Buying Hot Sound Package and going ALONE :)
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Jock Tamson wrote:
I’ve done sound check on my own and also second what everyone else has said. Two highlights would be hearing Bluebird and getting to say, “you’re Bob Gannon aren’t you”.
Well, I am Bob Gannon and beyond chuffed that would be considered in the top 20,000 highlights in your soundcheck experience!
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Bob Gannon wrote:
Jock Tamson wrote:
I’ve done sound check on my own and also second what everyone else has said. Two highlights would be hearing Bluebird and getting to say, “you’re Bob Gannon aren’t you”.
Well, I am Bob Gannon and beyond chuffed that would be considered in the top 20,000 highlights in your soundcheck experience!
You only drop out of my hot top 20k gig experiences if I have to stand immediately behind you! (Said hi to you at the Liverpool Echo Arena after we had to leave the building after the sound check and re-enter later).
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Jock Tamson wrote:
Bob Gannon wrote:
Jock Tamson wrote:
I’ve done sound check on my own and also second what everyone else has said. Two highlights would be hearing Bluebird and getting to say, “you’re Bob Gannon aren’t you”.
Well, I am Bob Gannon and beyond chuffed that would be considered in the top 20,000 highlights in your soundcheck experience!
You only drop out of my hot top 20k gig experiences if I have to stand immediately behind you! (Said hi to you at the Liverpool Echo Arena after we had to leave the building after the sound check and re-enter later).
Yes, I am a rather tall man.......hope to see you in Liverpool in December!!
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Bob Gannon wrote:
Jock Tamson wrote:
Bob Gannon wrote:
Jock Tamson wrote:
I’ve done sound check on my own and also second what everyone else has said. Two highlights would be hearing Bluebird and getting to say, “you’re Bob Gannon aren’t you”.
Well, I am Bob Gannon and beyond chuffed that would be considered in the top 20,000 highlights in your soundcheck experience!
You only drop out of my hot top 20k gig experiences if I have to stand immediately behind you! (Said hi to you at the Liverpool Echo Arena after we had to leave the building after the sound check and re-enter later).
Yes, I am a rather tall man.......hope to see you in Liverpool in December!!
As the joke goes: you know it’s raining a bit before most us! Am going to Liverpool l but not doing hot sound - saving that for Glasgow.
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Are you allowed to take pics/video with your phone at soundcheck?
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to the first question:Done it alone and had a blast. That said, it can feel cliquey as there's people that go to many soundchecks and know each other and the routine BUT if you make the effort to say hi, you'll find they're all super friendly.
As others mentioned you get details of when to arrive and where a few weeks before the show. To your email. So make sure you check your spam filters!
You can take photos but NO video. I don't know if this has changed of late but my last was in 2015 and we got the "you will be kicked out if you're caught taking video, no second chances " speech, said in a very stern voice. Somehow people still do it...they've got some big queenie eye sized balls. I don't lol
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crazy4beatles wrote:
to the first question:Done it alone and had a blast. That said, it can feel cliquey as there's people that go to many soundchecks and know each other and the routine BUT if you make the effort to say hi, you'll find they're all super friendly.
As others mentioned you get details of when to arrive and where a few weeks before the show. To your email. So make sure you check your spam filters!
You can take photos but NO video. I don't know if this has changed of late but my last was in 2015 and we got the "you will be kicked out if you're caught taking video, no second chances " speech, said in a very stern voice. Somehow people still do it...they've got some big queenie eye sized balls. I don't lol
As of last year, photos were fine a sound check. No sign of that changing. Definitely have yourself a blast and remember, introduce yourself with a smile and i’m Very hopeful that you’ll get a great response back. Body language will usually tell you all you need to know about a person
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I’ve done it, and I’m about to do it again in Quebec City. Just remember, for that one evening, you have everything in common with everyone there. You are a member of “the club”. I have found fellow Fans to be the friendliest, most talkative group of people around. Stories of past concerts and songs flow easily. Nothing like enjoying an evening in that kind of environment.
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Did it in 2016 in Paris and it was a blast as I made it to the rail on top of it but yes, as others have mentioned, chances are you'll be with uberfans who go to many of these and know one another. They'll still talk to you though and why not since everyone's in a good mood and trying to enjoy this unique (well not for those who keep going!) to the max ! I'm happy I did it but given the price (even if Europe seems cheap to our fellow American fans) I won't be going back, it's just not "reasonable"and it's easier to "single out" the memories of one such event and not get "blurred" memories
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Has anyone who uses a wheelchair ever been to a soundcheck? Will I be able to see and get up front, because, people are always standing or dancing, and if I'm not in the front row, I wouldn't be able to see him.
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I never had the experience of the sound check. I would love to go but I am not sure if I could afford it not because it sounds expensive. It would be nice to meet other Paul fans though!
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The hot sound package is expensive but it totally sounds worth it. Is it ridiculous that I'm thinking of doing the front row package? I'm 5'2 so being in the front row would allow me a more open view. If its in the side sections on the floor like it said, is the view as good? I've heard people say that the camera recording the video was in their way.
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paperbackwriter55 wrote:
The hot sound package is expensive but it totally sounds worth it. Is it ridiculous that I'm thinking of doing the front row package? I'm 5'2 so being in the front row would allow me a more open view. If its in the side sections on the floor like it said, is the view as good? I've heard people say that the camera recording the video was in their way.
Hoenstly, as someone who's been front row by the piano and also 4th row center, I prefer 4th row center. I think front row is too close honestly. 4th row gives you some perspective. You're right up front and it's like seeing Paul in a bar, only with 20,000 people behind you cheering. Seen Paul 20x and Elton John 39x. Been front and second row for Elton many times, but my favorite for him was also 4th row center. To me it's the best seat in the house.
