Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Rush lighting director Howard Ungerleider discusses the Clockwork Angels tour stage show in new PLSN interview
Longtime Rush lighting director Howard Ungerleider was interviewed for the February, 2013 issue of PLSN (Projection, Lights and Staging News) to discuss the lighting and stage show on Rush's Clockwork Angels tour. Howard also talks about how much he enjoys working with Rush:
... "The band members are true professionals, and what's also great is they all have a great sense of humor. Just look at the humorous videos they create and show just before they hit the stage. They are made up as characters with pot bellies, funny wigs and all. Even when we're not on tour and we go over to Alex's (Lifeson) house for a party, he comes out as a character, so yeah, great bunch of guys, very level-headed. The freedom that they give me with my lighting is very important and allows me to give them my best. I've done other acts where you're micro-managed to the point where you can't really be creative, which is not a good thing. When I use video, it's to bring you closer to the artist while not taking away from seeing the band on stage at the same time. It gives you a little bit of insight with the robotic cameras that we're using now - you can get right in on top of Neil Peart playing the drums, for instance. I'm using the perspective of the fan from the audience - I want to see different angles, viewpoints. I want to do lighting choreography, not only to the music, but also to the lyrics that trigger those cues. Half the show is run manually, which is a great experience!"
You can check out the entire interview online at this location along with this great photo gallery of the Clockwork Angels tour stage show. Thanks to Greg N for the heads up.
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yeah back in portland with howard u's lazer friend beam guy at shilo inn...closest respit near the sleep.
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#20 Correct, the Minnesota State Fair!
Howard is _the man_. I've spoken with him. Wonderful, friendly guy who goes out of his way to do _everything_ the "Best He Can."
#5 Pali Man-He is normally somewhere dead center on the floor or somewhere slightly to the right or left in the audience. Hermy's pic sez it all!!
Mw wife and I chatted with Howard for a few minutes at the front desk of the hotel we stayed at in Cuyahoga Falls. It was during the R30 Tour, show was at Blossom Amph. Howard and most of the crew were staying there.He said Neil was not staying at that hotel, was out on his motorcycle somewhere, gee go figure!He said Alex would be flying himself and Ged over from Toronto for that show. Very nice man to talk to.
#19 was that Minnesota State Fair? I was there too. Al's birthday. Great food.
Howard is a gentle giant!
I also make a point of stopping by at each show to say a quick hello.
He was gracious enough to spend a few minutes with my son last tour:
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#17 I saw Howard at the SanAntonio show, our seats were right next to the lighting and sound on the floor, I was going to go over and thank him for his great work, but I chickened out at the last minute. He seemed like a very approachable guy. Maybe I'll get another chance on the second half of the tour.
I make it a point at every Rush show to go back by the sound board and shake Howard's hand. He is a good guy and always approachable.
The CA tour was one of the best all around productions I have witnessed. Looking forward to "live it all again" in April in my city of residence, Orlando.
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