Chutney
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I'm talking about bands/performers that no longer perform live anymore (death, dissolution, etc.). Who would you kill to see?
My first choice would definitely be Jimi Hendrix. I love his music, but on a whim I decided to give some of his live recordings a chance. That turned into a bit of an obsesssion. I think I've downloaded/listened to almost all of his live recordings and there's really nothing like it. He's so spontaneous, creative, energetic, and overwhelming. It's like, when he's on the stage, he forgets about any pop sensibilities and just unleashes the full power of his guitar. I'd have liked to catch a concert of his in the summer of 1968. That's just before he broke up the Experience, but when he started to experiment more with his music (longer instrumentals/solos, forays into soul and funk music).
After that, Led Zeppelin would be my second choice. When they were creating music, they were known for emphasizing the importance of the entire album. That supposedly really came through during their performances. They would push each composition as far as it could go, often transitioning in and out of old blues tunes mid-song. They played marathon concerts, with some of their better known songs going upwards of 20-30 minutes when it was all said and done. Apparently they had some very inventive lighting effects that were ahead of their time. And I feel like being blasted by Bonham's drumming or Plant's voice in person would a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
I'm hoping Rage Against the Machine comes up to Canada (or somewhere closeby) so that they won't eventually end up on this list.
My first choice would definitely be Jimi Hendrix. I love his music, but on a whim I decided to give some of his live recordings a chance. That turned into a bit of an obsesssion. I think I've downloaded/listened to almost all of his live recordings and there's really nothing like it. He's so spontaneous, creative, energetic, and overwhelming. It's like, when he's on the stage, he forgets about any pop sensibilities and just unleashes the full power of his guitar. I'd have liked to catch a concert of his in the summer of 1968. That's just before he broke up the Experience, but when he started to experiment more with his music (longer instrumentals/solos, forays into soul and funk music).
After that, Led Zeppelin would be my second choice. When they were creating music, they were known for emphasizing the importance of the entire album. That supposedly really came through during their performances. They would push each composition as far as it could go, often transitioning in and out of old blues tunes mid-song. They played marathon concerts, with some of their better known songs going upwards of 20-30 minutes when it was all said and done. Apparently they had some very inventive lighting effects that were ahead of their time. And I feel like being blasted by Bonham's drumming or Plant's voice in person would a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
I'm hoping Rage Against the Machine comes up to Canada (or somewhere closeby) so that they won't eventually end up on this list.
