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Screw you and live music

I really don’t have the time to go anywhere where good music is played as those places are 45 minutes, $3 bridge toll, and $5+ of gasoline away. Yes there are some local places, but I don’t care to see most of those who play there. Also, if there is someone worth seeing/hearing, it's likely going to be on a week night with a late ending and that just doesn't work well for me. The music I like most does not tend to sound good live (I usually hate live albums) and I see the live venue more as a social thing - getting together with others having fun celebrating. I do make it a point to go see my favorite band when they are in town, but again, it's a social thing - my way of saying thanks for doing what you do and giving me something to enjoy. Volume is usually too loud and the sound is only ok. My "goal" is NOT to recreate the live sound in my home but to best present what is on pre-recorded media.

Would you suggest that golfer give up his clubs and just go watch tournaments? A photographer give up his expensive gear and go to museums? I’d hope not, so no need to damn us audiophiles with a “I’ve seen the light and feel compelled to lead you to it” kind of post. No offence intended to those who honestly like live music AND enjoy your stereos at home. If you only like the live sound like Mr. Revelation, then you don't really belong here do you?

marc g. - audiophile by day, music lover by night


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