Probably pointless trying but....
When Autechre play live they don't tweak existing tracks like most other
live 'electronic' bands (something Aphex is very guilty of) they create
new tracks from sound elements which they tend to use exclusively for
live shows. There is some overlap between 'live shows' and 'records',
(elements from _Goz Quarter_ and _Tilapia_ can be heard in their current
core set) but tracks you hear live will probably never be released. To
some degree this is frustrating but i'm into the idea that you have the
memory instead of some artist degrading crappy mp3.
They deliberately do this I guess because there's no point in recreating
tracks you can buy for a few quid down at HMV live. Each set is a unique
performance, a memory each of the audience can take with them. Something
you _can't_ buy down HMV - things like that have their own value in the
current climate.
If you simply didn't like the music they played live, well fine, current
sets are pretty 'extreme' in comparision with releases. I'm not into
high end digital wankery for it's own sake and sometimes you have to
wonder... but perhaps if people spent less time noting things to whine
about, heat, the crowd response etc etc they might enjoy the music more.
Just chill a bit. Go and see them when they play again and be prepared
to hear things you won't like.
If you want to get off yer face and dance to a 'live' band (and why
not?) go and see Underworld, they move crowds like no one else and all
credit to them for that.
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