Unusual things in prog shows

ivan_2068 wrote: In the 80's a Peruvian band FRÁGIL had justreleased their first and absolutely symphonic album "Avenida Larco", it was a real success (Don't ask me why). So they were invited to a commercial TV station who new nothing about Prog', and this a$$holes couldn't have a better idea than to send a bunch of girls to dance behind the band while playing one of their most complex tracks. It was simply out of place and even funny to watch the poor women trying to follow the music and the face of anger of the band members. Iván

That's great....you reminded me of those poor dorks dancing around Jethro Tull during that BBC Top of the Pops (1970) clip of Witch's Promise.  So out of place, it's actually hard to watch.  Not to mention the close-ups of Ian's dental work.

Ricochet wrote: I can't stand seeing Emerson monkeying around  on stage...saw him acting..."wild" ... on concerts like Live At Royal Albert Hall DVD or Pictures At An Exhibition Anniversary DVD

I agree Ricochet, there are some things I hate from Emerson:

1. Stabbing, kickng and throwing  that poor organ is really distasteful, instruments are made to be kept carefully (The same goes for The Who).
2. That stupid show of playing standing on his head or bellow the piano is stupid, what the hell is he trying to prove? Great concertists with complete formation and a far better style, or even Prog keyboardists with perfect style and solid formation like Nocenzi and Moraz play sitted or standin up (Depending on the needs), a bit of show like Wakeman is ok, but acting like a clown is not nice IMO.

The show must be done by the vocalist or frontman, see Gabriel or Ian Anderson, even Squire, Howe and many others do a show and the first two used costumes,what is funny and part of the show.

Iván

An old fart wrote: Almost everything that Peter Gabriel used to do on stage during his Genesis period was obviously pretty unusual that time, quite avant-garde and ridiculous at the same time, which is exactly why it was so entertaining in the best sense of the word. It's a shame there aren't a better DVD available from those days than the obviously unauthorized one being advertised on this site as well. Damn, I didn't mean to advertise it myself now...

I believe it was theatrical, something that's ok for a lead singer and a frontman, especially in a band where the rest of the musicians hide Mike Rutherford always on the left superior orner of the screen, Tony behind his keys or barely move a muscle like Steve Hackett sitting on a chair.

Genesis needed that kind of show, but it was great as you say, because it was a visual aid for the lyrics, somehow operatic performance.

Iván 

Ricochet wrote: Peter Gabriel is a great showman,he has proven that through so many concerts.I don't find him at unusual...at least not after I get familiarized with him.

yea I recently saw a concert of his on PBS, from the Growing Up Live Tour

Outstanding showman, and I don't care what anyone says his solo work is prog