH said, the artist has to perform well live without the techy studio gadgets to prove to me that he, she or they are a genuine artist. Madonna obviously lip synched in her Super Bowl performance...not good!
I've been told by CH and my brother actually that Nickelback is much better live than studio and I think a band like Deep Purple are better live than on a studio album. There are numerous examples I'm sure.
Many say that The Who's Live at Leeds album from over 40 years ago, is the cream of the crop as far as live albums go. Believe me there wasn't an ounce of studio on that album !!!!! If there's any hanky panky going on for live recordings then it's 100 per cent proof that the artist can't cut it live. The relationship between the artist and the fans in a concert setting is the supreme connection IMHO !...I love it when the crowd sings along...the perfprmer must get a real rush from that!
The ultimate connection is between a performer and its' audience!