On Tuesday night I decided I would go and give the Muse a second chance. My first experience wasn’t very good but I like jazz and thought I would see what they got. I loved every second of it! They had a four man band there and they were great. They had a bass player, a guitarist, a drummer and a guy who could play the alto and tenor saxophones and the flute. I played the saxophone for eight years and I was very impressed with this guy. I was very impressed with the whole band actually. I will start with the band as a whole. Everything they played was sight read. This means that they just read the music for the first time and just went with the flow. It worked well though. They worked well together and everyone got their fair share of time to jam and play a solo or two. I asked the band how long they have been together and they said six months or so. We should really get a big group to go and support these guys. There was only about four of us in the audience. In between songs they would talk a bit and share some jokes. The atmosphere was fun and upbeat. We were encouraged to dance a bit too but I couldn’t bring myself to ask anyone so I just enjoyed the show. Ok, so the guy who played the saxophone was amazing! He had great tone and a great pair of lungs too. He was hitting the falsetto notes like they were any other note. He even sang to one of the songs. It was more of a joke but it was pretty good too. I give the Muse an eight on this one. The atmosphere was great and the music even better. For three bucks you definitely got your money’s worth and I will be going back soon.
Sounds like you know a lot about music, and that you really enjoyed it. It is sad sometimes that great events get no audience. What would have made it a 10 experience?
ReplyDeleteI went to a Blues Jam Fest a couple weeks ago and had the same experience. I love the improv in Jazz and Blues. Plus, it was so loud the music just flows right through you. I think you should have danced with someone, it would've made it a 10 experience for sure.
ReplyDeleteThose guys at Jazz night were very good. I did not realize for three bucks we would see such a great band. I felt a little sorry for them that many people did not show up. Dancing definitely would be a little awkward.
ReplyDeleteI have been to those concerts during the normal fall/winter semester. Generally, there are more individuals present during those semesters. I have always been entertained by those concerts. The musicians are all generally good. They respond to the audience well too.
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