Australians aren’t the kind to snub any form of live music event. If the music is pumping and the bass is thumping, it’s likely to be a hit no matter what the genre is. With events like Stereosonic and Soundwave proving to be just as popular as each other, Australians have proved that they are keen as mustard to enjoy both bands and DJs. Each however, have their own benefits and advantages and here are 5 ways bands simply trump DJs.
Lyrics. Patrons are more likely to connect to the musical catalogue of a band. Songs with lyrics have a great ability of being particularly moving or touching and often inspire an emotional connection. They may touch upon personal events in people’s lives or express a certain theme and paint more of a story listeners can follow. Considering the lyrical component of club music rarely exceeds a ‘woop-woop’, bands and their music usually have a lyrical edge to their doof-doof counterparts.
Sing Along. Nothing is more uplifting and satisfying than when a 40,000+ crowd is singing along to every, damn, word. Music revellers are more likely to have the opportunity of singing along in unison if a band is playing. Knowing all the words to a song is rewarding and exultantly satisfying when given the chance to chant them alongside thousands of adoring fans. Whereas DJs are typically preferable for dancing, singing along is a fundamental example of bands trumping DJs.
Appeal. Look, DJs can be cool in the Bagraiders, Daft Punk kind of way but generally rock stars are cooler. In fact, rock stars are pretty much the coolest people in the world. DJs with all their fist pumping, spiked up hair and baggy jeans can be kind of douchey. Who would you rather have a beer with or listen to a yarn from? Keith Richards with his slick, nonchalant attitude, or Pauly D who clearly has no willy for starters.
Chill Factor. Although bands can play spine-shattering heavy music, they can also offer a more subdued and relaxed atmosphere with their material. DJs are generally confined to a more intense musical output. Just envisage a typical major club dance floor with the crowd of an Xavier Rudd concert and it becomes fairly apparent if you’re up for a laid back experience bands have you covered. Peace.
Recollection. Going to see a band has the added bonus of probably being able to remember it afterwards. The excesses of DJ events are exhilarating and even encouraged given the culture that surrounds the genre, but consequently the experience is marred with an inability of remembering it. The pit of a gig is much less accommodating for even holding a beer and as such revellers are more likely to remember their favourite band playing than their favourite DJ.
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