Topic: Sound check recording: before or after main show?

[C.Clark]

Most bands I come across are not big fans of soundcheck's being released or even recorded, but when I do record a soundcheck I include it at the end of the show as a bonus

[yltfan]

If you record the Sound check you will lose taping privilege.

Good example of why it might not be a good idea to share soundcheck stuff (without explicit permission). It's not really meant for public consumption. I can see lots of bands I know getting pissed off about releasing those tapes.

[checht]

Fans can get excited about rarities like rehearsal versions of song.
Excitement increases buzz.
For a band building a market, buzz helps.
SD is on an upward trajectory, selling at least twice as many tickets as last year at same venue.
Even selling out in venues we've never played.
Releasing some soundcheck material may be helping. Isn't huring.

So maybe this situation is different from the usual. It's a marketing strategy.

PS: It's super fun to see the band build a following; more and more folks having a blast at shows is awesome!

[mterry]

1st.

I did this for the New Deal in 2012. Those guys were stoked tho. So all was well.