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I was reading this article in the WSJ this morning and it poses an interesting question. Is having hundreds or thousands of video cameras and cell phones lit up during the show hurting the concert experience? My take is that bands like Wilco and The Black Crowes should never forget that having thousands of fans should never be taken for granted. Once you take a hard stance on an issue like this, you risk alienating people who love and support your work. When I am at a concert, I am not bothered by how other people are experiencing it. I think musicians should be happy anyone wants to record them with video. Whatever happened to being humble? Especially in the music environment that we have now where live shows are the biggest cash cow. |
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Yeah its very over the top. I would also say the money-men would be the ones pushing the rule. But quite honestly - as if some blown out distorted recording of whoever is really going to hurt any sales... The music corporations really play fire with their customers. They adversely influence the relationship between musician and audience in a way that is totally counterproductive for everyone. Agreed. All the video I have recorded is so distorted and hard to hear (audio that is) that even if I wanted to put it online illegally, it wouldn't be worth it. I slightly disagree. I have a camera that takes 720p video and I used it to take videos for a cover band that I manage. They came out decent audio and video wise. Granted this wouldn't work in a larger venue but big bands still play smaller venues. Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/user/vcg7 |
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Personally, I would go to a concert, and take video on my cellphone, just to have a record of the fact that I'd been there. I wouldn't be wanting to tape the whole thing as some kind of bootleg operation. I kind of understand the fear of the promoters and their ilk though, that think someone would, as there are always those out there that would, so hence the blanket ban. |
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I find it odd to go to a concert and be looking into a 2" screen the entire time instead of watching the real concert. |
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Personally It doesnt ruin the expierience And I see no problem with recording video and putting it up on you tube To begin with You Tube will remove it If it violates Copyright rules But ONE person possibly could see the video before it gets taken down and end up spending Hundreds of Dollars on the Band because someone with a cell phone at a concert introduded them to a new band they didnt know before So the STATUS QUO is the way to go |
