And we like to project positive messages. Considering how layered and textured yr. It's a different band live. We do something different instead, hopefully something equally interesting. We're more of a studio band than a live band by preference but live shows are where we just have fun and let loose.
Some people are confused.
Others leave if we get too far out there, which is of course a good thing. Most seem to like it though. We try to blend the songs with a healthy dose of abstract improvisation. But as far as the purpose goes I think it's to have fun, to put on a good show and do something interesting people will remember rather than just blasting through a bunch of rock versions of our songs. We try to throw in as many improvisational moments into the set as we can as this gives the band a chance to stretch out and improve, rather than just playing the same songs every night, which would get old fast.