DMB and Neil Young

I have not posted about it yet but just wanted to say a few words.

After seeing DMB so many times I am accustomed to how hard the rock. Now I know they don't rock that hard compared to a metal band but in their own way, they rock. I am also familiar with the form of their songs and the jams within them. I know some nights they reach a certain intensity that is higher than others but for the most part they are consistent in their peaks and valleys.

Neil Young blew the band out of the water. Single-handedly took the music to a level I have never seen or heard before. It was an incredible experience to be a part of when one person can have such a dramatic effect on an audience. The cliche "he blew the rough of the place" was never more real to me.

Zen Guitar is a book that talks about the power that musicians have. It is not necessarily the notes played but how they are played, and how the performer connects to the audience. While reading the book I was reminded of the times I saw Sanatana and the experience I had of watching him perform. It was like non other. He had a way of connecting through his instrument on a higher level. He is truly a master on his instrument.

With Neil it was a similar experience but a lot more intense. The emotion he brought out of both the band. the audience and myself was like nothing I have experienced before. It was and still is baffling as to how one person could get on stage and have such command.

I am not sure if I have truly grasped the emotion of that night, but hopefully you can gain a sense of what it was like.