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Live 8 TV Coverage

Demodave

Demodave

I think one word can describe the MTV/VH1 coverage of Live 8: AWFUL!!

They loaded the broadcast with TONS of commercials. I would think that since this was a charity event, the nets could've either eliminated or vastly reduced the number of spots.

While showing the biggest, most anticipated performances from Pink Floyd, Madonna, etc., their announcers would tell us how cool it is to be there seeing this event....and it always happened in mid-song!! Who cares what MTV/VH1's announcers think? They weren't cutting away for an interview or anything else important. MTV/VH1 ruined the experience of Live 8 for American audiences.
 
I was gonna throw in a plug for the MTVH1 coverage on my show today, but just plum forgot. After watching their "coverage", I'm glad I didn't.<P ID="signature">______________
The only thing I gotta do is stay terrestrial and die!</P>
 
> I think one word can describe the MTV/VH1 coverage of Live
> 8: AWFUL!!
>
> They loaded the broadcast with TONS of commercials. I would
> think that since this was a charity event, the nets could've
> either eliminated or vastly reduced the number of spots.
>
> While showing the biggest, most anticipated performances
> from Pink Floyd, Madonna, etc., their announcers would tell
> us how cool it is to be there seeing this event....and it
> always happened in mid-song!! Who cares what MTV/VH1's
> announcers think? They weren't cutting away for an
> interview or anything else important. MTV/VH1 ruined the
> experience of Live 8 for American audiences.
>

The MTV/VH1 Coverage Was The Worst Thing I Have Ever Seen!!!!

Thay Should Be Ashamed Of Themselves .. But They Won't Be.
 
> I was gonna throw in a plug for the MTVH1 coverage on my
> show today, but just plum forgot. After watching their
> "coverage", I'm glad I didn't.

I watched the on line feeds on AOL music and told my listeners to do so.
figureing the MTV/VH1 coverage would be awful. Sounds like I made the right decision. I thought the sound and picture quality of the webcasts were good. My only complaint about the webcast and it is mainly because of my poor vision was the tiny video screen. I watched the webcasts the entire concert. It was nice to be able to see full preformences without interuptions. I agree, from what I've heard MTV and VH1 should be very ashamed of themselves for their porr coverage.
>
 
> I watched the on line feeds on AOL music and told my
> listeners to do so.
> figureing the MTV/VH1 coverage would be awful. Sounds like
> I made the right decision. I thought the sound and picture
> quality of the webcasts were good. My only complaint about
> the webcast and it is mainly because of my poor vision was
> the tiny video screen. I watched the webcasts the entire
> concert. It was nice to be able to see full preformences
> without interuptions. I agree, from what I've heard MTV and
> VH1 should be very ashamed of themselves for their porr
> coverage.

The AOL coverage was actually really good! Some of the concerts would have even have the behind the scenes coverage as well (I saw it on Berlin). I've got high speed, so my audio was decent and so was the video. The only request would be that AOL tell you the artist that was playing every minute or two. I really enjoyed a German band that I saw, but I have no idea what their name is.

MTV/VH1 should be ashamed of their coverage. It just plain sucked. I turned on their feed at about 6:00PM EST, at a commercial break. They came back in the middle of a Stevie Wonder song, which they showed for a few seconds, and then went on to talking about Stevie for 30 seconds before going back to him. Then, they abruptly cut out mid-way through his next song for the next break.

Later on, MTV was playing a segment about the G8 summit, which was worded to the audience as if they did not know who the president was (although, neither of the announcers who announced the segment seemed that they would know either). I mean, if the show is for ending poverty, shouldn't the announcers know all about the summit?

But that's not really the complaint: While this segment was playing, the incredible 'Hey Jude' finale was going on in London. Rather than showing what I saw as the highlight of the shows, they showed a dumbed-down view of the G8 summit that could not have possibly benefitted any of the viewers. Then, as this piece finished up, and the Hey Jude continued in London, MTV went for another commercial. MTV/VH1 showed so many commercials that it was unbearable, in fact, showing commercials for an event designed to help the world is tasteless to begin with. MTV/VH1 could have used the event to build brand identity, that these two stations are where to go for the latest music and music news, but rather used it to make a buck off of a free event. The clueless announcers, fan interviews, artist interviews while someone is performing, and the amount of commercials, led me to mute the TV after I found out about the AOL service.
 
