Umphrey's McGee: "Der Bluten Kat" w/Jefferson Waful LD Commentary

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  • Our Lighting Designer/Director, Jefferson Waful, talks through his process as he lights up Der Bluten Kat to open up set II. Recorded live at the Capitol Theatre on Oct 21, 2017.
    Camera: MKDevo
    Series Creator/Producer: Luke Stratton
    Audio Engineer: Chris Mitchell
    Lighting Crew Chief: Aaron Meyette
    Lighting Designer/Director: Jefferson Waful
    Lighting vendor: Ecto Productions
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 162

  • @BamaGuy9999
    @BamaGuy9999 6 років тому +122

    7th member of the band for sure......amazing.

  • @xXEverymanXx
    @xXEverymanXx 2 роки тому +67

    I just cant express how grateful I am to have the chance to get this amazing behind the scenes view into a world I would and could not otherwise have known about!! Thank you so much!
    Oh and Jeff is such a nice and amazing guy and artist!!

  • @monumentsNmelodies
    @monumentsNmelodies 6 років тому +164

    This Is great, love the behind the scenes stuff, thanks

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      @braxtonjakob9834 2 роки тому

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    • @maximuszyaire2849
      @maximuszyaire2849 2 роки тому

      @Braxton Jakob instablaster ;)

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    • @braxtonjakob9834
      @braxtonjakob9834 2 роки тому

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    • @maximuszyaire2849
      @maximuszyaire2849 2 роки тому

      @Braxton Jakob No problem :D

  • @MichaelMcNeilA
    @MichaelMcNeilA Рік тому +8

    I have been UMPhamily for decades and this is one of the coolest play by play for any live show I have ever seen. This is really awesome! Thank you for sharing.

  • @Servantofthesin
    @Servantofthesin Рік тому +5

    Many years after,
    15 years being a LD and I'm still impressed by this way of work.

    • @spyder027
      @spyder027 23 дні тому

      How did you get into being an LD

  • @johnny1note
    @johnny1note 6 років тому +16

    Saw my first Umphrey’s McGee show the summer of 2017 in Indianapolis. I was immediately struck by the astonishing light sculpting - as artistic and inventive as the music itself. The Keith Emerson of light!

  • @RGBReact
    @RGBReact 2 роки тому +3

    I can't believe this video is available for free.

  • @ZipSnipe
    @ZipSnipe Рік тому +6

    Wow this was freaking amazing, just made me realize that I need to add a lighting director to the band !!! This guy was amazing!!!

  • @pedaloftheday
    @pedaloftheday 6 років тому +22

    So much fun to see this, Waful, thanks!!

  • @rayr8169
    @rayr8169 6 років тому +4

    Loved it! I also echo the opinions to make this an ongoing series. Absolutely fascinating! Thanks Waful

  • @johnpayne774
    @johnpayne774 Рік тому +2

    Waful is the man! Miss seeing him at the shows and his excellent work.
    Really great video. Thanks to everyone!

  • @rcasey
    @rcasey 6 років тому +15

    Wow. This is intense!

  • @jake2337
    @jake2337 6 років тому +3

    What a great video! Only just discovered this channel so guess I'm binging them all tonight

  • @Daddystracted
    @Daddystracted 6 років тому +2

    Seriously loved this video. Please make this first of a series.

  • @scottus1955
    @scottus1955 6 років тому

    Wow! Fascinating walkthrough from one of the best.

  • @jaystevens427
    @jaystevens427 2 роки тому +2

    This is magical!! I never thought about how much it takes to light a show like this. I'll never look at it the same way again.

    • @wisico640
      @wisico640 Рік тому +1

      And thats the pushing the button part, not programming the colors and movements for those buttons :)

  • @DavidGolden99
    @DavidGolden99 6 років тому +37

    9:14 he nails the end of the Mozart section!

  • @MrJonguess
    @MrJonguess 6 років тому +7

    Care and attention to every detail. Why I am a diehard UM fan.

  • @Fightingninja7
    @Fightingninja7 Рік тому +1

    You are awesome! The lights always make the show 100x better! I wish I could learn all of that to do it!

  • @petermoore4313
    @petermoore4313 5 років тому +2

    Amazing commentary and great insight for up and coming ld's to understand what you are doing.

