Anyone here ever seen Puscifer live?

[danzig6767]

Tool lead man Maynard James Keenan is touring with his Puscifer creation

and they'll be playing at the Pabst Theater on the 30th. I'm a fan of

Puscifer's music even if it's limited to one CD and an EP, but i've read

some varying reviews of their live show which supposedly isn't just a

live rock concert.

 

From what i've read it's a mix of comedy,

theater, and music all mixed into a concert. Plus, from night to night

to night i guess they play different themes of their songs ranging from

country versions, remixes, industrial, and simply regular versions. Some

reviews have been really good while others thought a lot of the

non-music aspects took away from enjoying the actual music.

 

Tickets

are about 50 bucks a piece once taxes and fees get mixed in and i was

going the take a friend as a birthday gift, i was wondering if anyone

has seen their show and if so, what they thought of it?

[And That]

I don't know much about Puscifer, but I will use this opportunity to say that it's a shame that Tool has been around for coming up on 2 decades and they've released 4 studio LPs. Shouldn't we have a new one pretty soon?

 

I'm going to go listen to Lusk now.

[danzig6767]

I think a lot of the reason for that is Maynard doesn't seem the type to be in music to just cash in for every penny possible and he has other interests besides Tool. Plus, they've never just thrown together an album quick to to satisfy a record company and to make a fast dollar.

 

I saw a lengthy interview with Maynard and the rest of the Tool band members and they were far from your typical successful rock band. They all seemed level headed for all their success, liked that they could often walk the streets without being noticed, were protective of their families and time with them, and they all enjoyed having time to do other things in their lives besides being members of Tool.

 

BTW, here are a few Puscifer tunes on youtube

[And That]

I agree with their approach, though I think it's possible to have a non-thrown-together album more often that they release one. 10,000 Days wasn't even really that good, IMO. Unless they release another great album soon, they'll be left with the legacy of having a couple great albums, and a few good albums. I think they're a better band than that, because a lot of decent bands have done that.

 

But they do what they think is best for them, and if that's how they feel comfortable, I don't begrudge them that.

 

Forty-Six & Two is one of the funnest bass riffs to play, ever.

[danzig6767]

I agree with their approach, though I think it's possible to have a non-thrown-together album more often that they release one. 10,000 Days wasn't even really that good, IMO. Unless they release another great album soon, they'll be left with the legacy of having a couple great albums, and a few good albums. I think they're a better band than that, because a lot of decent bands have done that.

 

But they do what they think is best for them, and if that's how they feel comfortable, I don't begrudge them that.

 

Forty-Six & Two is one of the funnest bass riffs to play, ever.

For personal reasons i agree with you given i'm such a big fan of Tool. That said i just don't think they care much at all about their legacy beyond being respected for the quality of their music overall and that they are for the most part. They created a pretty unique style of music that nobody has else even really bothered to try and copy. When a Tool song comes on even if it's say a first time hearing it, i and many Tool fans would instantly know it's them. Can't say that for many out there who made music or are making it today, especially among mainstream music played on much of the crappy radio stations in the country.

[And That]

If you own even one Tool album, if you hear another Tool song, you'll know it is them. If I heard a random song off of Opiate for some reason, I'm sure I could identify it, even though I've never listened to the EP all the way through. Tool is that recognizable.

 

I guess what my point is, they could release music more often and not subject it to the radio. That they are such a great band, I think it's a shame they haven't put out a great record in 14 years.

[danzig6767]

I'm with you on feeling it's a shame that Tool hasn't put out more work and i don't really know why that is the case. My guess it has almost entirely to do with Maynard just having a desire to venture out on other interests of his both musically and outside of music, but i obviously don't know the dynamics among the band members as a whole. I just assume that because it's Maynard who writes all the music.

 

That's usually the case though for any band that puts out limited music or stopped putting out music. It almost always is the case of the lead man who also writes all the music and who is the main focus of the band simply choosing to venture out in other areas and the rest of the band has no choice but to accept this because they can't make more music without that lead man. Kinda like say the Smashing Pumpkins. If Billy Corgan wanted to do other things, the rest of the Pumpkins couldn't exactly put out a new album without him given he's the lead singer and writer of the music.

 

Maynard not only has done the Puscifer stuff, he also did Perfect Circle and now owns a vineyard which he's heavily involved in.

[mtrebs]

When I first read this, I thought it meant Bill Pulsipher...

[Godspeed]

10,000 Days wasn't even really that good, IMO. Unless they release another great album soon, they'll be left with the legacy of having a couple great albums, and a few good albums. I think they're a better band than that, because a lot of decent bands have done that.

Clearly 10,000 Days wasn't as good as its predecessor, but let's face it, everything would be a letdown after Lateralus. But I think if you take Lateralus out of the equation, 10,000 Days holds its own. 10,000 Days was actually their first release that I didn't think was their best ever at the time, but I'd probably rank it above Undertow. And I think their legacy should be defined by the height of their highs over their quantity of releases. But that may be a bit over-reliant on the fact that I consider Lateralus to be the best release of the 2000s out of anyone/everyone.

 

As for Puscifer, I was a bit intrigued but can't afford to go to everything that piques my interest so I haven't done any legwork on it. If you end up going, I'd be interested in hearing how it went.

 

(God, I'm a sucker for music conversations...)

[ewizabeff]

Didn't realize the act was coming to town - just bought tickets for myself and SgtClueLs. He's playing this CD in the car all the time.

[logan82]

I have to say I really didn't care much for Lateralus. I would however highly recommend Opiate, Undertow and Ænima. Back in the olden days when I used to burn Cds I always put at least one Tool song on every single one.

 

I have only seen Tool live a couple times but I think their music in concert is even better than on CD.

[Godspeed]

I have to say I really didn't care much for Lateralus.

 

Blasphemy!

 

 

I have only seen Tool live a couple times but I think their music in concert is even better than on CD.

 

This is true, and ridiculously impressive considering the complexity of their music. I will say the one Tool concert I've been to was probably the 2nd best concert I've attended.

[logan82]

I have to say I really didn't care much for Lateralus.

 

Blasphemy!

To mellow for my liking and all the songs sound pretty similar. I didn't much care for Undertow or Ænema much either when I first got them. I don't think Lateralus will grow on me like the others did. Not really a big fan of A Perfect Circle either. They are ok but again to mellow.

[danzig6767]

Undertow and Lateralus are my favorites