Post by bob urzPost by Richard WebbI'll attend such spectacles when paid only anyway.
For the price of tickets these days, that's the only way i will see
most shows. Fortunately for me, most of the major tours come my way
and i see whats up and hot in touring while getting paid to do it.
YEp, and usually for me that means doing audio <g>.
Post by bob urzPost by Richard WebbIF you need a video wall, a flying pig, drums on a roller coaster
ride, etc. to entertain the fans then you need to spend some more
time on your performance chops, at least if you purport to be a musician.
Its funny how Tommy Lee described a drug induced incident at the pre
beginning of Motley Crue forming, about dreaming about flying on a
"drum roller coaster" So a good drug induced vision and lots of
money can make it come true.
YEp it can, and can be fun I guess, but you'd better make
damned sure of your engineering <g>.
Post by bob urzOne can only wonder if this is the beginning of other amusement park
type attractions at future shows. I did like the flying pig at
rodger waters wall tour. That tour was a must see if your a Floyd
fan.
I saw it later, it was okay, the show was very tight, lots
of taped stuff and this and that going on. I'll give 'em
that. Guess it's the old jazz head folkie etc. in me coming out. Saw Flyd at the MEtrodome in MInnesota, next night we
went to some gut bucket place iirc down on HEnnepin avenue
in Minneapolis, heard some jazz. For the money I had a lot
more fun the second night on skid row.
Post by bob urzIt seems the fans have all drank the Kool aid that we must have all
the specialty lighting and video rather than just going out and
playing the music. Of course, as one who sets these shows up i
cannot bitch too much because we get paid more and work more to put
up all these toys.
That's for sure. OFten I find the places with the room to
set up all the toys are some of those that I find myself
enjoying the whole experience less, even before you factor
in the toys. That price for nosebleed seats and bad sound just isn't something I enjoy in my old age.
Post by bob urzAs a side issue, we had a IA regional rep come through last night
more or less telling us that ETCP certification for rigging and
such will be the direction everyone should be going in the future
I can understand that. Almost has to be as these shows
become more complex, bending the reality for the punters in
the seats requires some careful engineering and adherence to safety procedures.
Regards,
Richard
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