Not a reflective post as such just a comment about stuff I've been up to. I went to see these guys on Saturday night:
http://www1.transmissionlive.com/
I am a huge admirer of Joy Division and thought Ian Curtis was a genius although I was much too young when he died to have ever had the chance to see them live. Transmission were good but I'm not sure I really get the concept of tribute bands - I see that, in this case, it's allowing you to see a band-a-like live when you'll never get the chance to see the actual band but what's the point of paying to see someone who sounds like Robbie Williams? In fact what's the point of paying to see Robbie Williams (but that's a different argument)? Surely if you have the musical ability you'd want to be making your own music and not performing elevated Karaoke?
Is this just me being cynical and old or do other people share my slight confusion?
Thanks
Kerry
2 comments:
I think you are being a little cynical as where do you draw the line on live performers? From personal experience in the dim and distant past I was the member of a choral society who sang many popular songs in front of audiences of hundreds (in some cases ;) ). All the money we made went to charity because we enjoyed singing and people enjoy experiencing live music.
In my opinion people enjoy the spectacle and shared spirit that comes alive when you partake in being the audience to a live performance. Whether it is original artists or tribute bands, rock or soul, theatre or opera there is no experience like being part of it.
Hmm - that makes me think - maybe I have been harsh on those poor Joy Division copyists. I take your point, Martin. I'd not thought of it like that.
Thank you
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