Shepherd's Bush DVD

[Jason_scorching_past]

I know what your saying

but the only reason we have the dvd's etc to exchange in the first place generally is because someone was trying to make a profit

This is a fair point. I understand the band's stance but over the years they haven't released much live stuff so if you wanted it, bootlegs were the only option.

[shat noir]

keep it to yourself Sadsack

Well I'm gonna show you all anyway, miserable bastard...........



My cat, I found her today three weeks after that orgy that Dave missed.

lol

[Andwah]

Personally, I don't see much of a point in buying recordings of live music. I won't buy the bootleg and there's a fair chance I won't buy the authentic DVD either.

But why, but why, but why?

To me, the only thing to be had from watching a live performance is something that doesn't transfer to tape. If I'm gonna be popping in a CD or DVD anyway, I'd prefer the studio version, because that live "energy" just isn't there unless I'm actually there watching it myself in person. Recorded, most times it just ends up being inferior audio, crowd noise, and a less perfect performance.

That's just me though. I'm not knocking anyone else. I love seeing them live, but get almost nothing from listening to the live albums and bootlegs.

I see your point but i'm definately of the 'I was there' or 'I wish i'd been there' persuasion, it's cool listening back to a show you were at.

I'm with you on the crowd noise though, many a live recording's been killed by too high an ambient mic level, though if it's a good singalong i don't mind too much.