This post was the foundation for the inspiration of this blog, although it didn’t actually initiate from a very positive background. But don’t fear! Because here, anything goes. And despite the fact that the idea came from a degrading MGMT review, I like to thank those writer’s who published it. You’re the reason my overly-active imagination came up with this idea.
So, let’s begin, shall we?
Spectacular sounds and reviving lyrics. Musicians who really know their stuff, and a crowd whom loved every second while these said musicians were on stage. Not to mention a flaming birthday cake given to a band member on their ageing day.
Yes, I am describing experiences that I was lucky enough to be present for – MGMT @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney You can imagine my surprise, and utter delight when I came across professional pictures from the event. I was ecstatic, cruising through the gallery. Even more so, when I found a review attatched.
The thing was, it was a review and a notion that I wasn't expecting at all.
“MGMT is still the same band we saw in 2008. Each member remained glued to their designated spot on the stage for almost the entirety of the set. ... The majority of the audience didn’t appear overly impressed by MGMT’s performance, only coming alive when the band launched into hits Kids, Electric Feel and Time to Pretend.”
Now I totally understand that it’s just one person's opinion, and everyone is entitled to have a say. But I’d just like to give a semi-review myself.
I am a massive fan of the band, and that may or may not sway my judgement. But I truly enjoyed every second of the ninety minute performance, and couldn’t care less that the band chose consciously to stay ‘glued to the exact spot’ in stage.
I feel as if we got a better performance musically, whereas Pond (whom were still extremely groovy) seemed messy – concentrating more on their movement, rather than their sound.
I, and I know, most of the crowd were in ultimate bliss for the whole of MGMT’s performance. Heck, unless my side of the stage, right up front, was largely overrun by massive fans – the critic should have gotten the same experience as I – almost every lyric sung, for every single song. Even the wonderful, twelve minute Siberian Breaks didn’t go astray.
This brings me to a question, readers. What is your opinion on live music? Even if the band/singer’s live performance doesn’t live up the sound on their record, should they be downgraded as a whole?
It’s a tough question, and I am wanting to say yes. Because live is best, live is real.
And MGMT were real, they were better and they were fun.
There is no point having an auto-tuned voice, so much so that a singer can't even do a worthy live show - but, in toe with the moral of this story, everyone has their own opinion.
Kittens,
Jay
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