tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post8932646445777004664..comments2024-03-08T17:26:36.418-08:00Comments on DaveCromwell Writes: Summer Concerts in New York: The Music of Sonic Youth and NEU!DaveCromwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-83965267679506846652010-11-08T01:38:59.504-08:002010-11-08T01:38:59.504-08:00Free show?! Amazing! This is what I am looking for...Free show?! Amazing! This is what I am looking forward to during my summer. I had enjoyed one free show in <a href="http://infinityparkatglendale.com/events/summer-concerts.php" rel="nofollow">Denver. Summer concerts</a> were amazing! Plus <a href="http://infinityparkatglendale.com/park.php" rel="nofollow">Glendale parks and recreations</a> were very nice place to hold such activities. The venue is perfect for entertainment and relaxation.Walter Tullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738291447494918638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-77151615244994609702010-08-29T17:13:00.011-07:002010-08-29T17:13:00.011-07:00Dave, your analyses of Sonic Youth and Neu are acc...Dave, your analyses of Sonic Youth and Neu are accurate and helpful to an uninitiated listener like me, and helped me enjoy the beauty of their music. Neu's sound through your video camera's mike favored the rhythm section over the soloists, but it sounded hypnotic even so. Great post!Spikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02096056673972923821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-47211757171852528412010-08-25T22:39:14.316-07:002010-08-25T22:39:14.316-07:00Aw man what a show you witnessed... I am amazed ab...Aw man what a show you witnessed... I am amazed about the quality of the videos and specially the audio, great job! And you´re right: the sonics are at their prime, more so than ever. I have been a fan for over seventeen years now, seen them in diverse circumstances and still am jelous of this!!! Thanx for achieving to make the rest of us feel like we were there through the images and words...lebastarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06477979080915241646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-44300483760287213252010-08-23T09:02:25.905-07:002010-08-23T09:02:25.905-07:00I think I best move to New York; Ive decided to be...I think I best move to New York; Ive decided to become an Italian American. I mean free shows by Sonic Youth ! Christ all we get over here is a free show by Das Beatles, a Teutonic blonde German Beatles tribute band. I'm in the wrong city !<br /><br />Great video too old bean. <br /><br /> I'll be in NYC soon. May not be possible to meet as I'm taking my 80 year old Dad to see the city he's always wanted to see ! It'll be Sinatra and The Empire StateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-52530987444437067692010-08-22T18:17:47.984-07:002010-08-22T18:17:47.984-07:00I am pretty jealous about Neu! , Dave. You're...I am pretty jealous about Neu! , Dave. You're footage was amazing though. You could feel the intensity building by the minute. Thanks for this.IATPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03036454732647680210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-2297927089750368602010-08-19T06:40:02.251-07:002010-08-19T06:40:02.251-07:00I wanted more large-scale music features on your b...I wanted more large-scale music features on your blog, Dave- and here's my dream coming true with a big bunch of fresh musical rarities. I'm lucky.<br /><br />It's great to see Sonic Youth back here again- they're absolutely one of the most creative rock bands ever, their music is simply beyond description. Show me another band that creates this kind of tension, this kind of "natural sound", very organic sound I would say- even their studio recordings sound like live performances. Fresh, powerful, with a space for a little improvisation here and there, half controlled and half chaotic. It reminds me a lot of Tom Waits' attitude towards his own music- you can feel the same spirit here and there, a spirit of "crossing-all-borders-established-by-people-who-played-this-kind-of-music-before". And yes, their live performances, from what I've seen and heard are a total and uncontrolled explosion of this great power and creativity that they posses.<br /><br />As for Hallogallo/Neu! collab- it's interesting stuff. I'm a massive fan of krautrock with bands like Popol Vuh, Amon Duul II and Tangerine Dream being among my all time favourites. I'm eager to see where this collab takes them to- hopefully this new band will re-animate the good ol' spirit of mysterious and colorful landscapes of classic krautrock recordings which were, probably, one of the greatest achievements in the history of music.<br /><br />After *experiencing* this music feature I can't wait for another one.<br /><br />Fantastic job, I really enjoyed it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-14064547530008362862010-08-19T04:48:02.873-07:002010-08-19T04:48:02.873-07:00Nice review Dave, nice that you've put those &...Nice review Dave, nice that you've put those 'anecdotes' in it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-4973922307180752572010-08-17T17:30:07.120-07:002010-08-17T17:30:07.120-07:00Wow. Such lovely prose from both Robert and deadm...Wow. Such lovely prose from both Robert and deadman. I truly appreciate the kind words. <br /><br />Robert - definitely check out NEU! I think it will be worth your efforts.<br /><br />And deadsy - agreed - without a doubt The Diamond Sea is one of the most amazing adventures in sound explorations. You've just given me something else to look forward to! I've never heard them perform this live - so now I want to.DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-79594230482780543612010-08-17T17:23:15.344-07:002010-08-17T17:23:15.344-07:00Dave, you damn well you're gonna rope me in w...Dave, you damn well you're gonna rope me in with a Sonic Youth post. As a "first generation" fan i have a faurly large & wonderful collection of SY music. Of all the bands I've seen, of all the live music i've heard.....none other can transport me to that placeless state of music as universe as SY does. Within their sound lurk Cotton candy & razor blades, mountains & whirlpools. "The Diamond Sea" moves around in my personnal top ten all time ever......songs (for lack of a better word.) from anybody, any time.<br /> I like the way you transport me to the park, Dave, with your photos & wit. And your affection for the band & the scene is obvious & infectious. Rock On You Crazy Diamonddeadmandeadmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18152046089453636244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-86817764388879381682010-08-17T15:50:15.563-07:002010-08-17T15:50:15.563-07:00What a fabulous and intimate look at a truly great...What a fabulous and intimate look at a truly great band. The love that you express towards sonic youth is you the rock writer/critic speaking for all of us the mass of unknown fans in way that we will never be able to do. Thank you. Also I am going to research the NEU I must confess I have never listened to them but I intend to.Somehow it does not surprise me in the least that you still have the mix cassette your friend made for you all these years later. Robert, The Sunshine Factorythe sunshine factoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09562616774983960435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-77929552681918186802010-08-17T11:16:58.298-07:002010-08-17T11:16:58.298-07:00Oooh - "Queen of the B-Sides" likes. T...Oooh - "Queen of the B-Sides" likes. This pleases me. Thanks, Jenna.DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-26752831560745092812010-08-17T09:26:58.481-07:002010-08-17T09:26:58.481-07:00Nice Dave! XNice Dave! XAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03612023602794170826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-85639689982570294342010-08-16T14:19:45.408-07:002010-08-16T14:19:45.408-07:00Oh, Kat it *was* amazing. It truly was. There'...Oh, Kat it *was* amazing. It truly was. There's something about seeing a band perform music that you have grown to love (now over decades) - and to see them do it so well. They are a better band now than they've ever been!DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-50402066309491493332010-08-16T14:15:53.200-07:002010-08-16T14:15:53.200-07:00A FREE show by Sonic Youth?! That sounds absolutel...A FREE show by Sonic Youth?! That sounds absolutely amazing. And you are very very lucky indeed to have things like this every year.<br /><br />Thanks for this extremely interesting entry! :-)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17191835423691831726noreply@blogger.com