Jeff Ream Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 But he thrives on controversy, so he threw in a baton twirler. i havent seen that show yet. as a tull fan I have been told to run away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 i havent seen that show yet. as a tull fan I have been told to run away That's my opinion, as a Tull fan too. My least favorite Cadet show EVER, going back to 1964! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiodb Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 As also there is nothing wrong with using another approach...amplification...so that the instrument does fit into the environment and players can still play with good technque, and they can use more instrument- and sound- friendly mallets as they do indoors...and still get the sound they desire outdoors. So "the sound they desire" is the snap-crackle-pop of amplification? The electronically-distorted sound of imperfectly-micced pit percussion, itself only available in proper frequency spectrum to those sitting between the 40 yard lines? And then, only in good weather, at a venue with properly functioning electrical power supply at field level? Well, if that's what they desire....their wish has been granted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiodb Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 A smaller pit was never part of the "selling point" for sound reinforcement. You can ask questions on here but despite popular belief.... the answers are not facts. Yes, it was. It may not have been part of Hopkins' proposal, but other proponents of amps brought up the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Yes, it was. It may not have been part of Hopkins' proposal, but other proponents of amps brought up the idea. i knew i saw it somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Yes, it was. It may not have been part of Hopkins' proposal, but other proponents of amps brought up the idea. Any links to that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 So "the sound they desire" is the snap-crackle-pop of amplification? The electronically-distorted sound of imperfectly-micced pit percussion, itself only available in proper frequency spectrum to those sitting between the 40 yard lines? And then, only in good weather, at a venue with properly functioning electrical power supply at field level? Well, if that's what they desire....their wish has been granted. It's a good thing that the above is not what has occurred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 so mike, you're saying there's been NO issues with amps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84BDsop Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 (edited) so mike, you're saying there's been NO issues with amps? I seem to remember any number of snap, crackle, pop moments...along with inopportune feedback (07 Bluecoats in prelims, right after "You have the right to remain silent." And let's not forget the simple irritation of having a spread out pit and having #### near all the sound comecfrom one speak off to the side.... Edited December 5, 2008 by 84BDsop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 so mike, you're saying there's been NO issues with amps? No, of course not. Anything used will have problems on occasion when that "something" is done correctly. Drumsticks and heads break...mouthpieces fall out...flags come apart...etc...balance is not perfect at times with or without amps. The benefits have far outweighed the occasional issues, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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