Why are concerts so popular?

I really don't understand it. I've only been to one concert and that was about three years ago, but it was hell on earth. I see no intelligent reason why anyone would want to go, even if they are a fan of the music.

1. The bands never sound as good live, especially rock bands.

2. There's normally rude, horrible smelling people filling the seats, and they're always very loud.

3. It's hard to enjoy the music when there's people screaming right next to you.

4. You get a generally better sound quality from listening to the music at home.

5. Concerts cost more than two CDs would, and you get more songs from two CDs, at a better sound quality.

There's my five main reasons. It just doesn't make sense for someone to waste their time and money on going to a concert. Why do people do it?

I really don't understand it. I've only been to one concert and that was about three years ago, but it was hell on earth. I see no intelligent reason why anyone would want to go, even if they are a fan of the music.

1. The bands never sound as good live, especially rock bands.

2. There's normally rude, horrible smelling people filling the seats, and they're always very loud.

3. It's hard to enjoy the music when there's people screaming right next to you.

4. You get a generally better sound quality from listening to the music at home.

5. Concerts cost more than two CDs would, and you get more songs from two CDs, at a better sound quality.

There's my five main reasons. It just doesn't make sense for someone to waste their time and money on going to a concert. Why do people do it?

LittleHands134

2. I guess it depends on the fan base. I haven't noticed that.

3. Are you kidding? The music is loud. You need to get into the music.

4. You get polished sound...not better. Real music shouldn't be studio fixed.

5. The experience is different. Nothing like seeing a band you enjoy live. Provided they are good live.. What bands have you seen that aren't able to play live?

I think it's awesome when a band you like is playing a song you love and you and everyone in the crowd are singing at the top of their lungs. Boba_Fett_3710

Its the only thing I enjoy doing out of the house. They're what I consider "fun"

The concerts I go to are at small clubs, not giant stadiums btw.

I really don't understand it. I've only been to one concert and that was about three years ago, but it was hell on earth. I see no intelligent reason why anyone would want to go, even if they are a fan of the music.

1. The bands never sound as good live, especially rock bands.

2. There's normally rude, horrible smelling people filling the seats, and they're always very loud.

3. It's hard to enjoy the music when there's people screaming right next to you.

4. You get a generally better sound quality from listening to the music at home.

5. Concerts cost more than two CDs would, and you get more songs from two CDs, at a better sound quality.

There's my five main reasons. It just doesn't make sense for someone to waste their time and money on going to a concert. Why do people do it?

2. I guess it depends on the fan base. I haven't noticed that.

3. Are you kidding? The music is loud. You need to get into the music.

4. You get polished sound...not better. Real music shouldn't be studio fixed.

5. The experience is different. Nothing like seeing a band you enjoy live. Provided they are good live.. What bands have you seen that aren't able to play live?

I really don't understand it. I've only been to one concert and that was about three years ago, but it was hell on earth. I see no intelligent reason why anyone would want to go, even if they are a fan of the music.

1. The bands never sound as good live, especially rock bands.

2. There's normally rude, horrible smelling people filling the seats, and they're always very loud.

3. It's hard to enjoy the music when there's people screaming right next to you.

4. You get a generally better sound quality from listening to the music at home.

5. Concerts cost more than two CDs would, and you get more songs from two CDs, at a better sound quality.

There's my five main reasons. It just doesn't make sense for someone to waste their time and money on going to a concert. Why do people do it?

2. I guess it depends on the fan base. I haven't noticed that.

3. Are you kidding? The music is loud. You need to get into the music.

4. You get polished sound...not better. Real music shouldn't be studio fixed.

5. The experience is different. Nothing like seeing a band you enjoy live. Provided they are good live.. What bands have you seen that aren't able to play live?

you obviously dont like music. sAndroid17

[QUOTE="Boba_Fett_3710"]I think it's awesome when a band you like is playing a song you love and you and everyone in the crowd are singing at the top of their lungs. LittleHands134

Here's some good live music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cpX1ZjuaiA

I don't know of any band that can perform in this same "better than CD" quality, especially if they were in a large concert area.

Here's some good live music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cpX1ZjuaiA

I don't know of any band that can perform in this same "better than CD" quality, especially if they were in a large concert area.

