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Danny 01:49 pm UTC 09/14/08 |
| In reply to: | re: Steve Steinman's Bat - the Symphony - AndrewG 12:18 pm UTC 09/14/08 |
| Heh, no it was just to reinforce the fact that this had more of the resonance of a working men's club than a rock concert taking place in a theatre. There wasn't anything grandiose or ecstatic or feverish about it. No presence. No majesty. I've seen a fair few rock bands and this didn't have that feel at all. Have to say, I do agree with you. I was pleasantly surprised that he wasn't dressed in full Loaf regalia and trying to be American although there were inevitably a lot of Loafisms in terms of his stage moves (which is to be expected, especially in Paradise). It would have been a lot worse if he was wearing a wig and a frilly shirt. There just wasn't any passion or dignity in his performance, was the big sticking point. I dunno, it was just all a bit soulless - karaoke - rather rather living and breathing the music. Just didn't get the feel of sincerity behind his delivery. It felt more like a *parody* than a tribute is the crux of it, I suppose. For me, he didn't get the music right. But hey, it's just my opinion. What do I know?! lol. The band were okay, credit where it's due. The rhythm guitarist (?) was rather good as rhythm guitarists go! lol! :-) Don't like to be down on people, but this was a huge disappointment to me when it's something I'm so passionate about - Jim's music. - Danny. > > > I think what summarised it for me was when he apologised > > and said something along the lines of [Northern Accent] > > "I'll be back next year with an [x] piece orchestra - I'm > > bloody shitting meself, I tell you". > > Do you expect him to talk with an American accent? > I personally think that is what makes a tribute act a bit > lame, trying to be exactly like Meat Loaf. It's far more > important to me if they concentrate on the music and get > that right. Hence my interest in seeing tribute acts where > they have live bands. | |
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