橡皮筋樂團 Showcase at ROOTS◎ Rubber Band

兩個月前的某各週三晚,"橡皮筋樂團"第一次在ROXY ROOTS
演出後,我就很想為他們寫一篇報導.當然,不是為了吹捧這
各多年來在各大PUB演出,早已享有盛譽滿的樂團,更不是為
了催化 ROXY ROOTS的營業票房.而是為橡皮筋樂團獻上屬於
音樂人的一份認同與尊敬.

當然,所有音樂人都很清楚,樂吧(音樂PUB,音樂酒吧)在台灣
的經營條件是很貧瘠的.依賴揮灑空間狹小,規模有限樂吧生
存的樂手或樂團卻更是辛苦.然而,樂吧的經營與樂手,樂團
或歌迷顧客共同分享與分擔著表演藝術與音樂氛圍的建築.卻
正是城市特質中,最為重要的一部分.
"橡皮筋樂團"則是非常少數地能夠在多年來沒有絲毫進步與
改變的樂吧環境中,專注於樂吧表演,擁有廣大歌迷熱情的樂
團.

ROXY ROOTS演出的這一晚,是各票房較弱的週三夜."橡皮筋樂
團",六位團員認真對待歌迷的精采演出,更讓 ROXY ROOTS 以
七月十六日星期五的邀約爭取為榮.
曾經在網路上看過分享的影音檔案,卻是第一次現場觀賞橡皮
筋樂團演出的我來說,"橡皮筋樂團"是個歸屬在商業性職業樂
團.男女主唱,或樂手的技巧,實力.是完全不需要懷疑擔心的.
也更不需要我做任何針貶評論.但,當晚看過他們的演出,卻令
我有著"博客"以饗的衝動.

其實,"橡皮筋樂團"演出連串的 Santana, Neil Young, 到
Blondie,甚至 Aretha Franklin 經典曲目, 或 Bob Marly,
Third World....當然是讓有點年紀的老搖滾迷傾倒痛快...
"橡皮筋樂團"精準地掌握著所謂"樂吧"顧客結構的脾胃.不過.
這並不是我特意在他們今日再度於ROXY演出前數小時送上
喝采的理由.
我所著眼一提,表彰敬意的是,"橡皮筋樂團"認真的演出態度.
是的."態度".不錯,"橡皮筋樂團"唱的是所謂 COVER SONG,
(口水歌).當然,有著不能跟原曲相比的條件,甚至不夠完美的
"凸槌".但是.由曲目的挑選,銜接.男女主唱的交換安排.樂手
的獨奏進出時機.甚至.舞台上肢體與對話的關節."橡皮筋樂團"
認真地做到了"演出"的自我要求.對觀眾的尊重.完全符合了職
業樂團的水準期待.
我所如鯁在喉.愛之責之於的許多所謂"青創"樂團..,則是這篇
"博文"真正的目的.寄望偉大.關鍵不在"技巧".不在"酷扮"卻
在最基礎的"態度".這正是"藝"與"痞"的區別之所.


~ 凌威

ROXY MINI 屬於21新世紀的 ROCKER !!

維基百科如是說:電子式搖滾....所謂的"電音搖滾""數位搖滾"
"合成樂器搖滾"就是"電音跟傳統搖滾的結合"其實,這種21世
紀的今天,突然大受歡迎的"新類型"音樂,卻是早於1950年代
起就開始發展.慢慢地在60年代發展成型.,最重要的就是MIDI
技術的出現.各種樂器音色藉由鍵盤合成的模擬與創造,更容易
地廣泛運用在音樂的創作與錄音技術的進步...當然,電鍵盤,電
吉他,顫音桿...這些今天看起來理所當然的搖滾音樂元素,也正
是"電音搖滾"的老祖宗.
電音搖滾成為今日音樂類型中的"顯學",主要是"數位成音"
"MIDI樂器",以及日近千里的電腦技術,電腦軟體"的發展,新型
式的數位器材與高階的數位技術,廣泛地運用在搖滾樂的錄音.
創作,或舞台表演中.搖滾樂正式地進入"電音世代".

凌威 這麼說:
追求不同的感覺,不同的新聲音.融合再爆裂..正是搖滾樂60年來
的發展軌跡.正是搖滾樂讓人永遠感覺充滿鮮活新生命力的原因.
ROXY MINI 屬於21新世紀的 ROCKER !!

