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michael aurora

"Pre & Post" , Sun 6 Aug 21:48

Okay, you music fans...here's one for you. Have you noticed that pre-show music increases in decibals as show time closens. How many shows have you been to that started "on-time", by the way?

"yes yes yes"

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Peter

"Re(1):Pre & Post" , Mon 7 Aug 07:59

I think one of his show's here started about half an hour late because there was a stampede to the box office at the last minute. His shows seemed to attract a great deal of huge last minute box office sales. I don't know if it's the same case everywhere.

Is that the card you were thinking of?

mawolf

"Re(1):Pre & Post" , Sun 6 Aug 23:49:

I,too, have noticed the volume increase before each show.
Now, I look for it as a clue to the beginning.
Most of the shows I have seen have started close to the
appointed time, but from my experience, it was always a
bit off on time because of people not sitting down or
being quiet. I don't think David made me wait "on purpose".
(actually, I saw a show where he started a bit early.)
:-)
maureen

maureen

[this message was edited by mawolf on Sun 6 Aug 23:58]

michael aurora

"Re(2):Pre & Post" , Mon 7 Aug 22:35

I've only seen one show that started right on time. It was 1992 at the Wilshire Theatre in Los Angeles. The show was slated for 8 p.m. and he started @ 8 p.m....I've seen the shows start up to 30 minutes late...I believe David does it purposefully to build excitement/tension which builds anticipation...I love the waiting feeling. I'm sure David does too, when he gets the audience roar.

"yes yes yes"