Thread: Why are there so few bands / performances in MJ?
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Old 23rd-November-2007, 07:38 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: Why are there so few bands / performances in MJ?
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Originally Posted by DavidJames View Post
It's occurred to me a couple of times - when I've attended other music scenes, it's quite usual to have a live band playing, or to have some kind of performances.

For example, Cajun / Zydeco events seem to be very band-oriented.

Why is there no equivalent culture for MJ events?
Because live bands are rubbish for dancing MJ to. They tend to play too fast, too loud, too fast, with a relentless "4 to the floor" rhythm (that's too fast), and just in case it wasn't fast enough, go off on extended 5 minute drumming solos at 180bpm. Oh, and did I mention they play too fast?

I don't understand why, but every band booked for MJ seems to be unable to actually play music you'd want to MJ to. It's not like it's impossible - there are bands who play music of a suitable style and tempo. But they don't seem to be the ones who actively market themselves as "dance bands".
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