This is a 'Hi Jack'
Whatever I might think or you might think of U2 is not important here. I was just using them as an example of the bass too loud in the mix so it drowned out what most folks were there to hear.
We are in agreement that some music styles need a prominent bass line, reggae being an obvious example. Thing is, when I was lucky enough to see the Wailers playing in a local bar in Chattanooga, the bass was well loud! But, when the vocals were happening or a guitar solo, it was mixed well and because they were good musicians, left enough space so it was obvious there was a solo or vocal going on.
Thing is, when you listen to an album of recorded music, whatever the style, someone as taken the trouble to get a decent mix down on record. This means you can hear all the instruments, especially the vocal and the solo parts. I guess I'm mainly commenting on the poor live mix quality and the presumption that everyone wants this bass biased muddy sound.
Or, maybe half of them are deaf and can't hear it properly themselves...
Gordon.
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