Poll : In a band?

V8 · 2016-09-16T09:37:28+00:00

I've been looking to join a band for a while as a bass player. Mainly to have a goal to play towards, sitting at home with youtube worked for a while, but ultimately I felt the need to get out of the bedroom and into the jamroom. And the learning curve got exponential when I did. Immediately waaayyyy out of my comfort zone - djent-y 130bpm+ poly-rhythmic grooves. This has had a number of benefits, mostly shattering of pre-conceptions. I swore I'd never play a 5 string. 3 weeks later, I ****ing love that low b string. It's almost obscene. ??? Aside from the odd time signatures and need to be very tight, finding a sonic space for the 5 stringer will be fun too...There's a 8 string guitar and a 7 string guitar in the mix, that's gonna be a laugh to figure out live :) Where you at in the band/solo scene - how have you had to grow once you ventured out of the bedroom? (old forum) Poll Results: Poll : In a band? Band? Who needs that, I fly Solo!: 2 No, but I'm looking to jam regularly: 3 No, but I'm actively looking for like minded individuals: 5 Nah, I'm happy in the bedroom: 1 Kinda, got a bunch of fellows who dig a jam: 1 Yes, but it's just for kicks: 6 Yes, jamming/gigging with intent.: 11

Ibanezguy

My situation is way cool. My girlfriend and I have a duo, I play and sing and she sings. We use midi tracks and gig about once a week on average. We were both in a full band together but gigs are much more widely available for duo's and solo's so at least this way we play and don't sit at home. We both have full time jobs and in fact my girlfriend works most Saturdays and Fridays are normally gig nights. This is not viewed by her as an excuse to not play LOL.

I agree with Keira -- go out and play your guitar (FFS) LOL

Coffee finished , time to work ☹

Squonk

I almost forgot I did start a duo with my daughter at the beginning of the year but only lasted one gig as she is in Matric this year and the studying is pretty hectic so we will pick it up maybe next year

Here is a video from that one gig. Please excuse bad sound and dodgy guitar playing from me

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wern101

Squonk wrote I almost forgot I did start a duo with my daughter at the beginning of the year but only lasted one gig as she is in Matric this year and the studying is pretty hectic so we will pick it up maybe next year

Here is a video from that one gig. Please excuse bad sound and dodgy guitar playing from me

Nice one! Subscribed! No need for excusing your guitar playing. live is always different. Well done!

Stoffeltoo

Sheesh! You are truly blessed Squonk. She has an amazing voice and the tension from the intro to her first note drove the audience to silence! Awesome! such a voice demands attention. Well done. The guitar accompaniment absolutely sterling

studmissile

Wow, listen to that voice. Beautiful!

V8

Squonk wrote I almost forgot I did start a duo with my daughter at the beginning of the year but only lasted one gig as she is in Matric this year and the studying is pretty hectic so we will pick it up maybe next year

Sheessh, Squonk's secret weapon! Vocals reminds me a bit of Adele, you must be super chuffed! Will be great to hear her develop her unique style over time?

domhatch

Keira WitherKay wrote ...i would rather be the worst player in a band...

i find it difficult to imagine a situation in which you are the worst player in the band, keira... ?

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