Topic: So I'm going to my first real show this month (Isis) (Read 10342 times)

casull · « **on:** 05 Mar 2007, 17:31 »

I'm going to see Isis this month. This is my first show encompassing any modern genre, ever, and I wondered if anyone had any general advice, like, don't trip in the mosh pit. (would anyone mosh to isis anyway?)

I probably have to drive both ways, so I won't be getting fucked up, since it's 2+ hours each way. Also, I'm a little bitch and I like my hearing, so I will probably be wearing earplugs.

That's all I've got so far.

ampersandwitch · « **Reply #1 on:** 05 Mar 2007, 17:33 »

Quote from: casull on 05 Mar 2007, 17:31

This is my first show encompassing any modern genre

So you go to classical concerts?
These ones are way different. You get groped sometimes, plus you can open coughdrops without being looked at funny.
Enjoy yourself.

casull · « **Reply #2 on:** 05 Mar 2007, 17:36 »

Yeah, I can pretty much recognize most major works by every choral and most orchestra composers from about 1200-1900. It's what I was raised on, I guess. Not to imply that I'm unfamiliar with modern genres, just that I've never put in the time and energy to go to a show before.

Foocault · « **Reply #3 on:** 05 Mar 2007, 17:57 »

Have fun. My first legit show (Ratatat) was a blast.

greenMonkey · « **Reply #4 on:** 05 Mar 2007, 18:40 »

My first show (Sigur Ros) was amazing. Good call on the earplugs, I missed them when I went and saw Sigur Ros.

ampersandwitch · « **Reply #5 on:** 05 Mar 2007, 18:49 »

But shouting at people for the next half hour or so after you leave the show is half the fun.

casull · « **Reply #6 on:** 05 Mar 2007, 19:07 »

Yeh, my dorm is so noisy that they I almost always have them in my pocket just in case I need to sleep. I go to a little liberal arts school in the midwest, and we have some sick local shows here, so I'm familiar with the noise. The main difference is that here, if you fall in the pit, the people who pull you up probably know your name, or would when sober. Compared to driving 2 hours to a college town for a show, I have a feeling the local scene is rather friendly by comparison.

Liz · « **Reply #7 on:** 05 Mar 2007, 20:15 »

I'm going to see The Spill Canvas tomorrow night, so I'll just hang out here for a while as well. Though I've been to 'real shows' before, and a bunch of local shows, so it's not really my first time.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #8 on:** 05 Mar 2007, 22:24 »

If there are people moshing at ISIS, then they're doing it wrong.

You've definitely got the right idea on the earplugs, I only started wearing earplugs to shows and band rehearsals over the past 12 months after going to shows for 5 years or so, and playing in bands for 3. I can definitely tell that I've lost some hearing. Also, sometimes shows sound better with hearing protection in, because it goes some ways to eliminating some of the bass frequencies that a lot of venues seem to go overboard on.

godinpants · « **Reply #9 on:** 06 Mar 2007, 03:45 »

Agreed with the ear plugs filtering out some bass.

Seriously every gig ive been to lately has been so bass heavy its rediculous. Its not even defined bass, just thumpy mud.

Foocault · « **Reply #10 on:** 06 Mar 2007, 04:34 »

I haaate it when venues go overboard on the volume. It usually just sounds like crap. My favorite venue is my favorite because they actually mix bands to sound good rather than to just hurt your ears

Hat · « **Reply #11 on:** 06 Mar 2007, 05:27 »

I don't like to wear earplugs, because if the bass is done right, the earplugs block out most of the noise, and you can feel it, but you can't really hear it, and its very unnerving.

Also I am totally metal, and only little babies wear earplugs.

Its actually got a lot to do with the fact that I work with earplugs in all day in a factory and the sensation keeps making me think I should probably mitre that aluminium tube or some shit.

Also, have fun at your first "real" show. I don't think Isis crowds are too rowdy, you should be pretty ok!

Misereatur · « **Reply #12 on:** 06 Mar 2007, 07:43 »

You are going to see Isis live and I hate you.

Will · « **Reply #13 on:** 06 Mar 2007, 07:53 »

Quote from: Misereatur on 06 Mar 2007, 07:43

You are going to see Isis live and I hate you.

Have fun though, seriously.

valley_parade · « **Reply #14 on:** 06 Mar 2007, 09:10 »

Quote from: ampersandwitch on 05 Mar 2007, 18:49

But shouting at people for the next half hour or so after you leave the show is half the fun.

Ahahaha, that's me at Dunkin Donuts, walking home after Mission of Burma. "Can I help you, sir?" "YEAH, I NEED A LARGE FRENCH VANILLA COFFEE AND A BLUEBERRY MUFFIN."

Have fun with Isis. I was going to see them next week, but I decided my monies were better spent on Ted Leo in May.

Eh, fuck it. Maybe I will go anyway.

Misereatur · « **Reply #15 on:** 06 Mar 2007, 09:51 »

I was at a Bass-Drums grindcore concert (which was pretty aggressive) and I went outside to put earplugs in and returned to the concert. I felt like a pussy.

Actually, two thirds of the people who were at that show left during that concert. It was pretty aggressive.

Cartilage Head · « **Reply #16 on:** 06 Mar 2007, 09:59 »

I had the chance to see Isis but it was a 18+ show so FUCK.

eveisdawning · « **Reply #17 on:** 06 Mar 2007, 10:25 »

Oh gosh, I wish my first show were as cool as Isis. I went to go see (and trust me, it pains me to admit this) Linkin Park with the Family Values tour when I was in.. eighth grade, I think? Something like that. I wore combat boots and acted like I was cool.

You get to see *Isis.* I am jealous. Seriously. I have no advice but enjoy yourself, seriously. And take pictures. Pictures of shows = the best, because you can catch people doing some pretty fun stuff.

