| There was a thread just like this some time ago...
My views are still the same. It is 100% lame to play along to anything pre-recorded live. I go to see the band, not to hear the album. If I wanted to hear them play everything as it is on the album, I would stay at home and listen to the album. I want to see them rock the f*ck out. Nothin' rockin' about playing along to pre-recorded tracks in my book. Building loops live is fine, that's completely different.
I certainly don't have anything against anybody who does it. I've witnessed some of my favorite bands do it (usually just for an intro or some special part they only do once.) But it's a complete turn-off for me. If I know you play to a click or use backup tracks, then I'm not coming to your show. Unless you're Roger Waters. I may find other exceptions in the future. Like, for some innovative solo performer or something. But if you're a rock band, helllll no. |