Members pinkfloydcramer61 Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 As for myself, I'm pretty far along in the "whore" direction. What keeps me from maxing it out is: I won't play with crappy drummers (on a regular basis) I hate playing horn samples on a gig (don't have a problem with string section samples, for some reason).I won't use backing tracks on a gig (YET) . And I think I deserve extra "whore" points for the mealy-mouthed way I qualified the previous 3 statements. If it weren't so late, I might cobble together some lame scoring system for computing your MWF (music whore factor). But like most whores, I'm not motivated to do much if there's no money involved. Where do YOU fit in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Lozada Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 * I won't play with crappy drummers (on a regular basis) - Check! For my extra "whore points" I may add: "I won't play with crappy musicians". * I hate playing horn samples on a gig (don't have a problem with string section samples, for some reason). - Check! I hate horn samples too. Specially badly programmed ones, played with no technique. Horrible. Strings are fine. * I won't use backing tracks on a gig (YET) . - The similarities end here. The most of my shows (unless I'm just a hired gun) are based on backing tracks. I can add: * I won't play on crappy PA / Use crappy mics. Really. - Those days ended a long time ago. * I won't play under direct sunlight or under the risk of rain. - My gear and myself deserve a better place to perform. * I won't perform as a piano player on a 61-keys, synth-action keyboard. - It does not matter I'm not a good piano player get me a 76 or 88 Keys baby. I can trigger the sounds from my laptop, BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DevilRaysFan Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 For over 20 years, my bass has kept a roof over my head, clothes on my back, and food in the tummy, as well as pay my bills. Its easy to say what I prefer to do, as opposed to the reality that I need to work and will pickup gigs that Id prefer not to do. Nowadays - especially now as a keyboard player with a dayjob - I am much more choosier...................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members keybdwizrd Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 I will not play any song by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bruto Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 I hate playing horn samples on a gig (don't have a problem with string section samples, for some reason) I saw Paul McCartney live last month, excellent concert btw, but all his horns are sampled and played by Wix. If anyone can afford to tour with a trumpet and sax player, Paul McCartney can. Even "Got To Get You Into My Life" had sampled horns, not recorded backing tracks - sampled horns. Geez. As for using backing tracks on a gig, guess what? I've been making them for friends for a few years now. Usually, it's a string part, but I've also done piano, organ, and flute as well (no Stairway.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members plepue Posted August 9, 2010 Members Share Posted August 9, 2010 Pure Whore.Although I agree with several of the previously stated "I wont play . . ." the truth is that for me, if the price is right, I will. Crappy drummers, backing tracks, weak PA all just mean a higher quote from me. I even played a big Casino show with a Britney Spears Tribute Act because the price was right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pogo97 Posted August 10, 2010 Members Share Posted August 10, 2010 Anecdotal dialogue Churchill: Madam, would you sleep with me for five million pounds?Socialite: My goodness, Mr. Churchill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pinkfloydcramer61 Posted August 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 10, 2010 Pure Whore.Although I agree with several of the previously stated "I wont play . . ." the truth is that for me, if the price is right, I will. Crappy drummers, backing tracks, weak PA all just mean a higher quote from me. I even played a big Casino show with a Britney Spears Tribute Act because the price was right. YES!:thu:For the right price, I would probably play Freebird with backing tracks and a hair-band reject drummer on a 61-key synth-action board in direct sunlight. Don't know what your problem is with Ms. Spears, though. IMO "Hit Me Baby" is a very well written song, kind of baroque, in fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundwave106 Posted August 10, 2010 Members Share Posted August 10, 2010 on't know what your problem is with Ms. Spears, though. IMO "Hit Me Baby" is a very well written song, kind of baroque, in fact. I'm all of a sudden picturing Britney Spears singing a Handel aria. (No problems with Mr. Max Martin, though.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pinkfloydcramer61 Posted August 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 10, 2010 Play it on a piano or pipe organ and get back to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roy Brooks Posted August 10, 2010 Members Share Posted August 10, 2010 I am a musician. I play music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wwwjd Posted August 10, 2010 Members Share Posted August 10, 2010 I've profited, but never sold myself musically, and never will. If I did, I'd probably quit music forever shortly after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members plepue Posted August 10, 2010 Members Share Posted August 10, 2010 I am a musician. I play music. I am a performer. I perform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pogo97 Posted August 10, 2010 Members Share Posted August 10, 2010 I am a performer. I perform. I am a size 9. I size 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ImperatorDX Posted August 10, 2010 Members Share Posted August 10, 2010 I am the imperator. I impair others' hearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wwwjd Posted August 10, 2010 Members Share Posted August 10, 2010 In Russia, forum types YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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