> I think one word can describe the MTV/VH1 coverage of Live
> 8: AWFUL!!
>
> They loaded the broadcast with TONS of commercials. I would
> think that since this was a charity event, the nets could've
> either eliminated or vastly reduced the number of spots.

Well the commercials are most likely part of the broadcast deal for this big scam. Where is all the money generated for this going?<P ID="signature">______________
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I didn't watch online, but caught part on the MTVH1 feed (why simulcast on two channels that virtually everyone gets? Offer two feeds, don't be so cheap!).

I agree the breaks were an awful idea. They did show a few relevant PSAs on the breaks, but I was shocked when I saw a commercial. I thought it was supposed to be commercial-free.

I also agree the idea behind the event isn't exactly the best one either - to merely raise "awareness" of the issue without actually doing much besides asking world leaders to change their policies. (I think they *should* change their policies, but I certainly don't think LIVE 8 was the best way to convince them.)
 
Live 8 brought to you by war of the worlds

You guys must have missed the part (it was early on in the broadcast) when MTV was cutting to a commercial, a voiceover came on and said "Live 8 is brought to you by War of the worlds blah blah blah" I only saw it once, so maybe even MTV realized after doing it once, it wasn't in good taste.
 
> While showing the biggest, most anticipated performances
> from Pink Floyd, Madonna, etc., their announcers would tell
> us how cool it is to be there seeing this event.

Pink Floyd fans are rioting as we speak. It seems the return appearance of this group, which Waters always said was unlikely, is about on par with a Beatles reunion for a lot of people, but not for the teen and twenty-somethings on MTV who had no idea who Pink Floyd was (college freshman who listen to Dark Side of the Moon while stoned notwithstanding). If it was Jay-Z, that sucker would have been run commercial free and not a word out of the hosts.

But MTV has had nothing to do with music for years now. They should have ran this on Animal Planet instead. They would have managed better.
<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by dampier on 07/04/05 03:52 AM.</FONT></P>
 
Live 8 in Canada...

The Canadian coverage wasn't too bad.

CTV mostly covered the Barrie concert with taped footage from Hyde Park or Philly between gaps. They also had a best-of special later in the night.

My only peeve was that they left the Pink Floyd performance after Money for a commercial and then went back to Barrie for a performance over there/here.<P ID="signature">______________

Canada TV and College Radio</P>
 
>
>
> Pink Floyd fans are rioting as we speak. It seems the
> return appearance of this group, which Waters always said
> was unlikely, is about on par with a Beatles reunion for a
> lot of people, but not for the teen and twenty-somethings on
> MTV who had no idea who Pink Floyd was (college freshman who
> listen to Dark Side of the Moon while stoned
> notwithstanding). If it was Jay-Z, that sucker would have
> been run commercial free and not a word out of the hosts.
>
> But MTV has had nothing to do with music for years now.
> They should have ran this on Animal Planet instead. They
> would have managed better.
>

After the show I checked out several message boards that I frequent, and you're right. There is such a negative backlash regarding the interruption of Pink Floyd. I too am one of the disappointed Floyd fans who was hoping to see their entire set. In general, the entire show pretty well sucked. Too many interruptions.
If there are any plans for anymore Live Aid events in the future, I hope Mr. Geldof and his fellow organizers would have the sense to not have MTV involved.
 
For years I've trashed AOL as a customer for shoddy connections, inept customer service and ridiculous content.

This past weekend, they redeemed themselves almost in total with their internet coverage of Live8.

I do have high speed, and I was able to navigate flawlessly between Barrie, Philly, London, Paris, Rome and Berlin. No drop outs and very , very little "buffering" (two brief episodes of 10 seconds)

The visual and audio quality was excellent. I saw the entire Pink Floyd reunion. I heard the speech from Roger Waters, and I could see David Gilmours eyes roll....I saw and enjoyed the entire performance of The Who, including Roger Daltreys yell on "Won't Get Fooled Again", coming through my computer speakers like a wounded bull.....

Sir Paul Mc Cartney tore into "Helter Skelter" with his man-beast of a drummer, pounding away....every note clear as the one before it....(Fortunately not one note of George Michaels harmony came through....as if a technician knew what he/she was doing)

The bottom line is that MTV dropped the ball. For once in its life the net kicked Televisions butt all over this planet.

My compliments to AOL for providing this coverage at such a high quality.
 
