Members Clarknova Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 I thought Pete Townshend moved real nice on stage. But if anyone was gonna try and copy him, they would be able to pull those moves off as cool as he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassred Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 I rock out, it's natural for me to get into the tune, to slam my headstock down for big hits, or for cues to the other members (I'm the bas player/singer/bandleader....) I walk around the club if it's a song I'm not singing... I love my wireless guitarunit and IEMS.... I don't really enjoy watching the 'nailed to the floor and afraid to shake it' guy, I've been playing and watching bands long enough to have seen it too many times, it can really mess sup a bands overall image... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jrockbridge Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 I tend to shake a lot due to nerves. Then, my throat goes dry. Finally, at some point, I usually wet my pants. And, keep in mind, this is all before I have even tuned my guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members les_rokr Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 I think the guy has great stage presence. I saw these guys live opening for switchfoot. I can say I got into it, great stage presence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ferdinandstrat Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 Do some ballet dance, then poop on your guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lndianScout Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 I get drunk and trip over the guitar cord, knockin my amp over..only did it once tho..:freak: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members No Soul Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 people want a show! give em one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HeimBrent Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 Well, I'd rather have a band making show on stage and giving me something to watch then a band standing there like they were protecting the king and queen. No matter how much the playing suffers from the sceneshow. That is what playing live is all about, you know. Who can play wrong, but still get through the song. If you wanna hear a band play flawless, put on a record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Verence Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 The Beatles just stood there sometimes, seemed to work out OK for them. I say as long as it doesn't seem forced or contrived, do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dewysoss Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 Berries and Cream dance. DO IT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members csm Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 Play guitar (and sometimes harmonica, with or without a rack). Sing. Talk to the audience. Back off the vocal mic during instrumental bits. Occasionally take quick swallow of beer between tunes. Ummm ... that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burgess Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 I kinda just stand there and strum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 I just have fun. I've gotten so I'm not self-conscious so I like to give "110%" onstage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FUBTAG Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 I get drunk and trip over the guitar cord, knockin my amp over.. only did it once tho.. :freak: Why.. they never asked you back???? haha I am the lead singer and share lead guitar -- not much for me to do except sing -- and look up at the crowd, play guitar, change effects, smile, be witty.... the other guitarist though.. turns his back on the audience.... at 42 he's still got a touch of stage fright! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gtrjones Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 I just try to make sure it's obvious that I'm having a GREAT time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Blackbelt1 Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 I just have fun. I've gotten so I'm not self-conscious so I like to give "110%" onstage. BK I wish I could spend 30 minutes playing on stage with you. I'm sure I'd never be the same...~Blackbelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vermintide Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 Depends on the music. I groove like some mad snake being "charmed" during solos, and headbang like Angus Young during rawkin' heavy stuff. I'm pretty energetic, but I like to keep that cool kind of Slash posture With the guitar slightly raised on your knee groovin' as you fire out some licks... And of course, yell at the audience. Sometimes those {censored}ers need motivating, while you're up there giving your all and they're just stood tapping one foot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members jbviper4 Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 I often plant one foot on the monitor, tele slung low a la Keith, and keep an eye on the singer. Of course, I wear a kilt so I'm freeballing for everyone in the front rows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 BK I wish I could spend 30 minutes playing on stage with you. I'm sure I'd never be the same... ~Blackbelt Aw, Steve, you're too kind. It depends a little bit on which band I'm playing with of course, how active I get onstage. In Crash Pad I try to stay moving a lot, but a smidgen less so with the side bands. As long as one communicates to the audience how much fun you're having it's all good-- eye contact and a big smile go just as far as some of the over the top stuff I do, in the right environment.If you're not doing anything around Labor Day, that's when (Aug. 27-Sept. 2) the Gainesville Summer Music Showcase is this year, probably all 3 of my bands will be playing at some point during those few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rvschulz Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 love the reeperbahn t-shirt, was there a few weeks ago ... stayed out until dawn and went to the fish market. what a place ... mardi gras on steroids with unbelievable legal prostitution. should have gotten the t-shirt too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members csm Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 Actually, what I do on stage (some of the time, anyway) is this: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=sA7ztr3Hwwg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gilgators Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 Do some ballet dance, then poop on your guitar.I almost wet myself laughing when I read this! My wife once suggested I do the 80's hair band thing - wear tight black spandex, and stuff a banana down the front of my pants.I think the main thing is what a couple of posters have already said: have fun. Whether that comes through as just tapping your toe and smiling, or jumping around and flailing with your best snarl. To each his own. The audience will be able to tell if it's genuine or not.One last thing. I know (from teaching a presentation skills class at work) movement doesn't comes across to the audience nearly as strong as we think it does. There's have been times where I've really felt like I was workin' it on stage. But when I looked at video of it later, it looked much tamer than I thought. Try it; you'll see what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faber Posted July 24, 2007 Members Share Posted July 24, 2007 I used to be a shoegazer, just standing motionless in my coner, but in the last couple years I've taken to dancing:freak:It's entirely involuntery and I'm sure it looks utterly foolish, but when we hit a good groove, I gotta move. Besides, I'm ugly and uncool as it is, I've got nothing to loose:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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