The Old Dog Shares: Seeing a Legend Perform in an Intimate Setting! I was Blown Away!
Like many of you I love live music. From street musicians, to pubs, to concert halls, I'll take it all.
One thing that I have noticed is that some older "legends" of music can now be seen in more intimate settings. Their diminished fame no longer has them filling huge stadiums but as an audience member that's a good thing! Their musical skills have been enhanced with time and the advances in the technology of sound systems plus the smaller venues makes for a delightful experience! Better than ever!
Steve Hackett enchanted us with his tight band and his virtuoso talent which has been honed over decades!
Steve Hackett of Genesis Fame at Castello Sforzesco in Vigevano Italy
On July 4th 2017 I had the the fabulous experience of attending a concert by Steve Hackett, one of the driving forces of the early progressive rock period of Genesis. Of course, after leaving Genesis he has gone on to a decades long solo career with 25 albums!
During the concert, in which he played for over 2 hours, he delighted us with many pieces from his solo career and then a wide range of what he calls Genesis Revisited!
Check Out The location of the Venue!
The location for the concert was the grassy area that you see here. Foto Credit
Here are some shots of the Piazza outside the venue. It all made for a magical evening!
Our Seats Were Row 7 Center Stage With an Intimate 600 Present!
Once the sun set they started playing. The sound quality was superb and the atmosphere enchanting! The shadows cast on the ancient walls added to the ambiance!
Here's a Little Taste of What We Saw
A section of the song Musical Box from Genesis's 1971 album "Nursery Crimes"
All in all it was one of the greatest concerts that I have ever attended. The only draw-back was that they started at 9:30 pm and finished at about 11:45 pm. By the time we got home and to bed it was about 3:00 a.m and I got up at 05:00 am for work!
Can I Give You a Little Advice?
Go out and see some of these "old timers" while you still can. They offer these advantages:
- Their musicianship is better than ever
- Sound equipment has evolved and so their music is crisp and clear
- You can see them up close and personal in smaller venues
What About You?
- Are you a fan of the progressive rock era?
- Do you prefer concerts in more intimate settings?
- Have you seen any "legends" of music lately? (last year I saw Roger Hodgson of Supertramp..amazing!)
I hope that you enjoyed this article about seeing a "Legend Perform in an Intimate Setting"!
Until next time,
@kus-knee (The Old Dog)
Remember, if you upvote my post and leave a comment I will do my best to upvote it with some of my 42,000 plus Steem Power!
If I do get the privilege of attending these small concerts, I'll make sure to wear adult diapers. The excitement will maybe make me soil myself and I don't wanna go to the bathroom while the performance is on!
Hey @darthnava I was just speaking about you today! Your great attitude despite your difficulties is so encouraging!
Thank you for upvoting my comment, @kus-knee. I do my best to put humor in my situation.
You really seem to be very funny. Just added to you in my following list, coz I wanna see laughter every day here at steemit.
You are really funny, I'll be adding you to my following list
Thanks for that @darthnava... a good laugh at the end of the day! I hope you are doing well!
Thank you for your concern.
What a great looking venue!
I never heard about his old career after Genesis. I was not so involve in progressive rock, but I like many bands. I prefer intimate concerts right now. And the last, no, I live in Venezuela and right now is not a good place for bands to play. Take care
Yea I never knew about his career after Genesis either!
I also FAR prefer small venue concerts, though most of the big bands u never get to see in such places.
I remember seeing a few bands before they were super huge in small venues which I will cherish fondly.
You are in Venezuela! I wonderful place but tough times for sure. All the best to you @vadimlasca
Yes, in Caracas. Is hard now, but we''l be ok soon. Thank you @kus-knee
OH MAN!
I LOVE Genasis!
What an awesome experience! Plus it was powered by STEEM!!
SteemON DAWG!
Hey Mighty Quinn! Glad to know that you enjoy their music. Some of it is a bit of an acquired taste! You are a good man and you're doing great stuff down at the Garden!
Its not for everybody but obviously there were plenty of people who liked it.
Its cool when you meet people from different parts of the world, living different lives from different generations and yet so much similarity is shared.
Its fun to get to know the sold dog better ;-)>
Fabulous experience!
Amazing place for a such concert! I like particurarly the Pink-Floyd and Jethro Tull. I luckily saw Jethro Tull once! I love intimate concert, I remember once I was at a blues event and there were a really bad weather. Instead of delete everything they found a place inside an old barrack and the artists did they music at theyr best! It probably was one of my favourite concert ever!
Yes, I saw Roger Waters at Moon and Stars in Locarno. Wow!
I do rememeber he went there, you did a deal!
Thank you for posting @kus-knee.
Lovely photographs and video....will watch in a bit...loooking forward to it.
Very kind of you to bring to Steemians this experience....a once in a lifetime experience to be sure.
It sounds like a lovely way to spend an evening...morning.... ^_^
Wishing you and yours all the best. Cheers.
Thanks so much for having a look!
Music blog, great! Love it!!!
I'm not really a fan...but I love Pink Floyd!
Even Tool I like too much, but they are younger than Genesis&c.
I like to see live concert in a small pub till big arenas!
Lately i saw Marylin Manson..but just because my girlfriend love him!
Glad that you enjoy love music! I had the chance to see Roger Waters of Pink Floyd a couple of times and it was special.
I would like to see them live too!
I love music! I also have a band, i'm the singer, we make death metal, i don't know if you like It..
:)
Death Metal! Yes I've heard some in Lugano when there was a Death Metal competition for different bands.
...and did you like It?
Amazing experience. Love the venue but the work day after.....whew! I live where I am able to see some of the famous musicians as they do venues in and around NYC. I am sad that they are leaving us, due to age, faster than I can see them. Thanks for sharing your wonderful evening with us!
Wow NYC. So much live music to enjoy!
Hey Old Dog!
I'm honest... I know Genesis and I never liked that much. Anyway... I will check the Steve-Hacket-Video when I'm at home ;-)
I love live music and concerts!
Big hug
Hey @steemitri early Genesis is a required taste. Progressive rock is usually quite complicated in structure and basically the classical music of rock. Of a simpler nature but still progressive rock is Pink Floyd. I saw Roger Waters perform the entire album "Dark Side of The Moon" at Moon and Stars a few years back....amazing.
I also went to the performance of The Wall in Zurich and it was the greatest spectacle I have ever seen!
Thanks for coming by!
Cool, for sure the rock and music of the old days is the best, when music was played by humans still ;-) I would love to see Pink Floyd live one day. My hosts are going to intimate concerts when there is a chance and they promised me that they would take me with them, I am so looking forward to it :-)