I think that providing obstructions in the live setting is when you get something that actually means something, as opposed to just aping your way through your greatest hits.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I'm fully aware that things that resonate and become real hits are the exception to the rule, so much so that I've wired myself for failure.
There's something interesting about playing live; you're in the moment, and I think it would be beneficial.
Everything is pre-taped these days, but I'm a believer in, 'If you can't do it live, don't do it.'
I feel like the live record thing is something that I've been getting used to as the years go by and with this being my second one, I'm continuing to learn what works and what doesn't work. A live record is an example of that authenticity and that realness that you find in imperfection and you can hear that in this record.
Every day some new fact comes to light - some new obstacle which threatens the gravest obstruction. I suppose this is the reason which makes the game so well worth playing.
The principle of art is to pause, not bypass.
If doing anything new, you're very used to having insurmountable obstacles.
Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal.
I've always thought live albums were cop-outs.
Playing live is basically just hyperactivity and a certain sense of enchantment that I deliver to the audience, to let them know what it would be like to be inside my head.