Overhyped
by BrPrice on 1/3/17Sixth & I Historic Synagogue - WashingtonBoring, uneventful, poorly managed questions, seemed to lack Any proper prior planning and just felt like an excuse to make money.. if that was the only reason then kudos
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MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN IN CONCERT:
Progressive metal icon Maynard James Keenan has long been recognized for his role as frontman of legendary rock band Tool, but lately it's his solo show that has been bringing fans out in droves. The Grammy Award-winning multi-talent is revered for his intense showmanship and onstage antics, and whether he's performing solo or with Tool, he never fails to deliver heart-pounding performances. From classic Tool hits like "Schism" to more recent cuts from his solo side project Puscifer, MJK will cover plenty of ground on his upcoming tour, treating fans to adrenalin-filled sets they won't soon forget.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Born in Ohio to a Southern Baptist family, Maynard James Keenan joined the US Army in the early '80s, taking on a rigorous West Point curriculum that included advanced level math, English, glee club, and a featured role on the wrestling team. Shortly after completing the terms of his enlistment, he moved to Los Angeles and began playing music with various groups. In 1990 MJK formed Tool with guitarist Adam Jones, beginning an impressive run that would include several chart-topping albums, a slew of hit singles, and three Grammys. In 1999, he founded the rock supergroup A Perfect Circle, continuing his chart success with another string of massively successive albums and singles. With the release of two albums in the '00s under the moniker Puscifer, Maynard James Keenan proved his capabilities as a solo performer, paving the way for continued touring.
Boring, uneventful, poorly managed questions, seemed to lack Any proper prior planning and just felt like an excuse to make money.. if that was the only reason then kudos
There are very few things that will make me fight 2 hrs of rush hour traffic into San Francisco after work, but this was one of them. It was well worth it. It was so cool and interesting to listen to Maynard speak about his book. He is very humble, spiritual (in a non-irritating way), very interesting and surprisingly funny. The time flew by. I can't wait to read his book!
The event was very good.. I had hoped to be able to ask a question but didn't know you were supposed to submit a question prior I guess... I still don't know how anyone was selected.. I like Kim Thail from Soundgarden a lot but I thought his long winded questions to Maynard took away from just letting him speak.. His move to California fell short of any discussion on how the band Tool was formed. Maybe it's in the book I haven't read yet?
It was shorter than expected, was great to receive a book and cd, the mc could add to the experience by attempting to draw more out of Maynard vs interjecting so much of herself vs meaningful dialogue/questions. The readings were amazing, the visuals were wonderful. The Q&A was clunky, i'm sure this will improve over time? A screen projecting a larger image of Maynard is a must, no one in the balcony could make out any details at all it was one big blur.
A one of a kind Personal evening With a very unique guest. It will be a night that is treasured for eternity.
It was a great evening with great conversation between Maynard and the monitor (in our case, it was Kim from Soundgarden). It was really down-to-earth and quite interesting...
MJK is a superbly talented artist who puts great care into the finished product, whether it's music, wine, his book, or the art that accompanies those things. The presentation at Sixth and I (7pm) was dissapointing because neither he nor the moderator, Roxy Myzal, were prepared and they frequently were not on the same page. Instead of asking questions that could elicit a thoughtful answer or different perspective to MJK's like story, Ms. Myzal repeatedly said "tell us about the time you [walked from Boston to Michigan]." MJK seemed confused by the "questions" and uncomfortable responding. On more than one occasion, a topic raised by Ms. Myzal caused MJK to say he didn't want to tell stories that were in the book, prefering to leave it to the audience to read. That's fine; however, MJK and Ms. Myzal should have worked that out in advance. A Q&A session with the audience seemed to annoy MJK.
I had never been to an event like this before. I consider myself an avid fan of Mr. Keenan's work and was eager to attend. The venue was great, however; sitting in the top section I had a hard time hearing (might have to blame that on all the blasting of Mr. Keenan's music at beyond reasonable levels and not so much the venue. Since this event was (I believe) one of the first, and was not long at all after the release of the book I felt like it might not have evolved as much as it is likely to after more events and when readers have had time to absorb the work. That being said, it might have kept the author somewhat on his toes in not anticipating what his fans would ask. Wish I could attend one of the later events to see how it has grown.
Maynard James Keenan is a genius. Everything he does, he gives 100%. It was an amazing experience to listen to him talk about what made him who he is.
This was a live interview of MJK and he intermittently read passages out of his book. It was calm and the one in DC was at a Jewish Synagogue that was just beautiful. I would definitely go again if he tours like this again.