What is it about seeing a song played that makes it better?

charliemike · Unread post by **charliemike** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 8:09 pm

After the dreamgirl vid was posted I watched the "So Damn Lucky" video of Dave and Trey in Africa. I've listened to "Some Devil" dozens of times and really liked that album.

But it wasn't until I saw Dave playing it, bringing so much emotion through his expressions that I realized how amazing this song is to me. I mean, I was moved by the melody and really just blown away. It was a pleasant surprise to say the least.

It was the same way with the Central Park DVD. I had been listening to Dave and Tim at Luther College a ton up til I bought the CP DVD last year and after watching it I had a completely different appreciation for some of the songs like Granny, for example.

So what is it about that? I think videos are horseshit but what is it about watching a performance that does that? Can we not get a complete connection with a song until we see it performed?

I think this is why I'd pay $1000 to sit front row at a D&T concert ... I could just sit and watch them play with no distractions from stimulus overload and really let the music touch my "soul" if you will.

bassman462 · Unread post by **bassman462** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 8:45 pm

wait where was the dreamgirl vid posted? i havent seen it yet.

Flakes · Unread post by **Flakes** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 8:52 pm

I have to say the emotion in DDTW on the CP DVD ABSOLUTELY blew me away.

rockinfingers23 · Unread post by **rockinfingers23** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 3:21 pm

To see them live is a whole another experience. That's why they are so great!! I hate it when I hear a cd from an artist then see them live and they blow on stage. With DMB I feel like I enter another world. They fined tuned their performance and worked so hard!!

hofdaddy · Unread post by **hofdaddy** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 3:33 pm

charliemike wrote:After the dreamgirl vid was posted I watched the "So Damn Lucky" video of Dave and Trey in Africa. I've listened to "Some Devil" dozens of times and really liked that album.

But it wasn't until I saw Dave playing it, bringing so much emotion through his expressions that I realized how amazing this song is to me. I mean, I was moved by the melody and really just blown away. It was a pleasant surprise to say the least.

It was the same way with the Central Park DVD. I had been listening to Dave and Tim at Luther College a ton up til I bought the CP DVD last year and after watching it I had a completely different appreciation for some of the songs like Granny, for example.

So what is it about that? I think videos are horseshit but what is it about watching a performance that does that? Can we not get a complete connection with a song until we see it performed?

I think this is why I'd pay $1000 to sit front row at a D&T concert ... I could just sit and watch them play with no distractions from stimulus overload and really let the music touch my "soul" if you will.

Dave speak is well worth the price of admission. I've only seen one D&T show, back in 98 or 99, and all I can say is PHENOMENAL!

GSR · Unread post by **GSR** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:15 pm

Lots of times when i hear a new song for any artist i'll think it's alright, then i'll see that song played on like a dvd or something and i'll be thinking "this song is badass!" then i'm super happy that i have a version to listen to when i can't watch the dvd.

Trippin Hillbilly · Unread post by **Trippin Hillbilly** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:53 pm

I felt the same way the first time I watched Listener Supported. mmmm 41.

Andre_GT7 · Unread post by **Andre_GT7** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:00 pm

Trippin Hillbilly wrote:I felt the same way the first time I watched Listener Supported. mmmm 41.

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Trippin Hillbilly · Unread post by **Trippin Hillbilly** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:16 pm

watch ( P ) Pronunciation Key (wch)
v. watched, watch·ing, watch·es
v. intr.

To look or observe attentively or carefully; be closely observant: watching for trail markers.
To look and wait expectantly or in anticipation: watch for an opportunity.
To act as a spectator; look on: stood by the road and watched.
To stay awake at night while serving as a guard, sentinel, or watcher.
To stay alert as a devotional or religious exercise; keep vigil.

i am sam2 · Unread post by **i am sam2** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:48 pm

yeah...i think i know that "watched" word too....

smedley · Unread post by **smedley** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 7:32 pm

he might be unaware of the dvd, i don't know though

i am sam2 · Unread post by **i am sam2** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 8:27 pm

i wish there were dvds for red rocks and chicago

GSR · Unread post by **GSR** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 8:41 pm

i am sam2 wrote:i wish there were dvds for red rocks and chicago

you can acquire a chicago one.

i am sam2 · Unread post by **i am sam2** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:02 pm

GSRLessard14 wrote:
i am sam2 wrote:i wish there were dvds for red rocks and chicago
you can acquire a chicago one.

but is it of dvd quality?

GSR · Unread post by **GSR** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:59 pm

i am sam2 wrote:
GSRLessard14 wrote:
i am sam2 wrote:i wish there were dvds for red rocks and chicago
you can acquire a chicago one.
but is it of dvd quality?

no, it's not an official release,, but it's pretty damn good. and it's pro shot.

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