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Post by basser on Feb 14, 2010 15:58:30 GMT -6
Would you tell a band that they were really bad? or would you just kick back and let them go at it anyway? I'm not talking about the every day gig mishaps or those offbeat nights, i'm talking about after two years they still sXXX. I always reserve my comments and thoughts and never dish out what I dont want back but isnt there a line somewhere? Help me out here, I feel bad for these guys but feel even worse for myself for having these sad thoughts. How do I deal with It?
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Post by Rusty on Feb 14, 2010 19:56:47 GMT -6
Wow I don't know, I mean if they're getting gigs someone must like them. lol
If you're good friends with them maybe you can offer some constructive advice, not be an a hole about it. Maybe they don't even really know what they sound like. That's why we record a couple times a month to mark progress, offer suggestions.
I would prolly say something tactfully, like you guys would sound better if.... If you really want to get involved that's one way to get a foot in the door to help. Be a mentor,maybe they don't know how to get it together.
Hope this helps,
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Post by basser on Feb 15, 2010 10:05:33 GMT -6
I didnt mean to sound bad but , I think it was a feeling of frustration I felt for them not towards them. Tact would be the proper approach. Ya know, I just felt bad for them.
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Post by Rusty on Feb 15, 2010 10:45:34 GMT -6
Yeah I understand,I hope it's not us you were listening too Someone needs to tell them, after 2 years you'd think musicianship would improve as well as their playing
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Post by basser on Feb 15, 2010 16:37:24 GMT -6
nope, yall sound real good. I would pay to hear ya play.
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Post by junkman306 on Feb 15, 2010 17:18:35 GMT -6
d**n, how'd you hear us play? It was supposed to be a secret!!!
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Post by basser on Feb 15, 2010 17:29:56 GMT -6
it were on da compooter!
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Post by midnightwinestrat on Feb 15, 2010 19:38:59 GMT -6
I think there is too much negativity going around in the music field. Seems like everything is all about who's band is better than the rest, blah blah blah. As long as they are having fun, why does it matter? If there was a band like that, that I knew about I would just not go see them, but I wouldn't tell them how bad you think they are, because that is all it would be, just one persons opinion!!!
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Post by em425c12 on Feb 16, 2010 6:51:47 GMT -6
I dunno Lonnie, if the singer's always flat, or the guitarist can't keep his (or her) axe in tune, or the drummer can't carry a beat that's something that I'd see as important! As was mentioned, tact is the best way, as a guitarist, if someone that I knew was a good player came up to me and shared a few tips along with some constructive criticism (watch out when firing your lead break there, those triplets can be hard to keep on time) then I'd take it a lot better than from some random guy from the audience. If you've known the band for 2 years and have some form of friendship with them then you're probably in a position to be able to offer some insight etc. that can help them improve. At the same time, muso's are a bunch of sensitive babies when it comes to our artform so tread lightly!
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Post by Rusty on Feb 16, 2010 12:47:46 GMT -6
At the same time, muso's are a bunch of sensitive babies when it comes to our artform so tread lightly! Boy you said a mouthful Dave..lol
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Post by mapexrick on Feb 21, 2010 16:45:51 GMT -6
If it were me, I'd say something.....at the proper time. If you are more experienced than them, they may recognize that and at some point ask you, "what do you think?" Then the door is open to offer up some "constructive feedback". Be carefull not to unload on them. Just start with the big things and work your way down. I look back on when I was young and full of attitude. I recall when I was touring the club circut and one nite a guy came up and told me that when he is dancing with his girlfriend, he noticed my kick drum was not in sync with the bass player. My first thought was "who is this guy anyway?!" >:(But then he told me is a professional dancer and a musician and although he thought I was a good drummer, he explained the importance of the bass drum and bass guitar. I thanked him and 30+ years later, I still remember that advice, plus other advice I have recieved in a positive manner. The list goes on and on regarding how much advise I have had that has made a differance in my development as not just a drummer, but as a musician. try the approach of "hey, you guys have a great thing going here. Can I give you a few things that will help you make a good band into a great band?" That should get thier positive attention.
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