Running Sound For George Thorogood
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- čas přidán 10. 12. 2023
- Step into the heart of live sound engineering with our latest video as we bring you an exclusive dual interview with Jeff Pitt, the wizard behind the Front of House, and Colten Hyten, the maestro of Monitor World, both shaping the sonic landscape for the legendary George Thorogood and the Destroyers!
In this unique conversation, we delve into the dynamic collaboration between Jeff and Colten, exploring the intricacies of their roles and the magic that happens when Front of House and Monitor World seamlessly sync.
Jeff Pitt, the man orchestrating the perfect mix for George Thorogood's electrifying performances, shares his insights into managing the balance of instruments, crafting the ideal sound for the audience, and handling the unexpected challenges of live shows. Get ready for a backstage pass to the artistry of Front of House engineering!
On the other side of the stage, Colten Hyten invites you into the world of monitors, revealing the meticulous work involved in ensuring each band member hears themselves flawlessly. Discover the behind-the-scenes stories of synchronizing the stage sound to create a cohesive and immersive experience for both the artists and the crowd.
Join us for a captivating conversation that goes beyond the typical interview format, offering a dual perspective that sheds light on the collaborative efforts required to deliver an unforgettable live audio experience. Whether you're an audio enthusiast, aspiring engineer, or a George Thorogood fan, this video promises a deeper understanding of the intricate dance between Front of House and Monitor World.
If you're ready to unravel the secrets of live sound engineering or simply curious about the magic that happens behind the scenes, hit that like button, subscribe for more exclusive content, and let us know in the comments your favorite insights from Jeff and Colten's journey with George Thorogood!
Fun video - great rundown of ALL the gear!
Despite working 200+ shows a year for decades one of my highlights was simply hanging in monitor world for a 2500 person conference centre style flat floor gig with the Destroyers. It was a night off for me but I was nearby and just wanted to here the (new-ish) PA the local company had just got. A (really) young lad had just taken over mixing - wonder if it was Jeff?
I was a bit lost back stage pre-show and was staying out of sight near monitor world when the monitor guy passed me a wireless 58 and said "give it to HIM!" and pointed behind me. George! Right there, quietly asking me for the mic! He turned and from backstage he intro'd the opener in his HUGE voice.
" HEY OTTAWA! I'm George Thorogood and I want you to give a warm welcome to "
he handed the mic back and disappeared until show time.
I sat on the beer cooler in mon world and watched these wizards work the room into a frenzy.
I'll never forget when an extended guitar break came up and all of sudden ALL of the Destroyers joined us in the tiny SL mon world - handing drinks out to them was a real treat.
Thanks George!
Livin' the dream!
"The obvious trajectory for a drum corps is monitors." Lol can confirm. Marched DCI, ran sound for a few DCI groups, and wrapped up my first tour as a monitor engineer a couple of months back.
Love his old school approach,
How refreshing, a rock n roll band that don't need tracks.......bad to the bone!
This was an awesome tech tour for a new FOH guy with a year in corporate and moving into music.
Great Video Nick!!!!!
wow that went realy indeep, always something to learn, i love it
Very interesting approach! This is what mixing to reduced minimum looks like 👌🏼
What’s that Cue/shout box is that on top of yours desks?
✌🏼
Great video! Wasn't a whole lot of talk about bass or keys, though. Are they just going direct? And I assume the sax is mic'd, too, right?
I am curious about what solid state amps they are using to drive the Mesa cabinets for guitar.
Cout how many times he says die and focuses on older ect..
48:02 "my guitar tech"? Your the monitor guy not the artist. The FOH guy is way more humble than you are.
I don't think he meant that the way you think he meant that.