Boyd's Position on Stage During TV Performances

haasem99 · 11-23-2009, 03:40 PM

So ok, I've been wondering this for a while. I tried to do a search but didn't find anything. It could also be that I didn't know what search words I should use.

After watching the SNL performance, I'm wondering why Boyd and Tim are in different positions on stage vs. the tour. If I recall, on the Jimmy Fallon Show, Today Show, David Letterman and Ellen (yes, Ellen- I watched it) that Tim is far stage right. But on tour, Boyd is far stage right. Is there a reason for Boyd standing in a different spot during a TV performance? It is to have the original group together and the "others" on the outside?

And of course I'm not referencing the Beacon since that was part of the summer tour. Also, I could be wrong, but in one of the above mentioned shows, I think Boyd was far stage right.

joyride7tbowa · 11-23-2009, 03:55 PM

its cus hes got huge muscles

haasem99 · 11-23-2009, 03:56 PM

^ so they want to make sure that guy appears on camera more often?

RiotAct · 11-23-2009, 04:00 PM

his B.O. became unbearable, and Carter began to complain about it, so they put him a little farther away from Carter and moved Tim (who smells nice) closer.

proppenator · 11-23-2009, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haasem99

So ok, I've been wondering this for a while. I tried to do a search but didn't find anything. It could also be that I didn't know what search words I should use.

After watching the SNL performance, I'm wondering why Boyd and Tim are in different positions on stage vs. the tour. If I recall, on the Jimmy Fallon Show, Today Show, David Letterman and Ellen (yes, Ellen- I watched it) that Tim is far stage right. But on tour, Boyd is far stage right. Is there a reason for Boyd standing in a different spot during a TV performance? It is to have the original group together and the "others" on the outside?

And of course I'm not referencing the Beacon since that was part of the summer tour. Also, I could be wrong, but in one of the above mentioned shows, I think Boyd was far stage right.

probably.

JRod4781 · 11-23-2009, 05:00 PM

Yeah. I think for camera shots and angles as well. they can get dave and boyd in the same shot.

uro55 · 11-23-2009, 05:08 PM

My guess is just lack of space. IE not having a huge stage to work with.

thehammer316 · 11-23-2009, 05:28 PM

The pubes needz the tR!mmm

kanedmb · 11-23-2009, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haasem99

So ok, I've been wondering this for a while. I tried to do a search but didn't find anything. It could also be that I didn't know what search words I should use.

After watching the SNL performance, I'm wondering why Boyd and Tim are in different positions on stage vs. the tour. If I recall, on the Jimmy Fallon Show, Today Show, David Letterman and Ellen (yes, Ellen- I watched it) that Tim is far stage right. But on tour, Boyd is far stage right. Is there a reason for Boyd standing in a different spot during a TV performance? It is to have the original group together and the "others" on the outside?

And of course I'm not referencing the Beacon since that was part of the summer tour. Also, I could be wrong, but in one of the above mentioned shows, I think Boyd was far stage right.

1.

2.yeah, that probably why

NextMovement41 · 11-23-2009, 05:43 PM

His biceps get in the way.

Flip36 · 11-23-2009, 05:53 PM

it\'s simple, original members together, touring members on the outside.

yellowflame34 · 11-23-2009, 07:14 PM

i thought this same thing when i saw it. and i figured, like everyone said, to keep the actual band together and touring members outside.

s0628711 · 11-23-2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haasem99

So ok, I've been wondering this for a while. I tried to do a search but didn't find anything. It could also be that I didn't know what search words I should use.

After watching the SNL performance, I'm wondering why Boyd and Tim are in different positions on stage vs. the tour. If I recall, on the Jimmy Fallon Show, Today Show, David Letterman and Ellen (yes, Ellen- I watched it) that Tim is far stage right. But on tour, Boyd is far stage right. Is there a reason for Boyd standing in a different spot during a TV performance? It is to have the original group together and the "others" on the outside?

And of course I'm not referencing the Beacon since that was part of the summer tour. Also, I could be wrong, but in one of the above mentioned shows, I think Boyd was far stage right.

We're the good guys, Michael.

Bostonsux013 · 11-23-2009, 08:41 PM

Well the stages they get are smaller. And if you look at the band on tour, its not so much that Boyd is farther to the left, its more that he is closer to the front. In other words, even tho Tim is closer to the middle, he is still pushed far in the back.

I am sure that boyd is closer to the center due to the lack of a bigger stage because on a smaller stage if Boyd stands where he normally does it makes him look less important. But this isnt the real question we should be asking about Boyd on TV... we should be asking why he is being turned up so loud!?

spoot388 · 11-23-2009, 09:23 PM

its probably so the 4 can be together in the middle, but also likely because boyd and his violin takes up less space than tim, his guitar, and amp. having tim on the edge allows the amp to be off the stage rather than adding to the clutter.

AJF_41 · 11-23-2009, 09:25 PM

DMBc...

RiotAct · 11-23-2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJF_41

DMBc...

it is. What's your point?

dmbncsu · 11-23-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uro55

My guess is just lack of space. IE not having a huge stage to work with.

fonzz41 · 11-24-2009, 01:06 AM

Let's face it, Boyd really is the novelty of this band, from an outsiders perspective. A ripped, dreadlocked, african american violinist in a rock band? Yeah, they're going to give him camera time. They want him as close to Dave as possible would be my guess.

aelefter · 11-24-2009, 03:01 AM

It's just a spacing thing, blocking for the camera.

