I work with my music constantly. It maybe recorded or live, it doesn't really matter. I maybe writing/recording or performing, depending on my schedule.
I have recently been to a few concerts, and I am totally knocked out by the sheer poor sound and live production I am witnessing with some of the biggest bands around!
As a producer I am constantly working to a very high digital audio standard, and when you listen to modern music from any genre, the audio quality is stunning.
How ever I just don't understand why the modern approach to clear accurate sound has not transferred to live audio. I know that room acoustics play a hugh part, but if I was performing in front of 5000+ crowd, I would make sure the sound was as good as possible. This is relatively easy to achieve these days with time aligned pa rigs and quality processor's.
It seems to me that most massive live acts don't get it right! I know the sound rigs are contracted in...but if I was paying for them to tour with me...well frankly I would sack them, and get somebody in who can deliver.
All the major players seem to be stuck in the "louder the better" old school way of performing. I find the live work I do, I always get a reasonable sound...some venues are harder than others, but I always try and give quality rather than quantity when performing.
I think some of the big acts around are sloppy, poor and this is why they play so... loud...to mask the errors.
Their studio tracks are fantastic, so why not try and replicate as good a sound as possible live! ITS EASIER THAN THEY THINK...or is it just about selling tickets and grabbing the cash..mmmm free guitar video lessons
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