Comments on: The National and Colin Stetson at the Kool Haus in Toronto http://www.chromewaves.net/2009/05/the-national-and-colin-stetson-at-the-kool-haus-in-toronto/ chromewaves Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:05:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Adrian http://www.chromewaves.net/2009/05/the-national-and-colin-stetson-at-the-kool-haus-in-toronto/comment-page-1/#comment-13127 Adrian Sat, 30 May 2009 18:32:59 +0000 http://www.chromewaves.net/?p=9197#comment-13127 Regarding earbuds, I've been pretty happy with my Shure E2c-n's. Once I found the right covers (they come with 9 sets), they've been really comfortable and they sound good, though, obviously, they're not Sennheiser HD-600s or something on that level. I shove them in my pocked and bag a lot and they haven't crapped out at all or show many signs of wear. I've had them for about 10 months now. Regarding earbuds, I’ve been pretty happy with my Shure E2c-n’s. Once I found the right covers (they come with 9 sets), they’ve been really comfortable and they sound good, though, obviously, they’re not Sennheiser HD-600s or something on that level. I shove them in my pocked and bag a lot and they haven’t crapped out at all or show many signs of wear. I’ve had them for about 10 months now.

]]> By: Frank Yang http://www.chromewaves.net/2009/05/the-national-and-colin-stetson-at-the-kool-haus-in-toronto/comment-page-1/#comment-13134 Frank Yang Fri, 29 May 2009 18:21:22 +0000 http://www.chromewaves.net/?p=9197#comment-13134 re: Grizzly Bear - y'know, I'm not real big on them either. Seen em live a few times, respect them and their abilities but their stuff just doesn't connect with me. But they're beloved by my readers so I keep tabs on them to the extent that I do. But no more than that. re: Grizzly Bear – y’know, I’m not real big on them either. Seen em live a few times, respect them and their abilities but their stuff just doesn’t connect with me. But they’re beloved by my readers so I keep tabs on them to the extent that I do. But no more than that.

]]> By: Scott http://www.chromewaves.net/2009/05/the-national-and-colin-stetson-at-the-kool-haus-in-toronto/comment-page-1/#comment-13133 Scott Fri, 29 May 2009 18:19:22 +0000 http://www.chromewaves.net/?p=9197#comment-13133 I don't understand the Grizzly Bear hype. This is the only bad review I've found of the new Grizzly Bear but it's pretty close to how I feel: http://thedumbingofamerica.wordpress.com/2009/05/29/moraging-bloggersgrizzly-bear/ It's actually pretty funny because it says they're more MOR than experimental. Not sure I agree with the shot they take at Stereogum and others, but it's good reading. I don’t understand the Grizzly Bear hype. This is the only bad review I’ve found of the new Grizzly Bear but it’s pretty close to how I feel: http://thedumbingofamerica.wordpress.com/2009/05/29/moraging-bloggersgrizzly-bear/
It’s actually pretty funny because it says they’re more MOR than experimental. Not sure I agree with the shot they take at Stereogum and others, but it’s good reading.

]]> By: PB http://www.chromewaves.net/2009/05/the-national-and-colin-stetson-at-the-kool-haus-in-toronto/comment-page-1/#comment-13132 PB Wed, 27 May 2009 07:38:34 +0000 http://www.chromewaves.net/?p=9197#comment-13132 JASON LYTLE! YES! Thanks for that update - I kept hoping he'd be added (but didn't buy better tickets, sadly, in anticipation) - but at least I'll be GOING now... thanks for that! JASON LYTLE! YES! Thanks for that update – I kept hoping he’d be added (but didn’t buy better tickets, sadly, in anticipation) – but at least I’ll be GOING now… thanks for that!

]]> By: don http://www.chromewaves.net/2009/05/the-national-and-colin-stetson-at-the-kool-haus-in-toronto/comment-page-1/#comment-13137 don Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:50 +0000 http://www.chromewaves.net/?p=9197#comment-13137 Thanks for the excellent review for the National. They were on Q yesterday and debuted a new song that was posted on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjskJAKeJdM Thanks for the excellent review for the National. They were on Q yesterday and debuted a new song that was posted on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjskJAKeJdM

