Comments on: Fans Are the Future of Music Journalism http://christophercatania.com/2009/11/04/fans-are-the-future-of-music-journalism/ Exploring our addiction to the live music experience | Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:56:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Concert Review: Jakob Dylan at the Morton Arboretum — Live Fix Blog http://christophercatania.com/2009/11/04/fans-are-the-future-of-music-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-1192 Concert Review: Jakob Dylan at the Morton Arboretum — Live Fix Blog Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:33:09 +0000 http://christophercatania.com/?p=3278#comment-1192 [...] But then I realized that objectivity isn’t always an ally when reviewing concerts, journalist or not. Especially if you want to capture the essence of the fan experience. [...] [...] But then I realized that objectivity isn’t always an ally when reviewing concerts, journalist or not. Especially if you want to capture the essence of the fan experience. [...]

]]> By: How To Start Your Own Live Music Blog: Part Two — Live Fix Blog http://christophercatania.com/2009/11/04/fans-are-the-future-of-music-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-1172 How To Start Your Own Live Music Blog: Part Two — Live Fix Blog Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:13:10 +0000 http://christophercatania.com/?p=3278#comment-1172 [...] of Live Fix from a platform perspective (you can read more about my other fan-centric motivations here), I’ll now tell you which WordPress template and software tools I use and how I use them to [...] [...] of Live Fix from a platform perspective (you can read more about my other fan-centric motivations here), I’ll now tell you which WordPress template and software tools I use and how I use them to [...]

]]> By: Chris Catania http://christophercatania.com/2009/11/04/fans-are-the-future-of-music-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-471 Chris Catania Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:15:21 +0000 http://christophercatania.com/?p=3278#comment-471 Great points DD! Sometimes when I write a review, and I do include the audience reaction, I wonder if I'm getting it right by following my own instincts and assumptions and feelings. But as I mentioned in my Keith Urban fan post, dialoguing with the fans is very important for me. It helps me to get a better understanding of what fans trully experience during a certain artist's performance. It also helps me to test my assumptions and see if I was right or wrong. Oddly enough I am usually right, which is a whole other topic that I'll be writing about in the future. And as you expertly pointed out, no two audiences are the same because each audience comes with different expectations and needs. I'm glad you mentioned that because I've always wondered what it's like from the parents perspective when they take their kids to a miley cyrus concert. I've heard that some do nap. ;) Great points DD! Sometimes when I write a review, and I do include the audience reaction, I wonder if I’m getting it right by following my own instincts and assumptions and feelings. But as I mentioned in my Keith Urban fan post, dialoguing with the fans is very important for me. It helps me to get a better understanding of what fans trully experience during a certain artist’s performance. It also helps me to test my assumptions and see if I was right or wrong. Oddly enough I am usually right, which is a whole other topic that I’ll be writing about in the future.

And as you expertly pointed out, no two audiences are the same because each audience comes with different expectations and needs. I’m glad you mentioned that because I’ve always wondered what it’s like from the parents perspective when they take their kids to a miley cyrus concert. I’ve heard that some do nap. ;)

]]> By: DD http://christophercatania.com/2009/11/04/fans-are-the-future-of-music-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-470 DD Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:51:52 +0000 http://christophercatania.com/?p=3278#comment-470 I couldn't agree with you more. I have gone to many a fabulous fan experience only to read the critic then next morning and wonder if we were both at the same event. It should be part of the critic's criticism to take into account the reaction of the audience. That is who the artist is trying to appeal to, isn't it? Does it matter more if musical perfection was achieved or does it matter more if the artist connected with the crowd and the crowd enjoyed every minute of it? Is the crowd too busy getting drunk to even care, IE: Kenny Chesney? Or are they up on their feet dancing the night away, ie: Keith Urban? Or maybe the adults are napping while the kids are having a good time, ei: Taylor Swift? If the audience is so involved that they are part of the show, the artist reached nirvana as did his/her audience and any review should state it. I couldn’t agree with you more. I have gone to many a fabulous fan experience only to read the critic then next morning and wonder if we were both at the same event. It should be part of the critic’s criticism to take into account the reaction of the audience. That is who the artist is trying to appeal to, isn’t it? Does it matter more if musical perfection was achieved or does it matter more if the artist connected with the crowd and the crowd enjoyed every minute of it? Is the crowd too busy getting drunk to even care, IE: Kenny Chesney? Or are they up on their feet dancing the night away, ie: Keith Urban? Or maybe the adults are napping while the kids are having a good time, ei: Taylor Swift? If the audience is so involved that they are part of the show, the artist reached nirvana as did his/her audience and any review should state it.

]]> By: r4i http://christophercatania.com/2009/11/04/fans-are-the-future-of-music-journalism/comment-page-1/#comment-469 r4i Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:31:35 +0000 http://christophercatania.com/?p=3278#comment-469 Hi, I am such a big fan of music when ever i free i turn on my i pod and listen music from it whole day… I also searching for music info like lyrics albums singers and much more…. My favorite music types are sad songs , Fast Rock and Roll type songs and some really Hip Hop… So this article will make me more better in music knowledge and also some kind of fun….. Thanks for sharing some valuable info… Hi,
I am such a big fan of music when ever i free i turn on my i pod and listen music from it whole day…
I also searching for music info like lyrics albums singers and much more….
My favorite music types are sad songs , Fast Rock and Roll type songs and some really Hip Hop…
So this article will make me more better in music knowledge and also some kind of fun…..
Thanks for sharing some valuable info…

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