brightridge59 said:Why bother with some bootleg live recording when I can just sit at home and listen to the studio original? It seems like a redundant exercise—why settle for a grainy, imperfect imitation when the pristine, master version is right there on the shelf? 😁
Why bother staying home to listen to an original record when you could actually head out? You could go meet people, grab a decent drink, have a blast, and maybe get a little rowdy—all while experiencing live music. It’s just a better way to live.
Copies.Which band do you actually love? 😁
Then what’s the point of headphones?
What is even the point of live concerts anymore? I mean—honestly—I can just sit on my couch, listen to a high-fidelity CD, or spend an evening watching concert films on Blu-ray. It’s all right there. Why bother with the hassle?
Let me give you a concrete example—you have Vedran Božić, Ervin Baučić, and the rest of the crew playing—it’s essentially a Led Zeppelin tribute band.
Of course I’d go—I wouldn't miss that concert for anything. When you have the chance to see musicians of that caliber playing the kind of world-class music that only a legendary band can produce—music I likely won't ever have the opportunity to experience live again—you simply don't pass it up. It's one of those rare, once-in-a-lifetime scenarios.
Look, what you stumbled upon—an obviously subpar tribute band—is one thing entirely; that doesn't necessarily mean the entire concept of tribute acts is flawed. It’s like judging an entire genre of literature based on one poorly written paperback you picked up at a gas station. One bad experience shouldn't color your view of the whole scene. 😁 Honestly, there’s a legitimate argument to be made that some of these versions—perhaps even certain covers—actually manage to outshine the original recordings. 😬
