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Author: Fredo on September 17 2007

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--> Hi there, emers

I'm planning to start performing in Europe and having read Mapmap's post about Some Cats from Japan being amazing live, would love an idea of what it takes to get a reaction like that!

I'm a bit intimidated really by the whole live persona thing. I guess I can dance, but it's really oddball and floaty. That's probably the only way to describe it. And I think it's a little embarrassing perhaps. So if I don't jump around like a troubador will I still be able to stage a great show?

What will it take??? I have been practicing my singing a lot, so hopefully will be able to give a good vocal performance, but will that be enough?

If some of you could fill me in on things that have most impressed/moved you at shows I would be extremely appreciative.

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09/17/07 + pierlu001

well, i guess you cannot improvise stage presence, nor you can force it.
the best thing is to focus on musical performance, after all you have a great voice that can outpass uncomfortable attitude on stage. Judging from what i have seen from the videos of your performance in new york (old old videos) you should be fine... probably you should concentrate on dressing in a certain way: a good dress stage dress can do wonders to stage presence. It's rare to see someone dressed to kill on stage and it's always a pleasure when you see someone doing it.
As for goofy performances i love this Rufus Wainwright video: he is uncomfortable but still he delivers a wonderful performance link
just concentrate on music, it's not that you cannot sing and you have to fulfill your performance with other things.

my 2 cents, sorry if a little off topic.

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edited: Sep 17 2007 + tylth

outfit: wear something classy

-- oh pierlu suggested towards this alreday. i mean a good dress shows that you respect the audience and you get respect back. someone dressed as a hooker like britney spears shows a certain disrespect to the audience thus regaining nothing but disrespect.
erm, what am i trying to say.. well, just don't wear a potato bag on stage --

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09/17/07 + skab

every great performer has a schtick. even the really, *really* great ones. I think as long as you let the audience see your personality on stage, they will enjoy the show. and anyway, you've got a fantastic voice, and great songs, so what are you worried about?

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09/17/07 + bla

im most impressed by live shows when the people are really busy- always doing stuff to make the music work

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09/17/07 + mlbot

i like it when someone on stage is having fun.

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09/17/07 + room

be yourself - but amplify a part of you - that wants to connect - look people in the eye - make slightly bigger gestures - but you have to be genuine....

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09/17/07 + Bluermutt

One of the best concerts i've seen in my life was Karate. They just played, nothing else. They play perfectly their amazing songs, and when you're there you don't want nothing more by them. It's already so much. So i think you don't have to worry about adding weird elements to your show to impress an audience. You have the gift to do one thing so so so well, and you've got great songs. That's it. Work on the concert to make it as live as possible, don't use many audio loops or shit and it will surely be amazing. When i see a concert I want to listen to great music and understand what's going on. Unfortunately, it's not easy to achieve these couple of things..

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09/17/07 + adcBicycle

I always find the more the audience can understand what's happening, the more they like the performance. For example drums, when it's hit, everyone knows exactly where that sound is coming from.

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09/17/07 + djugel

I have good luck with video and lights... link

or ... finding random japanese girls on vaction .. and dressing them up like indians..

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09/17/07 + monty

you have the talent and the songs. thats what you should run with.

artisits/bands who are amazing live have usually been performing for years and have built up a confidence with their material that allows them to seem more relaxed and natural.

i reckon you should just focus on transmitting your songs and voice in the truest way possible.

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09/17/07 + sAMsKi

A very interesting question fredo. This is something that has been running through my mind a lot lately, as i am starting to do some live stuff now...yikes!

I think a people are right that the musical performance is key. In my experience, this is what always tops everything else for me, especially if it is really exceptional...not necessarily virtuoso but just exciting and amazing in some way. (e.g. i am much more blown away by dillinger escape plan when they are performing a tune, than when the lead singer was blowing flames above our heads...although that is something to talk about afterwards...hehe)

I also think that some connection with the crowd and energy is good but I don’t think that has to be explicit. Tom Waits for example really actively engages the audience, whereas Mike Patton often practically ignores them but engages them by how focussed he is on what he’s doing…

I myself am going to partly rely on my live setup itself. I have a pretty odd and interesting setup (I hope), which might in itself engage people a bit. However, if I fuck up musically it will surely all be lost ;)

I guess if you can enjoy it, that will come across and it will be all good.

Hope it goes well for you…and I too think that with yours skills you will surely be great to watch!

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09/17/07 + Fredo

thanks folks. Basically you have set my heart at ease about just getting up there and singing. adc, that is so true! Funny, I did one show since the old old one (and it's coming on nearly two years! aaaah!) and didn't have a live bass and I felt less connection with the audience. Of course, by the time I went on everyone was pasted. But still, I think you have a solid point there.

Anyway, thanks again for all your perspectives. Great advice.

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09/17/07 + lowlifi

I think it will take some time and actual experience to find what works for you. Trying to start with a whole working persona out of the box really doesnt seem like it would be what would work for you Fredo. You have more of a David Sylvain than a Jamie Lidell. Its going to take a lot of good and bad shows to find what really will become your live show. I definitely don't forsee a "Fredo's beatbox extravaganza" in the near future. Just do what feels natural...

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09/17/07 + krestivo

I've been wondering about that myself.

Best show I've ever seen live was Bill Bruford's Earthworks, last night of their tour (1991? 1992?). They just played, but they were so confident, so natural, so smooth. At one point, the keyboard player picked up a Eb horn, and the sax player put his horn down, and moved over to play keyboards, and they did it that whole complex move instantly, completely smoothly, literally without missing a beat. Amazing. The whole show was like that, playing this really complex odd-meter jazz fusion, and making it look so easy.

I once met a guy who'd seen hundreds and hundreds of concerts in the 70's and 80's. All the classic dinosaur rock bands, early punk bands, new wave bands, early electronica groups (Kraftwerk, T-Dream), R&B/soul, everything. He said by far he best live show he'd ever seen was the B-52's. Why, I asked? "It wasn't a concert, it was like a big party."

So, I guess, the best advice would be "have fun".

09/17/07 + Doron

doing the KISS tongue thing can work for you

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