Members Terry Allan Hall Posted November 15, 2008 Members Share Posted November 15, 2008 Just received this in my email: From: "j vermont" To: tahall@embarqmail.comSent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 3:51:39 PM (GMT-0600) America/ChicagoSubject: You play out? I don't understand something... I've heard you play. I can play better than you can. Yet I can't find a gig where I'm at. Nobody will hire me. And yet you posted on some board that you had your first Friday night off in a long while. I can't believe you play out! You're such a mediocre guitarist. Who hires you? Do they have really super low expectations or maybe I'm just judging my playing too harshly but if I sounded like you did and could only play like that I'd never leave the house with my guitar. And yet you actually get people to pay you to play? What's your secret? Do you blow them after the gigs? Do you have pictures of somebody? It can't be a talent thing 'cause you don't have much, if any. So, how's that work? Can I move to where ever you live so I can play out too, despite being mediocre? Seriously if you want I can post some stuff for you to listen to. I want to play out but am afraid to, but if YOU play out then why can't I? I'm better than you. just curious. J Gee, I can't imagine why such a humble and pleasent fellow like yourself can't get a gig... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gthom Posted November 15, 2008 Members Share Posted November 15, 2008 Nice. Who could that be, I wonder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members simplygoodmusic Posted November 15, 2008 Members Share Posted November 15, 2008 Terry, I think we all know what to do. Start a religion, with Mr.Vermont as our leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted November 15, 2008 Members Share Posted November 15, 2008 An excellent response, Terry. :thu: That creep needs his meds adjusted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted November 16, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 16, 2008 J. Vermont replies:so people hire you because you're nice to them? Really? it doesn't matter that you are a mediocrity? I'd rather get hired because I was good, not because I was a nice guy. Anyway, like I said, what kind of music community is so starved for players that a cat like you can get a steady stream of gigs? I wanna move there. thanks,I'm beginning to think he doesn't like me much...as I've not set foot in Chicago (where it seems he's from) in nearly 15 years, I've got to wonder how much time he's spent tracking me down...and if he is the son (or husband ) of the waitress I went out with whenever I was in town...Didn't see a ring on her hand, I swear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted November 16, 2008 Members Share Posted November 16, 2008 Well, Terry, since he knows you posted here about the Friday night off, my guess is that he's a troll from one of the forums here and is simply out to give you a hard time. Ignore him. If he was any good at all, he'd be gigging, not acting like a kindergarten baby crying in his milk.And if he turns out to be related to the waitress, just tell him how much you enjoyed her and leave him to his imagination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted November 16, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 16, 2008 Well, Terry, since he knows you posted here about the Friday night off, my guess is that he's a troll from one of the forums here and is simply out to give you a hard time. Pretty much my thoughts...I guess he wants some attention, so now he's gotten a little. Ignore him. If he was any good at all, he'd be gigging, not acting like a kindergarten baby crying in his milk. I'm sure he means well... And if he turns out to be related to the waitress, just tell him how much you enjoyed her and leave him to his imagination. You have a delightful mean streak...I like that in a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pinchegordo Posted November 16, 2008 Members Share Posted November 16, 2008 it appears that he only has the balls to give other musicians a hard time over the internet.seems to me like this douche bag doesnt realize theres difference between being able to play and being able to entertain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted November 16, 2008 Members Share Posted November 16, 2008 You have a delightful mean streak...I like that in a woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tag Posted November 16, 2008 Members Share Posted November 16, 2008 Well, if this guy really wants to know, I'll tell him: Terry's got soul pal, and you don't. And when it comes to music, soul trumps skill every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members panhandler Posted November 16, 2008 Members Share Posted November 16, 2008 Most of us here can barely tune a guitar, never mind play it! But we turn down gigs all the time. Why?CAUSE WE GOT MOJO!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted November 16, 2008 Members Share Posted November 16, 2008 Well, if this guy really wants to know, I'll tell him: Terry's got soul pal, and you don't. And when it comes to music, soul trumps skill every time. +1000 Somebody once said "if you ain't got soul, you can't play for sh**." That's why some of us get paid for what we do and others just wannabe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gthom Posted November 16, 2008 Members Share Posted November 16, 2008 You all just wait, one of these days he'll win first prize at the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship and then you'll all be sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted November 16, 2008 Members Share Posted November 16, 2008 You all just wait, one of these days he'll win first prize at the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship and then you'll all be sorry. Yup..... ...........and I'll get free lessons from Tommy E. :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Greymuzzle Posted November 16, 2008 Members Share Posted November 16, 2008 Nah, I reckon he is much more likely to develop his Wrist Action than his Fingerstyle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted November 16, 2008 Members Share Posted November 16, 2008 Nah, I reckon he is much more likely to develop his Wrist Action than his Fingerstyle...^^^LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riffmeister Posted November 16, 2008 Members Share Posted November 16, 2008 I think it is a common personality flaw........someone who needs to put others down in order to build himself up in his own mind.Other than that, I'd say J is a just rude little dick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Abando Posted November 16, 2008 Members Share Posted November 16, 2008 Maybe this person in some strange way is trying to give himself the courage to do what Terry does and thinks the best way to do it is by downplaying Terry's abilities. He thinks to himself "If Terry can do it, I certainly can!" "Seriously if you want I can post some stuff for you to listen to. I want to play out but am afraid to, but if YOU play out then why can't I? I'm better than you." That last sentence reveals a great deal. He obviously doesn't think Terry is awful. Why would he want Terry to listen to his music if he thought so little of him? He also admits he's afraid and perhaps lacks the courage to do what Terry does on a regular basis. This causes frustration and resentment. This is especially true if he really thinks he's better than Terry as a player. In other words, if you look at the email rather closely, you will see that this person really wrote the letter to himself. A rather crude way of giving himself a pep talk while at the same revealing his fears and troubles to someone he begrudgingly admires. That's my take. Abando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted November 16, 2008 Members Share Posted November 16, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mjuenem Posted November 16, 2008 Members Share Posted November 16, 2008 Read the email. Two words: nut job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members babablowfish Posted November 16, 2008 Members Share Posted November 16, 2008 My guess is that this is one of those nitwits from the political forum who like to come here now and again to stir up trouble. Thanks for the laughs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members masterbuilt Posted November 16, 2008 Members Share Posted November 16, 2008 I think it is a common personality flaw........someone who needs to put others down in order to build himself up in his own mind. Other than that, I'd say J is a just rude little dick. I really have nothing to add, but this was so good it needed to be repeated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted November 16, 2008 Members Share Posted November 16, 2008 Terry: All I can say is he is a male, not a man, for a man would at least say who he is and leave a name or a number. Even the way he repeats himself shows that he is not very bright. I'm sure you're doing the right thing by ignoring the loser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattSkibaIsGOD Posted November 16, 2008 Members Share Posted November 16, 2008 Well I've heard your clips on the Annex Terry, and if that is mediocre I'm a god awful {censored} player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Galabar Posted November 16, 2008 Members Share Posted November 16, 2008 J... I've got to wonder how much time he's spent tracking me down...and if he is the son (or husband ) of the waitress I went out with whenever I was in town... Didn't see a ring on her hand, I swear! Uh, hmm, maybe a DNA test is in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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