63. Must The Show Go On?

63. Must The Show Go On?

Author: Lazarus Michaelides & Felipe Amorim January 29, 2024 Duration: 1:03:30
Are Holograms and Avatars the future of live music?  Last year, KISS announced that they would "live on eternally" through their brand new avatars who would take over the roles of KISS from their human counterparts and opened up a world of touring and viewing options for them. ABBA successfully executed the Voyage tour - using 160 cameras to capture facial expressions and body movements to simulate a real show. Meanwhile Dio, Tupac and Zappa's deaths did not stop them from touring- as their holograms were tested with real live bands backing them to, again, try to simulate a real show. In this episode, we debate and discuss in great depth the pros and cons of all of the experiments listed above, try to ascertain whether or not this tarnishes or furthers a legacy and ask ourselves: Would we go to a virtual gig? Viewing Material: * Frank Zappa Hologram: Frank Zappa - Zappa Band Hologram Tour - Dirty Love - Scottish Rite Auditorium May 02 2019 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY72QTD7qnY&ab_channel=Lagzatzappateers] * Dio Hologram: Ronnie James Dio Hologram Rocks Pollstar Awards [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eiWahgEnFg&ab_channel=Eyellusion] * Tupac Hologram: Tupac Hologram Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre Perform Coachella Live 2012 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGbrFmPBV0Y&ab_channel=SnoopDoggTV] * ABBA Voyage: ABBA Voyage: The Journey Is About To Begin [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AVOUt_n6t8&ab_channel=ABBAVoyage] * KISS Avatar Announcement: Kiss Avatar announcement - NYC final show [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLQjnVNVe3w&ab_channel=RightMeowArt] * Gorillaz - Clint Eastwood Live: Gorillaz - Clint Eastwood (Live BRITs Performance) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxLWuM_SHcI&ab_channel=Gorillaz] LONG LIVE ROCK 'N' ROLL

Hosts Lazarus Michaelides and Felipe Amorim-Laz and Felipe to regular listeners-share a deep, conversational passion for guitar riffs, anthemic choruses, and the cultural moments that only rock music can create. Their Long Live Rock 'N' Roll podcast is a dedicated space for that enthusiasm, moving beyond simple rankings to explore the texture and context of the genre. Each episode focuses on a specific song, band, or seminal album, dissecting not just the musical composition but the human stories and historical conditions that fueled its creation. You’ll hear them analyze why a particular guitar solo resonates decades later, or how a band’s internal dynamics shaped a classic record, always with a focus on the artistry and impact. This isn’t a dry history lesson; it’s a lively discussion between two knowledgeable fans who believe the music’s power lies in its combination of raw sound and relatable humanity. Whether examining a legendary track from the 70s or a pivotal album from the 90s, the conversation in this podcast aims to connect the notes you hear to the people who made them and the listeners who found meaning in them. For anyone who has ever been captivated by a drum fill or a lyric shouted from a stage, Long Live Rock 'N' Roll offers a thoughtful, engaging deep dive into the soundtrack of rebellion and resonance.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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57. 'Frampton Comes Alive!' - Peter Frampton (1976) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:55
'All I Want To Be (Is At Your Gig)' In the mid-70s, when the novelty of your favourite rock band releasing a live album was still fresh and exciting, standing out from the rest was Peter Frampton's 'Frampton Comes Alive!…
56. 'Awake' - Dream Theater (1994) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:04
'Progomania' Dream Theater's third studio album, 'Awake', cemented their status as one of the key pioneers of Prog Metal. With increased Progressive aspects in the form of intricate & technical music, complex songwriting…
55. 'We're An American Band' - Grand Funk Railroad (1973) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:38
Episode 55 - 'Hooray!' Struggling to make inroads in the world of American Hard Rock, GFR omitted the 'Railroad' from their name and rebranded to 'Grand Funk'. Combined with bringing in a new producer, sharing lead vocal…
54. Covers vs Originals - Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:08
Following the success and popularity of the first Covers vs Originals episode and with the pair returning from a summer break, Laz and Felipe take a look at four more covers (including some chosen by our listeners!) and…
53. Covers vs Originals - Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:23
In a new topical discussion episode, Laz and Felipe begin to look at and break down their favourite cover songs! And so commences a game for many of these Cover episodes to come… Which is better - the cover or the origin…
52. 'American Pie' (Album) - Don McLean (1971) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:55
'American Pie' (Album) - Don McLean (1971) 'Everybody Loves Don, Baby' In 1971, following the breakup of The Beatles, the rise of solo artists and singer/songwriters became apparent with the likes of Carole King, James T…
51. 'American Pie' (Song) - Don McLean (1971) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:22
Episode 51 - 'American Pie' (Song) - Don McLean (1971) 'The Day The Music Thrived' From the album of the same name, Don McLean released 'American Pie' - a song about the loss of culture, American values and innocence acr…
50. 'Eat 'Em And Smile' - David Lee Roth (1986) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:15
Episode 50: 'Eat 'Em And Smile' by David Lee Roth (1986) 'Shy Boys (Not!)' Having parted ways with Van Halen in early 1985, David Lee Roth assembled a star studded supergroup consisting of Billy Sheehan on Bass, Steve Va…
49. 'Hotel California' - Eagles (1976) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:06
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48. 'London Calling' - The Clash (1979) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:18
Episode 48: 'London Calling' by The Clash (1979) 'Revolution Punk' At the end of the 70s, with the Punk era drawing to a close, bands like The Clash sought new directions to take their music in. Having toured in 1979 wit…