Members expertune Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 My buddies always tell me I am kinda silent/still on stage. Well, I do not know what else I should do except playing. Walk? Run? Dance? Shake head? So what do you do on stage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SlayerofShadows Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 While I think there should be some movement (walking, swaying, whatever), I think it's better to do little than to do too much. I went to a local show last night and the bands were running and jumping around so much it just turned into some big, goofy show. It was a huge distraction and though the music wasn't very good in the first place, I'm sure the playing suffered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Blackbelt1 Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 Move over by the drum kit. Fire off an SBD...wait a couple of seconds, then summon the bass player to that section of the stage. As he/she arrives, scoot away from the scene of the crime. Wait a few minutes while you muster enough methane for another gas blaster, then repeat the process, this time with the lead singer.~Blackbelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mcsdude Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 hehehe - that's always the million dollar question. Obviously it depends on the music you are playing, your stage, your bands over all look, etc. Live music is a visual show as well as an audio show so don't be a dead fish up there. At the same time - don't go doing the angus young move or sprinting across the stage during your solos like EVH. (how the hell can you do that?) I move around, I get into it - but I'm a pretty shy guy so getting nuts is not easy for me. It sounds silly but watch lots of live bands - from Velvet revolver to chili peppers to pearl jam, - whatever and rip off a few cool moves here and there. I really like how Frusciante (sp) carries himself on stage. He's not insane but you damn well know hes enjoying and into what he's playing. People get off on that. Also - don't over do it, and don't go for the 80's metal tandem cradle rock move, but jive with your other band members some to show the crowd you guys are really in sync. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Voltaire Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 Move over by the drum kit. Fire off an SBD...wait a couple of seconds, then summon the bass player to that section of the stage. As he/she arrives, scoot away from the scene of the crime. Wait a few minutes while you muster enough methane for another gas blaster, then repeat the process, this time with the lead singer. ~Blackbelt That would cause some interesting reactions, wouldn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alchemist Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 thrust my hips and constantly run my hand through my hair..... ocassionaly I like to point and wink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Big Muff Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 Well, if I remember correctly you play death metal, so pretty much anything goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mcsdude Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 Move over by the drum kit. Fire off an SBDhahahahahahah - funny. Actually one night I had too many chili dogs and we usually keep a fan over on my side of the stage blowing across the stage... ie - the rest of the band is downwind. I had them {censored}ers light headed by the end of the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Voltaire Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 To answer the question, I'm in a metal band. ()So, sometimes I'm not so active and sometimes I go crazy.It ranges from a simple swaying around (during a crazy solo) to all 20 inches of my hair flopping around like an epileptic person (no offense) when i'm doing something that's not so important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Volitan Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 I ripped a lot of my stage moves, and look from Jimmy Page. Not on purpose, but when I first started playing I pretty much watch every Zeppelin video I could find. I guess it rubbed off on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dom1412 Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 Move over by the drum kit. Fire off an SBD... That should be the real question here. Who farts on stage? Come on, who'd hear it? I'll damn well let one go if I need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Voltaire Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 That should be the real question here. Who farts on stage? Come on, who'd hear it? I'll damn well let one go if I need to. well, let's say you're doing a soft, clean piece. it won't be so clean when your through with it. the underwear that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 sing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flying_Milkman Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 I think the guy has great stage presence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 thrust my hips and constantly run my hand through my hair..... ocassionaly I like to point and wink Prince? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alex. Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 I think the guy has great stage presence. Mute Math is pretty awesome.On stage I usually just nod a little, walk around to the drums, nothing really intense. Just enough feel loose and comfortable. But when I'm on bass I'm much more active. I dont jump around a lot or flip my guitar around. Didn't work last time I tried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Muddslide Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 Aw man, just do whatever's in yer pants. I usually don't get too active, but I like it when I see bands getting into it as long as it doesn't look contrived but they are just having a good time. Now that it's been 8 years since I took the stage and I'm older and chubbier, I'd probably move even less than I used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members _pete_ Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 I scan the crowd for hot babes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brewski Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 This is a serious issue. In order for you to be considered a professional musician you have to make sure you have stage presence with the genre of music you play. It's so extremely important that.........AHHH Hell - you do what you want when you want and enjoy yourself! Playing on stage should be enjoyable - I've seen bands move all over the place and loved it and I've seen one guy in the band going nuts and loved it, and seen the whole band stand and just play and loved it. It just doesn't really matter all that much as long as there's beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members idoot Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 i'm generally kinda shy, so usually i stick to smaller head nods and swaying. sometimes i get more active though. i once jumped off the drum rise so i landed on a big downbeat, and i'm also a stomper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alchemist Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 Prince? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rand-O-Monium Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 I baby-sit my MIDI-controller & watch our frontman make an ass outta hisself!!!& Smoke.& Drink.& Scan the crowd for hot babes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reuben Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 I rock. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChrisGansz Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 thrust my hips and constantly run my hand through my hair..... ocassionaly I like to point and wink Yeah! Just like Steve Buscemi did in the movie "Airheads" when the band went to prison - I'm sure that it would go over with the rest of the boys!:rolleyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MojoFilter Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 DO WHAT COMES NATURAL...whatever that may be. If you naturally rock out, let yourself go. If you stand in one place and just play, that's cool, too. Do NOT try to be something you're not. Nothing looks sillier and more amateurish than someone whose stage "moves" are obviously contrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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