Why is it so easy to tell the difference between live and recorded music?

I would direct you to Steve Guttenberg’s most recent YouTube video. It is a question that I’ve often asked myself. Any thoughts?

marklindemann12-08-2017 4:55am

geoffkait Details Discussions Posts This discussion 23,365 posts 12-09-2017 at 12:39am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Frank Zappa’s entire catalogue or most of it has one outstanding characteristic. Dynamic range. The Official Dynamic Range Database. Check it out.
geoffkait Details Discussions Posts This discussion 23,365 posts 12-08-2017 at 03:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I was told a dachshund can bring down a 160 lb man who’s had a twenty foot head start.
geoffkait Details Discussions Posts This discussion 23,365 posts 12-08-2017 at 01:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete But most things your want to listen to aren't.
geoffkait Details Discussions Posts This discussion 23,365 posts 12-08-2017 at 11:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The difference is primarily dynamic range.