Improving live show

[xFkx]

Ssup...

So i'm having insomnia again and gone into hyperthinking mode, thinking about tricks and stuff to improve live performance and live show.

There are some stuff like bringing your own trigger / drum module, your own mics (which would be better then your typical sm57), some graphic backdrops, and those banner things you put infront of amps (dunno what they are called)

Is there more stuff that might be really helpful ?

 

[digitaldeath]

Bring your own sound engineer!

 

[-Noodles-]

Bring your own sound engineer!

The biggest and most important part of any band. [aside from the songs.. and talent.. obviously!]

*edit -

I would add however, that if you're announcing your band continuously through-out the set.. a banner will help to ensure that people remember your name. Have shirts or CDs to sell..

Your name and image is the most important piece of your product, so try and protect that and ensure it gets into people's consciousness. Like I said, if you've got your own sound engineer this can improve the sound and cohesiveness of a band compared to others on the same stage. They will also be able to make sure you're comfortable and you can just get on and play.

 

[CatharsisStudios]

MOVE. interact with the crowed and fucking bounce, spin your guitars, throwdown on stage if needed fucking bounce hxc run in place whatever just moove

 

[Metaltastic]

MOVE. interact with the crowed and fucking bounce, spin your guitars, throwdown on stage if needed fucking bounce hxc run in place whatever just moove

Well I would revise this by ditching all the hardcore/scene manuevers stuff but supporting the sentiment The way I look at is - look like you're having the most fun in your life up there, and the energy will be infectious!

 

[xFkx]

We'll, we have the moving routine down, we've been through... hmm.. 70 shows during the last 3 years, not much maybe to some, but you can learn your stuff. Although lately I'm more into the metal posing as some shows earlier, after moving a lot, i've walked on stage thinking i'd pass out hehehe

Merch is done, now we're thinking of investing into that goddamn backdrop thingie (god damn are they expensive)

Someone who would handle our sound is a brilliant idea, although it'd be hard to find one.. but we'll investigate into that definitly

 

[digitaldeath]

Someone who would handle our sound is a brilliant idea, although it'd be hard to find one.. but we'll investigate into that definitly

My band (shameless plug - http://www.myspace.com/thoughtsofruin) did some gigs in a city a few years ago in which the sound engineer was a teenager! He was young, enthusiastic, and 'hungry'. He'd a small bit of gear, nothing major. He wanted more practice and experience, we'd no engineer so we asked him if he wanted to do our sound. We'd sort him out with a few quid made from shows and fix him up with a few beers and he was always happy!
Now he's still doing the sound for us, the venues normally pay his wage from money made on the door/bar, he has a load of gear, has a job as an in-house engineer, gets plenty more jobs on the side, is currently establishing a studio and is still in school! You need to find a guy like that!

 

[Kazrog]

Comb-overs and ninja kicks.

 

[digitaldeath]

Comb-overs and ninja kicks.

Fuck that! I'd rather cut my own dick off!

 

[Sloan]

1. LAZERS
2. FOG CREW
3. ???
4. PROFIT

 

[Sloan]

PYROTECHNICS BRO!!!!

 

[Metaltastic]

Hahahahaha, just don't pull a Hetfield

 

[Sloan]

KEYTAR SOLOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

 

[Sloan]

BACK UP SOUL SISTA SINGERS!!!!!

on a side note:
i have wanted to be in a band with blackup singers for soooo long. srsly.

 

[Kazrog]

Fuck that! I'd rather cut my own dick off!

It was a joke...

 

[xFkx]

haha

this is a total inspiration:

 

[Sloan]

FUCK. my fat ass can't get into those girl jeanz.

PRO TIP:
chicks actually do love tight pants. i don't know what the hell it is, but IT WORKS.

 

[Kadmium]

I LOVE the expression on that guy's face. It's as if he's just realised that he's wasting his life and the whole world thinks he's a laughing stock.

 

[pifos_2]

ahaha very funny. on a more serious side I'll say, listen to your bandmates. rehearse to a click sometimes or all the time depending on the style of music you play, don't kill your groove. look to the crowd. blahblahblah.

 

[xFkx]

ahaha very funny. on a more serious side I'll say, listen to your bandmates. rehearse to a click sometimes or all the time depending on the style of music you play, don't kill your groove. look to the crowd. blahblahblah.

yeah, yeah, yeah, we've got that down.. i was thinking more of technological tricks, devices...