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Post by futureshock on Aug 3, 2013 23:04:04 GMT
This is a really minor question, but it appears the new concert stage arrangement has the drummer on the side, not centred. This might have advantages with sound separation as well as giving the musicians easier view of each other.
If you've seen Tull/Anderson band live in the last few years with the drums side-stage, did you notice anything different in this regard or did the whole thing seem irrelevant?
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Post by jackinthegreen on Aug 3, 2013 23:31:52 GMT
Good question I don't know why it has happened, but remember Tull having the screen in front of DP's kit ......so will having the kit at the side only harm one ear instead of both...
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 4, 2013 11:21:49 GMT
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Post by acreman on Aug 4, 2013 13:44:30 GMT
Can't comment on Tull concerts, but I've seen a number of Tool shows where Danny Carey was shoved off to the side. I liked it if for no other reason than it was something different. I did notice it was quite easy for the other players to glance his way for cues. But according to what I've read, they do it more for visual reasons (no one member of the group stands out, and it lends to appreciation of the entire production) than for practicality. Nice pictures, bunkerfan. I like how everyone seems to be taking it easy and having a great time except for the keyboardist, who's super zoned-in.
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Post by JTull 007 on Aug 4, 2013 16:27:17 GMT
I was surprised when I first saw Scott Hammond in 2010 with his drum kit in the same location as now. This arrangement may have been used more and more because the drums were miked a special way. The soundboard may be better able to control what happens onstage if he hears less of the bass drums. Ian may have decided it helps him move around easier and use more choreography center stage too.
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Post by hardliner on Aug 21, 2013 21:51:05 GMT
Strange question Dont think it has much to do with stage room/space as the stages are in general quite large with plenty of room. The mixing desk is way from the stage also so dont think that has any bearing at all on drums location.
I would guess Ian doesnt want to hear too much drums in close proximity next to his monitors. Remember he had Doanne playing behind a perspex shield to reduce the stage volume of the kit.
Again i would guess Doanne is a very loud/powerful drummer .
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Post by jackinthegreen on Aug 21, 2013 22:12:57 GMT
Strange question Dont think it has much to do with stage room/space as the stages are in general quite large with plenty of room. The mixing desk is way from the stage also so dont think that has any bearing at all on drums location. I would guess Ian doesnt want to hear too much drums in close proximity next to his monitors. Remember he had Doanne playing behind a perspex shield to reduce the stage volume of the kit. Again i would guess Doanne is a very loud/powerful drummer . I thought it was a good question..... I agree about Ian's concern for his hearing......I already mentioned the screen that Tull had for DP.....Ian has talked about the hellish noise on stage, and how it damages the ears..lots of old rockers (Pete Townshend) suffering from deafness.....no feckin' wonder the volume that the Who played at back then... I don't think it matters who is sitting on the drum stool tbh, it's going to be loud whoever it is.......
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Post by steelmonkey on Aug 21, 2013 22:50:10 GMT
If Ian likes it, I like it....plus it leaves room for more cool Ryan/Ian/David/Flo choreography and fuller view of backdrop screen.
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