[Dixielandjazz] Recorded live in concert vs. studio

[GWW174 at aol.com]

I have always contended that bands recorded live in concert are more exciting 
and 'electrified' and it somehow comes across in the recording.... I can 
listen to just about any CD and tell if it was a 'studio job' or  a 'live in 
concert' job....Have asked several pro musicians if they have an explanation.  One 
theme keeps coming up is that they are striving for 'perfection' in the studio 
jobs.... trying to get it down 'perfect' with as few takes (less studio time) 
as possible....and the band leader wants that 'perfect CD' as representation 
of his band.........whereas on a live concert everyone is  more focused in 
having fun and entertaining an audience...... that sure comes through on the 
performance/recording.
 
Would love to read some discussion on this
 
 
Attention band leaders.... would love to spend my CD money on those live 
concert CD's even though to your ears they may not be exactly "perfect"....let's 
not forget that afterall is said and done.....
 
        IT'S JAZZ
 
Gordon of Northridge.
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