I enjoy the energy and excitement that accompanies a live performance, be it 5 concert harpists playing jazz improv, a symphonic presentation by the local organization, or a outdoor/indoor 'popular music' extravaganza....
The worst of the latter have been in venues that should Never happened.
Dave Matthews in a basketball arena....no amount of pro mix could overcome the echo distortion incurred, to the point of leaving our seats and just milling about searching for Anywhere Better....even if we couldn't tarry for long.
As my ears aged, I found the biggest drawback was that my ears finally gave up 'working' when subjected to the cheering, whistling, and just outright howling from the audience. Wearing 'roadie' grade earplugs helped for awhile; later on, an 'audiophile' version allowed for the nuance to override the noise, but...
It has to be Someone that I Really want to hear live these days....my aids seem to agree, since at excessive dB they mute automatically.
I chalk that up to saving me from myself...*G*
I've grown to enjoy streamed concerts recorded professionally 'off the boards' when the mix has been done with the fan appreciation in check.
Most 'fan flix', done within the audience, suck.
The only ones that held their own were (and are) the 'deadicated' fans of the G. Dead that brought sometimes sophisticated means to do so. *L*
Most cell-shots are just awful,
There is hope, as more small digital devices for 'field recording' are becoming available...whether one can get them past the entry check points is still an unknown...
All of us tailor our equipment to our own tastes, space, and (of course) budget.
The 'lucky' can pursue to the limits of the above.
Most hit their own 'acoustic ceiling, whether by the above having limits, and perhaps the largess or lack of in the 'significant other' in their lives.
There is absolutely nothing wrong about this, it occurs in most of ones' life.
You may want a Porsche, but drive the Dodge.
You may have the 911, but wish it would entail the costs of the Dodge.
The trick is finding the balance that suits. And satisfies... :)
Don't stop enjoying it.
Happy weekend, y'all. *S* J