  • @pedrowing
    @pedrowing 5 років тому +1

    I've never commented on a youtube video, but this is so awesone! Please keep posting!
    That would be my dream job honestly...
    Kudos from Brazil

  • @jerrysherron3553
    @jerrysherron3553 10 місяців тому

    Most people do not have a clue what the behind the scenes guys have to deal with and go through so the show is as great as possible. Great info and great job.

  • @rafamcm
    @rafamcm 6 років тому +4

    Awesome! What a nice work! More please. ;)

  • @timothymolinar5410
    @timothymolinar5410 Рік тому

    Thank you so much from the heart bcuz I just bought my Rockville Rockforce 384. You have gifted me a treasure trove of wonderful lighting ideas .

  • @josefmoberg7486
    @josefmoberg7486 5 років тому +2

    I just have to say that 10.51 through to 12:00 second mark is just a brilliant passage. Beautiful lighting.

  • @Sqeedledee
    @Sqeedledee Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing this!

  • @LoversPosse
    @LoversPosse Рік тому

    Such a gem of a video. I have a van RIDDLED w LED lights inside w preset animations to choose from, but i dream of having full control of them, this was very fulfilling to watch, i must chase after this

  • @mkhaytman
    @mkhaytman 6 років тому +1

    So cool, more like this please!

  • @saunderslx
    @saunderslx 5 років тому +1

    love these!

  • @seth_deegan
    @seth_deegan Рік тому +2

    This is INSANE. He's so good.

  • @billzor5831
    @billzor5831 6 років тому +1

    God damn this video is great, had no idea all the work that went into the lights!

  • @rishigunness6047
    @rishigunness6047 2 роки тому

    The level of professionalism I am aspiring to for sure

  • @Mike-mx1cz
    @Mike-mx1cz 6 років тому +1

    This is awesome!

  • @GotThatBowlPacked247
    @GotThatBowlPacked247 6 років тому +14

    This was super interesting! Make it a series. I don't think I'm the only one who wants more info on this type of stuff.

    • @dylansmith7662
      @dylansmith7662 6 років тому +1

      It is: lukestrattondesigns.com/thelightside/

    • @GotThatBowlPacked247
      @GotThatBowlPacked247 6 років тому +1

      Dylan Smith Dude thanks for this link. I never thought there would be a podcast on this.

  • @callanw6464
    @callanw6464 5 років тому

    This is brilliant! So interesting

  • @Deivy_84
    @Deivy_84 9 місяців тому

    amazing work!!!!!

  • @officialfusionnetworks
    @officialfusionnetworks 6 місяців тому

    Being a DMX artist is like being a visual percussionist at this point- great work man!

  • @canhot0o
    @canhot0o Рік тому +2

    damn, this dude is incredible!

  • @niltomega2978
    @niltomega2978 Рік тому +4

    Years ago I did lights for a band becasue their light guy was not there. It was a simple set up. 2 trees that each had four cannon lights of Red, blue,Yellow, Green, there may have been other light. . I had SO much fun doing that and I was good at it. I knew the songs, I also played piano/keys in a band as well so that helped. It always made me want to try it again.
    Of course THIS guy is in and entirely elevated league than what I toyed with.

    • @Shankstauk
      @Shankstauk Рік тому

      just started doing this job as a 19 year old, do you have any advice for me for the future!!

    • @niltomega2978
      @niltomega2978 Рік тому

      @@Shankstauk
      Not really because I only did it once haha

    • @spyder027
      @spyder027 23 дні тому

      @@ShankstaukDid it ever work out for you?

  • @apollontselepis6532
    @apollontselepis6532 Рік тому +1

    The dj for lights!

  • @alivai
    @alivai 2 роки тому

    Just WOW! 🤩 you nailed it Bro! 👏🏼 🎩

  • @The_Real_Marcelo_Drums
    @The_Real_Marcelo_Drums Рік тому

    Bad ass! Show looks great.

  • @ogaaaaaaa
    @ogaaaaaaa 2 роки тому

    めちゃくちゃ勉強になる! 
    最高🔥🔥

  • @madisonskidmore3567
    @madisonskidmore3567 3 роки тому

    Dis my bday! I was here😭😍🤘🏼

  • @forestrf
    @forestrf 6 місяців тому

    Thank you!

  • @Elaineqeenbee.
    @Elaineqeenbee. 2 роки тому

    Thank You so much for this Video!! I learn soon on how to Control Lights at My Church so Thank You 😁

  • @fernandoproman
    @fernandoproman Рік тому

    That's BRILLIANT

  • @jamsforyams
    @jamsforyams 5 років тому

    This is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @DannOfSteel
    @DannOfSteel 6 років тому

    Fascinating!

