Typically, I don’t like running sound. Most musicians are too picky. ”I need more guitar, now I need less, sorry but I need more again,” a cycle that will continue the entire night. My favorite is the musician that says “perfect” before you get the chance to change anything. (I’m sure these are all things that I have done). However, about a week ago, I got to play sound guy for a few minutes and really enjoyed it. I think it has to do with the control that I am able to have. To often I listen to live music and wish I could hear this part or that part just a little bit louder and when running sound I get to do just that. In short I think I might like to start running sound. Now if I could just find the time to actually run sound and somewhere to do it.
I’ve run sound for our school program practices in the past, but have kept it a little know secret that I know how to run the sound board. WAY too much pressure in that area at our church! Just sayin’. Stick me in the nursery with the babies! I’d much rather be way, way behind the scenes.