Modern Reviewing Practices In Audio Rags Have Become Useless
On Sunday, August 4, 2013 7:32:42 PM UTC-7, Andrew Haley wrote:
Audio_Empire wrote:
Quite a few, actually. In fact I tried to attend a local big-band
jazz concert just last weekend where sound reinforcement was
evident. I left. Same with a symphonic band concert held in a large
church several months ago. Now, I'll say this. I haven't yet
attended an indoor symphony concert where sound reinforcement was
used, but I understand that it is done. I've stopped attending
outdoor concerts of any kind for that reason. I just don't want to
listen to a P.A. system. It seems elementary purpose defeating to
me.
Why? Aren't you there for the music?
Well, sure. I'm there to have a live musical experience listening to real
instruments playing in real space. But I'm also there to "re-calibrate"
my ears with live music. I feel cheated spending money to listen to
some lousy Public Address system, and some unknown "sound-guy's"
idea of how an ensemble should sound. Like I said, I have better
equipment at home. If I want to listen to amplifiers and speakers,
I can just stay home. Saves money too...
Why does it matter if the music
is amplified? If the interpretation and the playing is good, won't
you enjoy it anyway?
Not like I want to enjoy it, no. I'll only be enjoying a portion of the
experience, and having to pay for the "privilege" as well.
Andrew.
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