How well do you hear the music at live concerts?

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I've been wondering if this is the norm for Aspies:
When I've been to live music venues ( be it folk, rock, classical, pop, or jazz) I often get so caught up in the visuals (including the features or clothing of he performers, the shape of instruments, the lighting and seating arrangements etc etc) that I hardly even notice the sound of the music. Often, particularly if they've really staged the show, I won't be able to respond to a query about whether I liked the music or not
If I already know the music before I go to a concert, then the visuals get added to my experience of the music... But if I don't know the music I have to stare at the ground or something else neutral to be able to appreciate the music.
Anybody else experience this?

I never pay attention to the music, lol

Sadly it's been a long time since I've been to a live music event (we had an awesome rock scene here once upon a time) and I barely remember those which I did go to...BUT what I do remember is paying very little attention to the music, I pay more attention to the people than anything else but there was also always too much going on; people, lights, vibrations of the music, scents, etc. Unless I can cut-out everything else I just can't focus on the music enough to really listen.

For me, it is not the visuals that disrupt my hearing but rather my hearing that disrupts my hearing
I have a filtering problem where if there are more than one sound occuring at the same time, I can't distinguish them and can't hear either one clearly. So between the other people chatting, cheering, screaming, clapping, whatever else - I can't hear the music at all. Unless it's one of those concerts that are so loud it overpowers everything in which case, I am most likely making a hasty exit.

I went and saw my favorite rapper "Ice Cube" last year when he was on tour, and I could hear the music just fine. I already knew most of the songs pretty well though especially his older stuff from when I was a teenager.

Well one band I already like Ladytron had light visuals that were way over powered and to bright. I couldn't really enjoy the show.

On the other hand I saw Goldfrapp in a smaller venue and somehow even got close the stage. This crowd was not jumping and yelling but intently listening. Showing appreciation with applause after each song. It was a really different feeling for a concert. I paid some attention to the band but mostly to the singer and enjoyed the music a lot.

Well, I have only been to one REAL rock concert, Stevie Nicks, back in 1983 and I could hear all the music fine. Plus, Igot to dance with her during the encore of "Rhiannon". Too cool & I had never danced a lick in my life!
The visual distractions tend to be more a problem at clubs/bars for me. I have been known to start stimming to light shows, as well as music.

Sincerely,
Matthew

I go mostly to classical music concerts nowadays, they never use electronics to boost the sound, so it's always a pleasure to my ears to listen to the natural sound of the instruments.

In most other concerts (rock, jazz) I have to put up with the poor sound quality caused by electronic amplification. I don't like too loud music and I don't like when the sound texture of instruments and human voices is soo much distorted and blurred. I don't like flashing lights either, but I rarely go to concerts where they use them.

Perhaps these are the reasons why I prefer listening to music at home where I have a decent sound reproduction (stereo) system.

ROCK CONCERTS!! ! seen nickleback, the sword, Wolfmother, foofighghters, seether fly leaf and others

I don't appear to hear anything.

(That would be because I don't go.)

I surprisingly enjoy concerts. A pair of ear plugs is really helpful even my NT friends bring some to wear.

Maybe try closing your eyes? Trust me, it makes for quite an experience when listening to music