Topic: Blonde Readhead live Y/N? (Read 6250 times)

Misereatur · « **on:** 29 Jun 2007, 15:51 »

So Blonde Redhead are coming here for two concerts and I have no idea if I should go. I've only listened to two albums, Fake Can Be Just as Good and Melody Of Certain Damaged Lemons. I liked them both, but I'm basically ambivalent about them. Some of the songs are just what I like but the rest can be way too poppy for me. Two friends of mine are going, though, and I've heard Blonde Readhead are good live. I have the money, but I'm still not sure if I should go or not.

I assume some have you have seen Blonde Readhead live, and listened to more of their albums then I have. So what do you say? Is it worth it?

Misereatur · « **Reply #1 on:** 29 Jun 2007, 16:25 »

I know what you mean, I hate it when a band plays a lot of samples and pre recorded material on stage instead of playing it live. I'm listening to a Blonde Readhead special on the radio know, though, and liking most of it (actually, most of the stuff they put on is from both of the albums that I already know).

The concert is about US$40-50, kind of expensive. Also, a good lady friend, who's a big Blonde Readhead fan but can't afford to go, is having a birthday party on the day of one of the concerts.

hihowareyou · « **Reply #2 on:** 29 Jun 2007, 17:21 »

ScrambledGregs · « **Reply #3 on:** 30 Jun 2007, 13:58 »

I have no room to talk because I don't have a band and have no motivation of my own, but I really hate it when bands play to backing tracks. If your album is too big and ambitious and you can't replicate it live, then either play different versions of those songs or hire backing musicians. Unless you are married to having loads of tracks on a song, if it's a good enough song you can strip away a lot of elements and still have a great song. I loved the Deerhoof show I saw in January because they played songs off of their last two albums, which like Blonde Redhead's are fairly ambitious sonically, not to mention they used to have a second guitarist. And yet they still did an amazing job playing those songs live without having to rely on playing to backing tracks because you don't need all those elements.

Ã¶de · « **Reply #4 on:** 30 Jun 2007, 14:48 »

I agree with Gregs to a certain extent. The backing may be necessary to the atmosphere of the album, but on the other hand I'm not going to pay to watch you press play.

Misereatur · « **Reply #5 on:** 30 Jun 2007, 16:41 »

I did some thinking about this and that was pretty much my conclusion. I enjoy their earlier work, but I was really bored with 23. Basically, I think I can spend my 50 dollars better.

As for lots of tracks Vs. the ability to play your songs live, I'm with Greg. If a band wants to play their ambitious, multi track songs live, it would be nice if they were able to actually do it. Unless they're going for a different approach live (like going for an acoustic concert or for 'stripped down' versions of songs) I wouldn't want a band I love to play with playbacks and such. It ruins the whole live concert concept for me, and like Tommy said, I'd rather listen to the albums at home if they're going to do that.

KharBevNor · « **Reply #6 on:** 30 Jun 2007, 21:16 »

Well you're kjust a filthy filthy rockist then aren't you you filthy rockist.

Kai · « **Reply #7 on:** 30 Jun 2007, 22:53 »

shut up fatster

ScrambledGregs · « **Reply #8 on:** 01 Jul 2007, 12:26 »

Quote from: KharBevNor on 30 Jun 2007, 21:16

Well you're kjust a filthy filthy rockist then aren't you you filthy rockist.

Woah woah woah. That's not fair. He's not actually filthy.

Misereatur · « **Reply #9 on:** 01 Jul 2007, 13:42 »

Actually, I really don't like Culture Club.

Ishotdanieljohnston · « **Reply #10 on:** 03 Jul 2007, 23:50 »

Hey, I'm not sure whether to go to this gig either.

I like them, but i don't love them...

I to have heard they are an experience live.

Not sure.

Johnny C · « **Reply #11 on:** 04 Jul 2007, 08:31 »

As for the backing track stuff, it's called "looping." I've seen Feist and Chad VanGaalen do it, and I know Final Fantasy does it. All you do is get a looping pedal and hook up a mic or guitar or what have you into it and use that to build the sample first. Do it organically, then play the rest of the song. Nobody minds. Mess with the structure a bit.

Prerecorded tracks are pretty lame when you're a band.

Ishotdanieljohnston · « **Reply #12 on:** 04 Jul 2007, 18:31 »

I just listened too Misery is a butterfly this morning on my hung over way home after a big night. Decided I'm deffinitely going to this gig.

Skibas_clavicle · « **Reply #13 on:** 04 Jul 2007, 18:38 »

They are one of my favourite acts to see live, I think. Basically, it feels like your ears are experiencing climax for an hour and a half.

Ishotdanieljohnston · « **Reply #14 on:** 05 Jul 2007, 05:06 »

What an intriguing tale...

pilsner · « **Reply #15 on:** 09 Jul 2007, 09:26 »

I just assumed that he was either channelling Sacha Baron Cohen or had a stroke. Or probably one and then the other.

ScrambledGregs · « **Reply #16 on:** 09 Jul 2007, 17:55 »

Please stop doing that.

Skibas_clavicle · « **Reply #17 on:** 09 Jul 2007, 21:12 »

Either way, tommy, I started a trend. By the end of that set, everyone was sitting on those unoccupied bar chairs watching the show. I'm a fucking trailblazer.

blaha 41 · « **Reply #18 on:** 09 Jul 2007, 23:03 »

theyr'e an outstanding live band. boston does NOT dance, but they at least had people swaying their hips at the paradise rock club. i haven't listened to anything beyond Misery is a Butterfly, but at that time they put on an awesome show (worth $20).

pilsner · « **Reply #19 on:** 10 Jul 2007, 16:38 »

Skibas, here is a "†" for you. I think it would look beautiful in your signature.

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