discreet Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1319537963' post='1415269'] If it's too loud, you're too old - Ted Nugent [/quote] Ah yes, Dr T. Nugent, the leading otolaryngologist. Pfft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojplaysbass Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 i was playing with a drummer recently and we tried getting him to use 'hot rod' style sticks in order to cut his volume a little - his argument for not using them was: "i'll have to hit the drums so hard to get my normal sound that i'll only end up breaking them" d'oh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 This is the guy... track comes back in at 2:13. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngxaUjIYX1Y"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngxaUjIYX1Y[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I hate the idea that FoH guys turn my band up so loud that nobody can hear us properly, it really drives me batty. Why have a band on in a small venue and set the level appropriate for people wearing ear protection? Why not just assume nobody's wearing ear protection and set the level so that they don't get hurt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1319540064' post='1415321'] This is the guy... track comes back in at 2:13. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngxaUjIYX1Y[/media] [/quote] Now, that approach is too wimpy for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1319540534' post='1415330'] Now, that approach is too wimpy for me... [/quote] What?? I can't hear you!! Tony Allen, afrobeat legend and the beat behind Fela Kuti 'too wimpy'... OK. Don't let him hear you say that. Edited October 25, 2011 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1319540534' post='1415330'] Now, that approach is too wimpy for me... [/quote] BUT.. I'll bet he can whack them if it's called for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1319540818' post='1415339'] BUT.. I'll bet he can whack them if it's called for... [/quote] maybe... I just think that approach to that track was too wimpy... and I like to hear toms sound like toms.. Wasn't about to scream he couldn't play on the basis of that post though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) Its an age thing - honest. !!! I went to see Nazareth at Perth (Scotland - not Aus) a few yrs back during a Harley Davidson weekend. They were so loud they emptied the very full hall almost completely within 10mins. Only the front 2 rows remained because they were in between the PA system. From outside at the bar they sounded great too - real shame and it was down to the sound guy IMO. The next night was Suzi Quatro same hall. Whow what a show with perfect sound both volume and quality. Complete contrast and you couldn't get any more into the hall right to the end. If you get a chance to see her live its worth it. Very talented musician both on bass and keys. Dave Edited October 25, 2011 by dmccombe7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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