Today I was learning about live performances and it's development in the US. It moved on from purely a music love performance to a song, dance and engaging live performance.
The O'Jay made it big, and till today they do perform from time to time. Amazing!
They had a signature dance choreography that includes twirls, finger snaps, swaying of the body and even the expressions on their faces looked perfectly synchronized and rehearsed. Well, a performer should give quality performance of that standard. Visual effect adds to the atmosphere and perceived value of that concert performance anyway. Why not give it their all?
Here is a few clips of them back in the days and a couple from the past few years.
O'Jays Backstabbers performance back in 1970s.
Fantastic! I'm starting to love their songs. It's quite timeless. I could listen to these all weekend. Notice the way the group dance in synchrony and play with the mike stand. Classic!
Another clip of then in 1977. For the love of Money.
I really like the bass guitar's melody. It's a signature. Interesting how tunes and specific melody and beats can immediately remind you of certain things.
http://youtu.be/UmSwLl0L-3Y
2003 - Awesome medley. I don't know all the songs but everyone should be able to recognize "Money, money, money" <em>For the Love of Money </em>at 2:03, popularized by the reality tv show staring Donald Trump - The Apprentice.
http://youtu.be/dkFGyN9qy9k
Without any slightest dance movement and audience engagement, I'm easily bored by the performer. Like how most of us will fall asleep in a classical music orchestra concert. No engagement, no interesting dance movement, no unique experience, you probably get bored audience.
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