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Actually, it's standing in the same place for 3+ hours that saps my energy, but I guess that's just me. I'm not one to hoot and holler and dance much, anyway, regardless of it being a sit down or standup venue.

Do you think sports teams would perform better if the venues were standup venues, and thus their would be more energy coming from the crowd?

Originally posted by The Grimaceballs:

Do you think sports teams would perform better if the venues were standup venues, and thus their would be more energy coming from the crowd?

That's a good analogy - & I'd still say yes - standing equals more energy.

I know though that we could get into a chicken or the egg type argument about whether the band(teams) performance actually induces the crowd into an energetic and appreciative standing position.

I think it's what them biologists call a symbiotic relationship! :D

Do you think sports teams would perform better if the venues were standup venues, and thus their would be more energy coming from the crowd?

absolutely - not saying the sports team would perform better BUT being at a sporting event with terracing, as opposed to all seated generates a much better atmosphere, often for the simple reason that you can fit more people in

a standing crowd has significantly more energy than a seated crowd

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Vol. 2-69 Love Songs - The Magnetic Fields

Been a while since I have listened to these, but seeing them mentioned a couple places made me listen again, forgot how good they are. Especially Volume 1.

I am currently addicted to this album…

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Vol. 2-69 Love Songs - The Magnetic Fields

Been a while since I have listened to these, but seeing them mentioned a couple places made me listen again, forgot how good they are. Especially Volume 1.

is "the book of love" on there? mike doughty has been covering it lately, and i've been meaning to check out the original.

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is "the book of love" on there? mike doughty has been covering it lately, and i've been meaning to check out the original.

it is on Volume 1, good song

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Another opinion. From a Nick Hornby article that he wrote after seeing the band in Kentish Town, North London recently:

Marah Press

Cool tidbits:

Five or six years ago, a friend in Philly introduced me to a local band called Marah. Their first album had just come out, on an indie label, and it sounded great to me, like the Pogues reimagined by the E Street Band, full of fire and tunes, and soul and banjos.

Their next album will be spectacular, and theyâ??ll sell out Madison Square Garden, and youâ??ll all be boasting that you read a column by a guy who saw them in the Fiddlerâ??s Elbow. Anyway, the two shows I saw that week were spectacular, as good as anything, Iâ??ve seen with the possible exception of the Clash in â??79, Prince in â??85 and Springsteen on the River tour.

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A friend of mine in Manchester sent me a promo of theirs for my birthday that he picked up at one of their shows. Good band.

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Van Morrison: The Contract-Breaking Sessions (audio samples)

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Seachange opened for GBV in NY this past weekend. Alas, I was stuck outside the club waiting for the guy who bought my ticket for me (he was an hour late). I could hear the band a bit through the walls….sounded promising. They're a favorite of Pollard's right now. Obviously you recommend the band?

Originally posted by Bags:
They're a favorite of Pollard's right now. Obviously you recommend the band?

You referring to me or the real Pollard? I thought they were ok, but was in the bar for most of it and probably enjoyed the rest of it because I had been drinking while in the bar. I would not call them a favorite, don't remember enough about them.

Originally posted by pollard:

Originally posted by Bags:
They're a favorite of Pollard's right now. Obviously you recommend the band?

You referring to me or the real Pollard? I thought they were ok, but was in the bar for most of it and probably enjoyed the rest of it because I had been drinking while in the bar. I would not call them a favorite, don't remember enough about them.

Whoops, sorry, I was referring to the real Pollard, Robert Pollard of Guided by Voices and Fading Captain fame…. On their website in the links section it says, "Seachange, a GREAT new band. One of Bob's faves. Their debut full length is out on Matador in April. They'll be opening for GBV in April. Check out their site."

The dead heart and Warakurna - Midnight Oil

It's good to listen to them every now and then.

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