]]> By: mike http://www.chromewaves.net/2009/05/the-national-and-colin-stetson-at-the-kool-haus-in-toronto/comment-page-1/#comment-13128 mike Tue, 26 May 2009 01:28:54 +0000 http://www.chromewaves.net/?p=9197#comment-13128 Maybe it was just my vantage point(front row, left side of the stage) that the crowd seemed to be lacking any consistent enthusiasm(curious how the crowd was at the back). The National's performance overall didn't seem like one of their best IMO. Other than Matt and Scott who displayed some energy, they overall didn't have the oomph they had in past Toronto performances (at The Opera House and Phoenix, relatively more intimate venues). Bryan just wasn't hitting the drums hard enough for my liking (for example - the louder drum parts during "Fake Empire" which I'd hope would have killed but didn't). Perhaps, my slight disappointment was due to my more favourable memories of their past shows - my first time seeing them live was at The Opera House a few years ago and it was a stunning show. Good on you if it was your first time seeing them(at Kool Haus last week) and you absolutely adored it. Maybe it was just my vantage point(front row, left side of the stage) that the crowd seemed to be lacking any consistent enthusiasm(curious how the crowd was at the back). The National’s performance overall didn’t seem like one of their best IMO. Other than Matt and Scott who displayed some energy, they overall didn’t have the oomph they had in past Toronto performances (at The Opera House and Phoenix, relatively more intimate venues). Bryan just wasn’t hitting the drums hard enough for my liking (for example – the louder drum parts during “Fake Empire” which I’d hope would have killed but didn’t). Perhaps, my slight disappointment was due to my more favourable memories of their past shows – my first time seeing them live was at The Opera House a few years ago and it was a stunning show. Good on you if it was your first time seeing them(at Kool Haus last week) and you absolutely adored it.

]]> By: jfpva http://www.chromewaves.net/2009/05/the-national-and-colin-stetson-at-the-kool-haus-in-toronto/comment-page-1/#comment-13135 jfpva Mon, 25 May 2009 17:12:17 +0000 http://www.chromewaves.net/?p=9197#comment-13135 "I think I definitely want another pair of in-ears, but that means that I can’t test them out before buying and reviews can only go so far." > Bay-Bloor will let you test out in-ears, at least they did last summer when I was shopping. They clean 'em after each use. The National were lovely, despite the venue. Massey Hall is a great idea. Here's hoping it becomes reality. I saw Colin Stetson opening for and as part of Belle Orchestre a month ago. At the Courthouse, of all places. Significantly better acoustics means the man's sax workouts really shine. The overtones and percussion you can hear are really amazing when they aren't lost amongst Kool Haus' concrete walls and high-fiving frat boys. Ditto for his stage humour. “I think I definitely want another pair of in-ears, but that means that I can’t test them out before buying and reviews can only go so far.” > Bay-Bloor will let you test out in-ears, at least they did last summer when I was shopping. They clean ‘em after each use.

The National were lovely, despite the venue. Massey Hall is a great idea. Here’s hoping it becomes reality.

I saw Colin Stetson opening for and as part of Belle Orchestre a month ago. At the Courthouse, of all places. Significantly better acoustics means the man’s sax workouts really shine. The overtones and percussion you can hear are really amazing when they aren’t lost amongst Kool Haus’ concrete walls and high-fiving frat boys. Ditto for his stage humour.

]]> By: Jeremy http://www.chromewaves.net/2009/05/the-national-and-colin-stetson-at-the-kool-haus-in-toronto/comment-page-1/#comment-13126 Jeremy Mon, 25 May 2009 16:17:09 +0000 http://www.chromewaves.net/?p=9197#comment-13126 Super jealous that you got to see the National. Great review, as always. Super jealous that you got to see the National. Great review, as always.

]]> By: giselle http://www.chromewaves.net/2009/05/the-national-and-colin-stetson-at-the-kool-haus-in-toronto/comment-page-1/#comment-13125 giselle Mon, 25 May 2009 15:53:52 +0000 http://www.chromewaves.net/?p=9197#comment-13125 i thought the national were outstanding - they seem to get better each time i've seen them ... maybe it was the horn section? maybe it was the jetlag? maybe it was the bonus of getting to see them (was on a business trip) ... but wow, even the weirdness of the venue didn't bother me ... i thought the national were outstanding – they seem to get better each time i’ve seen them … maybe it was the horn section? maybe it was the jetlag? maybe it was the bonus of getting to see them (was on a business trip) … but wow, even the weirdness of the venue didn’t bother me …

]]> By: Bruce http://www.chromewaves.net/2009/05/the-national-and-colin-stetson-at-the-kool-haus-in-toronto/comment-page-1/#comment-13124 Bruce Mon, 25 May 2009 15:35:40 +0000 http://www.chromewaves.net/?p=9197#comment-13124 Sorry, that was me (didn't mean to be anonymous). Sorry, that was me (didn’t mean to be anonymous).

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