Every Moment Has A Song

When you see your favorite artist perform live, you could get a faithful rendering or something that barely resembles what they committed to record. Generally it depends on the artist’s intent.

Bob Dylan insists his music is a living thing, and recoils at the very idea of a “definitive” recorded version. And so he tries to breathe new life into songs every time he plays them. And concert-goers might barely recognize their favorite songs. This works for Bob I guess. Many of his fans beg to differ.

Jeff Lynne is the opposite. His records were made with incredible sonic craftsmanship and attention to detail. And he seems to know that’s what fans want to see replicated live.

And that’s exactly what he gives them: perfection.

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