Re: Using backgrounds live

[Doug Cox <dougcox@pdq.net>]

Here's an idea:

Rig up one of those cop car lights, or a blue light special device from 
K-Mart, and have it triggered any time you trigger a prerecorded piece 
of material.  You can tell the audience ahead of time... I'm playing 
everything you hear... unless this light comes on.  When it does, that 
means there is prerecorded material being played. :)

Damn, what started as an absurd thought might just be a nifty idea :)

Dig

Chris Sewell wrote:

> People that want to use backgrounds live can do so all you want. You 
> dont need to justify the practice by referencing archaic and obscure 
> examples. Its my own own personal preference to not use them but thats 
> me. However, if you do, realize some people, wether they are artists 
> themselves, or audience members have the right to respond in a 
> negative way. If you are entertaining and people come back (to pay) 
> then who's to say your wrong? But my fear is, where do you draw the 
> line. First a drum track, then maybe some strings, next thing you 
> know, your a karaoke act. But done tastefully and artistically it 
> shouldn't detract from a performance.
>