June 17th Laguna Beach Live!’s Jazz Wednesdays

[ISCAT4HALEY]

Tusk, it seems thanks is never enough for what you do to regularly bring Haley to us especially during these singular and special moments but I appreciate it tremendously. Your videos are always well done and such a delight and the audio is outstanding.

This concert was a Haley jazz and big band lover’s dream. I relish the intimate settings and the collaboration with Irvin Mayfield Jr. and NOJO along with Scott Bradlee and PMJ. But I’ve wanted to hear Haley backed by a 30’s and 40’s style band as I have a particular affection for the big band ambiance and the horn arrangements they offer to accompany Haley.

As always Haley sounds great and she meshes perfectly with Dave Damiani’s No Vacancy Orchestra. They are really good. The band didn’t appear to be overwhelming but just the right balance to complement Haley unless some Tusk post audio processing was necessary. Even though I would like to see Haley with her own band someday, I’m glad we’re seeing and hearing Haley sing in front of different musicians. They all add a different flavor and perspective.

Haley just knows how to select a wide array of songs showcasing her vocal talents from her pure singing and scatting in Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You backed by the bass to her rousing Night and Day coupled with the power of Dave Damiani’s band. Haley and the tenor sax on “At Last” couldn’t get any better for me. Also I couldn’t get enough of the baritone sax. Very nice Halien gathering to support Haley. Thanks again for the videos and posting Greg Williams’ beautiful and artistic photos.

[Tusk]

Thanks

Tusk ‏@HaleysTusk Jun 20
@HaleyFansDotCom @JohnKess "With a Little Help From my Friends" #TeamHaleyFans #GregWilliams

One of the cool things about this whole thing is how many #Haliens have given me the honor of working with their vids & Pics. I can provide some things from my trips, artwork etc, but it really gives a fuller look of fan support when I can include contributions from others, especially someone as talented as Greg w/ his photography.

He tries to explain to me what he's doing, but unfortunately I have a rudimentary understanding, so much of it goes over my head

Add to that the contributions of Haley's younger fans, like Rachel, who are more adept at the newer technologies and social media, it really rounds out our support for Haley, a fuller picture

One of my prouder moments was to see #Haliens in the top 5 list of that article about American Idol fan bases... in the 15 years of the show, all the contestants and their fan bases, that we're, what? 4th on the list.... yeah, it may not mean that much in the whole scheme of things, but for me, it's sort of a confirmation, an acknowledgement, that our combined efforts have made an impact

#ProudHalien

As far as the audio, I have to give the equipment a nod, and a little dumb luck. I do enhance it a little, so it doesn't sound as flat, a 'fuller sound'. I've worked on videos long enough, I'm now smart enough to have templates of the settings I like, so I can apply them, streamlining the process just a little.

I joke that it takes me a little while longer to put up videos than it used to, but honestly, I don't like to put them up until I'm satisfied they represent Haley as best as I can. Having resources like Greg's photos (and others) really help dress up the videos. Every little bit helps

"With a Little Help From My Friends"

[Himm2]

^^ can you enhance the audio on my "Imagine" Youtube? You're welcome to snag it and try to remove some of the hollowness that was more due to my position at the edge of the stage next to the monitors with sound projected to the sides rather than from the front. That's the same sound as I heard it & the camera recorded it where I was but some have thought it wasn't quite right. i welcome it on your channel if you want.

[Kevin]

Thanks for all of these recordings, Tusk. Gee Baby - she's so good at this song. I was wishing she could do her trumpet hand like she started to do, but the mic/speaker system didn't approve I guess. Dave (?) was a bit of a nervous nellie in his little blue suit - he didn't realize he had a true pro there at the beginning I think.

Yes he came off as very nervous. Bet he feels silly now.

[Laney]

^^ can you enhance the audio on my "Imagine" Youtube? You're welcome to snag it and try to remove some of the hollowness that was more due to my position at the edge of the stage next to the monitors with sound projected to the sides rather than from the front. That's the same sound as I heard it & the camera recorded it where I was but some have thought it wasn't quite right. i welcome it on your channel if you want.

There is a video of Imagine on "Idol Forum" that has decent sound. Wonder if that can be cut and pasted over Himm's video?

[Himm2]

^^ that's Buzzenator's video he shot vertically on his cellphone standing right next to me and the sound is virtually identical to mine. Patching it in wouldn't make it much different... I'm looking for more of a crisp tone that tweaking some settings might do.

[Laney]

^^ that's Buzzenator's video he shot vertically on his cellphone standing right next to me and the sound is virtually identical to mine. Patching it in wouldn't make it much different... I'm looking for more of a crisp tone that tweaking some settings might do.

It may just be my IPad, but buzzes sound is much cleaner, I don't hear any scratchiness at all.
Anyhow, your recording of Imagine is still my daily highlight when I come home from work.

[Tusk]

^^ can you enhance the audio on my "Imagine" Youtube? You're welcome to snag it and try to remove some of the hollowness that was more due to my position at the edge of the stage next to the monitors with sound projected to the sides rather than from the front. That's the same sound as I heard it & the camera recorded it where I was but some have thought it wasn't quite right. i welcome it on your channel if you want.

I can only enhance audio, I can't fix it. IMO Buzz's audio has less distortion than yours, not identical. I think maybe, in addition to it being a unique PMJ performance, why Scott did something he rarely does, that is, to post a fan video on his Facebook. If it was in any way 'hard to listen to', I don't believe Scott would have used it.

I can, however, dub Buzz's audio on your video w/ his permission. The audio tweaking I apply basically gives it a slightly more enhanced sound.

I'm about to look/listen to the video I captured w/ my camera phone (Lg G3 Android) for Solano Beach since I had to check the cameras I usually use into coat check, because they weren't allowed (security said it was at the band's request ). I'm not sure I can post it because the audio might be un-fixable. The video is also poor, but what matters is the audio... If it isn't at least 'average' sounding, then it's really not worthwhile to post.

The gentleman next to me used a Windows Phone, what I used to have, and at least it's video was closer to normal.... It appears all the advertising about the LG G3 was a little 'exaggerated', IMO it's not even close to a good camera for video also a poor camera under the stage lights as well, in fact, I'd say it was inferior to most

[buzzenator]

Tusk you're welcome to use any aspect of my Imagine video. Let me know if you need me to do something. My son has a professional video camera, can't remember the model, he uses for filming. He does all the editing and sound work for videos he does on contract work...been thinking about bringing it for Shindig III in Chicago this November...assuming they will allow it. It's much bigger than normal, maybe too big?

BTW...nice work on all the Team Haley Fans posts...what an excellent fan base!

[Himm2]

I did get in trouble in Milwaukee. I was recording about every other song with my elbow supported by the stage on my little camera. Someone that is affliated with PMJ tapped me on the shoulder halfway thru the show and said "You can't film the whole show". Ariana came out to sing the next song after that happened and noticed i wasn't recording and gave me a bit of a questioning frown like: "Why did you stop? Don't you love me anymore?" So even though they say "Take as many pictures as you want but when you post them we only ask that you use the hashtag #pmjtour"...I guess that means Photos yes...Videos minimally.