[QUOTE="sAndroid17"] you obviously dont like music. LittleHands134

[QUOTE="LittleHands134"][QUOTE="sAndroid17"] you obviously dont like music. sAndroid17

Question: What do you like to do for fun Littlehands?skullkrusher13

[QUOTE="sAndroid17"][QUOTE="LittleHands134"] I like music, I just don't care about who's singing it.LittleHands134

Answer my question, I want to know your definition of "fun" Littlehands.skullkrusher13

Answer my question, I want to know your definition of "fun" Littlehands.skullkrusher13

[QUOTE="skullkrusher13"]Answer my question, I want to know your definition of "fun" Littlehands.wrlyy

[QUOTE="LittleHands134"][QUOTE="sAndroid17"]no favourite singer/?sAndroid17

[QUOTE="sAndroid17"][QUOTE="LittleHands134"] Nope, I normally just do an auto-mix of songs on Napster and listen to whatever comes up while I do work/play video games. Never really bother to see who's singing it.LittleHands134

[QUOTE="sAndroid17"][QUOTE="LittleHands134"] Nope, I normally just do an auto-mix of songs on Napster and listen to whatever comes up while I do work/play video games. Never really bother to see who's singing it.LittleHands134

:roll:

I don't idolize musicians, I enjoy the music they play, simple. Anyone who listens to music because of the image is kidding themselves. I don't care if the bands I like are religious or drug addicts, I care about them entertaining me with their artistry.

[QUOTE="LittleHands134"][QUOTE="sAndroid17"]you obviously dont like music.skullkrusher13

:roll:

I don't idolize musicians, I enjoy the music they play, simple. Anyone who listens to music because of the image is kidding themselves. I don't care if the bands I like are religious or drug addicts, I care about them entertaining me with their artistry.

[QUOTE="LittleHands134"][QUOTE="sAndroid17"]you obviously dont like music.skullkrusher13

:roll:

I don't idolize musicians, I enjoy the music they play, simple. Anyone who listens to music because of the image is kidding themselves. I don't care if the bands I like are religious or drug addicts, I care about them entertaining me with their artistry.

You pulled that stat completely out of your ass Littlehands.

Bottom line is this is just opinions. You think reading is fun, I think its boring and incredibly tedious. You feel concerts are a waste of time, I think they are one of the only fun things to do outside of the house. Seeing my favorite bands perform live is awesome. And the thing is, I can even meet them if I want since the shows are generally small and the band's themselves are not egotistical asses since they play music as a hobby, not a profession.

[QUOTE="Boba_Fett_3710"]I think it's awesome when a band you like is playing a song you love and you and everyone in the crowd are singing at the top of their lungs. LittleHands134

You pulled that stat completely out of your ass.

Bottom line is this is just opinions. You think reading is fun, I think its boring and incredibly tedious. You feel concerts are a waste of time, I think they are one of the only fun things to do outside of the house. Seeing my favorite bands perform live is awesome. And the thing is, I can even meet them if I want since the shows are generally small and the band's themselves are not egotistical asses since they play music as a hobby, not a profession.

There are bands that perform great live. Muse and wolfmother's songs sound just as great live as on CD, and the red hot chili peppers actually have better live songs than they are on CD. Just watch some songs live at slane castle.

I think part of going to concerts is also actually seeing your idols, and sort of feeling the music. I prefer smaller concerts too by the way.

You pulled that stat completely out of your ass Littlehands.

Bottom line is this is just opinions. You think reading is fun, I think its boring and incredibly tedious. You feel concerts are a waste of time, I think they are one of the only fun things to do outside of the house. Seeing my favorite bands perform live is awesome. And the thing is, I can even meet them if I want since the shows are generally small and the band's themselves are not egotistical asses since they play music as a hobby, not a profession.

[QUOTE="skullkrusher13"]

You pulled that stat completely out of your ass Littlehands.

Bottom line is this is just opinions. You think reading is fun, I think its boring and incredibly tedious. You feel concerts are a waste of time, I think they are one of the only fun things to do outside of the house. Seeing my favorite bands perform live is awesome. And the thing is, I can even meet them if I want since the shows are generally small and the band's themselves are not egotistical asses since they play music as a hobby, not a profession.

LittleHands134

You proved my subtle point that mainstream music sucks. Every genre has talented underground bands that play music for a hobby. You just need to find them.

You pulled that stat completely out of your ass Littlehands.

Bottom line is this is just opinions. You think reading is fun, I think its boring and incredibly tedious. You feel concerts are a waste of time, I think they are one of the only fun things to do outside of the house. Seeing my favorite bands perform live is awesome. And the thing is, I can even meet them if I want since the shows are generally small and the band's themselves are not egotistical asses since they play music as a hobby, not a profession.

You proved my subtle point that mainstream music sucks. Every genre has talented underground bands that play music for a hobby. You just need to find them.

