Would you say increase in technology has improved live music in general?

Question

Yes or No???

and for which ever answer you pick please tell me why you think it has or hasnt improved

thank you for your time

Answer 1

Yes. Compare what bands were able to do live back in say, 1959 vs 1977. Crap sound on tiny amps, etc.

Fast forward to now. The concert experience is nothing like it been before. People sittiing way in the back, for ex., can now have a better view via huge video screens. Didn't have *those* in the 60s.

Admittedly, *rock* concerts are toned down today as opposed to the 70s. Back then, lasers, smoke effects, flashpans etc were all fairly new, so the theatrics wowed everyone. Today some of those 'tricks' are seen as passe & "cheesy".

So yeah, technology has pushed live music way ahead.

Answer 2

In general yes. I remember seeing some footage of the "Grateful Dead" from 30 years ago, and I compared it to when I saw them live in London in 1989. The technology really enhanced the live gig, but the music was still fab even in the 30-year old footage. I think good bands/singers are better live anyway, as there is something about the ambience of a live gig (technology-aided or not) that you can't get from listening to an album.

Answer 3

Yes, because if a singer has a bad singing voice, for instance, like Cher to name one, this technology has a way of camouflaging it, and you don't notice that she, or others in the same boat that really don't have good vocals, really cannot sing.

Answer 4

Not really sure to be honest as I dont tend to listen to live music.

I listen to music on either CD's, Radio or on Sky music channels so dont hear the beauty of live music.

Answer 5

totally --sound effects ,background music etc,all go towards a whole wonderful sound

Answer 6

no. they don't sing live they mime.