Playing the World From a Basement

Playing the World From a Basement 145

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on Tuesday March 07, 2006 @03:44PM from the folks-who-don't-like-to-leave-their-basement dept.

Albanach writes "Singer songwriter Sandi Thom is one of a growing band of new musicians using the internet to circumvent the traditional and traditionally expensive tour circuit. Thom described her free online concerts as a Web Tour, saying 'A web tour is basically what you do when you have a lack of money and no car.' Services such as The Streaming Tank have grown to satisfy the need for broadcast services and the figures are impressive. Just 74 people watched Thom's first concert on February 24th. The concert on March 2nd drew 62,138 viewers."

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concert feeling (Score:2, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Tuesday March 07, 2006 @03:46PM (#14869043)

Will there be some drunkard in front of me spilling beer on my shoes? Or better yet, one on stage spilling beer on the computer so that the feed fizzles out in the middle of the show? If so, then they're certainly a good ways to capturing that live concert feeling...

Who? (Score:5, Funny)

by NitsujTPU ( 19263 ) writes: on Tuesday March 07, 2006 @03:47PM (#14869055)

Just 74 people watched Thom's first concert on February 24th. The concert on March 2nd drew 62,138 viewers.

I guess that, at that rate, I won't be saying "who?" in a week or 2.

I don't know... (Score:5, Funny)

by Nosferax ( 836254 ) writes: on Tuesday March 07, 2006 @03:49PM (#14869074)

I don't know... sitting alone in front of my computer with my lighter just isn't the same...

Oh from the basement... (Score:5, Funny)

by GillBates0 ( 664202 ) writes: on Tuesday March 07, 2006 @03:50PM (#14869083) Homepage Journal

I'm kinda thankful they aren't trying out the traditional bathroom-singing business model. Granted, the acoustics are nice, but the visuals suck...except for female musicians, ofcourse.

buffering......buffering... (Score:1, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Tuesday March 07, 2006 @03:51PM (#14869096)

scratchy vocals and music. ... too many people logged on....&$@*(*$#^^^[NO CARRIER]

Sounds like fun.

Re:I don't know... (Score:5, Funny)

by gEvil (beta) ( 945888 ) writes: on Tuesday March 07, 2006 @03:52PM (#14869100)

Depends on what you're doing with that lighter... ; )

Re:Who? (Score:4, Funny)

by smooth wombat ( 796938 ) writes: on Tuesday March 07, 2006 @03:52PM (#14869106) Journal

I guess that, at that rate, I won't be saying "who?" in a week or 2.
Just be careful you don't ask who's the band online [thealmightyguru.com] when your nephew is nearby.

Internet concert maths... (Score:5, Funny)

by Rob T Firefly ( 844560 ) writes: on Tuesday March 07, 2006 @03:53PM (#14869110) Homepage Journal

Just 74 people watched Thom's first concert on February 24th. The concert on March 2nd drew 62,138 viewers.So, are there 62,064 people now sifting through the piracy sites for a torrent of an Xvid rip of the first one?

Re:I don't know... (Score:3, Funny)

by digitaldc ( 879047 ) * writes: on Tuesday March 07, 2006 @03:55PM (#14869134)

I don't know... sitting alone in front of my computer with my lighter just isn't the same...

I know what you mean, now everyone is just using the light from their cell phones. [mikedoughty.com]

Re:Link to her website, maybe? (Score:2, Funny)

by 0110011001110101 ( 881374 ) writes: on Tuesday March 07, 2006 @04:00PM (#14869171) Journal

Oh nice move mr. Linkey. Now she'll get 6,123,456 viewers for her next show, which will probably get slashdotted about halfway through....
Honestly, think things through jackass. /sarcasm

Other Advantages (Score:5, Funny)

by Flwyd ( 607088 ) writes: on Tuesday March 07, 2006 @04:00PM (#14869172) Homepage

Concert attendees didn't have to pay $5 to get a beer from the fridge.

