The general pop/rock - music thread Page 31

Quote: George Kaplan @ June 12 2013, 3:16 PM BST

I'm a big Neil Young fan btw.

Wondering whether I should try and catch his latest UK tour, though it's probably sold out by now, and I'm not really into stadium gigs.

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I saw him and Crazy Horse a few years ago in Germany...it was a special kind of festival which included a stage at a village square, very unique and almost romantic. It was pure handmade rock n roll with lots of guitar feedback as usual with NY. If you're looking for nice stage banter or interaction with the audience you have to look elswhere.

Quote: Gordon Bennett @ June 12 2013, 3:23 PM BST

I saw him and Crazy Horse a few years ago in Germany...it was a special kind of festival which included a stage at a village square, very unique and almost romantic. It was pure handmade rock n roll with lots of guitar feedback as usual with NY. If you're looking for nice stage banter or interaction with the audience you have to look elswhere.

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Banter can be fun, and really add something to the experience. From recent gigs I've been to - and that includes young turks like Django Django, Rizzle Kicks, Miles Kane, Palma Violets, Two Door Cinema Club - the oldies are better at banter. The best at it recently for me were Ray Davies, Patti Smith, and Lucinda Williams.

Gordon, Chappers, everyone, it'd be interesting to hear which performers/bands you think are best at on-stage banter in your experience?

Quote: George Kaplan @ June 12 2013, 10:28 PM BST

Gordon, Chappers, everyone, it'd be interesting to hear which performers/bands you think are best at on-stage banter in your experience?

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I have to give this a deeper think...Im going to concerts for over 20 years.

But for the moment I'm giving a surprising answer: Bob Geldof was a nice and sensible performer in...hmmm 95 or 96. It was in my hometown Basel on a very small stage. Maybe this intimate location made him relaxed or something. At one point he said something like "It would be nice if you all stood up and dance...but if you want to remain seated I don't give a f**k, do what you want". We all stood up and danced.

Quote: Gordon Bennett @ June 13 2013, 8:28 AM BST

Bob Geldof was a nice and sensible performer in...hmmm 95 or 96. It was in my hometown Basel on a very small stage. Maybe this intimate location made him relaxed or something. At one point he said something like "It would be nice if you all stood up and dance...but if you want to remain seated I don't give a f**k, do what you want". We all stood up and danced.

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That sounds very Bob.

I suppose, after organizing Live Aid, getting a bunch of Swiss fans to get up and dance wasn't too much of a challenge.

Years ago, I picked up a copy of his autobiography, "Is That It?", and was really gripped by his description of his childhood. A very good read.

I f**king hate Bob Geldof and Johnny Fingers his pyjama clad side kick!

Pixies: No Deal

Bought this yesterday at the flea market for 2 Swiss francs (about 1,5£). The first "post-Ronnie" album. A bit sterile production but otherwise surprisingly enjoyable.

YEEEESSSS !!!!!!!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2013/jun/16/black-sabbath-13-tops-chart

"Paranoid" was the first album I ever bought. I remember listening to it beforehand in a booth at Manzi's records on the Finchley Road, and feeling very cool when I bought it.

Bought my first two Black Keys albums today:

http://loudwire.com/motorheads-lemmy-kilmister-has-surgery-to-implant-portable-defibrillator-in-his-chest/

Quote: Gordon Bennett @ June 22 2013, 8:21 PM BST

Bought my first two Black Keys albums today:

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Someone strongly recommended their album "Brothers" to me the other day.

Quote: George Kaplan @ June 12 2013, 10:28 PM BST

Gordon, Chappers, everyone, it'd be interesting to hear which performers/bands you think are best at on-stage banter in your experience?

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How about John Otway?

Quote: George Kaplan @ June 17 2013, 1:38 AM BST

"Paranoid" was the first album I ever bought. I remember listening to it beforehand in a booth at Manzi's records on the Finchley Road, and feeling very cool when I bought it.

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I only had the single which I've still got. Not really into Sabbath. More of a Yes-man myself.

Quote: Chappers @ June 23 2013, 7:58 PM BST

How about John Otway?

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I've never seen him live, but the missus saw him with Wild Willy Barrett in Chelmsford and says it was one of the best gigs of her life.

Any Trouble produced some really are some fantastic (power pop?) songs that really should've been hits. "Trouble with love" for instance. And then they moved to EMI America so someone really thought they were due some success. However Clive Gregson never fitted the pop star mould although he could really rock with the best of them and decided to become a folkie where he finally got some respect.

Quote: George Kaplan @ June 23 2013, 8:27 PM BST

I've never seen him live, but the missus saw him with Wild Willy Barrett in Chelmsford and says it was one of the best gigs of her life.

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FFS - go the first chance you get to see Otway. You'll piss yourself laughing.