  • @josephquintanar1243
    @josephquintanar1243 Рік тому +1

    This guy is an artist.

  • @luisalonzohuamanconza6242
    @luisalonzohuamanconza6242 Рік тому

    amazing!!!!!

  • @diosconnosotrxs
    @diosconnosotrxs 5 місяців тому

    amazing

  • @stevepacker8713
    @stevepacker8713 5 років тому

    Great Info cant wait on the following video clip.
    Many thanks for the recommend from your video cant wait for the following episode.
    Wish to here more from you many thanks.
    I wish everyone else obtained as much from this as I did, many thanks once again.
    Several of the details I discovered hard to believe.
    Will there be an additional video appearing quickly, wish so.

  • @jwconstruction9065
    @jwconstruction9065 Рік тому

    So cool to see that

  • @cguys
    @cguys Рік тому

    In the moment!

  • @dominickchang9128
    @dominickchang9128 5 років тому

    Really awesome that you and Luke got to sit down and do this, thanks a lot! I was just wondering what those four macros in the bottom right do?

  • @DasFelixx
    @DasFelixx Рік тому

    That was so cool

  • @KagisoTiroMoimaBlackmotionSA
    @KagisoTiroMoimaBlackmotionSA 9 місяців тому

    it's 2023 and I am here for notes

  • @NOSE08057
    @NOSE08057 Рік тому

    This is a great behind-the-scenes look. I feel like a lot of bands don't give the production values of lighting and sound the attention they deserves. Here's a pro who's thinking about it.
    That said, I have a request I hope will be passed on to lighting designers everywhere: who came up with the idea that shining bright LED beams directly into the eyes of the audience was a good move??

  • @brentulstad3275
    @brentulstad3275 Рік тому

    This is great! Love UM! Not saying that I have experience with this level of tech or performance at all, for sure, but I work as a stagehand and work spotlight positions which is very simple and straightforward for the most part, but every once in awhile things can get heated in the coms. Most bands LDs are very cool and laid back though professional, every once in awhile ya get an LD who's taking themselves too seriously, expecting you to do things that they haven't prepped you on, or perhaps been on the road too long & just stressed out. But very interesting commentary on one of the absolute greatest live bands and the most phenomenally intricate and intense light shows!

  • @christiansamuelson5698
    @christiansamuelson5698 7 місяців тому

    Next to CK5, Jefferson is the greatest lighting designer on the road today

  • @Yetimon
    @Yetimon 2 роки тому

    The LD is _extremely_ important!

  • @zedlyfe
    @zedlyfe 3 роки тому +1

    Fun watching this video, I miss lighting

    • @PH7NT0M
      @PH7NT0M 3 роки тому

      What happened? Did you quit

  • @stevepacker8713
    @stevepacker8713 5 років тому

    Great Info cant wait on the next video.
    Many thanks for the advise from your video clip cant wait for the next episode.
    Would like to below more from you many thanks.
    I really hope every person else got as much from this as I did, thanks once again.
    Several of the info I discovered hard to believe.
    Will certainly there be an additional video clip appearing quickly, wish so.

  • @mejsjalv
    @mejsjalv 4 роки тому +3

    He might as well take the console and control it from the stage itself. At times it does not even look any different from a keyboard player.
    The first time I saw a lighting operator live was at a cover band gig, but the lights lad was pretty much playing the console as a musical instrument, with perfect timing. It was a very small console, but that shit was impressive.
    Now this guy playing the lights... having to follow all those changes in the songs, even deaf people could enjoy a damn good show.

  • @SargamBiswas
    @SargamBiswas 4 роки тому

    Insane.

  • @filipkadlec1998
    @filipkadlec1998 Рік тому +1

    I would love to know, what spots are you using there. They looks amazing!

  • @mgmmathaxmaxmargereson1785
    @mgmmathaxmaxmargereson1785 2 роки тому

    Awesome

  • @matthewmaloney1982
    @matthewmaloney1982 2 роки тому +1

    Hope Sarah Allen is still there at this masterpiece of a venue. Oldest fam friend.

  • @Picaxe45
    @Picaxe45 3 роки тому +1

    i'm really interested to know the list of fixtures used in your stage !

  • @ASPstreaming
    @ASPstreaming 5 місяців тому

    Would LOVE a gear run-down for this.

