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<blockquote data-quote="Tim McCulloch" data-source="post: 129671" data-attributes="member: 67">Re: BalanceNow back to what the OP asked about - how to balance the technical part of the gig with the creative side.For me, making the transition from system engineer to mixerperson involves talking to the band (however briefly) about what they absolutely DONT want, get some guidance for what they like, and try to get a feel for the general nature of their presentation.&nbsp; It involves having a hot meal not eaten at the console.&nbsp; It involves 10 minutes away from everything to get my shit together and start thinking and feeling like I&#039;m the BE, not the SE, and that I want the best possible mix I can deliver.&nbsp; Kind of psyching up for the gig...And I&#039;d like to plug a band from Sydney, AU that opened for Sevendust the other night:&nbsp; Monks of Mellonwah.&nbsp; Kind of an alt/indy rock with some art rock influences.&nbsp; Incredibly nice bunch, manageable stage levels and interesting music.&nbsp; Fun to mix.&nbsp; I hope we see them again.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Tim McCulloch, post: 129671, member: 67"] Re: Balance Now back to what the OP asked about - how to balance the technical part of the gig with the creative side. For me, making the transition from system engineer to mixerperson involves talking to the band (however briefly) about what they absolutely DONT want, get some guidance for what they like, and try to get a feel for the general nature of their presentation. It involves having a hot meal not eaten at the console. It involves 10 minutes away from everything to get my shit together and start thinking and feeling like I'm the BE, not the SE, and that I want the best possible mix I can deliver. Kind of psyching up for the gig... And I'd like to plug a band from Sydney, AU that opened for Sevendust the other night: Monks of Mellonwah. Kind of an alt/indy rock with some art rock influences. Incredibly nice bunch, manageable stage levels and interesting music. Fun to mix. I hope we see them again. [/QUOTE]

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