quoted 6 lines Having just had the pleasure to see Cex do his thing in Lexington Ky
> Having just had the pleasure to see Cex do his thing in Lexington Ky
> recentlyi have to say-Cex puts on the ultimate live performance-hes wild
> with great energy-gets the whole creowd involved-is musically amazing while
> being something that almost anyone could enjoy-amazing amazing amazing-one
> of the best shows ive done in years and years-what all laptop performers
> should see before thinking of playing for a crowd!
Not to start all this live laptop: boring or not? discussion (which I
thoroughly enjoyed by the way)...
I am about to embark on my first solo show (in Louisville, KY actually) most
likely almost entirely on the laptop and I have agonized quite a bit being
from a rock and roll background on what I could do to keep the crowd
entertained. Both bands I'm in incorporate electronics into our rock show
but involve more sequencing than live manipulation.
I think it's an issue of what your goals are. While I certainly intend on
incorporating other things into my live shows (which I hope will be more
visually stimulating) I also very much want this solo experience to allow me
to explore other things that perhaps didn't involve the rock atmosphere or
instrumentation. My goal has been, at least initially, to create
environments in which I would very actively be affecting the sound. I didn't
want to just hit play though if I did at least then I'd be able to play
something else accompanying the computer. I have, at least right now, felt
like I've been able to explore the mixing of rock with electronic in my
other two bands. So why do it in a 3rd live vehicle?
Ultimately what it boils down to is that I'm making these sounds for me to
enjoy, and hoping others may enjoy it too. No, this will not be a visually
stunning first show, in fact I would love it if people just closed their
eyes and got into the music for what it is and not for what it isn't.
People should know what they're getting into at shows and if you go to see
Oval or something one shouldn't be expecting the energy of a rock show.
As for Cex I really enjoy his music and appreciate what he's doing. I think
it's great that he's bringing some humor and energy to the live show. But I
get this impression that people assume that if someone is not exciting live
that they just don't get it. But while action may be Cex's goal, that may
not be the case for others who make the conscious choice to explore other
aspects of live performance.
Peace,
Connor
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