http://www.vai.com/tour2007/opencall/index.html

Steve Vai is looking for an amazing bass player to join his band in his '07 Europe/US Tour. Open Auditions this Wednesday/Thursday in LA. Follow link for more info.

Not that I have the chops for this or am worthy of being on stage with Vai, but Why was this not posted sooner? For those who might be interested?

I don't know, why didn't you post it before ?

This was posted on his site April 26th, quit bitchin and get your chops together and nail the audition! (it would seem that this kind of info deserves thanks rather than 'why didn't you....')

Now, if I could become Billy Sheehan overnight and afford that plane ticket to LA... This will be a killer gig for somebody.

Ugh...if only I lived in LA :(

I'm not worthy........but you are Jason. I've got some decent fiddle chops, but not like that; that's in the ionosphere.

This was posted on his site April 26th, quit bitchin and get your chops together and nail the audition! (it would seem that this kind of info deserves thanks rather than 'why didn't you....')


Huh....I'm sorry what did you say?

Huh....I'm sorry what did you say?

Well, you quoted it, so I am not sure if reading issues are present as well.

But just in case I am wrong, why did you feel the need to dig into the original poster? Seing as how a) the auditions haven't happened yet, b) you aren't going.

I sent then an email, jic.

"Thanks for your inquiry.

Open Auditions will be taking place at Mates in North Hollywood between 5pm and 8pm Wednesday May 2nd, and Thursday May 3rd. The address is copied below.

Mates
5412 Cleon Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
818.762.2661

Please learn the bass pieces provided on the auditions info page:
<http://www.vai.com/tour2007/opencall/>. Amplifiers will be provided.

Please be aware that we're expecting a large turn out to these open auditions, and may not get to see everyone play, depending on time constraints.

Best regards,

Mike
for Steve Vai
"

oh man, i would kill to be able to try out for this. what a sweet gig this would be.

Well, you quoted it, so I am not sure if reading issues are present as well.

But just in case I am wrong, why did you feel the need to dig into the original poster? Seing as how a) the auditions haven't happened yet, b) you aren't going.

I sent then an email, jic.

"Thanks for your inquiry.

Open Auditions will be taking place at Mates in North Hollywood between 5pm and 8pm Wednesday May 2nd, and Thursday May 3rd. The address is copied below.

Mates
5412 Cleon Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
818.762.2661

Please learn the bass pieces provided on the auditions info page:
<http://www.vai.com/tour2007/opencall/>. Amplifiers will be provided.

Please be aware that we're expecting a large turn out to these open auditions, and may not get to see everyone play, depending on time constraints.

Best regards,

Mike
for Steve Vai
"

But just in case I am wrong, why did you feel the need to dig into the original poster? Seing as how a) the auditions haven't happened yet, b) you aren't going.


What do you mean dig into the original poster.....I simply saw the post and commented on it.....When I saw auditions and Vai in the same sentence I wanted to get some more info on it...I did not think about going to his site to get all the info.....Why do you feel the need to dig into what I post?

Playing with Steve and Jeremy last night was a blast. Steve was very factual in saying that "It takes about 1,000 cows to make one hamburger!"

Steve looked at me and said, "OK, can you play over this in 13/8, in A Lydian? I am subdividing this in 12-12-123/12-12-12. Go."

And so, we did. Jeremy, Steve, myself, and some genius Screetch-looking 18 year old guitar phenom from Pittsburgh.

Special thanks to all of the MySpacers and that dude from Belgium that told me about the auditions a only day ahead of time!! :ninja: :ninja:

Back to writing string quartets scored for bass/drums and "prepared Eventide" string quartet.................

JT

Playing with Steve and Jeremy last night was a blast. Steve was very factual in saying that "It takes about 1,000 cows to make one hamburger!"

Steve looked at me and said, "OK, can you play over this in 13/8, in A Lydian? I am subdividing this in 12-12-123/12-12-12. Go."

And so, we did. Jeremy, Steve, myself, and some genius Screetch-looking 18 year old guitar phenom from Pittsburgh.

Special thanks to all of the MySpacers and that dude from Belgium that told me about the auditions a only day ahead of time!! :ninja: :ninja:

Back to writing string quartets scored for bass/drums and "prepared Eventide" string quartet.................

JT


Congrats on the gig........ya gotta keep it real for vai thats for sure!!!!

Playing with Steve and Jeremy last night was a blast. Steve was very factual in saying that "It takes about 1,000 cows to make one hamburger!"

Steve looked at me and said, "OK, can you play over this in 13/8, in A Lydian? I am subdividing this in 12-12-123/12-12-12. Go."

And so, we did. Jeremy, Steve, myself, and some genius Screetch-looking 18 year old guitar phenom from Pittsburgh.

