Who has been the greatest live act ever? - Page 2

batreleaser · 10.29.2008, 08:52 PM

hmm, prolly one of the Hardcore bands. I watch tons of footage from Reagan era hardcore and all those performances were just mesmerizing. It could be Black Flag, Bad Brains, DOA, MDC, shit, all those bands torched live.

Hendrix was an incendiary performer.

The Art Ensemble of Chicago had a fun and elaborate stage set up while still making some of the most incredible music ever.

greedrex · 10.30.2008, 03:51 AM

for me it's the YOOOOOOf by far.

Death & the Maiden · 10.30.2008, 04:53 AM

For me it's Sonic Youth, but then again, I've only been to two concerts.

atsonicpark · 10.30.2008, 04:55 AM

ever? Who knows? It'd be something like Boredoms or Acid Mothers Temple I'm sure.

The best band I ever saw live was probably Melt Banana.

hat and bread · 10.30.2008, 07:09 AM

My favorite live band is definitely Acid Mothers Temple. I've lost track of how many times I've seen them. Never once been disappointed.

blunderbuss · 10.30.2008, 07:17 AM

My best ever live act would probably be some sort of chart fodder, to be honest. I took my girlfriend to see Shania Twain, and her show was pretty excellent, and I took my niece to see S Club 7 and that was great fun and highly entertaining. Of the shows that I've taken myself to see, Prince and Iron Maiden stand out as being particularly good.

_slavo_ · 10.30.2008, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by blunderbuss

My best ever live act would probably be some sort of chart fodder, to be honest. I took my girlfriend to see Shania Twain, and her show was pretty excellent, and I took my niece to see S Club 7 and that was great fun and highly entertaining. Of the shows that I've taken myself to see, Prince and Iron Maiden stand out as being particularly good.

Ah, come on. No Yoof there?

10.30.2008, 09:33 AM

What do you do after you have finally found out who best live act is, then? Do you get a pat on the shoulder and a benign smile from people who think that you're a twat?

floatingslowly · 10.30.2008, 09:38 AM

although I'm not much of a fan of their music, the answer and end-all to this thread is:

GWAR

Rob Instigator · 10.30.2008, 11:47 AM

if you like fucking cartoon bands.

Derek · 10.30.2008, 11:57 AM

which we all do, right guys?

10.30.2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by atsonicpark

ever? Who knows? It'd be something like Boredoms or Acid Mothers Temple I'm sure.

The best band I ever saw live was probably Melt Banana.

damn Ive missed them in bremen a few weeks ago, I wasnt sure If hey are that good live...

narlus · 10.30.2008, 12:17 PM

i've seen Gwar, Boredoms (twice), and Acid Mothers (thrice)...the simple beauty of Jack Rose's playing speaks more to me (though the above shows were excellent, of course).

Rob Instigator · 10.30.2008, 12:26 PM

the single best ROCK AND ROLL show I ahve ever seen, insane from start to finish, mad rockin, each song played like it was the last song ever, was URGE OVERKILL right after saturation came out. small club in Houston. so fucking awesome. They knew how to RAWK. and they were stylish and debonair a decade before all these fop fucks of the past 10 years decided it would be hip to dress up in fly suits and have pretty haircuts.

floatingslowly · 10.30.2008, 12:30 PM

I would say that next to GWAR, the greatest live act was the one where floatingslowly punched the guy in Consolidated in the face (giving him a bloody nose).

that floatingslowly's a real SHOW STOPPER.

alteredcourse · 10.30.2008, 01:54 PM

I agree with GWAR. Its just too much fun.

Also, for me, Tool in 2001 during their lateralus tour. Not now though, ohhhhh lord.

DJ Rick · 10.30.2008, 03:34 PM

Best of the active bands I've seen in the last couple years...
Hank IV, Oh Sees, Mayyors, Tyvek, Coconut Coolouts, Wounded Lion, Box Elders, Eat Skull, Mika Miko, Realicide, Shearing Pinx

Best of the last decade, now r.i.p.
Coughs, The Hunches, Sleetmute Nightmute, Dead Moon, Business Lady

Best I saw in the 90s...
Karate Party, Nar, The Makers, The Registrators, Lord High Fixers, Dead Moon, first few Melt Banana tours, Smash Your Face, Slight Slappers, Suppression, Caroliner, Thinking Fellers Union Local 282, High Rise

Best I saw in the 80s...
Savage Republic, Pussy Galore, Isocracy

Best noise acts I've ever seen...
Men Who Can't Love, Tralphaz, Pod Blotz, Hans Grusel's Krankenkabinet

Best reunions...
Flipper, Bad Posture

greedrex · 10.30.2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by floatingslowly

although I'm not much of a fan of their music, the answer and end-all to this thread is:

GWAR

ha yeah

Decayed Rhapsody · 10.30.2008, 11:00 PM

Would have killed to see Ike & Tina Turner back in the 60's.

