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Dream Theater => Dream Theater => Topic started by: Sebiriver on August 16, 2014, 11:25:58 AM
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So i'm planning to go to a Dream Theater show for the first time but I would like to know where to be at the show, if you could feel more comfortable with the sound in an specific place such as in front of Petrucci, Myung, or LaBrie, or maybe at the back I don't really know but yeah, for those who have been already in a DT show you could post your opinion or whatever makes it better for you to hear the live sound. Thanks! :metal
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I think it sounds just fine being smack dab up front. They sound really good this tour. But it's being there, and seeing them up close that's even more awesome. Even as far back as, say, Row 5, I already feel like I'm way two far from the stage.
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I've experienced seeing DT from the back of the crowd, from the front row in the very center (right against JLB), and also I saw them in sitted venue on ADTOE tour, and I can definitely say the front row was the best choice for me. The sound was loud to my taste, but seeing the guys really close makes up for it alright. Knowing all songs from the setlist also helped me a lot.
And if you're lucky enough, you may catch some picks JP throws around.
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I'm really cheap, so I always try to get the first row in the highest balcony. Really great view for a much more reasonable price.
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If you want perfect sound, get as close to the mixing booth as possible.
But honestly, front row dude......
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26 DT shows (24 1st barrier-22 JP side) the best place IMO.
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It sounds like the obvious answer, but front row center is the best experience audio wise. It was for me anyway. It does differ slightly depending on the arena and the speaker placement, but yeah.
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For this tour - front row.
For ADTOE tour - 10th row as the stage and lighting looked WAAAY better at that distance.
AND -- don't forget your earplugs!
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I always deliberately placed myself in the dead center relative to the stage-axys, I don't want any left-right unbalance in the sound. As for the distance from the stage, it's been between 7 and 20 meters, usually quite close to the soundboard, but never behind it.
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I always deliberately placed myself in the dead center relative to the stage-axys, I don't want any left-right unbalance in the sound. As for the distance from the stage, it's been between 7 and 20 meters, usually quite close to the soundboard, but never behind it.
Both times I saw them, I basically stood right in front of the soundboard. If you want the best sound, that's the spot. If you're the kind of person who prefers to see it than hear it though, then you might want to get closer. I wouldn't get too close unless you can fight off the hoards though.
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Both times I saw them, the soundboard was backstage... I WISH I would've stood in front of it! :lol
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Every time I've seen them at the Warfeild in SF, it was right behind the soundboard, railing right in front of us, elevated two feet above the section in front. It's a near perfect spot as the guys here who were with me will attest to....
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I always deliberately placed myself in the dead center relative to the stage-axys, I don't want any left-right unbalance in the sound. As for the distance from the stage, it's been between 7 and 20 meters, usually quite close to the soundboard, but never behind it.
Both times I saw them, I basically stood right in front of the soundboard. If you want the best sound, that's the spot. If you're the kind of person who prefers to see it than hear it though, then you might want to get closer. I wouldn't get too close unless you can fight off the hoards though.
Most venues here in the US are seated (super lame, no atmosphere) so getting closer to the band is more a question of money.
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And sometimes, there just isn't a good spot. Especially when they crank it up so loud that the speakers crap out, and the necessary earplugs make everything mush. Like happened for the Boston gig.
The best venue to see DT at in Boston is actually our outdoor venue at the harbor, because you have no booming (since there are no walls) and they're legally not allowed to crank it up because of the residential buildings. And, you can get a drink or a hotdog while still hearing and seeing the band.
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Most venues here in the US are seated (super lame, no atmosphere) so getting closer to the band is more a question of money.
I don't see how seated venues equate to no atmosphere. Frankly, I much prefer a seated venue, because it means I don't have to show up an hour and a half early just to get a good spot, and if I want to go to the bathroom or to get a drink in the middle of the show, I'm not going to end up in the nosebleed section as a result.
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I don't know. I think it depends a lot on the type of show. Some stuff works as sitting down (though in most cases, if it's not classical music, I still prefer standing), but some stuff just doesn't work out at all - for example, the Trivium show that I was at two years ago, it would have been terrible sitting down.
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Ask any artist, and they will tell you the difference between seated and GA. There's something in the software world called SCRUM, and it actually *requires* people to stand during the meetings. One reason being, the moment people sit down people get lethargic (and thus drawing out the meeting)
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The seated venue where you go to see Dream Theater, are you telling me that people are actually sitting?
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Half of the people at any given time, yeah.
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When I saw DT everyone was sitting. I had to sit too because otherwise I'd block the view of the people behind me. It definitely affected the energy level and was a huge difference from other metal concerts I've been to.
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When I saw DT everyone was sitting. I had to sit too because otherwise I'd block the view of the people behind me. It definitely affected the energy level and was a huge difference from other metal concerts I've been to.
That's the point though. If you're up front, you stand up. If people behind you can't see, then they'll stand up too, and so on and so forth, and that's how you get people to stand.
And yes, I'm sure there are some people who will sit, either because they get tired easily and it's physically painful for them to keep standing, or because they're not enthusiastic, for whatever reason. And if they're not enthusiastic, then it doesn't matter if they're sitting or standing, they'll be bringing the energy down anyway.
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I always deliberately placed myself in the dead center relative to the stage-axys, I don't want any left-right unbalance in the sound. As for the distance from the stage, it's been between 7 and 20 meters, usually quite close to the soundboard, but never behind it.
Both times I saw them, I basically stood right in front of the soundboard. If you want the best sound, that's the spot. If you're the kind of person who prefers to see it than hear it though, then you might want to get closer. I wouldn't get too close unless you can fight off the hoards though.
Most venues here in the US are seated (super lame, no atmosphere) so getting closer to the band is more a question of money.
Forgot about that! I'm thinking of the venues DT has played here (and will play), that are predominantly just floor space for standing. I'm not sure I've been to a show with seated floor, maybe one, so I don't think of it.
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I saw them in Atlanta at the Tabernacle on the last tour.The Tabernacle is a very small intimate venue,and the floor is General Admission,no seats just standing.There are seats above in the Balcony.But,there really is not a bad seat in the house,and the acoustics are fantastic.Anyway,I stood in front of JP close enough that I could have grabbed his leg,and the overall sound,mix,acoustics were spot on.Best DT show I've ever been to!