[QUOTE="skullkrusher13"][QUOTE="LittleHands134"] That's why I said "I'd imagine", but if you really looked into it, the vast majority of music fans do. Especially for that situation with the Chemical Romance thing, several thousand teens threatened to kill themselves over that. That would make up a large amount of the concert, assuming they go to concerts on a regular basis. What bands do that? The only ones I could think of would be those trashy indie bands, any mainstream band would be near impossible to meet.LittleHands134

You proved my subtle point that mainstream music sucks. Every genre has talented underground bands that play music for a hobby. You just need to find them.

I'm not a fan of indie so I wouldn't know. If you enjoy rock I don't know what to tell you. The foundation of rock is similar, and the reason why a lot of it is mainstream is because it appeals to a broad audience. If a indie rock band has potential, they'll probably sell-out, become mainstream, etc. The money is tempting. I'm a metal fan, I have the solace knowing the bands I enjoy will never sell-out because they have a very targeted market and will always play music as a hobby.

I really don't understand it. I've only been to one concert and that was about three years ago, but it was hell on earth. I see no intelligent reason why anyone would want to go, even if they are a fan of the music.

1. The bands never sound as good live, especially rock bands.
Not,true..For example.RoF sounds even better live.

2. There's normally rude, horrible smelling people filling the seats, and they're always very loud.
Yea,but then again so are some people on the bus :P

3. It's hard to enjoy the music when there's people screaming right next to you.
Sometimes yea,but a lot of people also sing along with the song.

4. You get a generally better sound quality from listening to the music at home.
That's quite true..but its that experience of seeing your favorite band with your own eyes.

5. Concerts cost more than two CDs would, and you get more songs from two CDs, at a better sound quality.
Back to point 4..Its the experience.Seeing your band live and my ticket for Dragonforce costed me 18euros.($23)

There's my five main reasons. It just doesn't make sense for someone to waste their time and money on going to a concert. Why do people do it?
Its lots of fun.

LittleHands134

Me being a Metalhead, its only natural that I want to go see my favourite artist, the smell of weed and alcohol gives it some athmosphere and its fun getting rowdy and watching crazed fans getting their asses handed to them by security. I enjoy shows overall.tzar3

[QUOTE="LittleHands134"]

I really don't understand it. I've only been to one concert and that was about three years ago, but it was hell on earth. I see no intelligent reason why anyone would want to go, even if they are a fan of the music.

1. The bands never sound as good live, especially rock bands.
Not,true..For example.RoF sounds even better live.

2. There's normally rude, horrible smelling people filling the seats, and they're always very loud.
Yea,but then again so are some people on the bus :P

3. It's hard to enjoy the music when there's people screaming right next to you.
Sometimes yea,but a lot of people also sing along with the song.

4. You get a generally better sound quality from listening to the music at home.
That's quite true..but its that experience of seeing your favorite band with your own eyes.

5. Concerts cost more than two CDs would, and you get more songs from two CDs, at a better sound quality.
Back to point 4..Its the experience.Seeing your band live and my ticket for Dragonforce costed me 18euros.($23)

There's my five main reasons. It just doesn't make sense for someone to waste their time and money on going to a concert. Why do people do it?
Its lots of fun.

Lto_thaG

[QUOTE="Lto_thaG"][QUOTE="LittleHands134"]

I really don't understand it. I've only been to one concert and that was about three years ago, but it was hell on earth. I see no intelligent reason why anyone would want to go, even if they are a fan of the music.

1. The bands never sound as good live, especially rock bands.
Not,true..For example.RoF sounds even better live.

2. There's normally rude, horrible smelling people filling the seats, and they're always very loud.
Yea,but then again so are some people on the bus :P

3. It's hard to enjoy the music when there's people screaming right next to you.
Sometimes yea,but a lot of people also sing along with the song.

4. You get a generally better sound quality from listening to the music at home.
That's quite true..but its that experience of seeing your favorite band with your own eyes.

5. Concerts cost more than two CDs would, and you get more songs from two CDs, at a better sound quality.
Back to point 4..Its the experience.Seeing your band live and my ticket for Dragonforce costed me 18euros.($23)

There's my five main reasons. It just doesn't make sense for someone to waste their time and money on going to a concert. Why do people do it?
Its lots of fun.

sAndroid17

maybe because they like giving all their money to the record labels

and being in hugh rowdy drunk people is not my idea of fun

Me being a Metalhead, its only natural that I want to go see my favourite artist, the smell of weed and alcohol gives it some athmosphere and its fun getting rowdy and watching crazed fans getting their asses handed to them by security. I enjoy shows overall.tzar3