This is a jnevin inspired thread! (believe it or not, I can find inspiration from the best and worst of places).
I enjoy live music. There are a few bands I see anytime I get a chance, there is one band I've travelled to a few places to see (Tool).
People often ask me how I can enjoy a show, when I just saw a similar one the night before.
Or they jump to the conclusion that I am a "groupie" or somehow infatuated with the band.
Those of you that are passionate about music, especially live performances, may realize that there are different types of fans.
For me, I look at a live show as a way of channeling or harnessing energy. We all give off a vibe or energy, its tough to quantify, but some people are very good at really focusing that energy into various art forms. Its around in all kinds of media, whether it be a book, painting, stand up act, live concert, music recording, sporting event, etc.
I'm still trying to really figure it out myself, because I am not sure exactly how it works, but I have a feeling its not one of those things you can really fully figure out or it loses some of the magic.
Anyway, I've seen Tool live about 30 times now in 12 years. I consider each time a treat, and the shows aren't about the individual memebers, or even the individual songs, buts really an expression of creative energy. A way to create a feeling.
I wonder this, do different people experience this in different ways? I would assume so because of the wide variety we have in individuals, and experiences are always subjective.
Because of this I can see why its easy for someone to throw around a label like "groupie" which to me brings to mind women with teased hair willing to blow a roadie to get backstage at a Poison concert.
Anyway, thanks again for the inspiration jnev, I'm curious what your thoughts may be on live music.
I enjoy live music. There are a few bands I see anytime I get a chance, there is one band I've travelled to a few places to see (Tool).
People often ask me how I can enjoy a show, when I just saw a similar one the night before.
Or they jump to the conclusion that I am a "groupie" or somehow infatuated with the band.
Those of you that are passionate about music, especially live performances, may realize that there are different types of fans.
For me, I look at a live show as a way of channeling or harnessing energy. We all give off a vibe or energy, its tough to quantify, but some people are very good at really focusing that energy into various art forms. Its around in all kinds of media, whether it be a book, painting, stand up act, live concert, music recording, sporting event, etc.
I'm still trying to really figure it out myself, because I am not sure exactly how it works, but I have a feeling its not one of those things you can really fully figure out or it loses some of the magic.
Anyway, I've seen Tool live about 30 times now in 12 years. I consider each time a treat, and the shows aren't about the individual memebers, or even the individual songs, buts really an expression of creative energy. A way to create a feeling.
I wonder this, do different people experience this in different ways? I would assume so because of the wide variety we have in individuals, and experiences are always subjective.
Because of this I can see why its easy for someone to throw around a label like "groupie" which to me brings to mind women with teased hair willing to blow a roadie to get backstage at a Poison concert.
Anyway, thanks again for the inspiration jnev, I'm curious what your thoughts may be on live music.