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lovelylinda wrote:
Has anyone who uses a wheelchair ever been to a soundcheck? Will I be able to see and get up front, because, people are always standing or dancing, and if I'm not in the front row, I wouldn't be able to see him.
They would put you in the aisle next to the other people who are in the closest row they allow. You would have a great view! Be pro-active and ask the person who leads everyone in to the arena to make sure you are placed there!
You understand that everyone has to be behind the first sections (F1, F2, F3) for soundcheck, right? The last SC I did it amounted to being in about the 25th row. In Memphis we were placed further back, by the soundboard.
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paperbackwriter55 wrote:
The hot sound package is expensive but it totally sounds worth it. Is it ridiculous that I'm thinking of doing the front row package? I'm 5'2 so being in the front row would allow me a more open view. If its in the side sections on the floor like it said, is the view as good? I've heard people say that the camera recording the video was in their way.
I would personally never pay $2100 for a front row package. Unless you by some miracle get a high (#14) seat in sec. F1 or a low (#1) seat in sec. F3. That would place you close to center. And you are correct, the camera booms could block your view. Go for Hot Sound Package which was $1600 last year (don’t know what it is today) and try for seat in F2. My 3 SCs I have always been in F2 center section, either row 3 or 4. Fantastic view! I was dead center last year in 4th row!
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Hey everyone!
I will be going to Copenhagen november 30 with a hot sound standing package. Really looking forward to it but since this is my first time with a package like this, I am curious about some things; once you enter the venue and take your place, is it even possible to go to the bathroom and so on (during the concert that is)? Can you leave and return? And what can that onsite event management staff do for you?
Is anyone else from here going to Copenhagen?
thanks!!
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Dennis Arts wrote:
Hey everyone!
I will be going to Copenhagen november 30 with a hot sound standing package. Really looking forward to it but since this is my first time with a package like this, I am curious about some things; once you enter the venue and take your place, is it even possible to go to the bathroom and so on (during the concert that is)? Can you leave and return? And what can that onsite event management staff do for you?
Is anyone else from here going to Copenhagen?
thanks!!
Of course you can leave to go to the bathroom, just like any other concert! Are you saying that you don’t have an assigned seat? Oh, then you will lose your place if you leave for any reason.
The onsite event management staff just escorts the group to the soundcheck and back to the dinner (that may not be included in your package, but it always is in the U.S.) They also hand out the merchandise.
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Nancy R wrote:
paperbackwriter55 wrote:
The hot sound package is expensive but it totally sounds worth it. Is it ridiculous that I'm thinking of doing the front row package? I'm 5'2 so being in the front row would allow me a more open view. If its in the side sections on the floor like it said, is the view as good? I've heard people say that the camera recording the video was in their way.
I would personally never pay $2100 for a front row package. Unless you by some miracle get a high (#14) seat in sec. F1 or a low (#1) seat in sec. F3. That would place you close to center. And you are correct, the camera booms could block your view. Go for Hot Sound Package which was $1600 last year (don’t know what it is today) and try for seat in F2. My 3 SCs I have always been in F2 center section, either row 3 or 4. Fantastic view! I was dead center last year in 4th row!
I agree. I had 4th row center in 2013 and it was the best view I've ever had. Paid no where near $1,600 but I'd be willing too if I had to and had the money to do so.
I was front row at Lollapalooza inbetween Paul and Brian. A good view, but I might rather have been right in front of Paul 10 feet back from the baracade for a better view. Plus the stage was really hi hi hi at the festival. Much more so than an arena show. Can't complain. Best $100 I ever spent.
~Lucas
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LonelyRoad wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
paperbackwriter55 wrote:
The hot sound package is expensive but it totally sounds worth it. Is it ridiculous that I'm thinking of doing the front row package? I'm 5'2 so being in the front row would allow me a more open view. If its in the side sections on the floor like it said, is the view as good? I've heard people say that the camera recording the video was in their way.
I would personally never pay $2100 for a front row package. Unless you by some miracle get a high (#14) seat in sec. F1 or a low (#1) seat in sec. F3. That would place you close to center. And you are correct, the camera booms could block your view. Go for Hot Sound Package which was $1600 last year (don’t know what it is today) and try for seat in F2. My 3 SCs I have always been in F2 center section, either row 3 or 4. Fantastic view! I was dead center last year in 4th row!
I agree. I had 4th row center in 2013 and it was the best view I've ever had. Paid no where near $1,600 but I'd be willing too if I had to and had the money to do so.
I was front row at Lollapalooza inbetween Paul and Brian. A good view, but I might rather have been right in front of Paul 10 feet back from the baracade for a better view. Plus the stage was really hi hi hi at the festival. Much more so than an arena show. Can't complain. Best $100 I ever spent.
~Lucas
I like rows 2-4 on Brian's side but closer to the middle. You have a clearer view of Paul. When you are dead center he has the mic in front of his mouth in most of your pictures! (if you're taking pics)
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Nancy R wrote:
Dennis Arts wrote:
Hey everyone!
I will be going to Copenhagen november 30 with a hot sound standing package. Really looking forward to it but since this is my first time with a package like this, I am curious about some things; once you enter the venue and take your place, is it even possible to go to the bathroom and so on (during the concert that is)? Can you leave and return? And what can that onsite event management staff do for you?
Is anyone else from here going to Copenhagen?
thanks!!
Of course you can leave to go to the bathroom, just like any other concert! Are you saying that you don’t have an assigned seat? Oh, then you will lose your place if you leave for any reason.
The onsite event management staff just escorts the group to the soundcheck and back to the dinner (that may not be included in your package, but it always is in the U.S.) They also hand out the merchandise.
Thank you Nancy! Yeah, it is a standing ticket, so I better wear a diaper just in case...