Liz · « **Reply #18 on:** 06 Mar 2007, 20:28 »

I've got you beat. My first show was 'N Sync. And if you don't count them, I also went to Korn a couple years back. Tonight was The Spill Canvas.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #19 on:** 06 Mar 2007, 22:50 »

I just remembered how damn loud Isis were as well. Considering the size of the venues they play, they pack a lot of power.

kablaaamo · « **Reply #20 on:** 07 Mar 2007, 08:04 »

Um, I am also not much of a proponent of earplugs. My family is renowned for 'cat ears' amongst most acquaintances all of us have, meaning that we can hear a pin drop in pretty much a 100 m radius. I have not lost any of that due to frequent show-going.

I don't know how old you are, but if you are younger than 30....you are gonna look like a super doofus with earplugs. Just don't stand right in front of the speakers. Not standing right in front of the speakers also carries the benefit of clearer sound. Most clubs DO have shitty mixing, so in my experience the further you can get away from them, the clearer the sound quality is going be.

Other than that, have fun? Hahaha. You will.

Will · « **Reply #21 on:** 07 Mar 2007, 08:18 »

Converge are pretty much the loudest band I think I've ever seen.

I always had fun watching sound guys try to mix my band whenever we played; they usually had no idea what the hell to do with a guy that would use the same mic to play the trombone into that he would use to randomly grab and scream like a pissed-off moose...hehehe

I remember us being a pretty noisy group of dudes. Those were the days...

sweatercantsaveyounow · « **Reply #22 on:** 07 Mar 2007, 08:33 »

Haha the first show i went to was Death by Stereo over 2 years ago, if your not a big person i recommend avoiding the mosh pits unless you can hold your own agains the bigger guys. Got my nose broken in the mosh pit about a year ago. Earplugs are for people who like to be able to talk after the show to their buddies, then again if your drunk enough everyone is your buddy. The loudest show ive been to was Behemeths release of Demigod, what an amazing show that was.

valley_parade · « **Reply #23 on:** 07 Mar 2007, 09:37 »

Has this turned into a loudest show thread?

Vaux, on Warped Tour last summer. Hands down.

Coming Home · « **Reply #24 on:** 07 Mar 2007, 10:29 »

I'm ashamed of it now, but my first show was Slipknot (Tee-effing-hee. Yes, I know they suck. But I was young and stupid.)
I broke my nose. 'Twas awesome.

casull · « **Reply #25 on:** 07 Mar 2007, 20:26 »

I'm 18, but there are two mitigating factors. First, I have long hair, so they're pretty well hidden. Second, I don't give a shit what people think.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #26 on:** 08 Mar 2007, 02:23 »

..and neither should you. Excellent outlook.

I'm not gonna sacrifice my hearing (and thus any hope of having a career in music) just so I don't look like a doofus. Hell, like you actually do look like a doofus anyway.

McTaggart · « **Reply #27 on:** 08 Mar 2007, 02:57 »

Who goes to a show and looks at people's ears?

KaosPilot · « **Reply #28 on:** 08 Mar 2007, 06:24 »

Ear fetishists?

I'm going to see Isis in May, well looking forward to it. I saw Sleater-Kinney at the same venue and the sound was great!

Loudest show....probably one of the times I saw Johnny Truant play in Aberdeen.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #29 on:** 08 Mar 2007, 07:13 »

Isis have Jesu playing support on this tour.. Ya lucky bastards.

amok · « **Reply #30 on:** 08 Mar 2007, 07:33 »

Quote from: David_Dovey on 08 Mar 2007, 07:13

Isis have Jesu playing support on this tour.. Ya lucky bastards.

Well, I'm jealous now.

My first gig was Sonic Youth with Liars, fuckin' quality. Not quite as cool as Isis though.

KaosPilot · « **Reply #31 on:** 08 Mar 2007, 07:59 »

Quote from: David_Dovey on 08 Mar 2007, 07:13

Isis have Jesu playing support on this tour.. Ya lucky bastards.

Are they coming to Europe too???

David_Dovey · « **Reply #32 on:** 08 Mar 2007, 08:35 »

Not according to the dates Jesu gave on Myspace

KaosPilot · « **Reply #33 on:** 09 Mar 2007, 02:44 »

Bah! Oh well, I'll keep my hopes up for an equally awesome support act. But still, it's fucking Isis so really...

Caspian · « **Reply #34 on:** 09 Mar 2007, 05:59 »

Hey, I saw them a couple of weeks ago. They are freaking amazing live. The support band was the reason I wish I'd brought ear plugs though, they where way louder then Isis. They where good though!

I wish Jesu would come over here.

We are getting Boris and Sunn O))) in 2 months though so I can't complain.

Hat · « **Reply #35 on:** 09 Mar 2007, 14:00 »

Are you talking about Laura, or These Arms Are Snakes? Because they were both ridiculously loud, actually now that I think about it. There was roadworks going out the front, and it was creepy, when Laura got quieter, you realized "Oh shit there are some very loud fucking machines operating right outside" and it worked surprisingly well with the music.

Misereatur · « **Reply #36 on:** 10 Mar 2007, 12:49 »

You what? Fuck you, man.

I'M GOING TO SEE THE MELVINS!

Der Turm, der Leute frass · « **Reply #37 on:** 11 Mar 2007, 08:08 »

my first concert was Nevermore, 4 Years ago, my last one Necrophagist, Origin & Misery Index, about 3 weeks ago
It depends on the location and the bands, but I often wear earplugs

Im totally jealous about everyone who saw ISIS....I hope they'll come to Swizerland in the next two years.

bwhahaha, I'm going to see Atheist & Cynic together this summer

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