MarcO Posted April 23, 2002 Report Share Posted April 23, 2002 So, as some of you may have caught from an earlier thread, I have only heard of Nero, never heard or seen 'em. I have obviously been wondering about them for quite some time now. Yesterday, the mailman delivered one of their shows to me, courtesy of the magnificient and beautiful Harpua of this board. On Friday, karma willing, I will be attending their show in Toronto. So, what would YOU do? a) listen to the show Harpua sent me to get acquainted for the show on Friday hide the show away until Saturday and go to Toronto on Friday having still never heard them I'm confused..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h Posted April 23, 2002 Report Share Posted April 23, 2002 i'd hide the show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted April 23, 2002 Report Share Posted April 23, 2002 I'ld listen to it and hide away from the 'real' world. I'ld also call Harpua and ask him out on a date if you feel that way. What is the worst that could happen? He might say no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted April 23, 2002 Report Share Posted April 23, 2002 I know I always have a problem when I see a band without having heard their music beforehand: because I don't have any reference points, I have a tough time remembering the music. This is possibly more true with improvisational and instrumental acts, because you don't have things like lyrics, repeated choruses, and structured verses to stick in your mind.My advice is to listen to the show first. I hadn't heard Nero before I saw them the first time, but the little bit I remember has been reinforced by the number of other shows I've been to over the last few months (and the number of times I've listened to "is it morning?" which is on even as I type :-). With Nero off for a western tour, I'm not sure you're going to get a chance to see them again for a while, so you want the music as drilled into your brain as much as possible.And don't worry about not being able to be astounded by the revelatory nature of seeing the music for the first time: the nice thing about Nero is that every show is different, *every* show is a revelation.Enjoy, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatPhish Posted April 23, 2002 Report Share Posted April 23, 2002 I say have a couple of beers listen to the show and dance around your living room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted April 23, 2002 Report Share Posted April 23, 2002 Man, I need a good editor...CatPhish said in fewer than 20 words what it took me three paragraphs to get across.Look, the music is there to be enjoyed, and the CDs will feel unfulfilled if you just leave them sitting there. Play the discs, and think of it as your own private Nero show (or better yet, invite some friends over and share the joy).The discs will also give you a feel for the *form* of the show (the textures, the segues, the sounds, the grooves), which will, I think, help you enjoy it a lot more.Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reba Posted April 23, 2002 Report Share Posted April 23, 2002 i would see the show, knowing that you have cd's to listen to after you've been sucked into their live magic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h Posted April 23, 2002 Report Share Posted April 23, 2002 (thanks reba) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted April 23, 2002 Report Share Posted April 23, 2002 Clear a good hour+ of your time. No distractions!!! Smoke a fattie, fat, fat and enjoy the CD. The first time I saw nero, I hadn't heard any of their music. I admit to being a bit distracted by Lauzon's fancy footwork on the pedals, fancy finger work on the strings, I wondered what was under Jay's hat, was drawn to Shane's stage presence and smile.... the music is so trippy that my mind wandered so much! BUT DO NOT MISS THE SHOW!!! That is indeed where the magic happens. Once you see one, you will never miss another one unless surgury is involved.Put down a towel, 'cause your cherry is going to POP!!! Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted April 23, 2002 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Ms.Huxtable: Put down a towel, 'cause your cherry is going to POP!!! Congratulations. Ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted April 23, 2002 Report Share Posted April 23, 2002 You can only enjoy good music more if you become acquainted with it. Have an intimate moment with the disc(s). Take a drive and listen, lay on the couch and listen, just don't be afraid to listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogatthestation Posted April 23, 2002 Report Share Posted April 23, 2002 The first time I saw nero I had never heard them before and ended up spending the whole night just standing there going "Wow what the fuck is going on?" (Of course on this night I was with a bunch of people who had seen nero plenty of times and they pretty much had the same reaction so I really don't know what to tell you). