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On 2004-08-30 lahblah(knud) said:
I've nothing against amplification, but I would argue that
nothing can beat
the rush of a full brass section playing maxed out.
except to share it with 6000 people all grooveing on the energy
of it
the best speakers are a long way from the real thing. Real
instruments have this incredible healing power. I come out after
attending an intense performance and I'm practically shaking, in a
good way. "
YOu and me both. HOwever let me tell you a story from the opposite
side of the fence A local organization has put together this gospel
type concert in a space normally used for acoustic performances:
choirs chamber ensembles etc. According to the lady who books the
venue they have a small system which does fine for voice-only work
etc. IT provides two microphones, no provision for monitors onstage
etc.

THe main act for this event uses midi sequences through some keyboards
along with an acoustic piano. HIs rider is pretty explicit about waht
he needs to have to perform. The system the venue has installed
cannot provide it according to the lady in charge of booking the hall.

I offered to provide racks stacks and labor but some additional
equipment would need to be rented or borrowed to meet the star's
rider. HOwever we aren't even talking about it yet because we're
afraid of spending the money and thinking the house system is
adequate. THey're gonna spend their money and get zip point nothing
here and I'mtempted to withdraw the offer of racks stacks and labor.

I prefer music without amplification when it's doable but this show is
not going to be doable for the performer without monitoring etc. I
hate to see these folks lose their investment in this but don't see
any other way to proceed at this point.

They've about a month to decide to pull it together and get what they
needthat I can't provide. WHen they finally figure out that I'm not
blowing smoke up their tailpipes they're going to ask me for racks and
stacks again I'm sure. since my capabilities don't quite meet his
rider without some additional equipment my labor of setting up a
system and tuning it to the room would be no doubt wasted as there
would be no headliner. I can be persuaded to change my mind with a
fee equaling the contribution of the group I belong to. should the
headliner perform with the compromised system i would then still
donate my racks stacks and labor by turning the check back over to the
grand poo bah. Should the headliner say there's no show, see ya
wouldn't wanna be ya then my organization gets its contribution
returned. Any thoughts anyone?

Richard Webb,
Electric SPider Productions, New Orleans, La.
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