quoted 3 lines I've learned is that, if you're into you're own music - and it compells>I've learned is that, if you're into you're own music - and it compells
>you to move- then people will generally do the same, or at least enjoy
>watching you more. When I play, I fucking freakout because I like what >I
do. It's for me, and if others want to rock out, then they can.
There are different schools of thought on this. I personally will often
times during a performance close my eyes and turn my full attention to the
music. There could be a stage show comparable to Janet Jackson or Pink Floyd
and it just doesn't make a difference to me.
I'm remembering the Autechre show from a year ago in LA. Mid-size theatre,
jam packed with sweaty people, and no illumination outside of the glare from
the laptop screens behind which Sean and Rob were crouched and out of sight.
None of that mattered. It was superior music, and therefore a superior show.
Exceptions can be made with performance art type artists like Skinny Puppy
or Crash Worship or that band who opened up for Books on Tape a couple weeks
ago here in LA and as part of their show they made peanut butter and jelly
sandwiches while they sang and passed them out to the crowd.