Artists that sound better live

ben62670

Toby Kieth sounds great in concert.

pmckeealaska

Although I love all of their studio albums, Rush has to be seen live to really appreciate. I first saw them in 1976 when my mom (thanks mom) took me to see them on their 2112 tour and I was hooked from then on. I saw them after that in 1981, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1988 and (after living in Alaska for 22 years) 2007. Worth every penny to fly down from AK to Portland to seem them. They are just amazing.....they are my musical gods....period!

evil ryu

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i kid, i kid!

skrol

I do have to agree, Rush does put on a really good live performance. Neil Peart's drum solo is a trademark of their live shows. They have a synergy with each other that is rare to have survived this long in rock bands.

two-times

Little Feat's Waiting for Columbus. One of the best live records ever. Of course, like many live recordings it has some studio sweetening done after the show. The 2cd remastered version is fantastic. The first cd issue left a couple tracks off because of time limitations. The bonus material is amazing! I do like their studio material, but that live album gets more plays for certain.

Frank Zappa used many live of his live recordings as the basis of his studio projects. Especially his solos.

Joe08867

Rush
Allman Brothers
Iron Maiden
Phish

concealer404

Dawgfish wrote: »

I've seen a few hundred live shows in my lifetime and I'm also a musician. I know what sounds good and what doesn't. Rush may not sound any better live than they do in the studio but they certainly sound as good. Given the fact that whe're only talking about three band members playing at the level that they are playing at, well that's an amazing feet. Time after time, show after show they "nail it" playing at a level of musicianship that many,many bands can only dream about playing at. Throw in the amazing light shows, back drops, etc and the length of time they play and what you wind up with is one amazing live performance. Don't just take my word for it, pick up a DVD like Rush R30 or Snakes and Arrows Live, or better yet go see a show and see for yourselves.

I'm going to echo this for Muse.


Although i gotta be honest, if i'm listening to music for the sake of listening to music? I ALWAYS prefer the studio albums. Can't really explain why, i just do.

JPSmario

'live recording' oxymoron comments I understand better now that I've upgraded my 2 channel; bottom line is the live venue room acoustics are always disappointing when compared to my system in my living room.

that being said, some artists just perform on a different level or with a different energy (more?) in front of an audience compared to what they do in a studio. these 'live' recordings get more play on my system than their studio efforts. Jeff Beck, Pat Metheney, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Joni Mitchell, Steppenwolf all smoked a concert hall with far more energy than they achieved in a studio.

these recordings are not as technically 'perfect' as the studio efforts, but this about the music, right?

carvcom

Don't laugh, but in 81 or 82 I saw The GO GOs at Red Rocks, It truly was one of the best shows I have ever seen.
It was raining & rather than hide under the canopy, they dragged the drum kit out into the rain, the others stood in front of it & they jammed, I mean really jammed. It was so much fun seeing them just as soaked as we all were & having so much fun just playing music.
One of my fondest concert memories!!