I personally like to sit there, sometimes I'll sing along, but mostly I just like to watch and listen and take in the whole show. I often go to shows by myself (and I've been to hundreds) because I'm so dull, but I enjoy every minute of it, just in my own relaxed way.
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[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]goodco wrote:
At the DC show, sitting in the cheap seats, we could see all those on the floor in the good seats and cheap seats 'doing it'.
we're not daff over here, ya know[/QUOTE]
I'm surprised you were able to hear anything after being blasted by the speakers at the Hard Rock Cafe before the gig! ; )
Xs and Os to you and S,
--Cindy
At the DC show, sitting in the cheap seats, we could see all those on the floor in the good seats and cheap seats 'doing it'.
we're not daff over here, ya know[/QUOTE]
I'm surprised you were able to hear anything after being blasted by the speakers at the Hard Rock Cafe before the gig! ; )
Xs and Os to you and S,
--Cindy
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Knute wrote: [/QUOTENAME]American's don't like to sing outloud as much as the Brits, and thank goodness I say.
I can't fucking stand hearing some drunk-ass out of tune voice next to my ear drowning out the music. Nothing makes me angrier at a show. I want to hear the subtle nuances of the singer's voice as he does his thing.
Not some fool who would get booed at a karaoke bar.
I've never understood the appeal of singing over the tune. I suppose it's not nearly as bad as the stupid bitch yelling over the loud music to her dumb friend about the guy she met in the parking lot and yada-yada-yada. They only stop talking long enough to scream out the chorus of the one song they know by the band.
God, I hate people like that.[/QUOTE]
Ok - people shouting random stuff over the music and not paying any attention is one thing, but as for singing along, maybe with certain bands, and certain songs I agree, but the anthemic nature of quite a few of Queen's, and also Paul's tracks is clearly perfect for audience participation. The band are aware and encourage this!
Audience participation is a good thing with songs of that kind. Maybe less so if its one guy singing along to something less anthemic, but if you cant hear the band over the person standing next to you, it needs turning up!
My concern would be that next people will be saying "I dont like people who jump up and down, rock out, and clap their hands during songs - it ruins my ability to sit perfectly still, in silence, and become one with the music" - I mean come on - participating in the experience is what live music is all about!
If you want to be passive to the musical experience - get a live DVD, or just listen to the albums!
I can't fucking stand hearing some drunk-ass out of tune voice next to my ear drowning out the music. Nothing makes me angrier at a show. I want to hear the subtle nuances of the singer's voice as he does his thing.
Not some fool who would get booed at a karaoke bar.
I've never understood the appeal of singing over the tune. I suppose it's not nearly as bad as the stupid bitch yelling over the loud music to her dumb friend about the guy she met in the parking lot and yada-yada-yada. They only stop talking long enough to scream out the chorus of the one song they know by the band.
God, I hate people like that.[/QUOTE]
Ok - people shouting random stuff over the music and not paying any attention is one thing, but as for singing along, maybe with certain bands, and certain songs I agree, but the anthemic nature of quite a few of Queen's, and also Paul's tracks is clearly perfect for audience participation. The band are aware and encourage this!
Audience participation is a good thing with songs of that kind. Maybe less so if its one guy singing along to something less anthemic, but if you cant hear the band over the person standing next to you, it needs turning up!
My concern would be that next people will be saying "I dont like people who jump up and down, rock out, and clap their hands during songs - it ruins my ability to sit perfectly still, in silence, and become one with the music" - I mean come on - participating in the experience is what live music is all about!
If you want to be passive to the musical experience - get a live DVD, or just listen to the albums!
I had to make a new account to post this...anyway....I have no clue what other people were doing during the concert but I know what I was doing!!!! Having a kick ass time!!!!!!
Buying a ticket is the most powerful way an audience can participate. They've done their part then, and it's up to the band to entertain them.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Deacon Fan wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Buying a ticket is the most powerful way an audience can participate. They've done their part then, and it's up to the band to entertain them. [/QUOTE]
Totally agreed.
And btw, I think the most participation I saw at any of my concerts last year, out of 4, was Spice Girls in Vancouver.
I sometimes can't tell on the recording if it's them or the AUDIENCE who is singing louder!
Totally agreed.
And btw, I think the most participation I saw at any of my concerts last year, out of 4, was Spice Girls in Vancouver.
I sometimes can't tell on the recording if it's them or the AUDIENCE who is singing louder!
Listening two 2 bootlegs from US-shows, which are Seattle, ADATR-Tour and New York, NOTW-Tour, the audience on both gigs was actually going pretty much berserk once the band entered the stage. In Seattle people seem to scream throughout the whole show like it was a boyband conquering Japan, and in New York it's just this massive roar of 20.000 people after every song. Fantastic atmosphere.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]write your letters in the sand wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]goodco wrote:
At the DC show, sitting in the cheap seats, we could see all those on the floor in the good seats and cheap seats 'doing it'.
we're not daff over here, ya know[/QUOTE]
I'm surprised you were able to hear anything after being blasted by the speakers at the Hard Rock Cafe before the gig! ; )
Xs and Os to you and S,
--Cindy[/QUOTE]
Will make sure we have earplugs in place hours BEFORE the show next time!!!! I'm glad I had some for Dream Theater at Constitution Hall Monday night (fab show btw). It's a smaller venue than the Verizon Center, but better in many ways. Might be a good place for Q+PR....
Let's hope they do DC again next year, and look forward to seeing you then (or in Detroit this year)
At the DC show, sitting in the cheap seats, we could see all those on the floor in the good seats and cheap seats 'doing it'.
we're not daff over here, ya know[/QUOTE]
I'm surprised you were able to hear anything after being blasted by the speakers at the Hard Rock Cafe before the gig! ; )
Xs and Os to you and S,
--Cindy[/QUOTE]
Will make sure we have earplugs in place hours BEFORE the show next time!!!! I'm glad I had some for Dream Theater at Constitution Hall Monday night (fab show btw). It's a smaller venue than the Verizon Center, but better in many ways. Might be a good place for Q+PR....
Let's hope they do DC again next year, and look forward to seeing you then (or in Detroit this year)