ironically, i had a great time at the same chem. bros. concert j.j.
brancazio saw and didn't enjoy. i don't think i and my little circle
of friends ever really bothered staring at the stage--we just danced.
(jjb- fyi, we were upstairs on the right...)
mr fliz
Dylan wrote...
>
> >I don't think it's a mistake to expect an act such as Chem. Bros. or Orbital
> >or any other primarily electronic/programmed group to deliver a great live
> >show, especially if they go on tour (an indication that *they* think they're
> >ready to perform live...). The problem is that since all the sounds are
> >pre-programmed, the 'live' element doesn't come out the way it can when you
> >can subtly change any/every hit of a drumstick or pluck of a string. The
> >musicians need to get more creative in the way they approach a live show so
> >there's more room for the slight improvisation that makes a live show rock.
> >Anyone who has seen The Orb live knows what *can* be done, it just seems to
> >me that a lot of other electronic groups just don't go that extra
> >step.