Anyone know the presale code for Boston?
Anyone know the presale code for Boston?
Ian
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I blame Wynton, what was the question?
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I thought the presale code for most/all of the shows was 'robots'.
Baloney. I have tremendously enjoyed watching Fripp play on several occasions. Entwistle too for that matter, though sadly only on video. Those two are dexterous virtuoso musicians. I don't need performers to jump around the stage but to watch those two guys spin their magic with their fingers on the fretboard is amazing.Originally Posted by Spiral
But I can potentially picture what Battema is suggesting, that with Kraftwerk the sounds and light show are enough to make for a compelling musical experience.
That's really what I meant too. These guys are also spinning magic with their hands to create the whole experience in real time. Fair enough if it's not up your alley as much as people playing actual instruments, but it's not something to dismiss because they happen to stand static while doing it.
Wow. Heavy, man!
Of course, Milli Vanilli fans said the same thing.
Yes, it's mesmerizing how long he can hold his hand on that iPad.
Oh no! His thumb twiched.
You either like Kraftwerk, or you don't. It's that simple. I saw them on their first US tour (after many years) back in the late '90s. Great show, great sound, great music.
I'm not really a huge Kraftwerk fan, but I think it's actually pretty cool to see the variety of devices they're using to produce their sounds. Yes, there's the touch-surface technique on the iPads, but also ribbon controllers, and the Lanchpad-type matrices, laptops, and yes, actual keyboards. All in the service of an electronic music composition that was originally produced with completely different technology.
And damned if ol' Ralf isn't actually boogieing in place a little there.
I like Kraftwerk
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back when they WERE Kraftwerk.
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I saw them on their first US tour, for Autobahn, and, also Computer World.
And, it was the same with Jobson. Plus, the musicians actually had to play their instruments.
And, yet, Jobson was roasted on this forum for daring to charge $75.
Fantastic. And how different do those two particular albums sound?
A: Like night and day.
They're "still" Kraftwerk.
Mangos and kiwis, dude.
I hate the venue they are playing in Philly but this is a not miss show!
Agreed. And a fair chunk of change to stand the entire night.
You know, for me personally it is like the experience I had going to see Roger Waters perform The Wall a few years back. Even though at the core, my love of PF music is what got me in the door, the high price for the ticket wasn't so I could closely watch Waters (or anyone else in his band) nail it on his bass. It was to see that whole multimedia experience, to hear, feel and see that music in a unique sort of context that the album alone can't really capture. I mean, for a good part of the show the band wasn't even *visible* onstage to watch.
I like Waters vs Kraftwerk better than Kraftwerk vs. Jobson/Fripp/Entwistle, because in the case of players like Jobson & Fripp they are considered amazing/accomplished players. There are people in the crowd who really WANT to watch their hands closely while they play. At shows like that, strong visual effects are actually considered distractions rather than enhancements. I also like The Wall vs. Kraftwerk because the visuals entertain despite the # of "original players" on the stage...
Now, whether you can appreciate the full experience that Kraftwerk is offering vs Waters is another story...for example, The Wall is a concept album with a sort of narrative to help drive the visuals. Kraftwerk's shows do not have a narrative to follow...theirs are more simply visual enhancements of the songs themselves. For me, they work.
You know...I saw Jobson 3 times in the past 5 years; once as UKZ and twice as UK. I am pretty sure I complained about the ticket price, but it wasn't specifically because *I* wouldn't go see him...but all three times I saw him, the attendance got WAY smaller. The last show had less than 20 people. If Jobson couldn't get more than 2 dozen in a room as moderately-sized as the Soundstage in Baltimore then yes...either his ticket prices are unreasonable, or his marketing/advertising is being poorly managed, or his booking agent royally failed. Or some combo of all three.
On the flip side, Kraftwerk plays multiple nights in larger venues and repeatedly sells out, even with higher ticket $$. Goblin was the same deal, to a certain degree so was Magma. To me, that represents smart booking, strong advertising, and a price point that is in line with expected demand. And while I very much like Jobson as a musician/writer, his ability to manage his work as a business falls far short.
But all of that is armchair-style coaching...at the end of the day, the two are totally different players and this is a Kraftwerk thread so back to the kling and the klang, robots!!
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I think Kraftwerk will be playing in Utrecht, before the start of the Tour de France.
No Florian, no Smörgåsbord.
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WTF how could they not play NYC? NYC loves them--maybe they will add a date--I mean nothing is close to me--and I love them.
Their Minimum Maximum DVD is excellent and wanted to see them ever since---they did a very special performance in the museum of Modern Art---and it was sold out before I could do anything about it---their performance is an art piece.
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I just bought a ticket to the Philadelphia Electric Factory show during October 2015. I hate the venue but I am going anyway. Looking forward to seeing some of you there.
Library Jon
I am more amazed on how much smug dickness you can fit into 2 replies. Glad you are here to enlighten us poor souls on what is real.
On a slightly related note: Is there any news about the first three albums? Will they ever be released on CD? The first one is especially good…
"Dem Glücklichen legt auch der Hahn ein Ei."
Seems to have fallen into limbo again. I have Ralf und Florian on vinyl at home, but haven't heard the other two (or Organization for that matter).
Ralf should just toss 'em to Esoteric and let them knock 'em out on their behalf (spoken as someone with literally ZERO knowledge of what would be involved in making that a reality).
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The first two are much more experimental and "Krautrocky" than anything else they did. Ralf und Florian was their first move towards a more conventionally pop-based approach and is my favorite of their albums (along with the obvious epic "Autobahn").
I feel the same, but I can't miss this show so I bought a ticket.
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