Now for the other side....
Part 1: You get a general overview of the show. You also find out the high points. I included what I expected to experience. Through the video, you had a clue as to what is coming up here. I know the quality may be very low due to phone limitations. The main low point is not that far off.
Low point and why I could not include one area:
The main low point in the show was Technical. I am not sure if this was due to the sound person or acoustics. I stood towards the back, not in the crowd. I could not hear over 85% of the lyrics. The music, especially drums, seriously drowned out most of the show. The reason I can not really include music in this review.
The main low point in the show was Technical. I am not sure if this was due to the sound person or acoustics. I stood towards the back, not in the crowd. I could not hear over 85% of the lyrics. The music, especially drums, seriously drowned out most of the show. The reason I can not really include music in this review.
Overall Rating / Recommendation:
The Wanted: Surprised Me! The band is a combination of music / theatrics / improvisation that really worked. During one song, they actually acted like a theatrical musical. The crowd interaction went above what I expected. They really played the crowd. Would I suggest seeing them, even if you are not a fan of the music? Yes! The overall experience is definitely worth it. My main concern, like all other bands? Will they let success and money destroy what I saw in that show?
Crowd Energy: Average. I give this an average rating because I expect it to be very high for any, major, band.
Technical: A Joke! and a serious one. The lyrics and when the band talked with the crowd was hard to very hard to understand. The level of music vs. vocals needed serious adjustment.
Dance Floor: Average. There really was not one, except in the back. The wanted did have most people dancing and moving. Again, expected for any major band / show.
Crowd Response / Energy: Have Attention. Even though there was a long break between DJ Cap Cee and The Wanted; The crowd exploded when they hit the stage. During the break, the noise level increased on any note or sound on the stage.
Crowd Interaction: Excellent! This is an area The Wanted seriously showed what they could do. Bringing females on stage, taking photos with people's cameras and acting with them on one song are just examples.
Band Interaction: Surprised Me! Reason for this rating: The acting / improv performed. Also the way members joked with each other and told stories. The knew where each member was at every moment during the performance.
Band Energy Level: Surprised Me! The Wanted hit the stage with a lot of energy and power. Even during the song breaks, they still moved around and talked with emotion. Looking at each member, it was very visible on this point. They gave it 100%!
Music: N/A. Even though the music overpowered vocals for most of the show; it was hard to tell at times due to drum levels taking over.
Closing Comments:
Yes, I did win tickets for this show. No, I never heard of The Wanted prior to the tickets. I realize they are a big name band. Like other live music reviews, I prefer not to hear a band before the show. It makes it more interesting to review. I can provide you with the "first time" experience and be genuine about it. Would I go see them again? Possibly. It would depend on the venue and sound, seriously. I enjoyed the overall show!
Check out The Wanted / Review: Part 1 / Live Music Review Criteria:
https://www.facebook.com/TheWanted?ref=br_tf
Part 1:
http://avalleyandbeyond.weebly.com/music-review-the-wanted-part-1.html
Review Criteria:
http://avalleyandbeyond.weebly.com/live-music-reviews---criteria.html
The Wanted: Surprised Me! The band is a combination of music / theatrics / improvisation that really worked. During one song, they actually acted like a theatrical musical. The crowd interaction went above what I expected. They really played the crowd. Would I suggest seeing them, even if you are not a fan of the music? Yes! The overall experience is definitely worth it. My main concern, like all other bands? Will they let success and money destroy what I saw in that show?
Crowd Energy: Average. I give this an average rating because I expect it to be very high for any, major, band.
Technical: A Joke! and a serious one. The lyrics and when the band talked with the crowd was hard to very hard to understand. The level of music vs. vocals needed serious adjustment.
Dance Floor: Average. There really was not one, except in the back. The wanted did have most people dancing and moving. Again, expected for any major band / show.
Crowd Response / Energy: Have Attention. Even though there was a long break between DJ Cap Cee and The Wanted; The crowd exploded when they hit the stage. During the break, the noise level increased on any note or sound on the stage.
Crowd Interaction: Excellent! This is an area The Wanted seriously showed what they could do. Bringing females on stage, taking photos with people's cameras and acting with them on one song are just examples.
Band Interaction: Surprised Me! Reason for this rating: The acting / improv performed. Also the way members joked with each other and told stories. The knew where each member was at every moment during the performance.
Band Energy Level: Surprised Me! The Wanted hit the stage with a lot of energy and power. Even during the song breaks, they still moved around and talked with emotion. Looking at each member, it was very visible on this point. They gave it 100%!
Music: N/A. Even though the music overpowered vocals for most of the show; it was hard to tell at times due to drum levels taking over.
Closing Comments:
Yes, I did win tickets for this show. No, I never heard of The Wanted prior to the tickets. I realize they are a big name band. Like other live music reviews, I prefer not to hear a band before the show. It makes it more interesting to review. I can provide you with the "first time" experience and be genuine about it. Would I go see them again? Possibly. It would depend on the venue and sound, seriously. I enjoyed the overall show!
Check out The Wanted / Review: Part 1 / Live Music Review Criteria:
https://www.facebook.com/TheWanted?ref=br_tf
Part 1:
http://avalleyandbeyond.weebly.com/music-review-the-wanted-part-1.html
Review Criteria:
http://avalleyandbeyond.weebly.com/live-music-reviews---criteria.html
