Comments on: Dallas Review: “Tom Jones Can Still Bring The Sexy…” http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/02/19/review-tom-in-dallas/ Tom Jones Fansite Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:37:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: AM http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/02/19/review-tom-in-dallas/#comment-4441 AM Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:49:02 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/02/19/review-tom-in-dallas/#comment-4441 <p>As suggested, I wrote to the general manager of the Meyerson Symphony Center concerning the inferior sound quality at the recent Tom Jones concert. As a regular patron of the center, I had never before experienced the poor sound which was present during this performance. Here is his gracious reply:</p> <p>"I regret that you had a poor experience at the Meyerson, and agree that patrons attending events at the Meyerson should expect a first-class production. I will investigate the situation with the audio for the Tom Jones concert, with the intent of finding ways that we can improve our performance. I appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns, as the only way we can improve is when we know the areas that need our attention. Often time we are working with visiting audio engineers and stage craft personnel, as was the case with Tom Jones’ performance, and we do our best to share the knowledge of the room that we have gained through experience with varied programming in the McDermott Concert Hall. I hope you will come back for future performances at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, and continue to share your experiences with us. "Please call me any time you have questions or want to make additional comments regarding the Meyerson."</p> <p>Thanks, Les Studdard General Manager Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center City of Dallas – Office of Cultural Affairs</p> As suggested, I wrote to the general manager of the Meyerson Symphony Center concerning the inferior sound quality at the recent Tom Jones concert. As a regular patron of the center, I had never before experienced the poor sound which was present during this performance. Here is his gracious reply:

“I regret that you had a poor experience at the Meyerson, and agree that patrons attending events at the Meyerson should expect a first-class production. I will investigate the situation with the audio for the Tom Jones concert, with the intent of finding ways that we can improve our performance. I appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns, as the only way we can improve is when we know the areas that need our attention. Often time we are working with visiting audio engineers and stage craft personnel, as was the case with Tom Jones’ performance, and we do our best to share the knowledge of the room that we have gained through experience with varied programming in the McDermott Concert Hall. I hope you will come back for future performances at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, and continue to share your experiences with us. “Please call me any time you have questions or want to make additional comments regarding the Meyerson.”

Thanks, Les Studdard General Manager Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center City of Dallas – Office of Cultural Affairs

]]> By: Sandy http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/02/19/review-tom-in-dallas/#comment-4436 Sandy Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:04:40 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/02/19/review-tom-in-dallas/#comment-4436 <p>Thanks, Will do & let you know.</p> Thanks, Will do & let you know.

]]> By: Moderator http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/02/19/review-tom-in-dallas/#comment-4435 Moderator Thu, 21 Feb 2008 07:39:30 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/02/19/review-tom-in-dallas/#comment-4435 <p><em>Sandy:</em> Contact information for Tom's management can be found by clicking the "contact" link at the bottom of the homepage on tomjones.com. But we'd also suggest that you contact the venue so they, too, can prevent such a situation from happening again. The lighting design for Tom's show (redone a couple of years ago) does employ a few bright lights, but nothing like the lighting design you describe here. We've seen this show a multitude of times and, from what you say, something is odd and it could well be with this particular venue. If you find out, please let us know.</p> Sandy: Contact information for Tom’s management can be found by clicking the “contact” link at the bottom of the homepage on tomjones.com. But we’d also suggest that you contact the venue so they, too, can prevent such a situation from happening again. The lighting design for Tom’s show (redone a couple of years ago) does employ a few bright lights, but nothing like the lighting design you describe here. We’ve seen this show a multitude of times and, from what you say, something is odd and it could well be with this particular venue. If you find out, please let us know.

]]> By: Sandy http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/02/19/review-tom-in-dallas/#comment-4432 Sandy Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:09:28 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/02/19/review-tom-in-dallas/#comment-4432 <p>Thank you all for confirming what I previously said. Having seen Tom several times in the last few years I can tell you this is not the norm. Though I feel that the MGM Grand is the best place to see him up close & personal. The lighting is what I am concerned about as my husband has had Ménière syndrome (inner ear disorder) for many years and he suffered an attack during the concert. He hasn't had an attack in years & it can be brought on by flashing bright lights. When lights of this type are used at a concert I believe a warning is supposed to be posted especially for epileptics. Since this is the responsibility of the artist, moderator, can you please tell me where to contact them.</p> Thank you all for confirming what I previously said. Having seen Tom several times in the last few years I can tell you this is not the norm. Though I feel that the MGM Grand is the best place to see him up close & personal. The lighting is what I am concerned about as my husband has had Ménière syndrome (inner ear disorder) for many years and he suffered an attack during the concert. He hasn’t had an attack in years & it can be brought on by flashing bright lights. When lights of this type are used at a concert I believe a warning is supposed to be posted especially for epileptics. Since this is the responsibility of the artist, moderator, can you please tell me where to contact them.

]]> By: Karen in Bastrop http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/02/19/review-tom-in-dallas/#comment-4431 Karen in Bastrop Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:10:03 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/02/19/review-tom-in-dallas/#comment-4431 <p>Well, I have to say I agree with all said thus far. The lighting was a bit much, and the sound was definitely a huge disappointment. I was on the 8th row in the center and couldn't hear the lyrics. As said earlier, if it wasn't for the melody I would have to struggle with the songs. I too am considering requesting a refund especially now that I know the sound is the responsibility of the venue. </p> <p>All that said, I did enjoy the concert simply because I saw a legend live and up close. Tom has a strong voice that deserves the best sound engineers available. I only hope to see him again in a different hall so I can enjoy what he wants his fans to hear. I will see him again soon I hope. He is an incredibly energetic entertainer and a talent to be appreciated no matter how bad the sound quality is.</p> Well, I have to say I agree with all said thus far. The lighting was a bit much, and the sound was definitely a huge disappointment. I was on the 8th row in the center and couldn’t hear the lyrics. As said earlier, if it wasn’t for the melody I would have to struggle with the songs. I too am considering requesting a refund especially now that I know the sound is the responsibility of the venue.

