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| - After having seen two VERY different acts at the Library Music Hall within the year, I have concluded that the venue works better when it's not featuring hard rock or metal concerts.
Months ago, I caught Swedish guitar god and prog/power metal innovator Yngwie Malmsteen and found the sound to be somewhat muffled. Also hindering my experience a bit was a broken chair and annoying ushers who let everyone stand but me even though I wasn't blocking anyone's view.
The other night, however, Kay, a huge fan of the defunct television series "House," dragged me to catch Hugh Laurie (the star of the aforementioned show) in concert with his blues/gospel/jazz act The Copper Bottom Band. The seats are still a might uncomfortable, some air may have been beneficial. and from our balcony vantage point, I had to turn at an angle and lean forward at times to watch Laurie (a multi-instrumentalist) play piano, but those minor caveats aside, I couldn't believe how amazing the sound was. Every note, be it from a guitar or from one of Laurie's fabulous back-up singers, came through with astonishing clarity.
So yes, like the Benedum, CLMH is better suited for music sans power chords to my heavy metal ears.
P.S. You're surprised that I expanded my horizons, aren't you? It was a good time, and Hugh was hilarious and entertaining throughout. Kay squealed left and right for the duration of the 2 1/2 hour set. Psst. She has a thing for older, lanky, tall British men.
P.P.S. Grab some dinner prior to coming here if you want to avoid getting gouged for bagged chips, canned soda, and candy.
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