I have been playing music in rock band for a few years now. I’m not the kid I once was (who is?) and over the years my music has grown from being a crazy heavy metal experience to a more mature, contemporary exploration of sight & sound.
At an upcoming show, I plan to smash a working television set with a baseball bat.
I’ve used this television in past shows. It’s something of a
sculpture which contains a working television. It’s rigged to play
video clips that I make up the day before the show generally showing current events and cartoons or anything else that strikes my whim. My current whim is to end the era of the TV sculpture. With violent expression.
As previously stated, I’m no longer a child. That being said, I have no wish to risk injury to the patrons of the club…or to myself. I want to smash a television set on stage at a rock club, but in a responsible manner. I know this sounds a little contradictory, but what the heck. I’m sure bands like U2 have people who look into these things for them, but I lack
such resources.
Any advice? Unforeseen dangers? Safety measures I should take?
These are the details I think may pertain to the act: It’s a 24" set. It’s rather old (you’d see this kind of TV at a thrift store–no remote, UHF dail) I intend on smashing it while it’s on, therefore plugged in. I plan on using a wooden bat. There is little separation between where people can stand and the stage itself–maybe a few feet. The song we’ll be playing is in D-flat minor.
I have been a frequent SDMB lurker, but this is my first post. I hope to gain the wisdom to do this safely, or to decide against even trying it. Either way, I thank you for you suggestions.
AndyPolley