JP's Corner MMC Page 1
JP's Corner MMC Page 1
On JP's coverage of The Millenium Music Conference Page 1, he covers a band called Waysted Sylence. First of all, the spelling is cheesy as Hell. Secondly, The singer/bassist dresses like a total douche. Thirdly, folding up a frying pan is about as far away from musical talent as you can get. Personally, your's truly wouldn't mess with him but my question is would any of the RPers be impressed with this guy? Just curious.
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Re: JP's Corner MMC Page 1
Haha +1witchhunt wrote:On JP's coverage of The Millenium Music Conference Page 1, he covers a band called Waysted Sylence. First of all, the spelling is cheesy as Hell. Secondly, The singer/bassist dresses like a total douche. Thirdly, folding up a frying pan is about as far away from musical talent as you can get.
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To each his own...however consider these points...
First, note the tattoo on John Slade's arm in the photo where he's bending the frying pan. What does it say? "KISS."
witchhunt said:
I reflect back, though, to a quote that somebody said at this very same music conference several years ago...a quote that I feel is very true:
"Live music is a performance art."
As with any other form of art, it's up to the individual artist to define what their art is. In music, some musicians define it strictly in musicality, songwriting, composing and instrumental skills. Others add a visual dimension to enhance the overall effect. Some people accept the visual enhancement developed by some performers to sell their art, others reject it.
Most people know that critics have always crucified KISS as being marginal musicians that rode their visual image and presentation to superstardom. But they are multi-millionaires because of it, like it or not. It worked for them, and fans bought into it. What KISS wore on stage back in their initial '70s zenith isn't much far removed from what Waysted Sylence's singer wears in the photos. KISS rode a similar image and theatrics to superstardom and a multi-million dollar empire.
I'm not saying that Waysted Sylence will do the same, given the different era and different musical climate now. But I'd be willing to guess that John Slade's frying pan-bending act has probably sold a few beers at the establishments this group performs at, and probably helped earn them repeat bookings in those rooms. If it gets people talking about their show and gets folks to come back to see them, and buying more beer when they do, as far as I'm concerned, more power to them!
I found it entertaining. It reminded me of a band from the '80s called Thor, whose muscular singer used to bend iron bars over his head on stage. The group's music got universally panned, but those stage antics still have people remembering who they were now.
First, note the tattoo on John Slade's arm in the photo where he's bending the frying pan. What does it say? "KISS."
witchhunt said:
Is it any less musical than spitting up fake blood during a show, like Gene Simmons does? Is it any less musical than trying to escape a straightjacket onstage, like Alice Cooper does? Is it any less musical than duckwalking back and forth across a stage dressed in a schoolboy outfit like Angus Young does? I'm not bashing any of these, because I've paid money to see all three of these performers do this stuff in concert, and have enjoyed each and every minute of it.folding up a frying pan is about as far away from musical talent as you can get.
I reflect back, though, to a quote that somebody said at this very same music conference several years ago...a quote that I feel is very true:
"Live music is a performance art."
As with any other form of art, it's up to the individual artist to define what their art is. In music, some musicians define it strictly in musicality, songwriting, composing and instrumental skills. Others add a visual dimension to enhance the overall effect. Some people accept the visual enhancement developed by some performers to sell their art, others reject it.
Most people know that critics have always crucified KISS as being marginal musicians that rode their visual image and presentation to superstardom. But they are multi-millionaires because of it, like it or not. It worked for them, and fans bought into it. What KISS wore on stage back in their initial '70s zenith isn't much far removed from what Waysted Sylence's singer wears in the photos. KISS rode a similar image and theatrics to superstardom and a multi-million dollar empire.
I'm not saying that Waysted Sylence will do the same, given the different era and different musical climate now. But I'd be willing to guess that John Slade's frying pan-bending act has probably sold a few beers at the establishments this group performs at, and probably helped earn them repeat bookings in those rooms. If it gets people talking about their show and gets folks to come back to see them, and buying more beer when they do, as far as I'm concerned, more power to them!
I found it entertaining. It reminded me of a band from the '80s called Thor, whose muscular singer used to bend iron bars over his head on stage. The group's music got universally panned, but those stage antics still have people remembering who they were now.
I'd like to make it clear that I wasn't ripping on JP for doing an article on this band. I was ripping on the band. The lead man, to be exact. Also, in all the years that I've been a member of RP, I'm pretty sure that was the first time I ever dissed a non-professional band.
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Hmmm...
Hmmmm. I remember several times on stage when I was handed a frying pan and thinking, WTF? I never realized that this is just something that happens and I was suppose to try to roll it up... Not that I haven't spent many a show "rolling one up" but it just never jived with the frying pan...
Point being that this is a schtick thats suppose to be a part of the show. I didn't hear these guys but based on looks along I would guess that they need some type of gimmick. I would suppose that the frying pan thing is a plant in the audience right?
Ohhh, In My Time of Dying just came on really loud and made me roll one up...
I would propose the question to JP, were they really any good?
Did they need to roll one up to get the crowd off?
If they were really good and they do some goofy shit then... whatever.
If they sucked and they did some goofy shit then maybe they need some more goofy shit....
Point being that this is a schtick thats suppose to be a part of the show. I didn't hear these guys but based on looks along I would guess that they need some type of gimmick. I would suppose that the frying pan thing is a plant in the audience right?
Ohhh, In My Time of Dying just came on really loud and made me roll one up...
I would propose the question to JP, were they really any good?
Did they need to roll one up to get the crowd off?
If they were really good and they do some goofy shit then... whatever.
If they sucked and they did some goofy shit then maybe they need some more goofy shit....
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I think theatrics in a live show is awesome. I always loved Kiss in concert. Cooper just blows me away. (Never saw him live, just a bunch of videos 
) Misfits are also fun to watch but when a guy bends a pan (probably a dollar store cheapy) it's just to show people how strong he is and to impress the girlies. Also, maybe he wouldn't look so lame if the whole band dressed like that but the other guys look like they're ready for church. In one of my old bands we all wore shorts, beat up t-shirts and tennis shoes except the one guitarist. He had to wear button down silk shirts, fancy pants, and dress shoes. Kinda looked like a where's Waldo picture.
) Misfits are also fun to watch but when a guy bends a pan (probably a dollar store cheapy) it's just to show people how strong he is and to impress the girlies. Also, maybe he wouldn't look so lame if the whole band dressed like that but the other guys look like they're ready for church. In one of my old bands we all wore shorts, beat up t-shirts and tennis shoes except the one guitarist. He had to wear button down silk shirts, fancy pants, and dress shoes. Kinda looked like a where's Waldo picture."Death has come to your little town."
tornandfrayed said:
It was simple rock theater.
I'll be playing one of their tunes on the "Homegrown Rocker" tonight, so you can listen and judge for yourselves what their music is about.
No offense taken, witchhunt...I think it brings up an interesting topic, visuals and theatrics as part of live performance.
I thought they were good for the style of music they were doing. They are a bit of a throwback to the late '70s and '80s style of classic metal, and their imagery reflects that. Had they surfaced in the early '80s, Waysted Sylence probably would have been featured in Kerrang! Magazine and a video of the frying pan footage might have gotten play on Headbanger's Ball.I would propose the question to JP, were they really any good?
It was simple rock theater.
I'll be playing one of their tunes on the "Homegrown Rocker" tonight, so you can listen and judge for yourselves what their music is about.
No offense taken, witchhunt...I think it brings up an interesting topic, visuals and theatrics as part of live performance.
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