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I've had trouble getting into quiet, subtle songs live because of the buzz of the audience. My ears can't tune them out. The audience chatter becomes part of the song, which is unfortunate. (e.g.-the only Shins song I really like is New Slang. When I saw them live, however good their performance, the audience of, say 1000 or so, ruined any chance for me to be moved by the song by talking through it.)
Audience chatter has ruined a few loud shows as well. The guy behind me who yells, "I got to take a piss," in the middle of an SY freak-out is sure to take me out of the moment.
I've often tracked down recordings of shows I've seen, so I can listen to the band w/out as much background noise from the crowd. I'm usually pleased, but then I wonder why I bothered to go to the live performance to begin with.
I'd like to go to a show where everyone gets earphones that connect to the soundboard. Or, perhaps a show where everyone is gagged with duct tape. Both, ideally.
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