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted April 23, 2002 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2002 quote: Originally posted by MarcO: a) listen to the show Harpua sent me to get acquainted for the show on Friday hide the show away until Saturday and go to Toronto on Friday having still never heard them The results so far: 5 people in favour of a) 3 people in favour of 1 person undecided also of note: 1 person mentioned me "popping my cherry" eek: 1 person suggesting I date Harpua Tell you what, I won't have a chance to listen or not listen until tomorrow (Wed) evening. I'll let this run through until the end of the work day tomorrow and I'll let you know what happens. Thanks for helping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieDon'tSurf Posted April 23, 2002 Report Share Posted April 23, 2002 As the ultimate in Sanctuary newbies, my take on the situation is to go to that show without listening to the CD. You will be hopelessy unprepared, as I was, but you will be knocked off of yer freakin' feet... then you'll get back up on 'em and groove. Take it from me - a skinny white boy with little rhythm and no dance in his shoes - I was lovin' every note Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted April 23, 2002 Report Share Posted April 23, 2002 First time I saw/heard Nero, I had no idea what to expect.....buddy said "check these guys out, their pretty talented". Checked 'em out and was floored...been checkin' 'em out ever since. Had I had a C.D. I definately would have given her a listen. Somehow I won a C.D. at that show.....can't recall what I had to do...probably knocked people over and stole it! Have a great time however you end up approaching it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbacon Posted April 23, 2002 Report Share Posted April 23, 2002 I'd say do not listen to the discs. That way, when you see them and you hear that amamzing guitar tone for the first time it'll hit your soul so nicely. Nothing like the very first time hearing something like you've never heard. Yeah, save that experience for the show. Nero = Instant smiles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted April 23, 2002 Report Share Posted April 23, 2002 "Hey Steve, Come check out this band called....ummm...phish. They are playing on the 20th in toronto. I think you'll like em."ummmm, i did. Same deal marc. (bet you got excited, almost said new deal, hehehehe) Put the cd's away. Check em out cold, thats how i saw nero the first time as well. unfortunately i was too buzzed out (damn n2o) to remember too much of it. So i'm pretty much a nero virgin as well.See the show, i may go with you. Depends on how little T is feeling, she's not doin' too great right now. I'll hook ya up with the Pre show materials if we go together on friday, then we'll be prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
as is Posted April 24, 2002 Report Share Posted April 24, 2002 save the cd till saturday, that way you have a clean slate, and can just listen the music, it'll blow you away. then on satuday, turn out all the lights, roll a canon, lie down on the floor and listen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted April 24, 2002 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2002 quote: Originally posted by MarcO: a) listen to the show Harpua sent me to get acquainted for the show on Friday hide the show away until Saturday and go to Toronto on Friday having still never heard them OK... here are new results: 5 people in favour of a) 6 people in favour of and, of some note: 1 person concerned about my bodily fluids 1 person concerned about my love life 1 person "howling" and I appreciate that too! Looks like I'll be holding off on listening unless the results change by 4:30pm today.... (this is fun!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted April 24, 2002 Report Share Posted April 24, 2002 The solution is obvious: listen to the CD *at* the show!Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted April 24, 2002 Report Share Posted April 24, 2002 This is definitely one of those "put all yer eggs in one basket" situations. I think you should take that cd and destroy it dramatically (garberator, BB gun practice, burn it in a bucket of gas - just have fun!), then go to the show on Friday night and decide then whether or not they are worthy. If they are, buy a cd and listen to it. But definitely destroy the one you have now, it'll be better that way, trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleB Posted April 24, 2002 Report Share Posted April 24, 2002 To destroy anything nero esq would be wrong on a thousand levels! Consequences will be created and enforced! If you do listen before you watch... just remember... all that madness comes from a 3 piece... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted April 24, 2002 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2002 Thanks for playing folks. It was fun for me, at least. The results were close. Alas, it looks like my first taste of Nero shall be on Friday night. Thanks for all your suggestions regarding messy bouts of bleeding, destruction, nugs, booze, same-gender dating, howling and all that. You certainly are a bunch of twisted fucks. (and I guess that's why I enjoy hanging out here!) See you on Friday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhTenenbaum Posted April 25, 2002 Report Share Posted April 25, 2002 I'm a bit late as I've been elbows-up in a deep fryer for 10 hours, but my advice, and this is what I did (still have only caught'em once) is to go to their website and listen to just one of the songs they have available for download (I suggest the 401 Theme). That way, you'll know what general *kind* of sound to expect without ruining the secret and the surprise, and at the same time, if and when they play the one song you listen to, you'll be able to lose your shit cause you're hearing something rocking, out of this world and *familiar*. I've seen tons of great bands for the first time "cold" and despite the fantastic show they put on (as I would realize after hearing the tapes) I'd always get most excited about something I knew (case in point, the HUGE encore at the cheese's 2000 halloween show in Portland - Land's End(unfinished)>Walking on the Moon>Come Together>The Wedge>GET DOWN TONIGHT!! - did a whole night's worth of sweating in just one song!) Whatever you do decide Marco, your socks will be blown off and your pants will be flung out the window in a fit of passion (for nero!!) "I'll never need those again!" regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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