Bobby Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Cloud, i think what clive ravensby and others are referring to is the occasional noisy person who insists on talkin loudly during a quiet acoustic gig. and i agree about it being really loud in the tunnels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen B Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 I've never noticed any problem with volume in the Tunnels' date=' I have noticed a problem with people talking though.[/quote']Agreed, since when did people go to gigs to talk through the bands' sets. There's plenty of time to chat in between sets. Music fans go to gigs to hear music. Hipsters go to socialise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Cloud' date=' i think what clive ravensby and others are referring to is the occasional noisy person who insists on talkin loudly during a quiet acoustic gig. and i agree about it being really loud in the tunnels![/quote']And I agree, it's pretty ridiculous when a place is silent and people talk - but again, it goes back to the argument that the performer should be good enough to shut people up - I would never, ever dream, even at an acoustic gig of telling someone to shut up. If they've paid their money to get in, they're entitled to do what they want - unless it's a condition of entry that they must be silent during the sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 And I agree' date=' it's pretty ridiculous when a place is silent and people talk - but again, it goes back to the argument that the performer should be good enough to shut people up [/quote']But the situation most likely is that the majority of a venue will be enjoying the artist and there will be a couple of folk at the back being arseholes and talking throughout the set. You can't please everyone but if you're not enjoying the set don't ruin other people's enjoyment and chat through it. We pay our money to hear the music not wankers talk amongst themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen B Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 And I agree' date=' it's pretty ridiculous when a place is silent and people talk - but again, it goes back to the argument that the performer should be good enough to shut people up - I would never, ever dream, even at an acoustic gig of telling someone to shut up. If they've paid their money to get in, they're entitled to do what they want - unless it's a condition of entry that they must be silent during the sets.[/quote']But if you talk through their set you aren't really giving them a chance. You can't expect every band to make an instant impact and blow your mind with the first song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 But the situation most likely is that the majority of a venue will be enjoying the artist and there will be a couple of folk at the back being arseholes and talking throughout the set. You can't please everyone but if you're not enjoying the set don't ruin other people's enjoyment and chat through it. We pay our money to hear the music not wankers talk amongst themselves.Yeah, I suppose it's a thin line - but what you do if say an opening act (let's say both acoustic for the sake of it) gets talked through by the majority of the venue, then the headline act gets paid attention to...if it's a case of majority rule, then it's rather harsh on the opening act. Of course, why people that talk at acoustic gigs can't just keep their voice down is beyond me, but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 But if you talk through their set you aren't really giving them a chance. You can't expect every band to make an instant impact and blow your mind with the first song.I dunno actually, the two bands that come to mind as having blown my mind with the first song were Dedalus and Today We Fight! - I mean, even with the X-Certs, it took me 3 gigs of theirs before thinking "fuck me, they're brilliant". It's my point of view that a band should always have a strong opening song - I hate to use the Manics as an example, but look at what they've opened with over the last few years, they've always been strong songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Of course' date=' why people that talk at acoustic gigs can't just keep their voice down is beyond me, but...[/quote']well that's what we've been saying...hell I've been to gigs where even the bar staff do everything r...e...a...l...l...y slowly just so they don't make any noise. Yet there'll be some fucktard standing near the back yapping to his mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 It's my point of view that a band should always have a strong opening songFor once I agree with you. A band should always open and finish with their strongest songs. When you hit the stage you should grab the audience straight away. And when you leave the stage you want them to still be thinking about your last song when they go home. If you can keep a hold of them in between you're onto a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen B Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 I dunno actually' date=' the two bands that come to mind as having blown my mind with the first song were Dedalus and Today We Fight! - I mean, even with the X-Certs, it took me 3 gigs of theirs before thinking "fuck me, they're brilliant". It's my point of view that a band should always have a strong opening song - I hate to use the Manics as an example, but look at what they've opened with over the last few years, they've always been strong songs.[/quote']Yeah I totally agree but it's possible to think on first listen that bands opening song is nowt special and then further down the line think it's mindblowing but at previous gigs have chosen to speak thru their set, missing it yourself and ruining it for others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Temple Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Yeah I totally agree but it's possible to think on first listen that bands opening song is nowt special and then further down the line think it's mindblowing but at previous gigs have chosen to speak thru their set' date=' missing it yourself and ruining it for others.[/quote']Bench? You bastard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 For once I agree with you. A band should always open and finish with their strongest songs. When you hit the stage you should grab the audience straight away. And when you leave the stage you want them to still be thinking about your last song when they go home. If you can keep a hold of them in between you're onto a winner.very true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 was at the tunnels last night and they seem to have turned the volume down, coz my ears werent still ringing this morning. either that or im going deaf.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodast Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 I have never noticed that it's too loud in there, but if I'm there, then it's usually because I like the music, and if I like the music, then I want it to be loud... It was quite loud last night, I think, but I fled before I could figure out who was playing because I could smell punk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zeenat Aman Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Tonight, for the acid mothers temple, it was so loud that the sound felt physical!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 nothing to do with this conversation, but trying to be neat and tidy....(don't all thank me at once, mods) Does anyone have contact and address details for the Tunnels?ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestooge Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 The Tunnels Carnegies Brae AberdeenAB10 1BF01224 211121 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 The Tunnels Carnegies Brae AberdeenAB10 1BF01224 211121ta min, who would I direct stuff (ye ken) to? (for that thing I asked you about) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Anyone help me out with that last request? Contact name (manager?) at Tunnels.Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulscoconutass Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 I ventured out to the tunnels last night for my first proper gig. It was a pretty decent venue, the sound was pretty good, the lighting was atmospheric, the stage is perfect height. My only moan was the drinks prices, i was charged 2.40 then 2.50 for a pint of cider, 2.70 for stella (which wasn't too hot) then after moving onto tennants i never thought i'd hand over 2.50 and not get change back.Maybe it's because i'm used to going out to student pubs and haven't really been to much gigs lately but it was ultimately the reason that my friends and i left last night half way through the second band because we didn't want to spend a bomb on drinks. Is there a student discount or cheap nights / times? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wax Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 I stopped by to see Mu on Saturday night (crazy woman!), ordered a Corona and Malibu with fresh OJ. I think it cost about 4.60ish. I can understand that 2.70 is on the high side for a pint, but the Tunnels is a late nite venue, and these prices seem very reasonable to me.To put another way, if you pay 2.70 to drink in a new venue like the Tunnels and 2.40ish to drink in one of the other live music venues in Aberdeen with ripped seats, outdated PA systems, etc., does that extra 30p really make a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psydoll Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Anyone help me out with that last request? Contact name (manager?) at Tunnels.Ta.I'm sure if you just marked it "FAO The Manager" or something suitable it'd find it's way to the right person easily enough wouldn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 I'm sure if you just marked it "FAO The Manager" or something suitable it'd find it's way to the right person easily enough wouldn't it?I'm sure it would. But I like to be professional about these things. It's nice to pay attention to detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Android Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 the prices aren't too expensive, they're pretty standard for aberdeen. I'm usually quite happy to get a pint for 2.50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundian Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 A possible reason for the loudness in the Tunnels is it's shape, it's just so tunnely. The way the room is shaped "throws" the backline right off stage, it's not loud onstage and the performers don't realise what's happening. I was nearly blown off my feet by the kick drum before I'd switched the mic on. I needed it later when it was busy but it was pretty fierce in an empty room. Probably best to keep your backline down and attach weights to your drumers limbs in there.(on second thoughts, a heavy sedative might be better for some) It may also just seem louder than it is, plenty bottom and those harsh tops you get in such rooms fool your ears into thinking it's louder, like a smiley graphic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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