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By *inaTitz OP TV/TS
over a year ago
Titz Towers, North Notts |
I've just been watching some of Blondie doing live gigs recorded back in the late 70's and odds bodkins, but they don't half sound better on studio albums. It could be the recording, it could be the kit, it could be they all had too many gobstoppers before performing, or perhaps they just need a bit of studio tweaking. Johnny Cash, on the other hand, sounds great in Live at San Quentin.
Who else is far better on one than t'other?  |
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over a year ago
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If it's a really good band, then 'live', actually at the event is by far the best but live on your own tv just loses all the dynamics, IMHO, - plus the sound is only as good as your tv speakers. |
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"I've just been watching some of Blondie doing live gigs recorded back in the late 70's and odds bodkins, but they don't half sound better on studio albums. It could be the recording, it could be the kit, it could be they all had too many gobstoppers before performing, or perhaps they just need a bit of studio tweaking. Johnny Cash, on the other hand, sounds great in Live at San Quentin.
Who else is far better on one than t'other? "
By all accounts they were very out of tune and unskilled in using their instruments. They were very much a punk band polished for the masses.
TBH on recent inter_iews (bearing in mind they had proper drug issues and were broke by the early 80's) that I've seen Debbie Harry comes across as a right self congratulating arrogant t*at.
'Call me' is a rocking tune though |
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"Katy Perry sounds atrocious live!
Kings of Leon, dolly Parton and The Script are all much better live than in the studio. "
Dolly Parton mimes so it's not really a live event.
I've seen Blondie live and thoroughly enjoyed it. I don't really want a band to sound the same live as on record or I might as well sit in my bedroom and listen them. |
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"Katy Perry sounds atrocious live!
Kings of Leon, dolly Parton and The Script are all much better live than in the studio.
Dolly Parton mimes so it's not really a live event.
I've seen Blondie live and thoroughly enjoyed it. I don't really want a band to sound the same live as on record or I might as well sit in my bedroom and listen them. "
Well she was definately live when we saw her recently! X |
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"Katy Perry sounds atrocious live!
Kings of Leon, dolly Parton and The Script are all much better live than in the studio.
Dolly Parton mimes so it's not really a live event.
I've seen Blondie live and thoroughly enjoyed it. I don't really want a band to sound the same live as on record or I might as well sit in my bedroom and listen them.
Well she was definately live when we saw her recently! X"
I love Dolly and think she puts on a fantastic show but even she admits there is a fair degree of lip syncing at her shows. |
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"Katy Perry sounds atrocious live!
Kings of Leon, dolly Parton and The Script are all much better live than in the studio.
Dolly Parton mimes so it's not really a live event.
I've seen Blondie live and thoroughly enjoyed it. I don't really want a band to sound the same live as on record or I might as well sit in my bedroom and listen them.
Well she was definately live when we saw her recently! X
I love Dolly and think she puts on a fantastic show but even she admits there is a fair degree of lip syncing at her shows. "
I'm not disputing that she mimes some shows, or that some songs during this concert were mimed. But she sang at least half live, and the ones she did were much better than studio recordings.
Sam Smith is amazing live, as are Mudford and Sons, and Imagine Dragons. All superior to their studio recordings. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Katy Perry sounds atrocious live!
Kings of Leon, dolly Parton and The Script are all much better live than in the studio.
Dolly Parton mimes so it's not really a live event.
I've seen Blondie live and thoroughly enjoyed it. I don't really want a band to sound the same live as on record or I might as well sit in my bedroom and listen them.
Well she was definately live when we saw her recently! X
I love Dolly and think she puts on a fantastic show but even she admits there is a fair degree of lip syncing at her shows.
I'm not disputing that she mimes some shows, or that some songs during this concert were mimed. But she sang at least half live, and the ones she did were much better than studio recordings.
Sam Smith is amazing live, as are Mudford and Sons, and Imagine Dragons. All superior to their studio recordings. "
As long as you enjoy the show that's all that counts. I would love to see one of her concerts but keep missing them.
Seen Mumford and sons and really enjoyed then |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Queen their live shows had energy and many of their songs come alive when they play live. Saw them at Wembley 86 but haven't seen the new line up with Adam Lambert. Im sure theyre good but it just wouldnt be the same. |
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"Only ever seen 6 rock bands and 2 artists that are as good live as on their studio albums...
Pink Floyd
Jethro Tull
Steeleye Span
Genesis
Pink Faries
Yes
Judie Tzuke
Jean Michel Jarre
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Saw Jean Michel Jarre in Barcelona in 1993 at the Olympic Stadium, he was awesome and the laser show was out of this world  |
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By *xpresMan
over a year ago
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The Manic street preachers
The Who
Pink Floyd
Iron Maiden
Kasabian
fat boy slim (yes DJ)
George Michael
Bruce Springsteen
Black Sabbath
Take That (not my choice)
Poison
Madness
Prince
All have been better live than vinyl in different ways the quality may not be as clinical but sometimes its the crowd the atmosphere etc etc cant beat a live band |
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By *xpresMan
over a year ago
Elland |
"Only ever seen 6 rock bands and 2 artists that are as good live as on their studio albums...
Pink Floyd
Jethro Tull
Steeleye Span
Genesis
Pink Faries
Yes
Judie Tzuke
Jean Michel Jarre
Saw Jean Michel Jarre in Barcelona in 1993 at the Olympic Stadium, he was awesome and the laser show was out of this world "
destination docklands was there he was great |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The Stranglers were absolutely brilliant, one of the very best ever!
I fell asleep in a Stranglers concert in the 70's!
Was it Golden brown?
Not released til 1981  "
Errrrrrrrm, wasn't quite what I was referring to!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The Stranglers were absolutely brilliant, one of the very best ever!
I fell asleep in a Stranglers concert in the 70's!
Was it Golden brown?
Can't remember, I was asleep at the time!!
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It has that effect, I've heard!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Simple Minds and Muse both have great studio albums and they're the two best live bands I've ever seen, Muse edging it as the best live band I've had the pleasure to hear "
I haven't had the pleasure of seeing Simple Minds live but their '89? album 'Street Fighting Years' brings back so many awesome memories.
So, it's one of my most precious possessions! |
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By *inaTitz OP TV/TS
over a year ago
Titz Towers, North Notts |
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By all accounts they were very out of tune and unskilled in using their instruments. They were very much a punk band polished for the masses.
TBH on recent inter_iews (bearing in mind they had proper drug issues and were broke by the early 80's) that I've seen Debbie Harry comes across as a right self congratulating arrogant t*at.
'Call me' is a rocking tune though"
Call Me is my favourite Blondie song |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Van Halen
Iron Maiden
AC/DC
Bowling for Soup
Dream Theater
Are all outstanding live."
Can I also add Skindred and Steel Panther to my previous list?
Can't wait to see them next year.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Leonard Cohen
Johnny cash
And Neil diamond have been my favourite concerts. All are better live than on record. There is just something about their performances and the interpretations of the songs that just can't be captured on vinyl. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Manic street preachers are just as good live if not better than studio "
The Manics were incredible live. Robbie live was better than I could have imagined. The Foo Fighters were too.
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By *utzzCouple
over a year ago
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Most of the (punk) music I'm into sounds much better live than in a studio, and most of my favourite albums are live recordings too.
Surprisingly cypress hill seen at Reading 93 ish sticks in my memory as being an amazing live act though that could have been down to the hits from the bong |
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