Takeshi Murakami: Rocker Family

We sat down with one of our friends who we seem almost every day. He likes to sit up at the corner of the bar with friends, and always has a smile on his face. He's the owner of 気分屋DINING　笑和 , a Japanese Restaurant in Shi Da. Here's what he had to reveal:

What is your name?
請問你的名字？

村 上　剛士

What does music mean to you?
音樂對你的定義是？

休息,興趣

Tell us an interesting or funny story or experience you had at Rocker.
和我們一同分享你在ＲＯＣＫＥＲ有趣的故事和經驗

認 識一些新朋友.

Could you recommend to us any new bands you're into lately?

可以推薦我們你最近喜歡的新團嗎？

沒 有特別喜歡的.

What's your poison?

你最喜愛的毒藥（飲料）？

BEER-!!

What band would you really like to see come to Taiwan? Why?

哪個樂團是你最想在台灣看到的？為什麼？

南 方之星-!!!!!

因 為我從小開始就喜歡他 ‘.

New LCD Soundsystem album!!

After what seems like an eternity and a half, finally one of my favorite dance bands ever has released another album! LCD Soundsystem is one of those bands that is almost impossible not to like, the lead singer James Murphy has an awesome smoked-too-many-cigarettes and entirely-too-hungover-to-sing type of voice that, mixed with the pleasurable beats, chks, and guitar riffs, forms an overall fantastic disco punk electro sound that never gets old.
How many times have I requested "North American Scum"? Too many to admit that I myself am North American. How about my dirty obsession with "Us vs Them"? Hard to replace.
But after 3 years of listening to "Sound of Silver" (2007) almost every time I'm trying to pump myself up for a wild party night, (Justice's "Cross" also works nicely), I started to ask myself, when will they have more?
My prayers have been answered.
"This Is Happening", was released this month to stores worldwide, and lemme tell ya, it's a happening record. Definitely just as amazing, if not better than the other two albums.
And one of my favorite parts about the new stuff, as is a growing trend these days, the band has some awesome videos for the singles located on their website, or on youtube, or on your friend's facebook pages. Quite funny to watch, (though I'm slightly worried James is secretly a masochist). Hope you enjoy them as much as I have.
-Alyson

ROXY ROCKER 一週歲了

最平常的開頭語,應該是: 光陰似箭、歲月如梭、白駒過隙....
最不平常的開頭與其實是: WOW,WE ARE SO PROUD FOR

THE YEAR !!

ROXY ROCKER 即將在6月15日滿一週歲了.
一週歲.當然,還是個小小BABY !
小BABY的一歲生日,將是家族成員最最開心慶祝的大事情.

沒錯.PARTY !! PARTY !! PARTY !!
我們要為滿週歲的ROXY ROCKER舉辦個盛大,開心的PARTY !!
我們要為小小BABY慶祝,將能擁有千萬關愛,頭腦壯壯地健全成長..

時間: 2010年6月15 日~6月20日
地點: ROXY ROCKER
內容:

進門,先乾一杯免費的 Tequila.。
拿起酒單.挑一杯你的最愛.(半價喔)。
走向D.J.台,挑一首你最想聽的歌.(如果D.J.覺得OK.就點播啦)。
跟一大群馬吉的搖滾師兄弟姊妹們一起飆一段AIR GUITAＲ吧。
(我們替你拍一張最有FEL的照片,PO在ROXY的相簿中)

~ 凌威

As of June 15th, Roxy Rocker is 1!
Can you believe its already been a whole year of great music, late nights, ballads sung, vinyls spun, drinks drunk, toilets hugged, and Rockers made happy from the greatness that is Roxy Rocker?

We're proud that our little Roxy baby is having its most happy and important birthday yet. And of course you know what that means, PARTY!! PARTY!! PARTY!!

From June 15th to June 20th as soon as you enter Rocker,
1. Open the door, get a special shot of Tequila for free to clear your throat and your mind.
2. Then march up to the counter, grab a menu and order your favorite drink ( for half price!! ) .
3. Ask the DJ to play your favorite song (as long as they agree, after all, they are the masters of the music machine of Rocker and have full rights), Sing your heart out with your rocker brothers and sisters and throw on a little air guitar!

Doors open at 9. Doors shut after 4. The music stays on forever.

Roxy Goes Blog

In a digital age of computers and technology flying around us all the time, music and videos accesible at the snap of a finger, entertainment for hours alone in our room, sometimes we can feel a little disconnected. This blog is for re-connecting people all over the world and in Taiwan, and Taipei. Without people to share our thoughts, our experiences and our passions with, all the digital stimulation in the world would be meaningless. This blog is for people who love music, who love art, who love sharing a beer with a new or old friend, or catching a concert in a dark smokey room. Enjoy!