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Discussion at work today... which is the worst performance ever in the history of music between these two very worthy contenders...
This one?
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Or this one?
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Shinboners
14 Mar 2008, 21:01
The five worst that I've seen:
1. Spain at the Prince Pat. Spain were a great band to listen to on CD. But after seeing them live, I've never put on their CD again. They were stoned, they were dull, and the support band, The Paradise Motel, totally blew them off the stage. And after such a woeful performance, it totally f***ed me off when the audience gave them an ovation. wtf?
2. The Cure at Melbourne Park. I loved the Cure, and I couldn't wait to see them live. Maybe I should say I loved "early Cure" because by the time I saw them, they had turned into a stadium band. Primary is a great song. Primary with a 5 minute guitar solo in the middle isn't.
3. Wendy Rule at the Dan O'Connell. Yeah, I knew she was a white witch, but to see her perform her "magic spells" inbetween songs....well....I've never been able to take her music seriously again.
4. Dire Straits. Wow! You're going to use another guitar?
5. Massive Attack at Festering Hole. I don't know why I even said yes to this gig. I don't even like Massive Attack. But they had lot's of pretty lights and stuff, but it was crap. Amusingly enough, they wouldn't let people take mobile phones into the venue.....it was probably to stop people from booking taxis to go home.
Van Morrison | Bob Dylan | Ian Moss | Dire Straits | Ian Moss
A combination of the 5 worst or most disappointing performances seen.
footnote - Ian Moss was a supporting act. I didn't buy tix to see him play Tucker's Daughter 3 times per set. Honest
NorthBhoy
14 Mar 2008, 22:12
This one?
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Awesome.
That has come about simply because the keyboard player kind of knew the start to the Final Countdown and piped up at the pub.
The Other Dean
15 Mar 2008, 00:15
3. Wendy Rule at the Dan O'Connell. Yeah, I knew she was a white witch, but to see her perform her "magic spells" inbetween songs....well....I've never been able to take her music seriously again.
I hear ya, Shinners. Found myself in a similar Rule-induced predicament one night and, like you, decided that was enough for me.
Btw, whose idea of a cruel joke was it to pair Spain (a notoriously boring live band) with The Paradise Motel, a band who were usually nothing short of mesmerising live ? Sadistic stuff indeed.
The Other Dean
15 Mar 2008, 00:19
Awesome.
That has come about simply because the keyboard player kind of knew the start to the Final Countdown and piped up at the pub.
Yep, bang on.
Keyboard player wins, but props to the beyond atonal "singer".
Superb effort.
The Other Dean
15 Mar 2008, 00:25
Btw, worst ?
Fat Boy Slim by the length of the Flemington straight.
He played "Walking In Memphis", and quite disturbingly, he wasn't being ironic.
Hated Porno For Pyros. Almost fell asleep.
As much as I liked the band on disc, The Hummingbirds were always a consistently woeful live band.
And The Avalanches (@ the Laneway Festival) were suprising shitful. But in their defence, I've seen the play some great shows, too.
SweetLeftFoot
15 Mar 2008, 07:55
Massive Attack are the archetypal sound great on CD but are shit live band.
Yep, bang on.
Keyboard player wins, but props to the beyond atonal "singer".
Superb effort.
What I love about it is that you feel sorry for the guitarist and drummer, until they do their solo break out and you see they are just as atrocious. Wait, we're still talking about KISS right?
Roos4eva
15 Mar 2008, 11:58
The Vines @ Melbourne BDO 03. Craig Nicholls preffered to drink his can of coke than sing. Simply awful. Although, it was later discovered that he suffers from some form of autism.
Here's an example of their 'brilliance' on David Letterman.
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The Strokes @ Melbourne BDO 04. For some reason, they walked off stage after playing for 25 minutes for which there was an hour wait for Metallica after it. Also, in those 25 minutes, I happened to have decided to go to the toilet and quickly see The Butterfly Effect, as I thought I'd be able to catch the last 30 minutes of The Strokes. As soon as I got back, hey, they decided it was a good idea to finish.
trevagreene
15 Mar 2008, 16:42
Yngwie Malmstein at the Palace, with Joe Lynn Turner of Deep Purple and Rainbow fame on vocals.
I enjoy Malmstein's work, but gee-wiz this concert was pretty poor.
