Today's mass, I amplified the sound equally across all songs.  So this way you can hear how the sound is really balanced -- or not balanced -- whatever the case may be.

I really encourage you to listen to this clip from start to finish.  Hopefully this will produce some insights for discussion at the next rehearsal.

~Paula

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Also note that based on feedback from Msgr., we lowered the overall volume since he said we were "too loud in general".

Interesting observations this week:  

1. I know we sometimes turn "down" the volume for a pre-mass.  Don't know if we did but it seems like we might have.  If so, we shouldn't do this anymore. Seems like Gathering was a better volume. However, much like the volume problem I experience between the volumes on my 12 and 6, we need to find a volume setting on Patrick's guitar (not the sound board) that he can turn up for picked songs versus strummed songs.

2. Drums - with the exception of the people sitting the closest to us, the volume is nice. It's not "in your face" but rather a nice, constant pulse. In some cases it could be a tad louder actually. (Never thought I'd say that).

3. I think we need to go back to Nina's ideas for stand arrangement. We always wind up in a straight line and I can't see who I need to see, and others can't see me when they need to. Nina can't be behind me cause then I can see everyone but her and then I miss the hand signals to stop songs or repeat refrains or verses.

Ok here's the music.  Enjoy.