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Could be worse..., posted on November 4, 2009 at 14:28:27
mkuller Audiophile Posts: 15929 Location: SF Bay Area Joined: April 22, 2003 Contributor Since: December 28, 2003	...one of my managers here at work and her husband are taking their two teenaged sons to a Kiss concert next month. At least that will be a hoot.

Sheesh., posted on November 5, 2009 at 10:10:54
Bruce Kendall Dealer Posts: 26637 Location: SoCal Joined: February 4, 2005 Contributor Since: February 4, 2005	I don't think I could survive a Kiss concert. Talk about torture.

RE: Sheesh., posted on November 5, 2009 at 21:34:07
Todd Krieger Audiophile Posts: 22046 Location: SW United States Joined: November 2, 2000	30 years ago, I thought Kiss was a "trash" band..... But now, relative to what's out there today, even Kiss to me seems decent.

why? (nt), posted on November 4, 2009 at 10:39:21
mhardy6647 Audiophile Posts: 7834 Location: New England Joined: October 12, 1999	nt all the best, mrh

Why? Because somewhere, a county fair is about to miss out on booking the Zager and Evans reunion tour., posted on November 4, 2009 at 12:47:16
Enophile Audiophile Posts: 7139 Location: Las Vegas Joined: October 15, 2005	I hope this doesn't mean we are about to be treated to "Works, Volume III."

Heh heh...The Remix...heh, posted on November 4, 2009 at 13:09:06
LWR Audiophile Posts: 35665 Location: The woods Joined: August 12, 2003	thought I'd never get an opening!!! hehehehehehe http://routes61and49.com/index.php?go=home

'cause if you're a band from that era WAY past your prime, it's the thing to do..., posted on November 4, 2009 at 10:55:46

musetap
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Besides, its not like they've always shown good judgement...

“ Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination. ” -Michael McClure

saw Carl Palmer (with Asia) in July-he's defintely not past his prime nt, posted on November 4, 2009 at 13:01:12
padreken Audiophile Posts: 7194 Joined: November 28, 2000 Contributor Since: April 5, 2002	nt

Really? have you seen Emerson recently...., posted on November 4, 2009 at 11:00:10
phatty Audiophile Posts: 2693 Joined: January 28, 2002	...or heard his album with Marc Bonilla ? Past his prime? His " past is time " is way past the level of many contemporary keyboard players. Have you seen carl Palmer on stage recently? Same comment . except with drums , regarding Emerson.

Agree somewhat, posted on November 4, 2009 at 13:59:50
STEVE H Audiophile Posts: 461 Joined: December 15, 2000	Though Keith Emerson is way past his prime and Greg Lake's voice is pretty shot... Carl Palmer can still drum like he did 20-30 years ago. Saw him with Asia and boy can he still whack that kit!!! He is in amazing shape for going on 60.

Okay Steve...., posted on November 5, 2009 at 04:50:21

phatty
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....thanks, and I am a long time fan.
I saw Keith play a couple of years ago, on a tour with Marc Bonilla.
I was 5 feet from Emerson at a small club in New Haven CT, Taods Place. What I think you need to also know is that their long time fans , are the toughest critics. I recall speaking with soem other fans, before the show started, and we were wondering if Keith was done, finished, over the hill. After the concerrt started, we were all looking at each other with a look of astonishment. Yeah, he was slower, more deliberate, but the talent is still there. Fingers curled , posture not the greatest, but still quite the virtuoso.
I got to chat with him for a few minutes after the show, and Emerson really is a nice guy, very humble, no attitude.

Look, back in their heyday, it was played throughtout the dorms of MIT, and almost all the Colleges out there.That means something. All those smart people listening.....
Yeah, their time came and went, other forms of music took the stage, as the music business became the Industry as we know it today.

But for a 4-5 year period of time, they dominated the AOR format. I remember in 1973 , WNEW FM in New York City , would play their entire albums when they were released. No commercials. Both sides.They were " concept albums" , a term that has very little meaning today.

Now, you are lucky to hear 3-4 minutes of a band on the radio.

RE: Okay Steve...., posted on November 5, 2009 at 06:48:28
STEVE H Audiophile Posts: 461 Joined: December 15, 2000	I am a HUGE ELP fan. Saw them about 8 or so times in concert. Even saw them at Cal Jam, with Emerson strapped to the spinning Grand Piano above the stage.

RE: Really? have you seen Emerson recently...., posted on November 4, 2009 at 11:41:31

musetap
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Gotta admit I haven't. But then I was never a big
ELP fan and haven't listened to any of their "new" material
in at least 30 years, at which point I had already
pretty much decided that they were past their prime as
far as what they had to offer to me, musically.

Your response makes it sound like you're a fan and happy
with E and P's recent work. That's cool and I hope
when they add the L back in it gels, and that they put
on some worthy shows for their fans.

My apologies to you; my post was rather flippant.

“ Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination. ” -Michael McClure

Thanks...., posted on November 5, 2009 at 07:48:03
phatty Audiophile Posts: 2693 Joined: January 28, 2002	I appreciate your response.

The rise of Bombast rock, posted on November 4, 2009 at 10:42:30
LWR Audiophile Posts: 35665 Location: The woods Joined: August 12, 2003	is my wild assed guess...Jeez, I saw them a number of times both as opening acts and as headliners, because I wanted to see the openers. Not very impressed by the playing although the singing was ok. http://routes61and49.com/index.php?go=home

I never cared for 'em except in very small doses., posted on November 5, 2009 at 17:14:15

mhardy6647
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The year I graduated with my PhD, there was a woman who'd been awarded a PhD by (presumably) our sister school, the Peabody Conservatory, with a doctoral thesis about Keith Emerson (relating to Russian music, as I recall)... speaking of "sheesh" moments.

Yeah, plenty of ELP got played at JHU, too (but not by me). I will admit to listening to Yes in those long-ago times... but it was the 70s (if you catch my drift).

all the best,
mrh

Okay, the 70's...., posted on November 6, 2009 at 11:59:46
phatty Audiophile Posts: 2693 Joined: January 28, 2002	...but what can be the explanation for today's music ? Can anyone actually play anything live, without all the help, and do people actually sit and listen like they used to? Not watch, listen.

They sure have aged well., posted on November 4, 2009 at 10:10:10
jimbill Audiophile Posts: 1154 Location: Texas Joined: May 31, 2004	nt.

Real musicianship and talent...., posted on November 4, 2009 at 10:54:58
phatty Audiophile Posts: 2693 Joined: January 28, 2002	..returns to the big stage. You may not like their music, , or their presentation, but virtuosity that is rare in today's musical climate is the drawing card.

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