Live performance are one of the hardest things to shoot. That's due to the facet that you only get one take and that's it. Getting the right angles at the right times is key to making a performance that is not just great to listen to, but to watch. To get some inspiration I have dissected some shots done by the BBC during a live lounge with coldplay.
The first shot needs to be a wide, showing the whole group and establishing the space. It also gives an idea of what instruments are being used and therefor the type of sound people can expect to hear. Plus, if it's a well known band, such as coldplay, people can clearly see their faces and thereby capture there attention.
Next up would need to be a close-up of the instruments. I love this type of shot as not only does it look cool but it also shows off the artists ability.
The final shot I would love to replicate is the extreme close up of the lead singer. You can really feel him putting his heart and soul into the performance and it helps the audience to feel the emotion of the song. This done on the right beat can bring people to tears.
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