Members oldschoolshred Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 I'm an amateur guitarist with original songs on youtube and today I get an email inviting me to audition for a band. I give my phone number to talk to them about it, and they call inviting me to this "big house in the hills" (this is Santiago, Chile by the way) Saturday to try out. So I say: "well ok but first why don't you send me your demos, since you've heard mine?" The answer was strange and evasive, like they were afraid to show off their {censored}. Then they said I sounded like a really friendly guy...stranger still. So I'm thinking one of the following... 1. They're gay and wanna gang rape me2. They want to steal my gear 3. They suck really bad and are embarrassed to show their music Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riversitter Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 Probably a combination of #1 and #2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SeniorBlues Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 Now that I have something up on a web site to listen to - rough as it is, sending me some mp3s or a link is now a prerequisite for any offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jwlussow Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 I'm guessing a combo of 1 & 2 or they are just starting out and don't have a demo yet. Maybe they just decided to start a band and thought they would pick up an experienced guy to help them get going. Either way, I'd bring a friend or two with if you decide to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roy Brooks Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 Now that I have something up on a web site to listen to - rough as it is, sending me some mp3s or a link is now a prerequisite for any offers. What is your website. I would like to hear the music you have on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SeniorBlues Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 What is your website. I would like to hear the music you have on it. Got an hour to kill? . . . . . http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?2809177-Is-This-Band-Worth-Preserving (Or you can just go to the bandmix link. . . . . . . Feel free to send me a PM.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mstreck Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 Probably a combination of #1 and #2. Wear a butt plug and handcuff your amp to your wrist. That'll slow them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wardjames Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 You guys are all a bunch of lame pessimists. I'm assuming is a band full of hot chicks who want him to come by and have his way with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mstreck Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 You guys are all a bunch of lame pessimists. I'm assuming is a band full of hot chicks who want him to come by and have his way with them. Maybe it's the long lost Castle Anthrax???? [video=youtube;DtcSYPjJbgg] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rezrover Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 Just pick some public neutral ground to meet them. Then you can form your own opinion about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BATCAT Posted August 3, 2011 Moderators Share Posted August 3, 2011 I don't really go audition for a band- nor have anybody audition for a band Im in- without first: a)An exchange of music b)An in person, face-to-face meeting And I have never once regretted this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jwlussow Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 Naughty Zoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wardjames Posted August 4, 2011 Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 Pretty much what I had in mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stevesherbert Posted August 4, 2011 Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 +1 on requiring mp3s. i can't think of a more efficient way to know whether or not their style and skills are up to par. any band without the resources/know-how to throw a mic up and record a practice are going to be equally useless and inept the rest of the time. don't waste your time going their way unless they're willing to come YOUR way. unless they're a super-famous chilean act or something, of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SeniorBlues Posted August 4, 2011 Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 +1 on requiring mp3s. i can't think of a more efficient way to know whether or not their style and skills are up to par. any band without the resources/know-how to throw a mic up and record a practice are going to be equally useless and inept the rest of the time. Let me back up a little. There is a drawback to posting mp3s, and that is that people tend to assume that what they're hearing on your clips represents your entire range of musical expression. The same is true for set lists, which I also ask for. Some people will change their set list a lot as they fill out their roster; others aren't interested in expanding their horizons at all. . . . . which is why I agree with Actionsquid's suggestion to also require an extensive group interview. I assumed everyone was on the same page as the contact guy who posted the original ad in my current group. Guess what . . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldschoolshred Posted August 4, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 These dudes sent me two demos in the end and seem on the up and up. The demos aren't bad just kinda slow strange music. But they don't live in a bad neighborhood or anything. They just seem complicated. I've never "auditioned" before, just have teamed up with others to form a band or joined one already in existence. To me "auditioning" is for pros and the only compensation I've ever gotten for playing is free beer basically, so this seems a little upsurd. I might show up but if I don't it's just cause I'm not that interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members callous Posted August 4, 2011 Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 That's just what I was wondering--do you want to be in a band? You seem to be satisfied doing what you're doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldschoolshred Posted August 4, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 That's just what I was wondering--do you want to be in a band? You seem to be satisfied doing what you're doing. I dunno you might be right but it still would be fun to get into a steady band again that shares the same likes and has a similar skill level as me. That was way easier 10 years ago in college, it just kinda happened. Funny, you kinda got me thinking. Good observation, are you a psychologist or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crustee Posted August 5, 2011 Members Share Posted August 5, 2011 They're gonna force you to be their cocaine mule, and you'll be on the next episode of "Locked Up Abroad". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.