noisy chatter
last night we went and saw Maps & Atlases at XOYO in London, we also saw Three Trapped Tigers as the support. Both were amazing, and it was very busy, full in fact.
This is where the problem starts, we were about halfway back in the middle, the sound was great, the bands were both fantastic, but the audience, well, they did like a chat, a natter!
I have never been to a gig where there has been so much background noise, yes, have a chat between bands, and then between songs, but while they are playing, and because they are playing, have to be almost SHOUTING at one another, come one, just cut it out!
John did actually ask a couple to stop talking who were behind him, I think they were a little shocked!
We think the issue is that if you live in London, looking for a night out, going to this venue is quite cheap, have a drink, see a band, and chat with your mates!
But, if you are that person, consider us, a journey up to the venue lasting 90 minutes, the cost of the train ticket, parking and gig ticket, and of course the return journey at the end of the evening, not getting home until 12.45 when we could relieve John parents from their babysitting duties!
If you want to have a chat, go outside!
Ok, rant over! My move downstairs is three quarters complete, last push this weekend, then some photos!
And as you can see I have some new corsages, these are currently only available from my Not on the High Street shop, with free postage!
I think I might be having a competition on the blog next week, which is a bit different, keep your eyes peeled!
3rd February 2011 @ 8:15 am
I understand your plight! I live in London, don’t have the long journey you have but do also enjoy a gig. over the last 10 years or so I think the problem with people chatting at gigs has got worse and worse. I don’t understand. Why come out to see a band but then pay them no attention what so ever? Its just discourteous, to the band and all the people around you. Corsage looks lovely by the way.
3rd February 2011 @ 11:06 am
I had exactly the same thing happen when I saw Kristin Hersh at York last year, so annoying as it completely spoilt the ambience of her songs
3rd February 2011 @ 3:41 pm
Yes that’s really annoying and seems to be getting worse. We quite often have to ask people to shut up. Spiritulized were the worst as there songs are builders and take a while to get going, (which is why they are so great) and is completely ruined by people chatting. We are in Nottingham and it mostly seems to be students who just come and chat, whilst us older folks stand in silence actually enjoying and listening to the music.
I think students (especially girls) sometimes go to see bands because its cool and trendy and an interesting night out, rather than actually being really interested in the music.
3rd February 2011 @ 5:53 pm
We go to gigs occassionally , and the people around us always seem to talk loudly. SO annoying. Went to see Elbow at the O2 a while ago and I think the couple next to me were on a first date or something, because they talked loudly the WHOLE evening. Its an expensive business going to a gig in London with the train fare on top of the ticket price, so we only go to see the bands we REALLY like, and to have it spoilt in this way is selfish and inconsiderate!
7th February 2011 @ 11:03 pm
i really like this yellow one – i don’t as a rule like yellow but this is quite beautiful