tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post3374172800247177063..comments2024-01-16T01:42:41.699+11:00Comments on Tune into Radio Carly: Megan Washington at The Forum - concert reviewCarly Findlayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01368145710452826385noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-17749076854424145192011-05-15T01:49:40.483+10:002011-05-15T01:49:40.483+10:00Carly, I do agree you blog was very well written, ...Carly, I do agree you blog was very well written, BUT I need to stand up for Megan here. I'm a huge fan and I loved her gig. I went Thursday and Friday nights and flew up to Sydney to see her again. I think she does have charisma and yes she's definatley sexy on stage. I love her jokes... I think they're hilarious!! And with her drinking, go for it washo. All musicians drink before and while on stage. And Megan gets nervous so a bit of whiskey calms the nerves! All agree that she is still young and learning as she goes. I love that she's herself and doesn't try to fit in with the whole famous image. I've met her twice and I think she's really good with her fans. She doesnt mind photos and even hugs! Megan rules! xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-41718276615290830012011-05-05T10:20:03.787+10:002011-05-05T10:20:03.787+10:00I felt exactly the same way about the Brisbane sho...I felt exactly the same way about the Brisbane show two nights ago she seems so depressed and stuff and like she didn't want to be there I feel bad. I met her after woods she was just so drunk. And yea it's like she's so worn out from touring cause she tours non stop. She is intelligent and wonderful music wise but I think she needs to take a big rest and just write music.Shyannehttp://cementcement.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-4638048083795098052011-05-02T19:54:39.991+10:002011-05-02T19:54:39.991+10:00Well written review Carly, I enjoyed reading it. I...Well written review Carly, I enjoyed reading it. I can learn a lot from you!!Scatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00821059799772449216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-6804479197261686632011-05-01T22:12:50.058+10:002011-05-01T22:12:50.058+10:00I was at the all ages show on Thursday and the cro...I was at the all ages show on Thursday and the crowd at times was rude, some were demanding songs like spoilt brats used to getting things and getting them NOW, or just getting drunk and trying to pick up without even caring that some amazing singing was going on just a few feet away from them. She did say the band had just learnt the songs so maybe they haven't been together all that long and that may have been distracting for her. <br /> But seriously, she is one awesome talent and I think people expect so much more these days; an artist has to virtually draw blood, bare their souls, be a comedian cum storytelling musician but for $30 can you really complain when the singing is A grade?<br /> Maybe she didn't feel connected to her audience, maybe she had some personal shit going on, but my God, the girl can sing. <br /> There is no other talent out there as creative and whose lyrics are poured out of their soul in such a poetic manner.<br /> We can only hope she continues to provide us with her rare quality of magic and gives us an opportunity to see new talent like Deep Sea Arcade and Lissie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-51098364752483676752011-05-01T20:42:28.464+10:002011-05-01T20:42:28.464+10:00I like Megan Washington, but like Sia better. Much...I like Megan Washington, but like Sia better. Much more catchy.<br />Thanks for sharing your review.<br />If you don't mind me saying so, you make some comments about having a "disability".<br />You are one very "able" girl, and do more than most without chronic illness. You rock<br />Cilla (sassydrcil) - you saw me at Fraus!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-62301408673806680802011-05-01T19:50:03.154+10:002011-05-01T19:50:03.154+10:00That sort of environment can be challenging if you...That sort of environment can be challenging if you're more at home making music than engaging with an audience. Then again, we tend to expect our artist to be accessible and engaging all of the time, so I guess it's inevitable that some people won't be up to the challenge or that they'll slip every now and then.<br /><br />It's a shame that you came away from the concert so unsatisfied, though.Katiehttp://www.katiefoolery.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-37045860340276637012011-05-01T18:25:01.394+10:002011-05-01T18:25:01.394+10:00also, i question the way she is on fb as being in ...also, i question the way she is on fb as being in great communication with fans. I pretty much unfollowed her on both fb and twitter because I was getting nothing from it. The odd photo, some random flippant remark here or there about nothing in particular; I've seen artists do it better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-47456330513276455162011-05-01T18:23:31.138+10:002011-05-01T18:23:31.138+10:00i'm disappointed to read this. She smacked me ...i'm disappointed to read this. She smacked me over the head last year and I've loved her from the first moment. I don't usually fall so hard so easily these days. I've longed to see her and given the chance I still will. She's a huge talent. <br /><br />I'm all for artists getting primed with a few drinks before a show but I never think drunk works. <br /><br />I also wonder if she's gotten huge too fast, too young. She's still so very young and there's real maturity in her writing, but perhaps she's not coping with the enormity of it all so far. We've seen that happen before. Let's hope she figures out stuff and injects some of that charisma in her music and writing into her performance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-22366405980132596062011-05-01T14:47:35.176+10:002011-05-01T14:47:35.176+10:00I don't even know who Megan Washington is, but...I don't even know who Megan Washington is, but I just wanted to say this is a really well-written review. It's so nice to see someone able to articulate WHY they didn't like something, rather than just saying it sucks, as so many reviewers do these days. You're a star, Carly!Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02115286785403086322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-11214907162350569032011-05-01T12:05:31.004+10:002011-05-01T12:05:31.004+10:00hi carly - my sister follows your blog so i someti...hi carly - my sister follows your blog so i sometimes read it as it's on her blogroll.<br /><br />i was at the concert on friday night too and i have to say i pretty much agree with you, as disappointed as i am to say it. i love megan's music, but she lacks presence on stage and the ability to interact with the audience. maybe i am judging rather harshly having seen imogen heap live only 2 weeks ago. the level on which immi interacts with her fans is AMAZING (if you don't know her, you should definitely check her out. she auditions fans on youtube to perform live with her, lets her fans vote for what songs they'd like to hear, shares stories behind the meanings of her songs, and is even recording an album now that is cowritten by her fans - you can send in sound bytes that she uses and words for her to use as inspiration. lifeline is the first song from the album. plus for a lot of her songs she records sound loops live on stage and gradually layers them up, before actually launching into the song itself - i would highly recommend her next time she's in town.)<br /><br />anyways back to the point - i am sad to say i honestly found megan a bit pretentious in the way she talked. her story about not swearing at an all ages gig (don't say f**k, don't say f**k x10) was frankly boring, especially for a crowd of over 18s. does she honestly think the idea of swearing when you really shouldn't will get that much of a laugh out of a crowd of adults who have probably all been there before. aside from that i think it's a bit of a shame that a songwriter as talented as her would have such a limited vocabulary in conversation that she has to actively try not to swear in front of people. i thought the story about the guy in america wasn't that funny either.<br /><br />and i actually thought it was almost mean when she chided the person who yelled out a song request. i personally dislike it when people do that but being like "do you honestly expect me to do that, what the f**k, is this your first gig?" etc etc was really unnecessary and maybe it was the first music concert he'd been to! if so, she probably lost a fan.<br /><br />i was also not impressed by her celebrating her own drunkeness and the drunkeness of the crowd (i don't like to drink to much at events like that because i payed good money for my ticket, so i want to remember the show and i have no qualms over singing along to a really good song even if i'm not intoxicated hehe)<br /><br />i think i was actually more disappointed not by the show itself, but by the fact that i like her music so much but her onstage presence just didn't compare. guess there's always next time, but i'm not too sure i'd be shelling out 30 bucks for more of the same.<br /><br />anna :)Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-38110250715060318652011-05-01T12:04:04.509+10:002011-05-01T12:04:04.509+10:00She was drunk?! Just, Blergh. I am not really a Me...She was drunk?! Just, Blergh. I am not really a Megan Washington fan, I have found this a bit fascinating because she does have a nice voice and is the style of music I usually enjoy...but something has always just been missing for me. I am not surprised to hear about the lack of charisma in the live performance, perhaps that is what was lacking for me the whole time... I am sorry that you didn't get to go out to a kick-ass gig, though! xHayley Cafarellahttp://rellacafa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-16266353438435001702011-05-01T11:18:03.777+10:002011-05-01T11:18:03.777+10:00Carly, thanks for writing the good and the not-so-...Carly, thanks for writing the good and the not-so-good reviews - we all need to hear the "not-so-good" sometimes, even Megan Washington. I saw that she read your review, good on you for putting yourself and your writing out there.Polly6034https://www.blogger.com/profile/06459621183823625078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-59521255848450439092011-05-01T11:06:31.961+10:002011-05-01T11:06:31.961+10:00I always question the professionalism of a perform...I always question the professionalism of a performer if they're drinking right before they get on state. I know that's not an atypical behavior in any way for musicians, but interestingly enough it's one of the few industries where it's not frowned on. Actors showing up on stage or set when drunk tends to not go over well and there's a reason most professions frown upon it. I wonder if it would've been better if she hadn't been drinking?Chandra the Crazed Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10253868190611961470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-53034627970089252412011-05-01T09:21:15.184+10:002011-05-01T09:21:15.184+10:00I'm really disappointed to hear she was so und...I'm really disappointed to hear she was so underwhelming. I've been looking forward to her Groovin The Moo set for quite a while.<br /><br />She's on at 3 in the afternoon, so hopefully no beer for her!Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711763467426874654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720872153813357167.post-20536514356323994132011-05-01T09:20:44.009+10:002011-05-01T09:20:44.009+10:00While disappointing for fans who hand over their h...While disappointing for fans who hand over their hard earned for a less and wonderful experience, I can't help but winder what's going on in someone's life when they perform that way, singer or otherwise. I went to Robbie Williams concert a few years back and enjoyed it overall despite his glassy eyes and disjointed banter at times think poor guy is about to hit the ground or hopefully rehab. He did, the latter, soon after luckily. It must be a hard life, despite our high and reasonable expectations for a good live show, but in the end we are all human and we can hope things improve... I mean really to admit being drunk on stage is either attention seeking or a sad admission of something else. I've never heard her sing, other than on slicks and specks, but I can see that with amazing gifts would also come huge highs and lows. Hopefully you get another chance to see her again with a more positive experience.Lorrinoreply@blogger.com