From: "john schuller" <superbadassmofo@hotmail.com> Subject: Electric Masada Last Night <P>Is music supposed to create an emotional response in the listener? Isn't this what was happening with this guy in the crowd? So Zorn was doing his job right? So why rip into this guy in that fashion if the music you are creating is kicking his ass? </P> <P>Now I am one of the first people to get irritated at people that do stupid shit at concerts (Talking, trying to start a mosh pit etc.) But I have a feeling Zorn has put himself as more important than his audience. I have to pay $22 fucking bucks to watch you play for an hour, and your gonna yell at me? Fuck you. Who is the employee in a situation where money is exchanged like that? Not the audience. Is he that important? I thought he was into hardcore music like the Accused? Now it seems to me like he is a bitter old fuddy duddy that doesn't want people to enjoy his music. (how fucking radical) He sure made me feel like he had better things to be doing than hang with us.</P> <P>If the ticket to that show wasn't so expensive I would have walked out at that moment.</P>

Yes, well, if Zorn were Nina Simone, *HE* would've walked out that moment. Just four little words: Too many "classical" commissions. If it were up to me, I'd put the rowdy guy up on stage. And maybe spill some water on him. Perhaps that'd set an iffy precedent -- and perhaps this would begin a new idea where the rowdy people would get a special bench near the stage in the future -- but it may have be worth it for all the good humor. Last I heard, Electric Masada isn't exactly the world's most intimate band. But if they *Really* wanted to employ crowd control, they could've played a truly soft and subtle song after the rowdy one. Anyhow, let's see if Zorn gets invited back. :) And, while we're at it, let's see what happens with the COngress/Presidency in the next elections, and whether Eminem will still be compared to Elvis in 10 years. Thanks for sharing the story. Best, Lev -------- Lev "Ljova" Zhurbin Please visit my website: ==> http://Ljova.com/ "Do not fear mistakes - there are none." -Miles Davis