FabSwingers.com forum: Better in the studio than live

By *inaTitz OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I've just been watching some of Blondie doing live gigs recorded back in the late 70's and odds bodkins, but they don't half sound better on studio albums. It could be the recording, it could be the kit, it could be they all had too many gobstoppers before performing, or perhaps they just need a bit of studio tweaking. Johnny Cash, on the other hand, sounds great in Live at San Quentin.

Who else is far better on one than t'other?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Katy Perry sounds atrocious live!

Kings of Leon, dolly Parton and The Script are all much better live than in the studio.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If it's a really good band, then 'live', actually at the event is by far the best but live on your own tv just loses all the dynamics, IMHO, - plus the sound is only as good as your tv speakers.

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By *uriosity filled the ....Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"I've just been watching some of Blondie doing live gigs recorded back in the late 70's and odds bodkins, but they don't half sound better on studio albums. It could be the recording, it could be the kit, it could be they all had too many gobstoppers before performing, or perhaps they just need a bit of studio tweaking. Johnny Cash, on the other hand, sounds great in Live at San Quentin.

Who else is far better on one than t'other?

By all accounts they were very out of tune and unskilled in using their instruments. They were very much a punk band polished for the masses.

TBH on recent inter_iews (bearing in mind they had proper drug issues and were broke by the early 80's) that I've seen Debbie Harry comes across as a right self congratulating arrogant t*at.

'Call me' is a rocking tune though

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Have seen The Stranglers (with Hugh Cornwell) a couple of times and they sounded exactly the same live as they did on vinyl.

Saw Meatloaf at Donington one year and he was crap

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Stranglers were absolutely brilliant, one of the very best ever!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Katy Perry sounds atrocious live!

Kings of Leon, dolly Parton and The Script are all much better live than in the studio. "

Dolly Parton mimes so it's not really a live event.

I've seen Blondie live and thoroughly enjoyed it. I don't really want a band to sound the same live as on record or I might as well sit in my bedroom and listen them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Katy Perry sounds atrocious live!

Kings of Leon, dolly Parton and The Script are all much better live than in the studio.

Dolly Parton mimes so it's not really a live event.

I've seen Blondie live and thoroughly enjoyed it. I don't really want a band to sound the same live as on record or I might as well sit in my bedroom and listen them. "

Well she was definately live when we saw her recently! X

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

Only ever seen 6 rock bands and 2 artists that are as good live as on their studio albums...

Pink Floyd

Jethro Tull

Steeleye Span

Genesis

Pink Faries

Yes

Judie Tzuke

Jean Michel Jarre

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Katy Perry sounds atrocious live!

Kings of Leon, dolly Parton and The Script are all much better live than in the studio.

Dolly Parton mimes so it's not really a live event.

I've seen Blondie live and thoroughly enjoyed it. I don't really want a band to sound the same live as on record or I might as well sit in my bedroom and listen them.

Well she was definately live when we saw her recently! X"

I love Dolly and think she puts on a fantastic show but even she admits there is a fair degree of lip syncing at her shows.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"The Stranglers were absolutely brilliant, one of the very best ever!"

I fell asleep in a Stranglers concert in the 70's!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Katy Perry sounds atrocious live!

Kings of Leon, dolly Parton and The Script are all much better live than in the studio.

Dolly Parton mimes so it's not really a live event.

I've seen Blondie live and thoroughly enjoyed it. I don't really want a band to sound the same live as on record or I might as well sit in my bedroom and listen them.

Well she was definately live when we saw her recently! X

I love Dolly and think she puts on a fantastic show but even she admits there is a fair degree of lip syncing at her shows. "

I'm not disputing that she mimes some shows, or that some songs during this concert were mimed. But she sang at least half live, and the ones she did were much better than studio recordings.

Sam Smith is amazing live, as are Mudford and Sons, and Imagine Dragons. All superior to their studio recordings.

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

Manic street preachers are just as good live if not better than studio

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Katy Perry sounds atrocious live!

Kings of Leon, dolly Parton and The Script are all much better live than in the studio.

Dolly Parton mimes so it's not really a live event.

I've seen Blondie live and thoroughly enjoyed it. I don't really want a band to sound the same live as on record or I might as well sit in my bedroom and listen them.

Well she was definately live when we saw her recently! X

I love Dolly and think she puts on a fantastic show but even she admits there is a fair degree of lip syncing at her shows.

I'm not disputing that she mimes some shows, or that some songs during this concert were mimed. But she sang at least half live, and the ones she did were much better than studio recordings.

Sam Smith is amazing live, as are Mudford and Sons, and Imagine Dragons. All superior to their studio recordings. "

As long as you enjoy the show that's all that counts. I would love to see one of her concerts but keep missing them.

Seen Mumford and sons and really enjoyed then

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Queen their live shows had energy and many of their songs come alive when they play live. Saw them at Wembley 86 but haven't seen the new line up with Adam Lambert. Im sure theyre good but it just wouldnt be the same.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"Only ever seen 6 rock bands and 2 artists that are as good live as on their studio albums...

