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dax's avatar

childish gambino at rock the bells 2011. live band and you could tell he cared about the show he was putting on.

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claudio castro's avatar

RIP Rock The Bells and Paid Dues 😮‍💨

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Paul K. Barnes's avatar

The Weeknd's concert special was AMAZING visually and sonically. I'm glad I watched it on the big TV on the sound bar we have. I also recently watched the Arctic Monkeys concert special (have had the live album in rotation for months) and it sounded/looked great too. I think it would be cool if rappers like Tyler The Creator or Curren$y who often do special arrangements for shows would do live albums. I'm still holding on for a live Tame Impala album especially since two albums (and several special arrangements) have been released since the last one

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claudio castro's avatar

damn, i need to peep that concert special 👀 -- another medium i completely forgot when it comes to live albums

and agreed on those artists to release some live stuff, their live music would translate well to a recorded medium 🙏

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Ryan Changes's avatar

Oh interesting! Hot take here: I actually wish * less * artists released live albums. I generally think production and quality is lower on those, even to this day, and I think it removes (for me) the personal nature of actually attending a show, living in the moment, and being part of a small part of the fanbase that took time out of their life to be there with that band/group/singer.

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claudio castro's avatar

fair counterpoint! i think it does offer opportunity for those that couldn't make it but to your point, i def agree there's a level of mindfulness / being present that can be removed

also i was never gonna see The Weeknd live (because i just don't like arena shows) so at least i got a small peak into the show lmao

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