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‘Bad sound is impossible to hide’ – Mr. Hawkins
Mamma Mia – Behind the scenes
- Fabian Petersen – Head of sound
- Responsible for everything sound related in the show
- Sound check (90 mins) – all mics, loudspeakers
- 3 people – 1 at mixing desk, 2 on stage
- 40% technical, 60% artistic
- Mix vocals and band
- Live band (hidden)
- Keep music live – artistic integrity, flexibility
- How to get there – degrees, work experience
Behind the Emerald Curtain
- ‘Sound does more than just amplify the performers’ voices’
- Tony Meola – Sound designer
- ‘Bring the show out to the audience’
- Helps tell the story
- Wireless mics – under costume in elastic belt pack – medical tape on back of ear or neck
- Controls how loud, how it sounds, on/off
- Tries to make it sound like the voices are coming from the stage, and orchestra from orchestra
- Lots of speakers so not always on full vol
- Dynamic – loud/quiet
- Knows what’s too much/too little
- Present all night – no breaks
- Mix sound when no music – dialogue
- Needs to know all cues
- Lifts last consonant (long running shows)
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