Hammersmith

Holly2003 wrote:
Once more please, this time in English.

I think Tarabostes is related to that Medusa person who was banned...

Now I remember this place - it is where simple joy and enthusiasm come to be intellectualized to death. In their spare time they kick puppies for entertainment.

Nah. It's a place where people with strong opinions are not afraid to speak their mind.

It's not a place for people who are looking for a mutual admiration society, and not a place for people whose joy and enthusiasm for a project is dependent on what other people think of it.

I enjoy reading the different opinions, even though a few sometimes get my blood boiling. ;-) The debates gives me a broader perspective on a subject than reading one "me too" post after another.

Ah, there you are AM, erm, AAM. Love it, as you are always very diplomatic. I mean that as a compliment and do appreciate it.

queenUSA wrote: And for god's sake put down those stupid devices and just rock out!!

I have gotten so conflicted about recording at recent shows. Though it's partly about having a memento for myself, the joy of doing it is largely being able to share it on YouTube for others to access- those who had attended the show and other fans of the artist. Since Bryan Adams' uptight policy of scrubbing the net of anything and everything he doesn't personally authorize wiped my Adams videos off YouTube and got me spanked by them, I've questioned whether it's worth it. You are distracted not only during filming but by referencing the set list constantly trying to be prepared. It really does alter the live experience, and if nobody but you and some close friends will effectively get to see them, you may as well see it and experience it right the first time- without a camera. That said, I still captured three John Mellencamp songs a couple of weeks ago because I'm still on the fence. I'm not sure if it was worth it, but I'm positive I annoyed the woman in front of me. lol

I don't mind recording two or three songs as a souvenir. I couldn't record a whole concert because that would suck too much of the live experience away... but I'm grateful for the people who do record whole concerts and post them on YT for me to enjoy. :D

I recorded most of The Who when they came. I don't have a single regret - I just propped the camera up near my shoulder and hoped it caught some of the action while I stood there and had a religious experience.

No harm done.

I wish I had been there in London. It looks like such a fun time.

Donna13 wrote:
I wish I had been there in London. It looks like such a fun time.

Don't worry lovely, there's always next time. You'll get your chance.