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The CONCERT Discussion Thread
javeryh:
--- Quote from: pbj on June 08, 2019, 09:52:15 pm ---Sounds like that chainsmokers concert I went to. 2 guys yelling "what up Houston 1 2 3 4" for an hour while they hit play on their MacBook.
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:laugh2:
This is a very accurate statement.
javeryh:
Going to see The National tomorrow night in Brooklyn. Pretty excited about this one...
eds1275:
--- Quote from: JMB on May 20, 2019, 02:37:35 pm ---I love live music but, I feel like set lists are getting shorter now than they used to be. Anyone else feel that way?
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I think it's because albums are shorter than they used to be, and nobody buys them (well I do, and others do... but it's all about the hit now.) With the single song access that we have now, people just aren't buying an album for a song and finding 6 more that they love like the good old days. They hear a song, they use shazam or similar to find out what it is, and they buy that one song. I think this is affecting how much music is being released and how much bands want to expose to potential fans - if it's not in their best catalogue they might not think it's in their best interests to share.
javeryh:
The National was really good. Short setlist though - under 2 hours. There were also problems getting into Prospect Park - the line was like 45 minutes! Anyway, it was nice to be outside listening to one of my favorite bands, eating artisan tacos and drinking some craft beer like a true hipster. All I was missing was the beard and skinny jeans.
JMB:
--- Quote from: eds1275 on June 12, 2019, 02:08:34 pm ---
--- Quote from: JMB on May 20, 2019, 02:37:35 pm ---I love live music but, I feel like set lists are getting shorter now than they used to be. Anyone else feel that way?
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I think it's because albums are shorter than they used to be, and nobody buys them (well I do, and others do... but it's all about the hit now.) With the single song access that we have now, people just aren't buying an album for a song and finding 6 more that they love like the good old days. They hear a song, they use shazam or similar to find out what it is, and they buy that one song. I think this is affecting how much music is being released and how much bands want to expose to potential fans - if it's not in their best catalogue they might not think it's in their best interests to share.
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I could see that in some cases. It is just frustrating to see bands now that I saw 20+ years ago and their sets are now at least 4 songs less than they used to be. Springsteen plays for 3 hours and the bands I want to see it feels like I am lucky to get 16 songs and 75 minutes out of. Give me 20-22 songs and a solid 90 minutes of music and I am happy.
Most recent show. Early punk band, The Undertones. 30+song set. Great time
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