Pink Floyd

Jethro Tull

Steeleye Span

Genesis

Pink Faries

Yes

Judie Tzuke

Jean Michel Jarre

Saw Jean Michel Jarre in Barcelona in 1993 at the Olympic Stadium, he was awesome and the laser show was out of this world

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By *xpresMan
over a year ago

Elland

The Manic street preachers

The Who

Pink Floyd

Iron Maiden

Kasabian

fat boy slim (yes DJ)

George Michael

Bruce Springsteen

Black Sabbath

Take That (not my choice)

Poison

Madness

Prince

All have been better live than vinyl in different ways the quality may not be as clinical but sometimes its the crowd the atmosphere etc etc cant beat a live band

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By *xpresMan
over a year ago

Elland

"Only ever seen 6 rock bands and 2 artists that are as good live as on their studio albums...

Pink Floyd

Jethro Tull

Steeleye Span

Genesis

Pink Faries

Yes

Judie Tzuke

Jean Michel Jarre

Saw Jean Michel Jarre in Barcelona in 1993 at the Olympic Stadium, he was awesome and the laser show was out of this world

destination docklands was there he was great

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The Stranglers were absolutely brilliant, one of the very best ever!

I fell asleep in a Stranglers concert in the 70's!

Was it Golden brown?

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"The Stranglers were absolutely brilliant, one of the very best ever!

I fell asleep in a Stranglers concert in the 70's!

Was it Golden brown?

Not released til 1981

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"The Stranglers were absolutely brilliant, one of the very best ever!

I fell asleep in a Stranglers concert in the 70's!

Was it Golden brown?

Can't remember, I was asleep at the time!!

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By *orthLincsIronCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Simple Minds and Muse both have great studio albums and they're the two best live bands I've ever seen, Muse edging it as the best live band I've had the pleasure to hear

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The Stranglers were absolutely brilliant, one of the very best ever!

I fell asleep in a Stranglers concert in the 70's!

Was it Golden brown?

Not released til 1981

Errrrrrrrm, wasn't quite what I was referring to!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The Stranglers were absolutely brilliant, one of the very best ever!

I fell asleep in a Stranglers concert in the 70's!

Was it Golden brown?

Can't remember, I was asleep at the time!!

It has that effect, I've heard!

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By *itten-xxxWoman
over a year ago

North West

Bon jovi were amazing live

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Simple Minds and Muse both have great studio albums and they're the two best live bands I've ever seen, Muse edging it as the best live band I've had the pleasure to hear

I haven't had the pleasure of seeing Simple Minds live but their '89? album 'Street Fighting Years' brings back so many awesome memories.

So, it's one of my most precious possessions!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Bon jovi were amazing live

Yeah, another great live band!

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By *tirling DarkCouple
over a year ago

Stirling

Saw Simple Minds live in 2012...brilliant

Peter Gabriel, despite his age, sounds better live than on record.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

The Manics were definitely awesome live, as good as recorded, plus the effects of live entertainment made it much better.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Van Halen

Iron Maiden

AC/DC

Bowling for Soup

Dream Theater

Are all outstanding live.

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By *inaTitz OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

By all accounts they were very out of tune and unskilled in using their instruments. They were very much a punk band polished for the masses.

TBH on recent inter_iews (bearing in mind they had proper drug issues and were broke by the early 80's) that I've seen Debbie Harry comes across as a right self congratulating arrogant t*at.

'Call me' is a rocking tune though"

Call Me is my favourite Blondie song

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Van Halen

Iron Maiden

AC/DC

Bowling for Soup

Dream Theater

Are all outstanding live."

Can I also add Skindred and Steel Panther to my previous list?

Can't wait to see them next year....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Leonard Cohen

Johnny cash

And Neil diamond have been my favourite concerts. All are better live than on record. There is just something about their performances and the interpretations of the songs that just can't be captured on vinyl.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Manic street preachers are just as good live if not better than studio "

The Manics were incredible live. Robbie live was better than I could have imagined. The Foo Fighters were too.

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By *ucyfur77Woman
over a year ago

Pleasuretown

Black Sabbath

really enjoyed them!

Also wish to add:

Editors

30 Seconds to Mars

Tenacious D

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By *ucyfur77Woman
over a year ago

Pleasuretown

Peter Gabriel, despite his age, sounds better live than on record.

Never really thought about how old he might be to be honest.

Like his voice, shame he is not on Spotify

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

George Michael is exactly the same live as his recordings ... great voice live & the studio

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"George Michael is exactly the same live as his recordings ... great voice live & the studio"

Seen him twice and totally agree!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

U2 are brilliant live, seen them many times, can't really listen to their albums though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

HIM

Not their biggest fan anyway but my daughter loves them. Saw them at download and Jesus he can't sing for toffee live

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"George Michael is exactly the same live as his recordings ... great voice live & the studio

Seen him twice and totally agree!"
+1

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rhianna....Utter shite live than f*@K she's a fox

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Black Sabbath

really enjoyed them!

Also wish to add:

Editors

30 Seconds to Mars

Tenacious D

Tenacious D are great live

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By *utzzCouple
over a year ago

wrexham

Most of the (punk) music I'm into sounds much better live than in a studio, and most of my favourite albums are live recordings too.

Surprisingly cypress hill seen at Reading 93 ish sticks in my memory as being an amazing live act though that could have been down to the hits from the bong

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