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philper · 6th December 2011

I think my reply might be: "what was your favorite piece?" or something along those lines, and then find something nice to say about it. I generally take people asking me "how was that" about recordings to mean "how was the recording?" and that they aren't really interested in my opinion of their music or performance.

phil p

Ozpeter · 7th December 2011

"You really must be pleased with how that went".

"What a memorable performance that was!" (possibly for the wrong reasons).

"I'd love to hear when your next concert is!" (to avoid it?)

"I thought the Beethoven was particularly good." (unlike the rest)

etc etc...

Kees de Visser · 7th December 2011

artist to recording engineer: "That sounds pretty good for a shaver recording."

Rolo 46 · 7th December 2011

I recorded an Opera in an Italianate Cloister this year
I was hidden behind a pillar with my mixer
People asked me what I was doing, was it lighting ?
No body had a clue it was a recording,as the wheels don't go around any more.
I cheekily said I was from the Health and Safety Inspectorate.

Bibster · 7th December 2011

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Originally Posted by Rolo 46

I cheekily said I was from the Health and Safety Inspectorate.

Completely OT, but that made me think of "the Ministry of Housinge." (It was spelled out like that on the van, I'm very Observant!).

Man, that sketch is so funny...

Back on topic (Well, sort of) I'd say something like 'Yeah, I think I captured it quite well' (think RIRO: Rubbish in, Rubbish out) or so

boojum · 7th December 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolo 46

I recorded an Opera in an Italianate Cloister this year
I was hidden behind a pillar with my mixer
People asked me what I was doing, was it lighting ?
No body had a clue it was a recording,as the wheels don't go around any more.
I cheekily said I was from the Health and Safety Inspectorate.

Did you show them your badge??

"Badges? We don't got no badges. I don't got to show you no steenking badges."

Foldedpath · 7th December 2011

My favorite back-handed compliment, from a post in an Irish session forum: "Wow, that piece sounds like it must be awfully difficult to play!"

Shureman · 10th December 2011

This has been extremely helpful.
I will print all these suggestions out and carry them with me to gigs.
When I am confronted with "Wasn't that great?", I'll say "I'm speechless" then show them all of your suggestions, and ask them to select one.

10th December 2011	#98
Shureman Gear nut Joined: Jul 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 114	Thank You! This has been extremely helpful. I will print all these suggestions out and carry them with me to gigs. When I am confronted with "Wasn't that great?", I'll say "I'm speechless" then show them all of your suggestions, and ask them to select one.

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6th December 2011	#91
philper Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2005 Location: San Francisco area Posts: 2,422	I think my reply might be: "what was your favorite piece?" or something along those lines, and then find something nice to say about it. I generally take people asking me "how was that" about recordings to mean "how was the recording?" and that they aren't really interested in my opinion of their music or performance. phil p

7th December 2011	#92
Ozpeter Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 624 Thread Starter	"You really must be pleased with how that went". "What a memorable performance that was!" (possibly for the wrong reasons). "I'd love to hear when your next concert is!" (to avoid it?) "I thought the Beethoven was particularly good." (unlike the rest) etc etc...

7th December 2011	#93
Kees de Visser Gear maniac Joined: Dec 2006 Location: France Posts: 158	artist to recording engineer: "That sounds pretty good for a shaver recording."

7th December 2011	#94
Rolo 46 Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Stroud,Glos,UK Posts: 820	I recorded an Opera in an Italianate Cloister this year I was hidden behind a pillar with my mixer People asked me what I was doing, was it lighting ? No body had a clue it was a recording,as the wheels don't go around any more. I cheekily said I was from the Health and Safety Inspectorate.

7th December 2011	#97
Foldedpath Gear nut Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 85	My favorite back-handed compliment, from a post in an Irish session forum: "Wow, that piece sounds like it must be awfully difficult to play!"