Artists whose live performances rival their recordings
Some artists tour, but shouldn't; they deliver pitchy songs and seem awkward on stage. Studio magic is required to polish their performances to our liking.
Other gifted musicians and singers shine during concerts. They improvise and even make you love modified renditions of their hits.
Last night, I was lucky to see and hear Prince when he took to the stage at Halifax's Metro Centre. Even people who don't care for his mega hits would have enjoyed his show. He played songs he'd written for other artists (e.g., "Nothing Compares 2 U"), covers of other works (e.g., disco tunes and "Let's Go"), and mashups and funky renditions of his own material.
His voice is as powerful as ever. He still hits those ridiculously high notes. He dances like someone who is in his twenties and has heaps of rhythm. His quirky mannerisms are flirtacious and his guitar mastery astounds concert goers.
When artists live performances rival their recordings, you experience a new level of
AWESOME!
Can you think of any artists who exceeded your expectations in concert? Leave me a note in the comments section below. For me, only five other performances stand out: Harry Connick, Jr.; Colin James; The Rolling Stones (1988 Steel Wheels tour...don't know how the boys sound now); Jeff Healey; and The Northern Pikes.
P.S. Taking in a concert thanks to a present from a great friend, well that cranks that awesome-o-meter up another decibel or two. Evidence: my smile.
Other gifted musicians and singers shine during concerts. They improvise and even make you love modified renditions of their hits.
Last night, I was lucky to see and hear Prince when he took to the stage at Halifax's Metro Centre. Even people who don't care for his mega hits would have enjoyed his show. He played songs he'd written for other artists (e.g., "Nothing Compares 2 U"), covers of other works (e.g., disco tunes and "Let's Go"), and mashups and funky renditions of his own material.
His voice is as powerful as ever. He still hits those ridiculously high notes. He dances like someone who is in his twenties and has heaps of rhythm. His quirky mannerisms are flirtacious and his guitar mastery astounds concert goers.
When artists live performances rival their recordings, you experience a new level of
AWESOME!
Can you think of any artists who exceeded your expectations in concert? Leave me a note in the comments section below. For me, only five other performances stand out: Harry Connick, Jr.; Colin James; The Rolling Stones (1988 Steel Wheels tour...don't know how the boys sound now); Jeff Healey; and The Northern Pikes.
P.S. Taking in a concert thanks to a present from a great friend, well that cranks that awesome-o-meter up another decibel or two. Evidence: my smile.
I loved seeing 54-40 in concert two weeks ago. They are terrific live!
ReplyDeleteCindy G.
Kim Mitchell is another artist I should have included in my original post. I once saw him perform at an outdoor venue. The skies opened up and torrential rain poured down on us just moments after he took to the stage.
ReplyDeleteDespite being soaked to the skin, thousands of us stayed for the entire concert. We didn't stick around to get our money's worth either(it was a free concert in a park).