Members Boydog Posted December 30, 2008 Members Share Posted December 30, 2008 play with a band on your posted musicor do it on your own ? or both ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted December 30, 2008 Members Share Posted December 30, 2008 I've been solo for the past two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blue2blue Posted December 30, 2008 Members Share Posted December 30, 2008 I'm 99% solo. And in recent years, that's 100%. I played in bands when I was in my late 20s and early 30s (late bloomer, didn't start playing until I was 20). I got serious about recording when the only band I was really kind of serious about blew up (rather dramatically, with the drunken 220 lb drummer attacking me, even though I weighed about a hundred pounds less and was still recuperating from 2 months in the hospital after a nasty motorcycle accident [i was t-boned by a driver not paying attention] and still using a walker. (It's OK, I ended up with his cute, 18 year old GF eventually.) After that, I only did short term/project bands. And got good at programming drum machines. Nowadays it seems like most of my collaborating is in the form of promises to get together and 'do that recording we've been talking about for so long...' The musico equivalent of 'let's do lunch.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted December 30, 2008 Members Share Posted December 30, 2008 Nowadays it seems like most of my collaborating is in the form of promises to get together and 'do that recording we've been talking about for so long...' The musico equivalent of 'let's do lunch.' Also, another equivalent for "let's do lunch" is "let's jam." So much musicolingo is centered around food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Boydog Posted December 30, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 30, 2008 yep, know where ya comin from blue, I did my stint in several bands that just couldn't put two and two together, been solo for about 5 years now and I think actually prefer it, altho' I do miss the agravation and frustration of not having to listen to band members sniveling over what not to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chicken Monkey Posted December 30, 2008 Members Share Posted December 30, 2008 I think I'm finished with a group that I played my songs in, and I'm starting up another group that I will eventually bring my songs to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JimiRules Posted December 30, 2008 Members Share Posted December 30, 2008 I play in a band, and yes it can be a huge headache, but when it all comes together it can be worth it. I would like to get some good recording software and do some recording on my own, but I just don't think I could handle listening to my own singing for very long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rockinrobby Posted December 30, 2008 Members Share Posted December 30, 2008 I'm an Internet Network Engineer during the day and have my son every other weekend so as much as I would LOVE to play in a band, it's a pipe dream. So I do it all over there ---> (motions with head toward studio). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Boydog Posted December 30, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 30, 2008 I'm an Internet Network Engineer during the day and have my son every other weekend so as much as I would LOVE to play in a band, it's a pipe dream. So I do it all over there ---> (motions with head toward studio). yeah, and you do it soooo well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted December 30, 2008 Members Share Posted December 30, 2008 So far, strictly on my own. I would love to find a band to play my stuff, though. If anyone knows anyone who knows anyone in St. Louis, let me know! Have tried collaborating a few times, but I suppose I just haven't found the right person yet. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bodyguard2112 Posted December 31, 2008 Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 Anywhere from band effort to solo. No set rule for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blue2blue Posted December 31, 2008 Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 I think I'm finished with a group that I played my songs in, and I'm starting up another group that I will eventually bring my songs to. You sound like one of those guys who plans girlfriend changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wwwjd Posted December 31, 2008 Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 I find solo WAY easier to actually complete things. I love band people, but they can't seem to keep up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eeglug Posted December 31, 2008 Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 I drink alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Boydog Posted December 31, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 I drink alone. with nobody else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted December 31, 2008 Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 I drink alone. You could expand that to a trio ... me, myself and I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted December 31, 2008 Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 with nobody else And you know when I drink alone EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tspit74 Posted December 31, 2008 Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 I play out in a cover band a couple times a month. Nobody wants to hear originals in a bar in the suburbs. I don't blame them. It's hard enough for people to get into hearing you flounder your way thru a Tom Petty song, let alone challenging them with something they've never heard. That goes for band members too. Keep it easy and simple, and keep your songs to yourself. Collect your $150 and do it all again in two weeks. I used to find writing and recording by myself very lonely. I now cherish the solitude and love the experience to the point where I don't want others involved. I suppose that's why I actually get things done now. Back when I thought you had to collaborate, All we ever did was eat a lot of burritos and talk about movies and do anything except finish any music. I got tired of wanting someone else to come up with lyrics. Eventually, I just started coming up with them on my own. I wish I was a better instrumentalist. But I don't really care. I work around and with my shortcomings. At least I have something to show for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rsadasiv Posted December 31, 2008 Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 You sound like one of those guys who plans girlfriend changes. Given the consequences if his wife finds out, I think he probably has to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chicken Monkey Posted December 31, 2008 Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 You sound like one of those guys who plans girlfriend changes. That was a self-empowering way to say, "My current/former group isn't calling anymore, and I think I've convinced a new partner to sing with me for a while." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LeonardScaper Posted December 31, 2008 Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 Playing out pretty much sank my first marriage.....and my second, now that I think about it. It's just me now. I'm still blown away by the wonders of modern studio technology. I'm still young, though, and these things do tend to circle back around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members griffstar Posted December 31, 2008 Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 Both. I'm in a band that I've been playing with for the last for the last 5 years (mostly the drummer & other guitarist moved for a couple years in the middle). It's way too much fun. We never argue (don't read that as no disagreements). We collaborate very well together. I'm in a band with 4 of my best friends. I also record and do small acoustic sets occasionally on my own. The 2 main purposes of playing solo for me are to get songs the band doesn't play/don't fit the band out there and to get my "100% control freak" jones out of my system. That way its easier for me to let the others in the band have a say in their parts/ general arrangements. Though when I have a very clear idea of what I want, they also give me some leeway and let me teach them their parts, but it better be a really good idea.both are in the sig vvvvvvv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sentry68 Posted December 31, 2008 Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 Done both, played in good bands and bad, basement bands and popular local groups. The last group I played with was majorly talented, but no focus. It just kind of faded away- everyone has their life commitments. Now I work on songwriting solo/collab as I can, although I don't have a lot of time, and even THAT is apparently irritating my wife. Guess I'll go sit and watch Oprah with her.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Delta0311 Posted January 1, 2009 Members Share Posted January 1, 2009 I drink alone. hahaha that sums it up brother hell yea-- as for me same crew for a year and a half and have went through singers and bassist like Paris Hilton does thongs-- strong consideration for going solo-- not that I am egotistical but gesh people get off your ass! (not directed to any one here of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Boydog Posted January 1, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2009 give me one scotch,one bourbon, and one beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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