Grasping the art of live sound mixing is crucial for most musicians, from performing artists to those aiming to become front-of-house engineers. While the multitude of channels on a mixing console may initially seem daunting, understanding the fundamentals of live sound mixing is more straightforward than it appears.
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Chicago has a rich music history. The city is the birthplace of modern jazz, urban blues, gospel, and house music. It’s no wonder many musicians and music enthusiasts travel there every year to hear live performances.
If you’re exploring live music in the Chicago area, you’ll want to check out the area’s wide array of venues. We’ve assembled a list to spotlight all the stages you need to see during your trip. Keep reading to learn more!
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Do you like Led Zeppelin? I sure do. You may be excited to know that the legendary, and eternally soulful, Robert Plant, backed by his band, the Sensational Space Shifters, has released a new, live video for the song “The May Queen,” which is this week’s Sunday Jam. The video was shot during a performance at the O2 Apollo in Manchester, England, during the group’s sold-out UK tour in November of 2017.
Continue reading Video Clip of The Week: Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters, “The May Queen” (Live)
Yoshiki Hayashi Performs at Carnegie Hall (All Photos Courtesy of MSOPR, Los Angeles)
Drummer, Pianist, Composer, Record, Producer, Entrepreneur: there is not much at which Japan’s most famous Rock Star, Yoshiki Hayashi does not excel. On January 12 and 13, 2017, Yoshiki added one more impressive accomplishment to his extensive resume, when he made New York City’s legendary Carnegie Hall feel like an intimate venue. Accompanied by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, Yoshiki performed for two sold-out nights at the famous concert hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage as part of his Yoshiki Classical Special World Tour, and what a fantastic evening it was! Continue reading Yoshiki Classical Special at Carnegie Hall
X Japan Billboard, Corner of 34th Street and 7th Avenue (All Photos By Gail)
Here in New York City, it is no secret that you can have a magical adventure if you are just willing to take a leap of faith into the unknown. This is what happened to me when I accepted an invitation to see Japan’s most famous heavy metal band X – known here in America as X Japan, owing to another band in Los Angeles that happens to also have that name. Prior to this past weekend’s concert at Madison Square Garden the only things I knew about X was that their drummer, Yoshiki had been immortalized in a comic book by Stan Lee, and one song, “Jade” – which, prior to Googling the lyrics, I thought was called “You Are Beautiful” due to its only discernible English lyrics. Continue reading X Japan at Madison Square Garden: Best Concert Ever!