OT in-stadium music question
I often wonder when I hear piped in music at the stadium or other sporting events:
why don't at least sections of the band jam over the top of pre-recorded music when it is played? Or let the recorded clip start things and the band take over.
Are there rights or licensing issues that preclude this?
I can think of quite a few songs (not only the standard "crowd pleaser" hits, but other lesser-known tracks (EDM, etc.) that could be riffed off of or added to, thereby enhancing rather than detracting from the stadium experience.
August 23rd, 2022 at 9:44 AM ^
It's an acoustics and timing problem. The sound of piped-in music travels from speakers all over the stadium. The band projects sound from a single location. If you're sitting across the stadium from the band, you'll be hearing a song from a nearby speaker while the band's accompaniment has to travel across the bowl. They won't sync up.
August 23rd, 2022 at 11:51 AM ^
Measured the distance in Google maps. Looks like ~600ft to the far side of the stadium from where the band is. It'll take over half a second for the sound to travel from the band to the far corner.
August 23rd, 2022 at 2:09 PM ^
I'm not sure what your point is, but I agree with Wallaby. I do sit almost as far from the band as you can sit in the stadium and the sound doesn't travel well. The acoustics of the stadium probably cause some degree of "bouncing around" of the sound. Add to that all the extraneous noise from the crowd and speakers, and it can be very hard to hear what the band is playing. I've never been a fan of the piped in music and wish they would at least cut back on it.
August 23rd, 2022 at 9:45 AM ^
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August 23rd, 2022 at 9:50 AM ^
I've got a license to ill
August 23rd, 2022 at 10:59 AM ^
Doing some rhymin' and stealin'?
August 23rd, 2022 at 9:54 AM ^
Apples and oranges. I don't think most of the crowd-pleasing songs are ones that would make sense for the band. Given the amount of talent in the band, I'm sure they could play "Down on the Street" from The Stooges very well, but it wouldn't make as much sense as The Victors or other songs they play.
August 23rd, 2022 at 9:59 AM ^
College basketball bands always play a variety of songs from oldies to rap during games. I am not a lawyer but covering a song for 15-30 seconds is likely not a rights issue.
August 23rd, 2022 at 10:06 AM ^
Don't you know? Pump it up!
August 23rd, 2022 at 10:14 AM ^
ONLY the Band should play...the piped in music Blaring so loud u cant talk to your neighbor is annoying...NOW GET OFF MY LAWN!!
August 23rd, 2022 at 10:26 AM ^
Fair point. I think there is place for piped in music, but a much smaller place than what is actual. I've always favored more MMB over shitty piped in music. No one listens though.
August 23rd, 2022 at 10:31 AM ^
I'm normally in the "all band, no piped in music" crowd. However, "pump it up" was a great crowd effect in certain moments.
August 23rd, 2022 at 10:39 AM ^
Am I crazy or doesn't the band play Seven Nation Army sometimes? In addition to it being played over the speakers of course
August 23rd, 2022 at 10:42 AM ^
I vote that the MMB add Blasterjaxx's Narco to their repertoire this season.
LFGM
August 23rd, 2022 at 10:43 AM ^
You guys know that we are going to have a DJ on the sideline for all home games right?
August 23rd, 2022 at 10:52 AM ^
Still not sure exactly what is being defined as a 'DJ". Is this just some person in M gear running up and down the sideline with a mic hyping up the crowd as the piped in music plays like a cheerleader?
Or are we talking an actual DJ booth where they control the music and it's a "performance" during the long breaks. Does the "DJ" in this scenario get moved out on wheels in the DJ booth/stage and be part of halftime?
A DJ can be many things and this might be really cool if in sync with the student body or could go very poorly like a Dave Brandon idea.
August 23rd, 2022 at 10:59 AM ^
I am guessing it is more like the HELL NO!!!
It is something that is geared toward the younger set. It is not meant for us old fuddy-duddies.
I thought it was in front of the band. That is where it has been in the past. I sit far from there so....
August 23rd, 2022 at 11:11 AM ^
The YES is a well done version at Alliant stadium. DJ has there own area - its a show in and of itself - gets moved onto the field at halftime. Fan interactive.
The Rutgers version is not to a Michigan standard.
August 23rd, 2022 at 11:45 AM ^
Thanks for taking the heat off my post.
August 24th, 2022 at 8:54 AM ^
I used to get to the games early to watch warm ups and catch up with my football neighbor friends. You could actually hear some chatter from the players and could have a conversation with my seat neighbors.
Now the "music" is so painfully loud that I don't show up early anymore. I wonder if the stadium is half full at kickoff because others feel the same way? IMO, the nonstop painfully loud music detracts from the college football atmosphere and quite honestly may keep me in front of my tv this year for the nonconference games.
I like "Mr. Brightside" and "Pump it up" as much as the next fan but there needs to be a better balance between the band, pumped in stadium rock, and maybe even a few minutes of "quiet".