I missed the cable coverage but I did see some of it on ABC. I was really pissed when they went to a commercial during the middle of Pink Floyd's song. They only carried a small portion of their set anyway, they could have at least waited until the song was over. Yet at the same time they didn't dare interrupt some of our precious pop tarts and rappers and the real rockers had to take a back seat. I understand how tv works and that commercials are nesesary but don't stick them in at inapropriate times. I was really looking forward to Pink Floyd and all I got was a snippet. The same thing happened back with Live Aid and they kept interupting with ads and Dick Clark describing what was happening on stage but refusing to let us listen for ourselves. I hate television and especially talking heads. Just shut up and let us watch.
 
> >
> >
> > Pink Floyd fans are rioting as we speak. It seems the
> > return appearance of this group, which Waters always said
> > was unlikely, is about on par with a Beatles reunion for a
>
> > lot of people, but not for the teen and twenty-somethings
> on
> > MTV who had no idea who Pink Floyd was (college freshman
> who
> > listen to Dark Side of the Moon while stoned
> > notwithstanding). If it was Jay-Z, that sucker would have
>
> > been run commercial free and not a word out of the hosts.
> >
> > But MTV has had nothing to do with music for years now.
> > They should have ran this on Animal Planet instead. They
> > would have managed better.
> >
>
> After the show I checked out several message boards that I
> frequent, and you're right. There is such a negative
> backlash regarding the interruption of Pink Floyd. I too am
> one of the disappointed Floyd fans who was hoping to see
> their entire set. In general, the entire show pretty well
> sucked. Too many interruptions.
> If there are any plans for anymore Live Aid events in the
> future, I hope Mr. Geldof and his fellow organizers would
> have the sense to not have MTV involved.
>
Three words, "pay-per-view". Three more words, "coulda, woulda, shoulda". <P ID="signature">______________
"Always on the move." Obi-Wan Kenobi in Revenge Of the Sith</P>
 
> For years I've trashed AOL as a customer for shoddy
> connections, inept customer service and ridiculous content.
>
> This past weekend, they redeemed themselves almost in total
> with their internet coverage of Live8.
>
> I do have high speed, and I was able to navigate flawlessly
> between Barrie, Philly, London, Paris, Rome and Berlin. No
> drop outs and very , very little "buffering" (two brief
> episodes of 10 seconds)
>
> The visual and audio quality was excellent. I saw the entire
> Pink Floyd reunion. I heard the speech from Roger Waters,
> and I could see David Gilmours eyes roll....I saw and
> enjoyed the entire performance of The Who, including Roger
> Daltreys yell on "Won't Get Fooled Again", coming through my
> computer speakers like a wounded bull.....
>
> Sir Paul Mc Cartney tore into "Helter Skelter" with his
> man-beast of a drummer, pounding away....every note clear as
> the one before it....(Fortunately not one note of George
> Michaels harmony came through....as if a technician knew
> what he/she was doing)


McCartney's Drummer's name is Abe (last name i cannot remember)
> My compliments to AOL for providing this coverage at such a
> high quality.

AOL in my book had the greatest coverage and yes MTV dropped the ball big time
>
 
Three words, "pay-per-view".



I Remember Watching Woodstock '94 On Pay Per View.

In The Early Days Of DIRECTV

It Was The Only Way To Go! More Than Worth The Money.
<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by MCNDRWS on 07/05/05 01:12 AM.</FONT></P>
 
> I think one word can describe the MTV/VH1 coverage of Live
> 8: AWFUL!!
>
> They loaded the broadcast with TONS of commercials. I would
> think that since this was a charity event, the nets could've
> either eliminated or vastly reduced the number of spots.
>
> While showing the biggest, most anticipated performances
> from Pink Floyd, Madonna, etc., their announcers would tell
> us how cool it is to be there seeing this event....and it
> always happened in mid-song!! Who cares what MTV/VH1's
> announcers think? They weren't cutting away for an
> interview or anything else important. MTV/VH1 ruined the
> experience of Live 8 for American audiences.
>
here is some stats to chew on about Live 8 ...

America got only 1hr 10mins of music from an 8hr concert. from MTV
 
Kudos to AOL...

I dropped cable a month or so ago... but I guess I didn't miss MTV's "coverage" then. It sounds like to me that XM was better than MTV for Live 8.

Didn't watch much of the concert on AOL's internet feed but I must state it was of high quality - could have plugged it into the TV and watched it that way... it was that good.

Mark.
 
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