That’s how the Lizard King himself got his start…frustrated the hell out of the Whiskey-A-Go-Go people, but made it all the more impressive when he would finally turn around to punctuate a lyric. Of course, those lyrics got him banned from there for a bit, but hey…
In hindsight, I feel like this is just a few steps removed from wearing a mask while you play to focus on the music, which would put Westworld chronologically ahead of Daft Punk and that one show with the masked singers.
That was Eddie Van Halen’s thing for years. Of course, he did it so people couldn’t see how he played. Because it didn’t occur to him that people could just figure it out by listening….
That’s exactly the kind of thing Maynard Keenan did when he performed live. Took on a persona, had his back to the crowd, or was facing sort of away from them. He never looks upon the crowd directly.
@TheJayster49. That’s the price when becoming famous, sometimes people are afraid of becoming something that they are not. Joel’s worried that he might end up as that one douchbag from the underground band and Lindsay is worried about reverent back to her bad girl days. Both characters have a fear of stuff they might end up as and stuff that might ruin their lives.
@TheJayster49: But unlike Joel, Eric never gets any respect from anyone. Andrew and Ryan always bully him until he gets saved by either Jenny or someone else. And his parents think of him as a lost cause!
But Joel’s self-esteem seems to be even worse! Luckily, he has Aaron and the rest of the crew. I wonder if Michelle could lend him a hand as well?
I find it funny how this comic actively tries to say that being cool and famous is overrated yet glorifies such lifestyles with characters like Lindsay and Vince with little-to-no irony.
Like, the one time Joel finally gets any respect from his classmates, he deliberately sabotages his newfound fame because he finds it overwhelming… only for Aaron to bluntly remind him that people will go right back to treating him like crap. Similar scenarios happen with Eric too, while we’re on the topic.
Grass is always greener on the other side, indeed.
That’s how the Lizard King himself got his start…frustrated the hell out of the Whiskey-A-Go-Go people, but made it all the more impressive when he would finally turn around to punctuate a lyric. Of course, those lyrics got him banned from there for a bit, but hey…
In hindsight, I feel like this is just a few steps removed from wearing a mask while you play to focus on the music, which would put Westworld chronologically ahead of Daft Punk and that one show with the masked singers.
Honestly, that is actually a solid idea. Tool’s frontman doesn’t face the crowd while performing and the audiences like it.
That was Eddie Van Halen’s thing for years. Of course, he did it so people couldn’t see how he played. Because it didn’t occur to him that people could just figure it out by listening….
Huh…Daft Punk didn’t form until 1993. So he could be original.
I’m kind of down with this idea.
Time for Joel to buy a mask..or ask Steve for one!
Ladies and gentlemen, presenting Westworld, featuring the Masked Guitarist!
That’s exactly the kind of thing Maynard Keenan did when he performed live. Took on a persona, had his back to the crowd, or was facing sort of away from them. He never looks upon the crowd directly.
@TheJayster49. That’s the price when becoming famous, sometimes people are afraid of becoming something that they are not. Joel’s worried that he might end up as that one douchbag from the underground band and Lindsay is worried about reverent back to her bad girl days. Both characters have a fear of stuff they might end up as and stuff that might ruin their lives.
Not a bad idea, Aaron. He could be like Sia, giving performances without showing his face.
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I think it’s great. It shows that people all want similar things, but all for different reasons.
@TheJayster49: But unlike Joel, Eric never gets any respect from anyone. Andrew and Ryan always bully him until he gets saved by either Jenny or someone else. And his parents think of him as a lost cause!
But Joel’s self-esteem seems to be even worse! Luckily, he has Aaron and the rest of the crew. I wonder if Michelle could lend him a hand as well?
I find it funny how this comic actively tries to say that being cool and famous is overrated yet glorifies such lifestyles with characters like Lindsay and Vince with little-to-no irony.
Like, the one time Joel finally gets any respect from his classmates, he deliberately sabotages his newfound fame because he finds it overwhelming… only for Aaron to bluntly remind him that people will go right back to treating him like crap. Similar scenarios happen with Eric too, while we’re on the topic.
Grass is always greener on the other side, indeed.
Aaron’s a good pal.