Can't beat it (Score:4, Funny)

by edmicman ( 830206 ) writes: on Tuesday March 07, 2006 @04:17PM (#14869323) Homepage Journal

Nothing like being in the mosh pit by yourself in front of the computer. And my mom wonders why I keep breaking all my stuff!

Re:Playing the world? (Score:2, Funny)

by KarateExplosions ( 959215 ) writes: on Tuesday March 07, 2006 @04:19PM (#14869344)

I was going to say the exact same thing, except I was probably going to be a total sarcastic asshole about it.

Success? (Score:4, Funny)

by XMilkProject ( 935232 ) writes: on Tuesday March 07, 2006 @04:30PM (#14869426) Homepage

1st Show: Unheard of band attracts 74 brave souls. 2nd Show: Word of mouth brings 62,138 happy listeners. 3rd Show: Slashdot effects takes down your server before the show starts. 4th Show: Your still trying to pay all the extra bandwidth charges from Show #3.

Re:DVD Live Performance (Score:3, Funny)

by Reducer2001 ( 197985 ) writes: on Tuesday March 07, 2006 @04:53PM (#14869615) Homepage

go pee without anyone offering me illicit drugs
Dude, that's the best part!

Re:Other Advantages (Score:1, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Tuesday March 07, 2006 @04:53PM (#14869620)

No convenience fees paid to TicketBastard (TicketMaster) either!

Re:DVD Live Performance (Score:4, Funny)

by teamhasnoi ( 554944 ) writes: <teamhasnoi AT yahoo DOT com> on Tuesday March 07, 2006 @04:55PM (#14869648) Journal

That's why I like to buy DVDs of my favorite bands performing "live" in my living room.
I am interested in playing your 'living room' venue, but I have a few questions. What capacity is it? Does the band provide the DVD, or is the recording done 'in house'?
Are food and drink provided in the dressing room, or trailer?
What are your preferred set times, and who do I need to send the stage plot to?
Thanks for your attention,
teamhasnoi - The Schmoejoes

So You Mean... (Score:2, Funny)

by eno2001 ( 527078 ) writes: on Tuesday March 07, 2006 @05:05PM (#14869695) Homepage Journal

...one COULD become a rockstar in one's own parent's basement after all!!! Will the technology wonders never cease?! ;P

can't come to dinner mom.. (Score:3, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Tuesday March 07, 2006 @05:54PM (#14870054)

..I'm giving a CONCERT!

Heh.. I'll have to remember that one.

I mean, I would have to remember it if I actually lived in my parent's basement, which I don't. I mean, if they had a basement. Uhh.

Re:DVD Live Performance (Score:3, Funny)

by LordSnooty ( 853791 ) writes: on Tuesday March 07, 2006 @06:20PM (#14870336)

And most importantly - can you fit a 60' inflatible pig in the living room?

For that accurate home/festival experience, place your TV at the bottom of the garden, and watch through the kitchen window. If you need to pee, wait for 30 mins at the bathroom door first. Or just do it behind the sofa, everyone else does.

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concert feeling (Score:2, Funny)

Who? (Score:5, Funny)

I don't know... (Score:5, Funny)

Oh from the basement... (Score:5, Funny)

buffering......buffering... (Score:1, Funny)

Re:I don't know... (Score:5, Funny)

Re:Who? (Score:4, Funny)

Internet concert maths... (Score:5, Funny)

Re:I don't know... (Score:3, Funny)

Re:Link to her website, maybe? (Score:2, Funny)

Other Advantages (Score:5, Funny)

Can't beat it (Score:4, Funny)

Re:Playing the world? (Score:2, Funny)

Success? (Score:4, Funny)

Re:DVD Live Performance (Score:3, Funny)

Re:Other Advantages (Score:1, Funny)

Re:DVD Live Performance (Score:4, Funny)

So You Mean... (Score:2, Funny)

can't come to dinner mom.. (Score:3, Funny)

Re:DVD Live Performance (Score:3, Funny)

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