Sound Check
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EDIT - thenightfish beat me to the punch
Well there's no GA in the US right ?
You must be referring to the actual soundcheck? There was no running for that yesterday AFAIK, it was on a first come first served basis as far as I could tell and we were at a good distance anyway. I was in the second group that got ushered in and I actually took a few steps back to be on the slightly elevated mixing desk platform. SOUNDCHECK
BEFORE THE MAD DASH
AFTER THE MAD DASH
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webvan:
EDIT - thenightfish beat me to the punch
Well there's no GA in the US right ?
No. There are seats. Thanks for sharing those photos! Glad you made it to the front for the concert!
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thenightfish:
Nancy R:
In the U.S. there is no "mad dash." We are ushered in single file and lined up like you would at your high school graduation or something!
You have to time your place in line so you get in the "front" row of soundcheck.
I think the poster is speaking about the concert itself, didn't Paris have GA standing on the floor rather than reserved seats? I think they got ushered out after soundcheck was over and then let back into the venue and so had to make the mad dash to get up to the front.
OH! I see! Sorry, confused as usual!
Edited to add: I reread the OP's post and it still sounds like soundcheck experience (that is the title of this thread after all)
You're probably right, but could the OP please clarify?
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[quote="webvan"]EDIT - thenightfish beat me to the punch
Well there's no GA in the US right ?
You must be referring to the actual soundcheck? There was no running for that yesterday AFAIK, it was on a first come first served basis as far as I could tell and we were at a good distance anyway. I was in the second group that got ushered in and I actually took a few steps back to be on the slightly elevated mixing desk platform. SOUNDCHECK
BEFORE THE MAD DASH
AFTER THE MAD DASH
Wow! You got right up there! D
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Yep and two days later it's hard to believe it really happened, quite a few challenges overcome...First time I saw Paul was in that same arena in 1989, nowhere near as close of course. Was lucky enough to get good spots like that with the Stones too and while you're waiting in that spot you're thinking you'll have to take in as much as possible but once it starts you just go with the flow...and before you know it, it's over ! I was amazed when I first started talking with Stones' fans who saw them 10+ times per tour but I suppose it's trying to relive that fleeting moment as much as you can, I did it for the Stones, and yes it works in the sense that you've got another show to look forward to when the latest one is over...except you're always left wanting more. I talked to several people at the soundcheck who were doing that for the "One on One" tour as well
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Is the soundcheck pass for just one person, or is it good for two (say a father and 13-yo son)? It seems a bit pricey if it's for just one...
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FlowersOnTheRun:
Is the soundcheck pass for just one person, or is it good for two (say a father and 13-yo son)? It seems a bit pricey if it's for just one...
Just for one--$1600 (or $2100 for front row sides only!) It includes (in the U.S.) dinner, drinks, merchandise, lanyard, soundcheck and concert. I've done it "only" twice (by myself) and next time will stick with the Gold VIP ticket only. Question: Wonder what Fan On The Run and others who have seen 50+ soundchecks do with all those backpacks?!
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^^ do they give out free condoms in the backpacks?
**inside joke.
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I have a soundcheck at Fenway for my family of 4, including two kids. Is there a good place to stand in line when they line you up in order to be in the front? If you are among the first in line, do you get to stop where you want, or do they lead you to where they want you to stand? Where is the right place to be in line if you want a good location?
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It really doesn't matter much if you are first in line to go into the venue or not. The whole group is pretty far away from the stage. In Fresno, we all lined up after the appetizers, and then you just walked in at your own pace and stood wherever you wanted, behind the first section of the floor seating. Some people chose to sit in the bottom row of the lower tier. Just don't dawdle or you won't be able to be in the front of the crowd. There was a lot of jostling for position going on, and shifting of the crowd. Have fun!!!!
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~lady*madonna~:
In Fresno, we all lined up after the appetizers, and then you just walked in at your own pace and stood wherever you wanted, behind the first section of the floor seating. Some people chose to sit in the bottom row of the lower tier.
They won't be able to do that at Fenway; the seats are too far away from the field and the rest of the group. The soundcheckers will be led onto the field and towards the rows that they will be allowed to sit in. Since it's a stadium, the first row of people will stretch out wider than it would in an arena. So daver, if you are worried about your kids being able to see over everyone and you want them to be in the first row of people, you should be ok, altho if you are farther back in the line, you may not be dead center. (if that makes any sense).
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hey_kittay:
^^ do they give out free condoms in the backpacks?
**inside joke.
Ah, so here's the condom story. Spill!
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thenightfish:
~lady*madonna~:
In Fresno, we all lined up after the appetizers, and then you just walked in at your own pace and stood wherever you wanted, behind the first section of the floor seating. Some people chose to sit in the bottom row of the lower tier.
They won't be able to do that at Fenway; the seats are too far away from the field and the rest of the group. The soundcheckers will be led onto the field and towards the rows that they will be allowed to sit in. Since it's a stadium, the first row of people will stretch out wider than it would in an arena. So daver, if you are worried about your kids being able to see over everyone and you want them to be in the first row of people, you should be ok, altho if you are farther back in the line, you may not be dead center. (if that makes any sense).
There is a fine art to getting the best view!
I screwed up in my first SC and filed in too late. I was prepared in Atlanta and timed it right to be in the center of the first row.
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We got lucky in St. Louis without knowing it. We were in the front row and in the center. Some of the "regulars" came later and ended up behind us and off to the sides.
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maccascruff:
We got lucky in St. Louis without knowing it. We were in the front row and in the center. Some of the "regulars" came later and ended up behind us and off to the sides.
Were you the one who had, I think a green special Macca shirt on at breakfast in St. Louis?
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I would like to ask you in what time Paul usually does soundcheck? I've read somewhere it's around 5pm. Is it true?
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treu:
I would like to ask you in what time Paul usually does soundcheck? I've read somewhere it's around 5pm. Is it true?
For the soundcheck in vienna 2013 McCartney entered the stage around 4:40pm in the case of amsterdam (second concert) 2015 he had same delay and performed the first song (Honey don't) around 5:50pm. He left the hotel last Saturday in Duesseldorf 4:15 pm that means 5:00 should be an realistic time at the moment. By the way I got the info that we have to arrive for the soundeck in Berlin for 3:30pm. Is this the same time like in Madrid, Paris ...?
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Paris was 3.30 too and the SC started at 4.30 so there was just enough time to avoid any rush. I wonder how it worked out in Madrid for the SC people as it was a GA show too, can't imagine there would have been less of a dash to make it to the rail for the show
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forget 64:
maccascruff:
We got lucky in St. Louis without knowing it. We were in the front row and in the center. Some of the "regulars" came later and ended up behind us and off to the sides.
Were you the one who had, I think a green special Macca shirt on at breakfast in St. Louis?
Yes, we were. My friend made the shirts. You stopped by our table.
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maccascruff:
forget 64:
maccascruff:
We got lucky in St. Louis without knowing it. We were in the front row and in the center. Some of the "regulars" came later and ended up behind us and off to the sides.
Were you the one who had, I think a green special Macca shirt on at breakfast in St. Louis?
Yes, we were. My friend made the shirts. You stopped by our table.
That's right, great shirt! great show, horrible weather, it's coming back to me!