11-23-2009, 03:40 PM	#1
haasem99 DMB Summer is Here!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NW Indy Posts: 14,062	Boyd's Position on Stage During TV Performances So ok, I've been wondering this for a while. I tried to do a search but didn't find anything. It could also be that I didn't know what search words I should use. After watching the SNL performance, I'm wondering why Boyd and Tim are in different positions on stage vs. the tour. If I recall, on the Jimmy Fallon Show, Today Show, David Letterman and Ellen (yes, Ellen- I watched it) that Tim is far stage right. But on tour, Boyd is far stage right. Is there a reason for Boyd standing in a different spot during a TV performance? It is to have the original group together and the "others" on the outside? And of course I'm not referencing the Beacon since that was part of the summer tour. Also, I could be wrong, but in one of the above mentioned shows, I think Boyd was far stage right. __________________ Michael, House Speaker: SMHPIP 06: 6/3, 9/15 07: 8/17, 8/18 08: 6/7, 7/25, 7/26, 09: 7/31, 8/1, 9/26 10: DC

11-23-2009, 03:55 PM	#2
joyride7tbowa Under the Tables Turned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: gotta love that illiNoise Posts: 2,496	Re: Boyd's Position on Stage During TV Performances its cus hes got huge muscles __________________ RIP Leroi Moore. 1961-2008 20 Shows...2010: 2xDeer Creek, 2xAlpine, 2xWrigley youtube -Alex

11-23-2009, 03:56 PM	#3
haasem99 DMB Summer is Here!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NW Indy Posts: 14,062	Re: Boyd's Position on Stage During TV Performances ^ so they want to make sure that guy appears on camera more often? __________________ Michael, House Speaker: SMHPIP 06: 6/3, 9/15 07: 8/17, 8/18 08: 6/7, 7/25, 7/26, 09: 7/31, 8/1, 9/26 10: DC

11-23-2009, 05:00 PM	#6
JRod4781 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 431	Re: Boyd's Position on Stage During TV Performances Yeah. I think for camera shots and angles as well. they can get dave and boyd in the same shot.

11-23-2009, 05:08 PM	#7
uro55 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Minneapolis is my home, But Toronto will always be where I'm from:) Posts: 3,870	Re: Boyd's Position on Stage During TV Performances My guess is just lack of space. IE not having a huge stage to work with. __________________ "When the bible is a bottle, and the hardwood floor is home. When morning comes twice a day or nont at all!"

11-23-2009, 05:28 PM	#8
thehammer316 Cortez>41>Crush>Krnbrd Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montezuma Posts: 10,533	Re: Boyd's Position on Stage During TV Performances The pubes needz the tR!mmm

11-23-2009, 05:43 PM	#10
NextMovement41 Freedom, yeah right Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SUNY Fredonia/Rochester NY Posts: 9,224	Re: Boyd's Position on Stage During TV Performances His biceps get in the way. __________________ No alarms and no surprises please. -Conor

11-23-2009, 07:14 PM	#12
yellowflame34 the wind blows high Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chitown (school) Madtown (home) Posts: 380	Re: Boyd's Position on Stage During TV Performances i thought this same thing when i saw it. and i figured, like everyone said, to keep the actual band together and touring members outside. __________________ -Sarah Let go of yourself and embrace your funky emotions --Deer Creek x2 -- Alpine x2 -- Wrigley x2?--

11-23-2009, 08:41 PM	#14
Bostonsux013 VICTORY! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Utica Posts: 1,633	Re: Boyd's Position on Stage During TV Performances Well the stages they get are smaller. And if you look at the band on tour, its not so much that Boyd is farther to the left, its more that he is closer to the front. In other words, even tho Tim is closer to the middle, he is still pushed far in the back. I am sure that boyd is closer to the center due to the lack of a bigger stage because on a smaller stage if Boyd stands where he normally does it makes him look less important. But this isnt the real question we should be asking about Boyd on TV... we should be asking why he is being turned up so loud!?

11-23-2009, 09:23 PM	#15
spoot388 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Scranton, Pa Posts: 18,440	Re: Boyd's Position on Stage During TV Performances its probably so the 4 can be together in the middle, but also likely because boyd and his violin takes up less space than tim, his guitar, and amp. having tim on the edge allows the amp to be off the stage rather than adding to the clutter. __________________ -Jason

11-23-2009, 09:25 PM	#16
AJF_41 ˙˙˙dn ǝpıs ʇɥbıɹ ı ɯɐ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 11,664	Re: Boyd's Position on Stage During TV Performances DMBc... __________________ -Adam- Every day things change, but basically they stay the same... -DJM Be wary of those who believe in a neat little world, because it's just fucking crazy... -DJM

11-24-2009, 01:06 AM	#19
fonzz41 Love Moore Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UT Posts: 1,860	Re: Boyd's Position on Stage During TV Performances Let's face it, Boyd really is the novelty of this band, from an outsiders perspective. A ripped, dreadlocked, african american violinist in a rock band? Yeah, they're going to give him camera time. They want him as close to Dave as possible would be my guess. __________________ "You work, you save, you sacrifice, you play hurt, you don't call in sick, you laugh, you cry, you care, you give, and you never give in. Right to your last breath." Jon Buccigross

11-24-2009, 03:01 AM	#20
aelefter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT-School, LA-Future Posts: 261	Re: Boyd's Position on Stage During TV Performances It's just a spacing thing, blocking for the camera. __________________ ...like clinging to straws while drowning. 2010: Hartford 1 and 2, SPAC 1 and 2, Citifield 1, The Gorge 1....and 2....and 3! A beautiful summer.

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