[Powderworks] Re: Martin Speaks
CYakaAL@aol.com
CYakaAL@aol.com
Sun, 18 Nov 2001 23:36:35 EST
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November 18, 2001
Powderworkers,
I think it was Brian Perkins' who mentioned that the Oils feel that the more
hard-core fans can ignite the rest of the crowd. Well, I can confirm that
with a conversation I had with Martin last night.
We were discussing the crowds in Seattle, Vancouver and Portland. And I said
that the Portland crowd seem flat at the beginning, but in the third or
fourth song they came alive. And when the Oils finished their last song they
roared for a good 7-10 minutes. This included a good five minutes of
spontaneous applause and whistles even after the house lights had gone on and
recorded music had started to play. This seemed to amuse the road crew who
must have known that the Oils would not return to stage.
Martin told me that he believes that the people in the front, and he's very
aware that a good portion have been powderworkers, generate a wave of
excitement that starts in the front and moves back and out as the people
behind pick up on the what I shall term the vibe.
He went on to say that very early on in the Oils career they were playing a
wine bar on an ongoing basis. The crowd was stoic, so much so that there was
a real discussion about the band packing it in. A good friend of his came to
the show, and the person was a very gregarious personality. He danced, he
sang and he electrified the rest of the audience into doing the same. And
Martin said, "In my opinion that was night that we turned it around."
I have always believed that the fans generate excitement in a band, and
Martin concurs, but he really believes that those of us who show are
enthusiasm during show also help get the rest of the crowd involved in the
show. And for that he said thank you.
And I would have to say on behalf of all of us in the front row, you're
welcome, but were just enjoying what has to be one of the greatest live bands
ever.
And that is all.
AL
CYakaAL@aol.com
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<BR>Powderworkers,
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<BR>I think it was Brian Perkins' who mentioned that the Oils feel that the more hard-core fans can ignite the rest of the crowd. Well, I can confirm that with a conversation I had with Martin last night.
<BR>
<BR>We were discussing the crowds in Seattle, Vancouver and Portland. And I said that the Portland crowd seem flat at the beginning, but in the third or fourth song they came alive. And when the Oils finished their last song they roared for a good 7-10 minutes. This included a good five minutes of spontaneous applause and whistles even after the house lights had gone on and recorded music had started to play. This seemed to amuse the road crew who must have known that the Oils would not return to stage.
<BR>
<BR>Martin told me that he believes that the people in the front, and he's very aware that a good portion have been powderworkers, generate a wave of excitement that starts in the front and moves back and out as the people behind pick up on the what I shall term the vibe.
<BR>
<BR>He went on to say that very early on in the Oils career they were playing a wine bar on an ongoing basis. The crowd was stoic, so much so that there was a real discussion about the band packing it in. A good friend of his came to the show, and the person was a very gregarious personality. He danced, he sang and he electrified the rest of the audience into doing the same. And Martin said, "In my opinion that was night that we turned it around."
<BR>
<BR>I have always believed that the fans generate excitement in a band, and Martin concurs, but he really believes that those of us who show are enthusiasm during show also help get the rest of the crowd involved in the show. And for that he said thank you.
<BR>
<BR>And I would have to say on behalf of all of us in the front row, you're welcome, but were just enjoying what has to be one of the greatest live bands ever.
<BR>
<BR>And that is all.
<BR>
<BR>AL
<BR>CYakaAL@aol.com</FONT></HTML>
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