Members frankiej Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 When you guys started playing guitar did you ultimately want to end up playing gigs? ive been playing for like 4 years but have no desire to gig or go out and play with a band. Im just wondering if this is weird? I mean, dont get me wrong if someone heard my playing and offered me a spot in their band and they were good then id be down for it, just to give it a try. Just wondering what all you guys have to say about this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crxsh Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 In this diagram ... you are Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cloudscapes Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 nah dont sweat it. it took me years to play my first gig. the way I see it, it shows that you ultimatelly started playing for yourself (which is a good thing) instead of just tryign to imrpess peopel at a show and be part of the "scene"... which isn't necissarily BAD, but you know, shouldn't be the main reason I don't think EDIT: I love that picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lanefair Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 I wasn't in a rush to join a band, I got asked to go and jam through a friend of a friend for my band (of almost 4 years). It's a unique social thing to be a part of, and it's kind of like a few artists sharing the same canvas. It can get on your nerves trying to get others to understand or agree with your ideas. Gigging is so much different to playing at home, but they're both rewarding in their own way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankthomson Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 cant say whats good 4 u , but 4 me, gigging was the natural result of learning to play guitar.i'm a frontman, so i guess i NEEDED to be on stage.different strokes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HeartfeltDawn Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 When I started playing the guitar, I never wanted to be the guitarist in a band. I always loved the idea of being like Brian Wilson in the period when he sat home in the studio and wrote songs whilst the rest of the Beach Boys went round the world and performed. I don't like attention on me, be it with a guitar in my hand or back in my sporting days when I performed on a national level with guys who went on to be international players. Put it this way, if I had to be in a music video, then I'm taking Peter Buck's role in the So.Central Rain video and hiding behind the white screens. 9rLlVWrvO-Q With my current band, I've gigged more in a year and a half than I have in the rest of my playing days. I've enjoyed it and I suppose it has brought me out of my shell a bit more. I'm still pretty reclusive on stage compared to the usual frontman stage{censored}ers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members damacy Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 at present, writing/recording music is more fun to me. but sometimes i wish i had a band (not necessarily having gigs). you know, people.. chemistry. i know it's a cliche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Keef84 Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 Playing shows allows me to play loud. I live in a townhouse so I don't often get the opportunity to turn the amp up. Also, I think the energy of the crowd and pressure of performing makes me play better and come up with more creative solos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alistarr* Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 i have no real desire to play shows either. making music with other people is something i enjoy a great deal but i'm not particularly interested in having an audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sunsetcarcrash Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 i'm a frontman, so i guess i NEEDED to be on stage. Basically, frank is a badass, and you cant hang with him...:poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dap99 Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 When you pick up a guitar b/c these guys, the ONLY reason is to play gigs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sunsetcarcrash Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 when these guys are your inspiration to pick up a guitar you cut yourself... A LOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dap99 Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 when these guys are your inspiration to pick up a guitar you cut yourself... A LOT! How did you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sunsetcarcrash Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 ..... looks around for support.... SON OF A BITCH!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Valerus Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 When you pick up a guitar b/c these guys, the ONLY reason is to play gigs! Ahh the old days of Paul & Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dap99 Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 Ahh the old days of Paul & Clive Yup, some good stuff there. But I did like Bruce and Nicko. I stopped listening to them around the time of Powerslave. Number of the Beast and Piece of Mind were my favorites IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members maxisnotdead Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 I learned how to play guitar by playing with a band. It's always seemed natural to me to want to play shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tengo Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 I started playing when I was 13, and only wanted to play gigs when I thought I was good enough not to get booed, which was around about 18 months ago (or 5 years down the line). That being said, it does improve your playing soooo much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankiej Posted April 11, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 In this diagram ... you are Canada. haha, thanks for the loving words. Ive jammed with a couple of my friends before and it was pretty chill. It kinda sucks in the same way though because i have alot more knowledge when it comes to music then they do, so they are just like "yaa...sure man." I mostly started playing as a way to express myself. Im one of the kids that walks around with a straight look on his face spacing out with his ipod on in class. On a further note my playing at a talent show at my college:thu: Only thing that sucks is im going to have to use my DA5 instead of my AC15 which makes me want to cry.....alot:cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Michael Patrick Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 When I first started playing, I wanted to get laid. Playing along with records in my bedroom wouldn't have accomplished that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lukin Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 With my current band, I've gigged more in a year and a half than I have in the rest of my playing days. I've enjoyed it and I suppose it has brought me out of my shell a bit more. I'm still pretty reclusive on stage compared to the usual frontman stage{censored}ers Checkout some clips of Tool. Guitarists off to the side, singer in a small pocket near the back and the drummer also towards the back. They have lots of visuals and other stuff going on. I beleive the stage setup has more to do with sound but my guess is they were thinking of both improving sound (keeping the vocal mics in the quiet spots) and letting the audience focus on the music and visuals rather then the musicians. Neat concept for those of us that would prefer not to be in the spotlight so much. Although if your local venues are like ours standing at the back of the stage is pretty much the front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 I much prefer songwriting and recording to gigging. Always have. But that isn't to say that I don't love the energy that comes from performing with a tight and well-seasoned live band. When I was gigging full time for about 5 years, it wore me down physically. I was a lead vocalist, so my larynx would get shredded, and I'd get frequent sinus infections from the whole lifestyle - i.e. drive for hours to a gig in a dark smoky bar, unload the rig (PA, lights, instruments, etc.), set up the rig, drink and smoke too much, gig for 4 hours soaking in sweat, drink and smoke too much again, break down the rig, load the rig while soaking in sweat, drive for hours again, pass-out from drinking and smoking too much, wake up and do it again. I miss gigging with a live band regularly, but I'd do it now without the drinking and smoking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Clorox Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 Don't sweat it man, I'm the same way. I've been playing for almost three years and have pretty much no desire to gig. I just don't like all that pressure...my favorite thing about guitar is that I can relax and play and have fun, and I don't like the idea of having some rigorous gig schedule or something. Plus, I'm still not confident enough in my abilities to want to play in front of an audience (I'm a mediocre guitarist and I know it). It's nothing out of the ordinary to like playing by yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dap99 Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 I think it was Robert Fripp who said, "I absolutely despise playing Live. The only thing I hate more than that is recording." I always thought that was funny. I love playing live, but now that I'm older, I hate staying up late and I hate carrying my crap around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pbone Posted April 11, 2008 Members Share Posted April 11, 2008 Uh, yes. I want to be in a touring band for a living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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