'Okay, what should we do for you now? Let me see. Would you like something a bit softer, something quiet, or something heavier?' -Earls Court, 1977
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker offers the audience a choice between different musical moods or intensities.
- In plain terms
- Do you want something soft, quiet, or heavy next?
- What can you take from it?
- Giving the audience choice improves their experience.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who should decide the next song?
- How do you balance variety?
Another view
Too many choices can delay the performance.
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