SuchFriendsAreDangerous · 10.30.2008, 11:38 PM

the best show I ever saw personally was Bunny Wailer at the Hollywood Bowl 2006, legendary, 18000 of in chorus to "Get Up Stand Up" and "Cool Runnings", miraculous for los angeles I tell you..

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batreleaser invito al cielo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 5,155	hmm, prolly one of the Hardcore bands. I watch tons of footage from Reagan era hardcore and all those performances were just mesmerizing. It could be Black Flag, Bad Brains, DOA, MDC, shit, all those bands torched live. Hendrix was an incendiary performer. The Art Ensemble of Chicago had a fun and elaborate stage set up while still making some of the most incredible music ever.
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hat and bread children of satan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tokyo Posts: 351	My favorite live band is definitely Acid Mothers Temple. I've lost track of how many times I've seen them. Never once been disappointed.
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blunderbuss invito al cielo Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK Posts: 2,526	My best ever live act would probably be some sort of chart fodder, to be honest. I took my girlfriend to see Shania Twain, and her show was pretty excellent, and I took my niece to see S Club 7 and that was great fun and highly entertaining. Of the shows that I've taken myself to see, Prince and Iron Maiden stand out as being particularly good.
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10.30.2008, 09:33 AM	#28
sarramkrop Posts: n/a	What do you do after you have finally found out who best live act is, then? Do you get a pat on the shoulder and a benign smile from people who think that you're a twat?
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10.30.2008, 09:38 AM	#29
floatingslowly invito al cielo Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 21,165	although I'm not much of a fan of their music, the answer and end-all to this thread is: GWAR
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narlus 100% Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 749	i've seen Gwar, Boredoms (twice), and Acid Mothers (thrice)...the simple beauty of Jack Rose's playing speaks more to me (though the above shows were excellent, of course). __________________ http://www.tinnitus-photography.com
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10.30.2008, 12:26 PM	#34
Rob Instigator invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the land of the Instigator Posts: 27,930	the single best ROCK AND ROLL show I ahve ever seen, insane from start to finish, mad rockin, each song played like it was the last song ever, was URGE OVERKILL right after saturation came out. small club in Houston. so fucking awesome. They knew how to RAWK. and they were stylish and debonair a decade before all these fop fucks of the past 10 years decided it would be hip to dress up in fly suits and have pretty haircuts. __________________ RXTT's Intellectual Journey - my new blog where I talk about all the books I read.
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floatingslowly invito al cielo Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 21,165	I would say that next to GWAR, the greatest live act was the one where floatingslowly punched the guy in Consolidated in the face (giving him a bloody nose). that floatingslowly's a real SHOW STOPPER.
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10.30.2008, 01:54 PM	#36
alteredcourse expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,503	I agree with GWAR. Its just too much fun. Also, for me, Tool in 2001 during their lateralus tour. Not now though, ohhhhh lord.
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DJ Rick 100% Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sacto (CA) Institute for Record Collection Scrutiny Posts: 817	Best of the active bands I've seen in the last couple years... Hank IV, Oh Sees, Mayyors, Tyvek, Coconut Coolouts, Wounded Lion, Box Elders, Eat Skull, Mika Miko, Realicide, Shearing Pinx Best of the last decade, now r.i.p. Coughs, The Hunches, Sleetmute Nightmute, Dead Moon, Business Lady Best I saw in the 90s... Karate Party, Nar, The Makers, The Registrators, Lord High Fixers, Dead Moon, first few Melt Banana tours, Smash Your Face, Slight Slappers, Suppression, Caroliner, Thinking Fellers Union Local 282, High Rise Best I saw in the 80s... Savage Republic, Pussy Galore, Isocracy Best noise acts I've ever seen... Men Who Can't Love, Tralphaz, Pod Blotz, Hans Grusel's Krankenkabinet Best reunions... Flipper, Bad Posture __________________ http://artforspastics.blogspot.com/
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Decayed Rhapsody the destroyed room Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 572	Would have killed to see Ike & Tina Turner back in the 60's.
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SuchFriendsAreDangerous invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: fucking Los Angeles Posts: 14,801	the best show I ever saw personally was Bunny Wailer at the Hollywood Bowl 2006, legendary, 18000 of in chorus to "Get Up Stand Up" and "Cool Runnings", miraculous for los angeles I tell you.. __________________ Today Rap music is the Lakers
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