USA 2011 Concert reviews.
Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 9:28 pm
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No reason for tears at this concert unless you were choked up about the return ofAngeModerne wrote: if there was one with a tear that'd be me right now
However, some of the early numbers planted the discomfiting notion that Libera was more about Prizeman's overblown arrangements than the talents of the boys, who were too often battling with the instrumental and recorded
I'd like him to have mentioned what specific songs they were. It has to be remembered that it was Robert Prizeman's arrangements that seperated this group of boys from the traditional choral fayre and provided them with their unique special appeal in the first place. Take 'Salva Me' for example. Might be getting a little tired now and perhaps might be one of those songs heavily influenced with synthesized sounds, but back in the day when they performed this in the Caves setup with Liam O Kane and also in that church with the drums. They were type of songs which really stood them out from the crowd.dani wrote:This a concert review from the twin cities news
http://www.twincities.com/entertainment/ci_18564813" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
A mixed review but he did pick up on something i and a few other's have complained about in the past.
However, some of the early numbers planted the discomfiting notion that Libera was more about Prizeman's overblown arrangements than the talents of the boys, who were too often battling with the instrumental and recorded
JimmyRiddle wrote:I'd like him to have mentioned what specific songs they were. It has to be remembered that it was Robert Prizeman's arrangements that seperated this group of boys from the traditional choral fayre and provided them with their unique special appeal in the first place. Take 'Salva Me' for example. Might be getting a little tired now and perhaps might be one of those songs heavily influenced with synthesized sounds, but back in the day when they performed this in the Caves setup with Liam O Kane and also in that church with the drums. They were type of songs which really stood them out from the crowd.dani wrote:This a concert review from the twin cities news
http://www.twincities.com/entertainment/ci_18564813" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
A mixed review but he did pick up on something i and a few other's have complained about in the past.
However, some of the early numbers planted the discomfiting notion that Libera was more about Prizeman's overblown arrangements than the talents of the boys, who were too often battling with the instrumental and recorded
I agree in many respects, when Libera are accapella and stripped back they can be at their hauntingly best, and they have toned alot of the artificial elements at concerts down with the support of a string quartet and Steven's recorder etc.. but I think there's room for variety of songs at a Libera concert, with different tempo, beats, etc... and it's worth reminding ourselves that it was the effect of Robert Prizemen's (and Ian Tilley's) unique arrangments that brought this vocal boy band to were they are today.
Yes, it was a great review Lexi and very much appreciated as are the other reviews.Lexi wrote:Hi! I did a write-up about the Minneapolis concert. I'll try to write about St. Paul tonight or tomorrow.
http://mini-angels.blogspot.com/2011/07 ... ncert.html
what was it like to see joshua madine there?? i bet you were srpest to see him i am going to the consrt all so in chicago i bet this world is amazing with libera i am so happy you saw them and it will be my aunt frist one frist libera consrt in chicago it will be gretLexi wrote:Hi! I did a write-up about the Minneapolis concert. I'll try to write about St. Paul tonight or tomorrow.
http://mini-angels.blogspot.com/2011/07 ... ncert.html
I think if you sit up front, the instruments sound louder because they're right in front of you. If we were sitting in the center of the church, the sound would be mixed better. So it's a choice we make. Sit up front to watch the kids' expressions and occasionally hear a distinct voice, or sit in the center and hear what the sound board guys are hearing.Malibu wrote:I agree that some times the music overpowers the boys voices. I haven't noticed it much on the CD's, but I did notice it during the 2 Canadian concerts I attended. Unforunately in my reviews I stated the some of the boys sounded "weak" instead of stating that the music was overpowering them. I think that caused a little stir here on the forum (I wasn't a member, but my review was posted by one of the blogs). I think they either should turn up the mic's or somehow soften the instruments (I prefer the latter).
Lexi, I haven't had a chance to read your review yet (still at work...) but I will when I get home.
EDIT: I should also say that I love how they have gone away from the synthesized music and towards the string quartet, recorder etc. I just wish it wouldn't overpower the boys at time.