Make me wish I was there April 7, 2010 6:07 PMSubscribe
Best online videos of live musical performances?
I've been craving a good live performance, but my options are geographically limited at the moment. What are some of your favorite online videos of live musical performances? (Useful descriptors: novel, impressive, epic, spontaneous, legendary, shocking, good showmanship).
(Doesn't really match your tastes, but it's an amazing performance. As the blog post I found out about from said, "[j]ust try to stop watching." posted by asterix at 6:58 PM on April 7, 2010 [1 favorite]
Eagle Rock TV's Youtube channel has 265 videos of live performances (they make DVDs of those performances, and post a couple songs from each for promotion). While they naturally vary in quality, there are many great ones on there, including three from Queen's Montreal concert. posted by Hargrimm at 7:02 PM on April 7, 2010
Anything live by Otis Redding.
Also, some eyes may roll here, but look up Prince performing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Traveling Wilburys at George Harrison's induction. His solo during "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is hands down one of the best things I've seen on youtube. posted by kensington314 at 7:29 PM on April 7, 2010
Youtube, Michael Hedges. Just sayin. posted by timsteil at 9:17 PM on April 7, 2010
Janelle Monae - Sincerely Jane. Great song, great vocalist, great performance. Hiphop's not ordinarily my thing, but she has it going on. posted by alex_reno at 12:34 AM on April 8, 2010
Mostly my suggestions fall under the heading of legendary and good showmanship:
And finally, David Allen Coe performing River at the Tennessee State Prison. Epic. If only for his amazing outfit. posted by bonsai forest at 12:24 PM on April 8, 2010
I remember watching TV on the Radio's Letterman appearance and thinking "This isn't bad," and somehow, imperceptibly, that assessment changed to open-jaw and shivers by the end.
Dave was impressed too. posted by Beardman at 1:49 PM on April 8, 2010
Beautiful. Thanks for the suggestions all. I've taken a look at a couple, but I'm going to have a youtube video MeFi VJed concert in my living room this weekend. Will report back with my findings. posted by inkytea at 10:37 PM on April 8, 2010
Here's that While My Guitar Gently Weeps performance - love love love Prince's scorching solo.
This version of "Your Love" featuring Ted Leo and the Pharmacists is upbeat, infectious, and rocks ultimate. The incredibly enthusiastic audience member who sings this is truly a sight to behold. posted by cobwebberies at 10:30 PM on April 11, 2010
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(Doesn't really match your tastes, but it's an amazing performance. As the blog post I found out about from said, "[j]ust try to stop watching."
posted by asterix at 6:58 PM on April 7, 2010 [1 favorite]