Active Band Man Chats - Abbreviations Part 5 -

The theme this time is "abbreviation" for the first time in a long time!

It's been a long time ... not (laughs) The fifth time

This time is alphabetical abbreviations!

"Industry language" acronyms.

Yup! The first word is, [PA]

Ah, you're definitely the one who will take care of this at live performances.

Oh yeah, PA, the parking area! Speaking of delicious edible wild plants and soba in the parking area that I moved into immediately after the show and stopped by at midnight ...!

Yes, yes. I agree.

Ugh, I was swept away!

PA refers to audio equipment in general, but in a live house, it is mainly the audio staff. Originally, it is an abbreviation for public address = mass communication. At live venues, they are often called PA-san.

That's it!

Next is MC!

Is it the guy that talks during a show?

Yes. To elaborate, or according to Wikipedia,

* Moderator, moderator, program facilitator (English: master of ceremonies, master of ceremony). In turn, at concerts, etc., the performer talks between performances, or the time.
* MC (Hip Hop)-In hip hop music, someone who raps lyrics on a track or a cappella. Microphone controller.
* Microphone comment-Speaking with a microphone between songs.

There are quite a lot of meanings ... But most of the time, it's the talk part between songs.

That's right!

So what about SE?

Oh, I know some of my acquaintances.

Hmm? What is it?

System Engineer! Right?

Wrong!

I lose!

SE is a sound effect. It often refers to the entrance and exit songs of the band.

So that's it. I often hear it in sound checks.

Right? How many times have you played live?

About 2,000 times! Next year will be the 20th anniversary of the formation of my band!

Even though we’ve played more than 100 battles, it's a pity ...

But sound effects probably include voice reverb and compressors.

Surely….

Also, sound effects such as the sound of the sea and the sound of the wind. That's why SE is probably used more often in theater.

Oh, that's right. That's for sure! The last is DJ! How's this?

"Dai Jo Bu?"

Hey!

Scolded again!

Get with it! That’s DAIGO!

Yes….

Also quoted from Wikipedia

* A disc jockey or DJ is a person who selects and operates popular music on a radio program, or lets a customer listen to it on a playback device at a performance venue, club, or software.

I see, YO !! YO !!

Suddenly you give up (laughs)

But even if I say a disc, I've seen some people who use their iPhones and call themselves DJs without bringing records! Spin! Say something like that. What can you do?

Shhh! What happened? This time you were particularly strange ... (Is it the busy season at the end of the year?)

That's why the clouds are getting darker, so that's it for today! It was two-letter abbreviations! See you again! Yes, everything?

Is for love!