KINKY BOOTS sounds so good

[corkystclair2]

Posted: 3/24/13 at 2:45pm

Is it me or does Kinky Boots sound a lot better than most Broadway shows? I saw the show the other night and, even in previews, it sounds a lot better than 90% of the shows out there. So many shows sound like ass with the band almost inaudible and tinny sounding vocals. I could hear every word of the clever lyrics and the band was really big and powerful.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 3/24/13 at 2:59pm

Does your name happen to be John Shivers?

[lupone76]

Posted: 3/24/13 at 3:45pm

I found this to be the opposite. I thought the overall sound and sound of the band was weak at Kinky Boots.

[corkystclair2]

Posted: 3/24/13 at 4:16pm

Who is John Shivers?

[corkystclair2]

Posted: 3/24/13 at 5:45pm

Oh... He's the sound designer. Duh. No... I just like good sound.

[Famebroadway2]

Posted: 3/24/13 at 5:57pm

I thought the sound design was excellent. I was in the mid mezz this weekend and everything was crystal clear. Does Billy Porter always sound raspy or is he sick?

[Kbradstein]

Posted: 3/24/13 at 6:05pm

i thought the sound design was extraordinary. Not only the band, but the way the vocals projected was just wonderful. I could see this taking the tony for sound.

Fame, that is Billy porters normal voice. It always is a tad raspy but you cannot complain with the performance he is giving!

[Famebroadway2]

Posted: 3/24/13 at 6:22pm

When i was younger, and saw him in Previews for Grease! (i know, i know) I thought he sounded so crystal clear with such control. I understand age does change the vocal cords, but i don't remember him sounding raspy at all at that time.

[corkystclair2]

Posted: 3/26/13 at 8:13am

Billy sounded great the night that I saw the show... I would say "character" rather than "raspy".

[Visceral_Fella]

Posted: 3/26/13 at 11:15am

I too enjoyed this show. Pleasant surprise because I didn't think I woud. It was lovely.