Given the very kind comments about the sound quality, I just wanted to give an acknowledgement to my colleague Alex Harker, who was the recording engineer for the project, and also to Jim Atkins, who mixed Liza’s piece and mastered the disc. I did the mixing and editing (full disclosure: we did a few post-concert retakes!) for my piece. Alex’s role deserves particular mention because of the ridiculous complexity of having to use the same mics for a) the CD recording (Alex & his gear were backstage), b) the BBC Radio 3 feed (out in the truck, mixed separately for their own broadcast), and c) the live amplification in the hall (through the PA desk). The logistical complexity was mind-bending, and Alex handled it brilliantly!
Chris L
7 years ago
It’s rare that a tangible recording exists of a concert I actually attended (moving from the arguably sublime to the (consciously?) ridiculous, I’m only aware of one other instance – Muse’s H.A.A.R.P.), and…hmmm…in light of both your review and Aaron’s clarifications, I’m going to have to buy it now, aren’t I? I hope it renders the comment I appended to your original review nonsensical, Simon, I really do…!
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Given the very kind comments about the sound quality, I just wanted to give an acknowledgement to my colleague Alex Harker, who was the recording engineer for the project, and also to Jim Atkins, who mixed Liza’s piece and mastered the disc. I did the mixing and editing (full disclosure: we did a few post-concert retakes!) for my piece. Alex’s role deserves particular mention because of the ridiculous complexity of having to use the same mics for a) the CD recording (Alex & his gear were backstage), b) the BBC Radio 3 feed (out in the truck, mixed separately for their own broadcast), and c) the live amplification in the hall (through the PA desk). The logistical complexity was mind-bending, and Alex handled it brilliantly!
It’s rare that a tangible recording exists of a concert I actually attended (moving from the arguably sublime to the (consciously?) ridiculous, I’m only aware of one other instance – Muse’s H.A.A.R.P.), and…hmmm…in light of both your review and Aaron’s clarifications, I’m going to have to buy it now, aren’t I? I hope it renders the comment I appended to your original review nonsensical, Simon, I really do…!