What Shows Have You Been To Lately?

Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra · 11-08-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RVCA

Yeah, I'm really glad I got to go, it was kind of last minute

Perhaps it doesn't have bad connotations for you, but I believe atonality is fundamentally counter to what I consider music. It turns a collection of notes into nothing more than aimless noise.

Are you sure you're using atonality in the correct definition? Because, knowing or not, I'm sure there's a ton of music which you enjoy that is atonal. Hip-hop, for example, is obviously completely atonal, as well as a lot of rock.

Personally, I don't care for scales. That's not just for noise, or avant-garde, either. There's no reason why you can't right fully harmonic/melodic music completely ignoring them. I think there's gaps in the system that can easily be matched with human intuition which is often more substantial than 'theory math'.

Glad you enjoyed Mastadon, though. I really need to get out to concerts more. Last thing I saw was Battles, and that was in freaking August.

TheFolkslave · 11-08-2011, 12:46 PM

I've seen quite a few great gigs this autumn. few weeks ago I saw Cat Martino opening for Marissa Nadler. Both of the girls were absolutely breathtaking. Cat Martino was cool since she palyed around with loop pedals alot. Marissa Nadler was also really amazing and I love her albums. I also saw Doug Paisley earlier this autumn. He's a really cool country/folk artist from Canada

s_k · 11-08-2011, 02:26 PM

Last show I went to was actually a festival.
Here's the pictures and video:
clickety!
Lowlands Festival 2011.
Not a particularly good edition by the way.
I went to see:
C.W. Stoneking, Jungle by Night, Mariachi el Bronx, White Denim, Arctic Monkeys, Junip, DeWolff, Flogging Molly, Seasick Steve, Babylon Circus, Erland & The Carnival, Beady Eye and the Offspring for nostalgia's sake

jackhammer · 11-08-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I just went to see Scratch Acid last night. I've been a fan of them since I was fourteen or fifteen and never in million years thought I'd ever have a chance to see them live since they broke up in 1987. So I was shocked when I found out they were playing walking distance from my house! It was my first time at this particular venue, which just opened a month or two ago, and I really liked the setup of the place. And the band were great! The years have definitely not been kind to David Yow and honestly he looked like he was about keel over at any moment, but he put absolutely everything into his signing, hocked lugies all over the stage and fortunately kept his clothes on for the entire show. I've always been a fan of David Wm. Sims' bass playing and it was great to see him perform in person, but the person who really surprised me was Rey Washam. I never thought to much about his drumming before but seeing him live gave me a whole new appreciation--he really is a pretty fantastic drummer. Highlights of the show for me were "Lay Screaming", "Damned for All Time", "Cannibal" and "She Said".

Man that is immense when a band you really want to see turns up on your doorstep! I don't know much about Scratch Acid at all (hides) but I know how it feels to click a few names off the 'to see before you die' list. I caught Fields Of The Nephilim on their only U.K date in years a couple of weeks back along with The Mission who were only doing 3 dates and I was made up. Sisters Of Mercy doing a 2 hour set on a very rare date for me Sunday night.

~~killcreek~~ · 11-09-2011, 10:16 PM

i saw modern english about a month ago

CRAZY-HORSE · 11-10-2011, 02:02 AM

Meatloaf....terrible,terrible performance, out of breath, cant move, cant reach any note above a whisper, needs guitarist to duet sing his lines with him so he sounds good!

going to see Roger Waters "the wall" live in january...now that should be good

Mojo · 11-10-2011, 02:50 AM

Last night I went to see Opeth and Pain of Salvation.

PoS were alright, passable, but theres just something about them that I cant completely get into. I'll probably give the albums I have another go this week though.

