Is there a YouTube backlash yet? Probably not. Can we start one?
I’m really tired of seeing awful videos shot on horrible digital cameras with mediocre sound broadcast in poor resolution. Please, concertgoers of the world: Stop posting every song by every band in every concert ever.
Those complaints aside, occassionally, a good clip does slip through, as is the case with this duet by Wilco and the Fleet Foxes. Solid sound and decent camerawork (all things considered) make the Spokane, Wash., performance watchable.
See that and more below.
Wilco with Fleet Foxes – “I Shall Be Released” – Live Dylan cover
The Seattle band of the moment continues its string of blog-friendly successes by guesting with Wilco on stage for a cover of Bob Dylan’s “I Shall Be Released.” It’s a formidable pairing of folk-country-rock and, together, the two do undeniable justice to the tune. And hey! The video isn’t nauseatingly jittery ! Nice work, guy in the crowd with a digital camera, whoever you are!
Metallica – “The Day That Never Comes” – Video
The first half of this 8-minute-plus video is pretty much as dull and bloated as the first half of the song. During the song’s second half, as Metalica starts shredding, the guitar licks draw you into a grim and suspenseful frame of mind as – spoiler alert! – nothing much happens. Oddly, that ends up being a relief.
Hot Chip – “Wrestlers” – Video
This light clip for the song “Wrestlers” finds the Brits in Hot Chip talking smack as best they can, which is not very. My favorite line: “I learned all I know from watching wrestling. I think you think I’m about to throw the towel in.” The one about a “half nelson, full nelson, Willie Nelson” is also fun, though. These guys are great.
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