[QUOTE=PDWAB]Aren't there?

Also I think it's very interesting how audience involvement at concerts has changed from just sitting and listening to being expected to dance and rock out the whole time.[/QUOTE]
I wasn't aware of any regarding small arms. I know there are on larger, more powerful weapons though.

Well I mean if I go to a symphony or something I still go to sit and listen. There are some shows I go to with the intention of just sitting and watching, but there are also high-energy shows where you go to have fun and dance the whole time. I have no problem going to shows and sitting the whole time if I expect it but going to a show I'm all set to rock out to and encountering a dead audience is disappointing. A lot of Indie fans seem to have this attitude where it doesn't even seem like they're enjoying the music, they're just judging as they listen. It's not fun.

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Well I mean if I go to a symphony or something I still go to sit and listen. There are some shows I go to with the intention of just sitting and watching, but there are also high-energy shows where you go to have fun and dance the whole time. I have no problem going to shows and sitting the whole time if I expect it but going to a show I'm all set to rock out to and encountering a dead audience is disappointing. A lot of Indie fans seem to have this attitude where it doesn't even seem like they're enjoying the music, they're just judging as they listen. It's not fun.[/QUOTE]


Well it's just funny because there's always been dance bands, but it's always been stuff you can really easily dance to. With some of the rock bands nowadays, it's not always so easy to dance to, but it seems to be expected now. I'm thinking that leads to a lot of the boring shows, the fact that there's an expection that just shouldn't be there. And the judging attitude is in no way exclusive to indie kids- half the people in this thread have had that attitude about bands on multiple occasions.

I have some money, £20 whole pounds, which im goign to go spend in the pub, not had money for the pub in a while, itll be fun.

Night all.

When I go to gigs, I generally stay near the middle of the room. You can dance and jump and not look like an idiot like if you were doing it at the back, and you don't get your head kicked in right up at the front. It all depends on the band I'm seeing really though. I've been upfront for several bands, some I loved and some I thought were OK, and most of the time the latter wasn't fun at all.

I hate being in front at shows. People push you up against the bar and try to fight for positions there. The best spot is usually to the left or right of the pit, near the front.

[QUOTE=PDWAB]Well it's just funny because there's always been dance bands, but it's always been stuff you can really easily dance to. With some of the rock bands nowadays, it's not always so easy to dance to, but it seems to be expected now. I'm thinking that leads to a lot of the boring shows, the fact that there's an expection that just shouldn't be there. And the judging attitude is in no way exclusive to indie kids- half the people in this thread have had that attitude about bands on multiple occasions.[/QUOTE]
I see what you did there.

No but I don't think it's the same. I mean, I hate Underoath on CD, but I still had a great time at their live show dancing with all the kids who liked their music. Shows are a great opportunity to just let loose.

I suppose it is odd to expect dancing at a show, but I mean, I'd dance to it not at a show, so why not when I'm at it? If it's music I can't envision dancing to, I don't.

[QUOTE=allofmeoliveme]I hate being in front at shows. People push you up against the bar and try to fight for positions there. The best spot is usually to the left or right of the pit, near the front.[/QUOTE]
Agree'd. The very front in the middle is lame. Plus I'm little so I get squished.

I love getting up front. I was like 5 feet for Thursday and Poison The Well. I chilled off to the side for Thrice which is nice because you don't have to deal with the pushing/swelling but Dustin came down in the front for TAAATD and I wish I had been up there.

[QUOTE=Permanent Solution]I see what you did there.

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what

Yeah, I was just commenting on how it's changed. It's really interesting.

I like being at the front for hardcore, because I'm afraid of the pit, and would rather take part in the sing-a-longs. :p

At small shows I stand where ever, but at bigger shows I stay away from the front so I don't get crushed.

[QUOTE=PDWAB]what

Yeah, I was just commenting on how it's changed. It's really interesting.[/QUOTE]
Just since earlier you were commenting on how critical I am of bands :p

It is.

I usually end up at the front during shows because I'm small so I can't stay in the pit easily. I fly through it :-\

[QUOTE=Permanent Solution]Just since earlier you were commenting on how critical I am of bands :p

It is.

I usually end up at the front during shows because I'm small so I can't stay in the pit easily. I fly through it :-\[/QUOTE]

It's not just you, everyone is really mean a lot of the time and it bugs me a lot.

[QUOTE=PDWAB]It's not just you, everyone is really mean a lot of the time and it bugs me a lot.[/QUOTE]
I'm only mean to the kids I know well. There were actually a few noobs in here a couple nights back and I was worried everyone would be mean to them even though I was being nice. Luckily everyone was on good behavior :)

But Joel you're just too nice for all of us. Basically.

I'm mean and critical. But more of peoples opinions than the band themselves.

Meh. I usually do it for the sake of arguement anyways.

I'm somewhat critical of bands. People can listen to whatever they want.

People can do whatever they want.

Just like with the drug talks, I can tell everyone here not to do drugs, but at the end of the say it's their choice and all I can provide is my opinion on the issue. Same thing for bands.

I just like arguing. I can't spell the actual word though.

:)

I was invited to go with a friend and smoke up this afternoon but lucky for me I can't due to work. It pisses me off to no end though because I really wanted to go chill with her.

Go chill with her when she's not smoking. Even more fun for all.

[QUOTE]People can do whatever they want.[/QUOTE]
Yup.

[QUOTE]Go chill with her when she's not smoking. Even more fun for all.[/QUOTE]
Haha, I agree.

[QUOTE=Permanent Solution]Go chill with her when she's not smoking. Even more fun for all.[/QUOTE]
It [I]is[/I] more fun when she's not smoking, but she was, and she invited me, but I can't, so it doesn't matter.

Well, im back from my fast-food adventure. Jr Bacon Cheeseburgers are good.

Oh man, I wasnt at school today and its 4/20. This doesnt look good.

[QUOTE=cobert]Well, im back from my fast-food adventure. Jr Bacon Cheeseburgers are good.

Oh man, I wasnt at school today and its 4/20. This doesnt look good.[/QUOTE]

I love Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers!

[QUOTE=Pazz]I love Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers![/QUOTE]

Delicious.

There's some gay musical put on by our school tomorrow, me and my friends are ditching it since its at the end of the day and none of the teachers will really care if we do anyways.

F[size=2]u[/size]ck I need some bud.

I'll TRY MY BEST
To live each day better than the last

To find the strength to fight
To hold on to what's right
FOR ME!

TOO MUCH HATRED
STOP[b][i][/i][/b]

I love that song!

I cannot wait for Set It Straight and Final Fight. That show will seriously make my year if it ends up happening.

I haven't been able to find any dates for it though, other than the one's posted by Scott in H/E

Yeah, it should be pretty good.

/me came in joint-4th in the short story competition in the pit