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Post by Janette on Jun 3, 2007 19:08:38 GMT
Each to their own luv I'd *miles* rather see Gotthard somewhere small like Camden Underworld (around 500) than in a huge field with loads (50,000 odd) of other people! (I don't like crowds much ) I think outdoor gigs are more of a bloke thing? Dunno, I just hate them, but I do understand that loads of people love them. I think the atmosphere is more intimate in a small place, it can be quite 'menacing' at those outdoor jobs;I remember at GnR at Wembley in 1991 I was petrified! This is why I love Firefest and that sort of thing. Lots of bands, venue not too large (Rock City is about as large as I like it), and a great atmosphere
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Post by sam on Jun 3, 2007 19:25:02 GMT
Each to their own luv I'd *miles* rather see Gotthard somewhere small like Camden Underworld (around 500) than in a huge field with loads (50,000 odd) of other people! (I don't like crowds much ) I think outdoor gigs are more of a bloke thing? Dunno, I just hate them, but I do understand that loads of people love them. I think the atmosphere is more intimate in a small place, it can be quite 'menacing' at those outdoor jobs;I remember at GnR at Wembley in 1991 I was petrified! This is why I love Firefest and that sort of thing. Lots of bands, venue not too large (Rock City is about as large as I like it), and a great atmosphere Could not agree more.... Sam..x
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Post by Liz from Cheshire on Jun 3, 2007 19:26:43 GMT
Dont matter where I go, outdoors...indoors... I always get the 7 foot 9" giant standing in front of me..must see the gap in the crowd and think theres a space I do like smaller venues now, but one of the best gigs I ever went to was Led Zep at Knebworth.
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Post by Alison on Jun 3, 2007 19:40:48 GMT
I think outdoor gigs are more of a bloke thing? Dunno, I just hate them, but I do understand that loads of people love them. I think the atmosphere is more intimate in a small place, it can be quite 'menacing' at those outdoor jobs;I remember at GnR at Wembley in 1991 I was petrified! I have done the festival thing in the past and it was an experience I wouldn't have missed -Reading in '83 was particularly memorable! (showing my age here!) I just know I couldn't handle the downside of it anymore though i.e. lack of "facilities", mud, grime, low flying plastic bottles of noxious substances, and the permeating smell of woodsmoke and burnt plastic in my hair and clothes!!! Yes, maybe it is a bloke thing! ;D I'd love to take my girls to Glastonbury, but I would only do it if I had a Winnebago and my own toilet/shower!! Yes, I am a wuss!
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Post by Woody on Jun 3, 2007 19:45:34 GMT
I prefer smaller venues i find large crowds intimadating, and you can still get a great atmosphere with fewer people. I think its a personal choice thing i suppose and what you like to "Experience". Only been to one outdoors festival, Donnington 95 back when facial hair was a group of three strands stiking out me chin ahhhhh those were the days, it was ok, been to better concerts just remember been slacked jawed at Metallica, not a big fan but they were good to see live!
yes i get that to Liz why do Tall people always insist on going right up the front or standing right infront of you, where as if they stood behind they would still have a great view as they can see over you and your not spending the night staring at some hairy bikers ass!
Woody
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Post by joybringer on Jun 4, 2007 15:17:57 GMT
I know what everyone means about large crowds but for me one of the most memorable events I've ever been to was last year's Monsters of Rock. Not so much for the bands, there was only one of my top faves on the bill, (Thunder), but more for the atmosphere. It was a perfect summer's day, warm, but not too hot, I got a spot close-ish to the front and set up camp with my blanket (amazing how a blanket creates your own personal space as people don't want to step on it), went to sleep (literally) during Queensryche, evoked great hilarity and sympathetic glances with my off-key singing during Thunder and got a sun-tan at the same time. And when the sun went down and Deep Purple played, it was quite magical. I'll never forget dancing in my own little world to Perfect Strangers under the moon of Milton Keynes. Of course, had it been a sell-out I'm sure my memories would be quite different as there was plenty of space for everyone. The downside is that if it HAD been fuller, I'm sure it'd have been on again this year. As it is, I'd rather have this as a perfect memory of my one and only time at an open-air Monsters of Rock.
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Post by joybringer on Jun 4, 2007 15:27:31 GMT
Oh heck, the board doesn't even let you correct your typos now without telling the world! But yes, further to what other people have said, I don't think you can beat a small venue if it's a band you really like - my post was more about the overall experience. Gotthard Janette - now you're talking!! Might even do something I've only ever done for Whitesnake and go to more than one gig on a tour!!!
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Post by littlelenny65 on Jun 13, 2007 8:19:01 GMT
I haven't been to an open air concert for years!!!--oops now I've opened my mouth I reckon Mr Shaggy 'll drag Mrs Shaggy off to one now :-)
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Post by shaggy on Jun 13, 2007 19:18:01 GMT
working on it as I type
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