Do you prefer watching concerts on television or attending live concerts?
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
United States
September 8, 2007 10:20am CST
Do you prefer watching concerts live as they happen? Or, do you watch concerts when they are on television? Why would you prefer a live concert to watching it on television?
I've never been to a live concert, so I am sure it's an experience that would compare to no other. When I was a teen, there were many bands that I longed to see live in concert. Just yesterday I saw Aerosmith do a concert performance for the Fashion Rocks awards show on television. And, even though I am sure it would have been better to have been there live and in person to witness the event, it was still very nice.
Awhile back I saw a little bit of Madonna's stage show concert on HBO and it seemed very contrived and fake. I guess it was supposed to be theatrical. To me, her voice sounds so much better when recorded than live. Maybe the live concert would be more entertaining for the senses.
What do you think of concerts on television?
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@acuityplague (763)
• United States
9 Sep 07
Hi Beautyqueen,
I much prefer watching concerts live, since the atmosphere is so exciting. I have never watched an entire concert on television because I get bored with it really quickly.
I think most performers sound better recorded than live. I don't get how half of them even have careers they sound so awful live. lol
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@nancyrowina (3850)
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8 Sep 07
It depends who it is and whether it's sitting or standing I like to see live music but standing for hours can be exhausting and unless you really want to see the artist it often isn't worth it, you get pushed around in the crowd etc. Watching live gigs recorded from the comfort of your own home is often a more enjoyable experience.
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@williamjisir (22819)
• China
8 Sep 07
I have never been to a love concert. I always watch a live concert on TV. I think that it would be great to be at a live concert, but the fee is too expensive for me. I still prefer watching on TV though. lol
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
11 Sep 07
There is nothing like going to a Live concert- and having Great seats! It is soooo much better than watching them on TV. I have been to several concerts- I love it- the rush—being in the same room with the star- It’s great- I watched Kenny Chesney (my favorite singer) in concert several times—and I’ve seen him on TV- each time I watch him on TV- I long to go see him Live again!
@carlaabt (3504)
• United States
9 Sep 07
I don't watch concerts on tv. I think they are boring. lol I might listen to one, if I am doing something else, but that's it.
I used to go to concerts quite often before I got married. I lived close to Branson, Missouri, so there were always lots of concerts to see. It wasn't just old has been musicians, either. :)
Most of the concerts I went to were Christian. I saw Jars of Clay a couple of times, Audio Adrenaline and DC Talk each three times, and a few other bands once or twice.
I think the last one I went to was in 2004. It was before my husband and I started dating. Now we live in North Dakota, so even if we had a babysitter, the only concerts we would be able to attend would be the ones at the state fair. :)
@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
9 Sep 07
I prefer to stay at home and watch the concert from TV. We seldom will attend to the live concerts outside. Because the tickets are expensive and hard to be bought, and we also have to arrange time to go there. And usually we have to work next day, so it'll be fine to watch it from TV. It doesn't matter.
@ctrymuziklvr (11057)
• United States
8 Sep 07
I seldom watch concerts on tv I would much rather be at one. I'm a big country music lover...obviously...lol. There is a lot missing when your just watching it on tv.
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@eprado (1467)
• Philippines
10 Sep 07
hello beautyqueen26, I prefer attending live concert than watching concerts on television. Its fun to watch a live concert but it depends if I really like the artist. It's exciting and you'll feel the energy of the artist along with the crowd. Unlike when you watch it on television its already edited and its not quite the same as watching it live. :-)
@murkywaters (123)
• India
9 Sep 07
Well i would enjoy watching concerts live.but the price of the tickets are sometimes too high or you cannot often go for live concerts.but tv is not that bad you can enjoy being at home at the same time not miss the concert.your view that recorded voice sounds better is not new.but i think in the live concert you get into the actual ambience
@ESKARENA1 (18261)
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9 Sep 07
IM torn, i prefer the excitement of a live concert but prefer the comfort of watching a concert on tv. I feel im getting a bit old now but in the late 70s i was out there every weekend
@twistedangelwings (350)
• Australia
9 Sep 07
I'd take a live show in person any day over watching it on tv. The atmosphere of a live show is great. To be surronded by a bunch of other fans singing along to their favourite songs. To be up close so to speak to one of your favourite artists is another element, along with hearing the instruments clearly if you are up close to the stage.
Having said all that I'd still watch a concert on tv - artists who don't come/haven't come to Australia yet; Artists I'd never afford to see if they did come; my favourite artists who I'd watch/listen to in almost any form.
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
9 Sep 07
I don't mind watching concerts on tv but i would rather be there in person if i could afford to go. I have been to a few back in the day and seldom watch anything on tv nowadays. If I had a choice and money wasn't an issue, then a live concert would be so much better. The last one I saw was Janet Jackson in New Zealand.
@dianagnes (1088)
• Singapore
9 Sep 07
I prefers watching concerts live.I have been to a few and the situation is different.We have got the feel of live concerts and its really entertaining..its depends on who concerts its is.The hyper people and i like it where people sing along during the conserts.Its shows that we enjoyed it.Watching at home is so much different but im okay with that too.Via Television,there's not much noise from peoples..we have our own space.haha
@ericajoyce (1746)
• Philippines
9 Sep 07
I much prefer watching concerts live but since I couldn't afford buying expensive tickets, I just watch it on tv.
