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Concert halls from around the world. What have been your favorites.

I have been to the best ones in NYC and many other cities in the US and Europe.  Fisher and many others come to mind... But I am interested in your experiences. 

All of the best live performances of music at all of the great halls, the music was on stage in front of me, Left to Right with natural front to back based on the stage and arrangements of players.

I have never been to a great live performance where there were player to my sides or behind.  Hence my interest in Stereo and not 5:1, 7:1, 467:1 et. al. 

But if you enjoy movies where the dinosaur or something is attacking from the sides or back...well...

I am still of the thought that the "Absolute Sound" is great live music in a great building.  But I also like real, fresh and natural foods vs. processed, max corn sweetener foods....

whatjd

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whatjd OP
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Or even Sweet Basil's, The Rainbow Room, The Blue Note, and that list could go on.  Some great places in other countries.  It is interesting that some of the buildings I have been in in Europe are older than our country.  A man I did business with in Denmark wanted me to come to a dinner at his "Mom's"....her "place" was more of a castle than a house.  She had 4 people serving the meal to about 20+ guests. 

But throughout time, I have seen the fact that money doesn't care who has it....bet you can think of a few examples. 

whatjd OP
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I agree, where you are seated can have an impact on the sonic experience.  As in a stereo system, most halls/PACs have their "sweet spots".

Perhaps part of the "recorded music" experience it the ability to listen to it again.  I have memories of great live experiences and can remember them, but cannot listen to them again....sigh. 



whatjd OP
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The original Hancher in Iowa City was quite good until a flood ended it's life.  The new one is good, but I do not have enough experience yet to compare them.  Being a Jazz fan, most of the live performances I have seen were in commercial places...like bars, Sweet Basil's, The Blue Note and others.

I have seen several "outdoor" events and find it is all over the place sound wise.....


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