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Muzak Geek · 01-19-2006, 09:10 PM

I'd have to say that it totally depends on the band - Although, in general, I enjoy listening to artists live more than I do a CD… I think it allows you to appreciate the creation of the music more when you see it performed in front of you.

I don't necessarily subscribe to the idea that certain genres sound better in the studio - due to lack of being able to reproduce studio "wizardry", tricks, or whatever. I've seen lots of so-called "studio bands" (Radiohead, Gradaddy, Pink Floyd, Yes, etc.) who put on fantastic live shows, and sound just as good live (if not better) than on CD. If the band sucks live, then to me that just says that all that "studio wizardry" I heard on their CD was nothing more than a producer's cover-up for a mediocre band or artist.

01-19-2006, 09:10 PM	#16 (permalink)
Muzak Geek Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 87	I'd have to say that it totally depends on the band - Although, in general, I enjoy listening to artists live more than I do a CD… I think it allows you to appreciate the creation of the music more when you see it performed in front of you. I don't necessarily subscribe to the idea that certain genres sound better in the studio - due to lack of being able to reproduce studio "wizardry", tricks, or whatever. I've seen lots of so-called "studio bands" (Radiohead, Gradaddy, Pink Floyd, Yes, etc.) who put on fantastic live shows, and sound just as good live (if not better) than on CD. If the band sucks live, then to me that just says that all that "studio wizardry" I heard on their CD was nothing more than a producer's cover-up for a mediocre band or artist. __________________ Up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, Start… Just because we use cheats, doesn't mean we're not smart.