SoundSystem Sound-Off November

Changes will occur in 2012, but more will be revealed once we have fully trashed out all the options.

Okay the MotioN54 squad have been having this discussion for couple of days bringing a element of competition into the SOUND-OFF not only is it a chance for a sound to blow off steam at full volume but to expand the next person into music he / she is unfamiliar with, there are hundreds of thousands of choons to be played not only to be playing Prophecy or Famine but starting from January there will be a next level being introduced to the SOUND-OFF as we want to get sounds back in the arena and not just waiting for "Carnival" wether Birmingham,Luton,Bristol or Notting Hill etc however not everyone will be able to afford to cut dubplates so this is about musical knowledge and quality of soundsystem so in 2012 let the games begin

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JudgeDredd wrote: QSS wrote: I personally think there is room for both formats to work. We have been doing sounchecks for a while now, so most sounds should know where they stand so maybe it's time for some more serious sound clashes Sorry but don't agree. Some sounds are just not good enough yet to talk about clashing with anyone. So now instead of improving their sound quality and investing in quality cabs and amps, they'll be spending $$$ getting dubplates, and blowing drivers when they try to blast them. Mykey just mash up the vibe with his 1 post. If I want to hear sound clash, I'll go hear WSP, Shanti, JTS, Operation,JV, Kibir, EQ, Bosrah, Touch Above or similiar level. Because they know soundsystems, and machine is ready for war. Thought these soundcheck events were about upcoming sounds getting ready for next level.

Edited by QSS - 21 October 2011 at 11:33pm

mykey- wrote: from very small children we're brainwashed in to competing Judgedread. In the back of the minds of these for sounds is what they would be thinking no?

So you're a mind reader now ? You have'nt been to "one" of those events, yet you know what soundman playing there are thinking?

If you took the time to read into the history of RicenPeas, then SoundSystem Soundoff, it is easily recognisable Soundsystem soundoff was more  about lesser known sounds getting an opportunity to give their systems a "stretch out", in an atmosphere, where crowd was mostly sound people, as opposed to dance goers.

However these event are run there will always be an ellement of competition, but it can be done in a constructive way.

ras i wrote: JudgeDredd wrote: Personally don't think they should be upgraded to Sound clash status. As I know that will lead to "bare ego bizniz",  and infinite number of "artist specials" being played. "Maybe" each soundcheck could be judged on, 1)Presentation 2)Weight, Mids, Tops, Sizzle (), how well sound fills the venue? 3)Music 4)Amount of equipment used - Cabs+Amps+Outboard - Less is more points ? 5)Promptness, Professionalism, Crowd entertainment Isn't that a soundclash then?  As long as the sounds will be judged and a rating given or a winner picked then that will be a clash.

I didn't mention anything about a winner or clash. Is Mykey started that foolishness (as usual instigating strife & contention). Along with getting the crowd to vote.. <facepalm>

IMHO, clash is primarily for the benefit of the crowd.

Thought soundcheck was primarily for sounds who don't play that often, to try/tune up their system in public, with other sounds present.

Judges making decision about which sound overall did the best on day, encourages them in their quest, and provides the other sounds valuable input from experts. Clash does'nt do any of this.



Edited by JudgeDredd - 21 October 2011 at 3:04pm