UK-based Lite Alternative supplied Martin Professional MAC 600 washlights, MAC 500 profile spots, Atomic strobes and other lighting for the show, with control from an Avolites Sapphire 2000. Normandale, who states that he received no brief from the band for the show, relied on his past Pixies experience (he was involved with the band some 12 years ago) and suspects they knew he had an idea of what they were looking for: "It was a pleasure to be involved," he says. "The show is not based on a set list so the song starts and then the lighting follows. There is a lot of colour shading, variations of white etc, which the Martin lights do admirably."
Normandale also mentions that he sees the worldwide availability of the Martin gear as an advantage, and finds the equipment 'useful and reliable'. "As it's a spartan design it's important that what is there works," he says.
(Lee Baldock)