  • @mikesgambelluri6794
    @mikesgambelluri6794 6 років тому +1

    how the heck does he nail transitions like 15:12 when they decide to go back to dbk? or stuff like the "stops+lights out" that they do in stewarts? let's hear one with the in-ear dialogue!

  • @life.1795
    @life.1795 2 роки тому

    Good!!

  • @eugenekelley5348
    @eugenekelley5348 Рік тому

    Hey man remember when we wired the lights up at the cape cod melody tent that was a trip man. It looked like a space ship in there. Hope your doing good man.

  • @brianwareham7783
    @brianwareham7783 6 років тому

    Thoroughly impressed

  • @skeaubeesnax
    @skeaubeesnax 2 роки тому

    dream job

  • @shulkerdragon8653
    @shulkerdragon8653 2 роки тому +1

    am I the only one who noticed those 2 Duracell double A batteries on the right?

  • @ohio3421
    @ohio3421 2 роки тому +2

    Me trying to replicate this with my small venue setup

  • @eternal12
    @eternal12 4 роки тому

    THE UNSUNG HEROES!!!!!!!!!

  • @dylansmith7662
    @dylansmith7662 6 років тому +1

    For those of you asking for more, check out Luke Stratton’s podcast! lukestrattondesigns.com/thelightside/

  • @jasonpurdue6132
    @jasonpurdue6132 2 роки тому

    Jefferson, you're every bit a 7th member of the band! While Umphrey's would certainly rock in the dark, you take it to a whole other place!

  • @christopherjonker3413
    @christopherjonker3413 3 роки тому

    Sheeeeesh

  • @dylanaguilar6545
    @dylanaguilar6545 3 роки тому

    Looks stressful but very fun

  • @moxiemusic3739
    @moxiemusic3739 6 років тому +2

    If only I could eat the wafuls with me mouth, I guess I'll soak em in through the eyes! Amazing bts look!!!

  • @gracestagelight
    @gracestagelight 2 роки тому

    This is a professional stage lighting DMX controller MA3 Lighting controller,
    The control technology of this console and the little brother is also amazing!!!😍

  • @Aggyro
    @Aggyro 4 роки тому

    miss this fucking dude.

  • @trentjensen9102
    @trentjensen9102 Рік тому

    What lights are on stage they have sick effects

  • @MrThebearded1
    @MrThebearded1 9 місяців тому

    I want more videos of Jeff

  • @brianwallace8608
    @brianwallace8608 Рік тому +1

    Where’s the first episode of lighting director commentary?

  • @Steven9675
    @Steven9675 Рік тому +1

    Good attitude, I spent time on stage in the 80’s. The only take the light tech to the side I ever had was..,. If i am playing, don’t turn them all out. LOL. Oh , one exception. One man was a neatnick, wanted to roll the cords into coils. Think Parr cans and rolled up cords. (Thumbs up if u know why that’s a problem, comment if you have had it happen)

  • @cristianturano
    @cristianturano 5 місяців тому

    minuto 16:31, parece que las luces lo están despeinando! Muy bueno!

  • @diensmusicaudio
    @diensmusicaudio 2 роки тому

    good

  • @xvladyx32
    @xvladyx32 Рік тому

    I always tought that lighting at concerts it s done by computer..😮

  • @VickersDoorter
    @VickersDoorter Рік тому

    So essentially what I see is all of the lights on pretty much all of the time, doing the same cone shapes but in lots of different colours. Interesting.

  • @jonabusch8365
    @jonabusch8365 4 роки тому +2

    How do I come into that buiseness for real ?
    I'm Finishing school in 2 years and at my school I'm in the Technic Team trying go understand Basic Things of Sound, Lights and Video. But what is your opinion is a Education a Good Thing or unnessesary ?

  • @etikai9828
    @etikai9828 Рік тому

    I just wish someone would let me do this for them someday although I haven't gotten my hands on it, I feel like I can pull it off though 😅 looks stressful but funn

  • @satoshinakamoto7351
    @satoshinakamoto7351 6 років тому +1

    And I though I took umphreys seriously... whoa Jeff;)

  • @georgebarlowr
    @georgebarlowr 3 роки тому

    Do you ever timecode any performances?

  • @nicolasmoya9156
    @nicolasmoya9156 4 роки тому +1

    How much do you make in a profession like this?

  • @derekcampau5440
    @derekcampau5440 6 років тому

    Mr. Wizard!