 tuga wrote: | I was offered for birthday by my dear mother in law the choice between Cohen live or a Tosca open air performance.
It took me some time to decide because this would have been my only chance to listen to Cohen but in the end I felt it would be wiser to avoid the risk of disappointment.
I'm looking forward to Saturday's Tosca in the wild... |
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I kind of read your post and got lost as it would be an interesting decision to make. The live concert is not only the people at the stage but the whole atmosphere of the concert whole. It is like going to watch some crappy new movie in a move theater in back neighborhood and to have fun how the folks in the theater would “ornament” the film with those sometimes phenomenal commentaries. In some cases that “atmosphere” migh be is the punch-line of the whole performance. I do not know how good or bad Tosca might be, I hope the open air status would not make people bring popcorn and walky-talky. From another side despite some artistic despoilment the crowd you will be able to experience during the Cohen’s performance will be absolutely unique. It is not the rock-n-roll or pop concert and it will be different people in there. also, whoever will be there will truly love the Man and it in my view it might be worth to experience. Saying that I have to admit that Cohen was in Boston in the end of May and I desired do not go… Go figure… Tosca vs. Cohen – that is very interesting debate if you have to go… The Cat
PS: http://www.boston.com/ae/music/blog/2009/05/_photo_by_micha.html |