We Hear You...
There is a common misconception among audience members across the country that acoustics are a one-way affair. The assumption seems to be that good halls allow people in the audience to hear the most subtle nuance of the music played on stage but that the people on stage cannot hear audience members whispering. This assumption is almost always false, and in some halls, it is very false.
Hint: The "s" sound travels particularly well.
"Sssisterstersssissterssssisistersssss"
posted by emily @ 2:31 AM
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6 Comments:
I swear that in Boston and Wesport I heard cottonheads gushing gleefully "They're Twins!", perhaps drawing memories from community talent and variety shows of TV yesteryear where such a novelty was sometimes showcased.
On another note from 15 years ago, check out a song by Juliana Hatfield (another Boston native)called "My Sister." Not about twins, but it captures a warm feeling anyways--lyrics R like Liz Phair.
Huh??? They thought that you and Donna are sisters?
Jacqueline
It is useful information, that good acoustics are a two-way street. Are performers cognizant of sleeping audience members (who don't snore)? In the first or second row, for example.
I heard exactly that comment at Miller Theater! Norma
Liz,
The answer to your question is: it depends on the layout of the hall, the way that the hall is lit, where exactly the non-snorer is, and how distractible I'm feeling that night. Every performer needs to get good at ignoring all sorts of things while on stage, but some nights that's easier said than done.
:-)
Emily
This is a note to let you know that I really enjoyed your program last nite in Minot, ND. and thank you very much for the autographs!!!! All three of you young ladies were awesome, I could watch you many times over and never get bored. Thanks for coming to our small town.
Kirk
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