Re: [Harp-L] Re: loud bands

[IcemanLE@xxxxxxx]

I second that emotion - if I'm working a unit and want to make a controlled 
 musical impression on the crowd, I'll talk to the musicians and tell them 
that  the drummer sets the stage volume. Then I'll reel in the drummer and 
keep an eye  on him until he gets it - once everyone is on the same page, its 
amazing how  good the band can sound. I agree with another poster who 
lamented about the day  they started mic'ing all the drums - I'll generally use a 
kick drum mic to  reinforce the pulse, and, only if needed, one or two 
overhead mics for the  kit.
 
 
In a message dated 5/7/2009 9:49:07 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
chappyonice@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:

My  experience is that stage volume is directly controled by the
loudest  acoustic instrument on stage.  This is typically the drummer
for  me.  I haven't played with an acoustic/standup bass or horn
section,  but the drummers that I've played with have had a direct
impact on the  volume of everything else.  Even with getting pre-set
volumes at  rehearsals, if the drummer gets carried away at the gig,
everyone starts  rotating knobs...


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