Thursday, September 16, 2010

New Flame; Revived Sounds


Covers are always entertaining and fun to fill a set list's empty gaps. Bands who only do covers replay what the original composure dictates. The crowd loves hearing old, familiar throwbacks, and thus everyone is happy in the musical scene.

But what if an old song never lived up to some unknown potential? I'm striving to rekindle the original's spark, yet light it up brighter than ever. Constantly I find myself searching live archives to discover a version that really rocks out the studio's original piece. Sometimes songs are done absolutely perfect live and can't be played any louder, see At The Drive-In:


They put their best into their live shows and the result evoked genius out of the music they created. Playing their souls out like it was their last chance, while simultaneously dancing insanely around the stage, the band absolutely kills their material live. A show is meant to showcase what you've worked hard on, not to just play your songs. Which brings back my dilemma: there are amazing classic songs that were never played right live. It's sour to watch a live performance that has no energy, no swagger, and seems restricted to simple recreation of the original tune. Thats what will change when you hear the sound emitting from the Mothnest. Live for you ladies and gentleman, a completely new voice screaming out the way music should always be played.

Be prepared for the storm brewing...


None will ever top the legendary showman's live show
Buddy Guy just gets better as he ages

"You'll Never Die And You'll Never Grow Old"

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