Opeth were stunning. They didnt play any metal, but rather a complete set of their proggier, clean stuff. The set list for this tour wont please everyone but I thought it was astounding.

bob. · 11-11-2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I just went to see Scratch Acid last night. I've been a fan of them since I was fourteen or fifteen and never in million years thought I'd ever have a chance to see them live since they broke up in 1987. So I was shocked when I found out they were playing walking distance from my house! It was my first time at this particular venue, which just opened a month or two ago, and I really liked the setup of the place. And the band were great! The years have definitely not been kind to David Yow and honestly he looked like he was about keel over at any moment, but he put absolutely everything into his signing, hocked lugies all over the stage and fortunately kept his clothes on for the entire show. I've always been a fan of David Wm. Sims' bass playing and it was great to see him perform in person, but the person who really surprised me was Rey Washam. I never thought to much about his drumming before but seeing him live gave me a whole new appreciation--he really is a pretty fantastic drummer. Highlights of the show for me were "Lay Screaming", "Damned for All Time", "Cannibal" and "She Said".

^this is why if i ever make it back to Philly....you and i are meeting up for drinks in Fishtown!

when Jesus Lizard came to play Seattle on their reunion....the Stranger interviewed Yow and asked him if we could play on a full exposure show....he replied with...."i can't think of why anybody would want to see a 48 year old penis.".....needless to say his pants stayed on

Scratch Acid and the legendary Fillmore Theater dec 14!.....i cannot wait and your post just tripled my excitement

**Janszoon** · 11-11-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Man that is immense when a band you really want to see turns up on your doorstep! I don't know much about Scratch Acid at all (hides) but I know how it feels to click a few names off the 'to see before you die' list. I caught Fields Of The Nephilim on their only U.K date in years a couple of weeks back along with The Mission who were only doing 3 dates and I was made up. Sisters Of Mercy doing a 2 hour set on a very rare date for me Sunday night.

Nice! I saw Sisters of Mercy in the late 90s and they put on a terrific show. Hope you enjoy it!

**Janszoon** · 11-11-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bob.

^this is why if i ever make it back to Philly....you and i are meeting up for drinks in Fishtown!

Absolutely! I actually used to work in Fishtown so I have some favorite bars there.

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Originally Posted by bob.

when Jesus Lizard came to play Seattle on their reunion....the Stranger interviewed Yow and asked him if we could play on a full exposure show....he replied with...."i can't think of why anybody would want to see a 48 year old penis.".....needless to say his pants stayed on

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Originally Posted by bob.

Scratch Acid and the legendary Fillmore Theater dec 14!.....i cannot wait and your post just tripled my excitement

You'll definitely have to do a little write up here after you go.

11-08-2011, 12:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
TheFolkslave Music Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Finland Posts: 458	I've seen quite a few great gigs this autumn. few weeks ago I saw Cat Martino opening for Marissa Nadler. Both of the girls were absolutely breathtaking. Cat Martino was cool since she palyed around with loop pedals alot. Marissa Nadler was also really amazing and I love her albums. I also saw Doug Paisley earlier this autumn. He's a really cool country/folk artist from Canada __________________ My Last.Fm Well I come from the old time baby, where all the kids are crazy.

11-08-2011, 02:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
s_k Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,206	Last show I went to was actually a festival. Here's the pictures and video: clickety! Lowlands Festival 2011. Not a particularly good edition by the way. I went to see: C.W. Stoneking, Jungle by Night, Mariachi el Bronx, White Denim, Arctic Monkeys, Junip, DeWolff, Flogging Molly, Seasick Steve, Babylon Circus, Erland & The Carnival, Beady Eye and the Offspring for nostalgia's sake __________________ Click here to see my collection

11-10-2011, 02:50 AM	#17 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Last night I went to see Opeth and Pain of Salvation. PoS were alright, passable, but theres just something about them that I cant completely get into. I'll probably give the albums I have another go this week though. Opeth were stunning. They didnt play any metal, but rather a complete set of their proggier, clean stuff. The set list for this tour wont please everyone but I thought it was astounding. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

11-09-2011, 10:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
~~killcreek~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: mars university Posts: 132	i saw modern english about a month ago

11-10-2011, 02:02 AM	#16 (permalink)
CRAZY-HORSE Groupie Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 29	Meatloaf....terrible,terrible performance, out of breath, cant move, cant reach any note above a whisper, needs guitarist to duet sing his lines with him so he sounds good! going to see Roger Waters "the wall" live in january...now that should be good