Special thanks to all of the MySpacers and that dude from Belgium that told me about the auditions a only day ahead of time!! :ninja: :ninja:

Back to writing string quartets scored for bass/drums and "prepared Eventide" string quartet.................

JT

cool, did you get the gig?

About 8 Bass players showed up on Wed and about 10 showed up yesterday for auditions.

That's not very many for an open audition. Must have been intimidated - like most of us on here :) Myself included.

That's not very many for an open audition. Must have been intimidated - like most of us on here :) Myself included.


Most of those that auditioned were out of there in 10-15 minutes.

I wish I could have gone down and auditioned.

heh, I didn't get it because I was too good for him...and the fact that I wasn't there.

i didnt go because i didnt want my genius to be held back by some no-talent Steve Vai character.

This gig is so totally over my head but..I'm reminded of a night in 1980. I'm playing with Slink Rand in Carbondale Il and Frank and the band show up post gig (mothers day too IINM)
A skinny guy in leather and long multicolored hair comes up and compliments me on my use of feedback on bass. Genuinely too. Later on I put 2+2 together...:cool:

Steve looked at me and said, "OK, can you play over this in 13/8, in A Lydian? I am subdividing this in 12-12-123/12-12-12. Go." JT

Maybe with a calculator, and pad of paper and a half hour, hahahahaha - I have nightmares that go a little like that.

Does anyone know who got the gig?

Most of those that auditioned were out of there in 10-15 minutes.

Jauqo...did you audition?

Jauqo...did you audition?


No I did not.

Steve looked at me and said, "OK, can you play over this in 13/8, in A Lydian? I am subdividing this in 12-12-123/12-12-12. Go."


I had a drummer roommate many years ago and he did 13/8 15/8 etc with no problem. He was from Turkey and these were just natural rhythms for him.

ohhh gawd all of the numbers make me room spinny and shiny.

Steve looked at me and said, "OK, can you play over this in 13/8, in A Lydian? I am subdividing this in 12-12-123/12-12-12. Go."
JTI know what that means, but I probably couldn't do it on the spot. A request like that probably elimates 99% of us, just guessing.

Steve looked at me and said, "OK, can you play over this in 13/8, in A Lydian? I am subdividing this in 12-12-123/12-12-12. Go."

JT

I probably would have said, "No, but if you hum a few bars..."

NEXT!!!!

Are you Chris Mccarvill ?

Are you Chris Mccarvill ?

Nope, but there is a C. McCarville in the phone directory here in La Crosse...

"OK, can you play over this in 13/8, in A Lydian?"

A teacher I had almost 20 years ago in a college jazz combo told me to spend just a few minutes a week playing scales over odd time sigs (5, 7, 10, 11 and 13) because it really streches your ability. After about 2 months of that I could do these odd times routinely. It's not often they're needed, but once in a while the ability to spit this out on a moments notice comes in handy.

oh man, i would kill to be able to try out for this. what a sweet gig this would be.

You're the first one that I thought of when I saw this thread.:)

I just hyperventilated reading this thread (and listening to those two audition songs!) :(

Perhaps its time to sell all the music gear and just take up the kazoo! :rolleyes:

13/8 ***?!? :eek:

Seriously, this was a very interesting thread... but I guess I'll keep the day job! :D

Hmm.. 13/8.. thats easy i do that in some jams w/ the death cheaters.

1-2-3-4-5-6, 7-8-9-10-11-12, 1 (repeat) is how i count that and you can give it a ton of feel.. even with 3-4 notes :D

It's not often they're needed, but once in a while the ability to spit this out on a moments notice comes in handy.

Check out Aaron Copland's EDIT:Appalachian Spring sometime. Changes time sig quite frequently. :eek: We played that piece in college and it took some of the folks a bit to get a feel for it.

BTW I believe Vai's "Litte Green Men" is in 13/8. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Uhh, I think you better go and check that program again.....could it have been on the same concert as Stravinsky's Hoe Down?

Sorry- but you had that comin'
Jon Schwabe

Uhh, I think you better go and check that program again.....could it have been on the same concert as Stravinsky's Hoe Down?

Sorry- but you had that comin'
Jon Schwabe

Uhh, sorry, my brain was hurtin' that day. I meant Appalachian Spring. :rollno:

Playing with Steve and Jeremy last night was a blast. Steve was very factual in saying that "It takes about 1,000 cows to make one hamburger!"

Steve looked at me and said, "OK, can you play over this in 13/8, in A Lydian? I am subdividing this in 12-12-123/12-12-12. Go."
JT

That sounds awesome! I wish I could have been there, I love odd-time stuff...

I'm wondering, how did Steve treat the people who couldn't handle it? Was he nice, did he give constructive suggestions, or did he just say "you can't cut it, get out!"?

Wow, Vai. That would be an insane gig. I am suprised there wasn't more people.