Shinboners
15 Mar 2008, 20:16
Btw, whose idea of a cruel joke was it to pair Spain (a notoriously boring live band) with The Paradise Motel, a band who were usually nothing short of mesmerising live ? Sadistic stuff indeed.
Another pairing that didn't work was Cattletruck supporting New Order. wtf?
Mind you, I've also seen the Blackeyed Susans supporting Frente and that worked a treat.
The Other Dean
15 Mar 2008, 20:31
Another pairing that didn't work was Cattletruck supporting New Order. wtf?
Wtf, indeed. (Cattletruck....not a name I've pondered in many a year.)
Although both were excellent on the night, I thought that having Rocket From The Crypt support The Fireballs was a bit like some sort of in-joke that I must have missed.
NorthBhoy
15 Mar 2008, 21:24
Chris Cornell supporting Linkin Park screwed with my head for a while. Madness.
RoyalBlue
15 Mar 2008, 21:43
Chris Cornell supporting Linkin Park screwed with my head for a while. Madness.
I - for some reason - have a copy of his post Soundgarden* solo album. It includes a version of the entirely unremarkable Can't Change Me tacked onto the end in French!
Thanks Chris!
(*Despite my dislike of the album I am a fan of Soundgarden.)
NorthBhoy
15 Mar 2008, 21:45
I - for some reason - have a copy of his post Soundgarden* solo album. It includes a version of the entirely unremarkable Can't Change Me tacked onto the end in French!
Thanks Chris!
(*Despite my dislike of the album I am a fan of Soundgarden.)
That's a ****ing great album. You're 'avin a laugh, RB.
It's called Euphoria Morning and it's a ****ing belter. Heathen.
RoyalBlue
15 Mar 2008, 21:54
That's a ****ing great album. You're 'avin a laugh, RB.
It's called Euphoria Morning and it's a ****ing belter. Heathen.
I know what it's called. I've got a beer resting on it right now.
NorthBhoy
15 Mar 2008, 22:02
I know what it's called. I've got a beer resting on it right now.
How 'bout you whack it in the CD player the institution housing you has provided and have another listen instead of cracking wise.
RoyalBlue
15 Mar 2008, 22:04
How 'bout you whack it in the CD player the institution housing you has provided and have another listen instead of cracking wise.
Oh wait I get it, I'm crazy because I don't rate an album that features a FRENCH RERECORD!
*bobs head to some quality Huey Lewis*
NorthBhoy
15 Mar 2008, 22:07
Oh wait I get it, I'm crazy because I don't rate an album that features a FRENCH RERECORD!
Let's forget the french re-record shall we? Regrettable occurence.
It's a good album. Very good. Get on it.
blackshadow
16 Mar 2008, 12:05
The Slits at Golden Plains last year - truly awful! The addition of a couple of topless girls from the crowd didn't make up for the lack of musical talent being aired on stage.
I usually try to block out the awful performance but that horrible memory is burned into my brain. Thanks for making me relive it pharro!
Dire Straits at the Glasshouse and those godawful unconfortable seats.
They were clinical, surgical and downright soporific.
An absolute yawn!
scottywiper
16 Mar 2008, 14:16
Another vote for Dire Straits.
After seeing the "Walk of LIfe" video I expected happy funsters hamming it up.
I'd have got more entertainment playing the record and staring at the wall.
And wouldn't have had to sleep out all night and pay a heap of cash for the privilege.
Groggyk
16 Mar 2008, 15:43
Dire Straits at the Glasshouse and those godawful unconfortable seats.
They were clinical, surgical and downright soporific.
An absolute yawn!
Knop fella actually sounds like he's yawning when he "sings". Sounds like Lou Reed on a downer.
Another vote for Dire Straits.
After seeing the "Walk of LIfe" video I expected happy funsters hamming it up.
I'd have got more entertainment playing the record and staring at the wall.
And wouldn't have had to sleep out all night and pay a heap of cash for the privilege.
Yes all that is true but it does speak volumes for us as a collective if we were to, say, prefer an untalented hack with poor musicianship and no sense of rhythm or key but with plenty of personality, stage lighting, pyro effects and an amp that goes up to 11 over a clinical professional with symphonic precision and talent to burn. But who am I to accuse anyone of being shallow and superficial. :D