Line Out - Comments on Out Today: Burn to Shine: Seattle, WA 01.27.07

Comment by Steve M

Steve M — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:12:21 -0800

This sounds cool, but where does 24th meet Phinney Ave? They're both north-south streets.

Comment by Steve M

Steve M — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:20:17 -0800

Ah, a study of the video shows that it's 64th and Phinney.

I look forward to finding this DVD and watching it!

Comment by JS

JS — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:54:19 -0800

I thought it was a beautiful thing that they did not burn this beautiful craftsman house down. The other cities have had houses that were pretty dumpy and weren't necessarily salvageable. The very film, with its shots showcasing bands through dappling sunlight radiating through the lead glass windows and framed by the wood beams and floors of the rooms, we subtly begin to think of the performances being held in our house or a friend's home. I applauded when Seattle (and the house owner) actually saved their house instead of destroying it. It was a rejoicing and positive moment instead of destructive. A perfect ending if you ask me in an age of valuing condos over character. I also think it's unfortunate that the surprise of it was ruined for all the viewers.

Comment by ndrwmtsn

ndrwmtsn — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:11:41 -0800

i watched this a bunch of times

lol at benjamin gibbard's beard/bucket hat/modern glasses combo. kind of like a furry bono.

Comment by ndrwmtsn

ndrwmtsn — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:28:32 -0800

h. danger killed it. sean's voice starts out shaky but the song ends so triumphant.

speaking of triumph, WTF is good about triumph of lethargy skinned alive? awful "song"

tiny vipers performance was good, but i can't stop laughing at how she pronounces "fuss" "fu-ugh-usch"

so much of the artists here are people with strong vocal affectations. effeminate loud whisper, yarl, bitchy capote-style nasality, etc etc etc

best camera work, IMO, was on blue scholars performance, which i wanted to hate but don't. looks like a real music video. sabzi can scratch! who knew.

cave singers shots also were good tho, especially when the washboard/kickdrum percussion comes in

bazan, gibbard, vedder BOOM BOOM BOOM BEARD BEARD BEARD

j.roderick redeems long winters for me with his performance here. a lot of heart, a lot of humor, and for some reason it's not nauseating to me

Comment by Benji

Benji — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:34:31 -0800

I thought the point of this DVD series was to showcase a snapshot of what the music scene is like in that particular city is at this moment. I'm definitely biased, but I don't think it's a very good snapshot.

Comment by E

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:19:26 -0800

furry bono - ha!

Comment by christopher hong

christopher hong — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:32:11 -0800

@6 Benj: remember it's also curated by a notable music scene person in that city, this time being Ben Gibbard. This was all shot last year, and I think it's pretty representative maybe with the exception of Spook the Horse (the hell?) whose song I actually really liked.

And dude, let's be real-- big difference btwn what's on your radar vs. the rest of Seattle.

Comment by Jon

Jon — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:35:46 -0800

for the most part, that sounds like seattle 5 years ago...
oops.