All that said, I did enjoy the concert simply because I saw a legend live and up close. Tom has a strong voice that deserves the best sound engineers available. I only hope to see him again in a different hall so I can enjoy what he wants his fans to hear. I will see him again soon I hope. He is an incredibly energetic entertainer and a talent to be appreciated no matter how bad the sound quality is.

]]> By: Debra Garland http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/02/19/review-tom-in-dallas/#comment-4430 Debra Garland Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:37:08 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/02/19/review-tom-in-dallas/#comment-4430 <p>My husband and I were sitting second row center on the left aisle. The tickets were a special gift to me and, as we have never seen Tom live before, my husband was worried that the show wouldn't live up to my expectations. Turns out his worries were unfounded -- we thought Tom looked and performed great, and we even commented to each other that his voice sounded very strong. I wasn't bothered by the lights or the acoustics at all, so perhaps it did have something to do with where you were seated. </p> <p>Also, I would say to AM that I agree with those who said the sound improved later in the evening. We thought it had to do with Tom getting more pumped with each song. Is that really water he has on his table, or some magic potion?</p> My husband and I were sitting second row center on the left aisle. The tickets were a special gift to me and, as we have never seen Tom live before, my husband was worried that the show wouldn’t live up to my expectations. Turns out his worries were unfounded — we thought Tom looked and performed great, and we even commented to each other that his voice sounded very strong. I wasn’t bothered by the lights or the acoustics at all, so perhaps it did have something to do with where you were seated.

Also, I would say to AM that I agree with those who said the sound improved later in the evening. We thought it had to do with Tom getting more pumped with each song. Is that really water he has on his table, or some magic potion?

]]> By: Moderator http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/02/19/review-tom-in-dallas/#comment-4428 Moderator Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:54:45 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/02/19/review-tom-in-dallas/#comment-4428 <p><em>AM:</em> The lighting design comes with the artist. The sound quality is in the purview of the hall. You should take it up with the Meyerson.</p> AM: The lighting design comes with the artist. The sound quality is in the purview of the hall. You should take it up with the Meyerson.

]]> By: AM http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/02/19/review-tom-in-dallas/#comment-4427 AM Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:42:17 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/02/19/review-tom-in-dallas/#comment-4427 <p>Saw the concert in Dallas at the Meyerson. Yes, the lights were a bit much. The major glitch, however, was the sound quality. I could not understand the words to the opening introduction and turned to my companion and said "I hope that's not the microphone Tom Jones will be using." It was. We were sitting along the side of the hall and had we not recognized the melodies of the songs, we would never have known what the words were. I felt that he was singing in an empty warehouse rather than a symphony hall. It was just that bad. Afterward, a number of patrons exiting the hall were also complaining about the poor sound. Some, apparently, thought it improved through the evening. Sorry we weren't sitting where they were. That said, the ballads, minus the horns, seemed to be somewhat better sound-wise. Had there been an intermission, I would have used the time to request a refund of my $90 ticket. There is simply no excuse for this quality of "uneven sound."</p> Saw the concert in Dallas at the Meyerson. Yes, the lights were a bit much. The major glitch, however, was the sound quality. I could not understand the words to the opening introduction and turned to my companion and said “I hope that’s not the microphone Tom Jones will be using.” It was. We were sitting along the side of the hall and had we not recognized the melodies of the songs, we would never have known what the words were. I felt that he was singing in an empty warehouse rather than a symphony hall. It was just that bad. Afterward, a number of patrons exiting the hall were also complaining about the poor sound. Some, apparently, thought it improved through the evening. Sorry we weren’t sitting where they were. That said, the ballads, minus the horns, seemed to be somewhat better sound-wise. Had there been an intermission, I would have used the time to request a refund of my $90 ticket. There is simply no excuse for this quality of “uneven sound.”

]]> By: Renn http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/02/19/review-tom-in-dallas/#comment-4425 Renn Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:15:02 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/02/19/review-tom-in-dallas/#comment-4425 <p>Bryan, I enjoyed your comment. It reminds me of what some people say about James Bond: Women WANT him, men want to BE him (just like Tom)!!</p> Bryan, I enjoyed your comment. It reminds me of what some people say about James Bond: Women WANT him, men want to BE him (just like Tom)!!

]]> By: Sandy http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/02/19/review-tom-in-dallas/#comment-4424 Sandy Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:14:04 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/02/19/review-tom-in-dallas/#comment-4424 <p>Bryan, forgot to mention that my tickets were for my birthday also. Don't we have great spouses!!! Don't think I'm wrong about the sound however. We have seen him in different venues, including the Meyerson, over the past few years & have never encountered this before. We were sitting in mid-orchestra. But I would say the lights bothered us more than anything & I hope they don't use them again. We are there to hear & see Tom Jones, not a light show.</p> Bryan, forgot to mention that my tickets were for my birthday also. Don’t we have great spouses!!! Don’t think I’m wrong about the sound however. We have seen him in different venues, including the Meyerson, over the past few years & have never encountered this before. We were sitting in mid-orchestra. But I would say the lights bothered us more than anything & I hope they don’t use them again. We are there to hear & see Tom Jones, not a light show.

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