Anyone else have no intrest in playing live?

KingOvHell · #1 10-10-2008, 09:05 PM

Maybe its my severe shyness but i do not. It also makes it more difficult finding a band.

Not sure if this is the right place for this.

seanm · #2 10-10-2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOvHell

Maybe its my severe shyness but i do not. It also makes it more difficult finding a band.

I am a fairly shy person, but I love playing live. I wish I could do it more often.

There are basement bands that practice every week and never play live. Try to find one.

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Originally Posted by KingOvHell

Not sure if this is the right place for this.

Not really. Bands or Misc would be better.

pbass2 · #3 10-11-2008, 12:52 PM

There's nothing wrong with that at all. It's not for everybody. Now, if you haven't done it much, you may wanna get your feet wet and see if you like it----you may end up loving it. I used to tour/play live constantly but the past few years have been 98% a studio guy (sessions for others, and also as a producer/composer in my own studio). I honestly didn't miss it much at all, and in many ways, I made more "progress" as an all-around musician/engineer/producer by just focusing on recording. The time it took to go out with a band was a detraction from it. That said, for the first time in years, I'm gigging more, and I know it'll be fun--for a while at least.
I wouldn't worry about. If you're not set up to already, maybe focus your attention (and budget) on recording, setting up your own project studio, etc.

Paulie Jay · #4 10-12-2008, 06:21 AM

"Anyone else have no interest in playing live?"

Only in the sense that these days I much prefer recording. I still love playing live whilst I'm actually doing it, but sometimes the thought of packing the car, lugging in, lugging out - it can defeat me before the night has begun. But then I plug in and forget all of that.

Munjibunga · #5 10-12-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by KingOvHell

It also makes it more difficult finding a band.

Ya think? Why would a band exist if it weren't going to have an audience? If I couldn't play out, I wouldn't play at all.

ryco · #6 10-12-2008, 10:58 AM

It would depend on the band and the gig.

I love playing out live! And I really like playing original tunes. I will do the out in the park things anytime.

I don't much like going out and playing cover rock/country in bars any more. I refused a sub gig this weekend.

I do like playing the weekend summer jazz trio gig very much. Doesn't pay very well, but it's a great time!

Bass301 · #7 10-13-2008, 09:10 AM

Take one step at a time. I find that jammimg to my favorite bands while playing a cd through the bass Korg Pandora feels as if I am on stage as the band's bassist. If you enjoy being part of your favorite band on cd, finding some local players would be the next step toward a potentially higher level of enjoyment involving the energy of live people. Or, perhaps the pleasure of jamming at home to favorite band cd will be totally sufficient.

For your first band participate a church band. One of the best things about church bands is the players and audience are more friendly and less critical than the general public. Just getting used to standing in front of an audience is an important
step.

Take one step at a time.

mambo4 · #8 10-13-2008, 10:36 AM

I feel that art has to communicate with an audience to be valuable to anyone but its creator. The joy I get from playing is something I humbly hope to share with others, and that desire motivates me.

b to g is yummy · #9 10-17-2008, 11:46 PM

maybe you should try playing live and see if you like it, it might grow on you. if not...no big deal

Dave Muscato · #10 10-18-2008, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Munjibunga

Ya think? Why would a band exist if it weren't going to have an audience? If I couldn't play out, I wouldn't play at all.

There are plenty of applications that require a band who never plays for an audience... Soundtracks, jingles, recording sessions backing solo artists, ghost work, demos, the list goes on.

I like recording and jamming, but it all comes together for me playing out. Connecting a performer with an audience is what music is supposed to do, and as much as we try, I don't think you can do that as well with a round piece of plastic, or a computer, or a TV set, etc.

Being there and seeing and hearing it happen right before your eyes and feeding off the audience's energy as they feed off yours and creating that feedback loop is why I do this.

Munjibunga · #11 10-18-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Muscato

There are plenty of applications that require a band who never plays for an audience... Soundtracks, jingles, recording sessions backing solo artists, ghost work, demos, the list goes on.

I like recording and jamming, but it all comes together for me playing out. Connecting a performer with an audience is what music is supposed to do, and as much as we try, I don't think you can do that as well with a round piece of plastic, or a computer, or a TV set, etc.

Being there and seeing and hearing it happen right before your eyes and feeding off the audience's energy as they feed off yours and creating that feedback loop is why I do this.

OK, I can go with that.

theshadow2001 · #12 10-18-2008, 05:11 PM

If you've never played out live, then it probably is your shyness so don't knock it till you've tried it.

If you have played out live and then didn't like it fair enough. However the first few times I played out live wasn't a whole lot of fun due to experience or lack there of. Once I got some of that under the belt it was plain sailing

thumpbass1 · #13 10-24-2008, 03:04 PM

I love playing out, even if it's doing the bar band thing! I ain't saying every gig I've done has been a fantastic experience over the past 30 some years, but I've had more good ones than bad ones. I can understand that some folks are better at staying in a studio style enviorment where they can create their music and record, but it kind of reminds me of my second cousin who is a very talented painter and artist in general, who for some reason goes white knuckle at the thought of even trying to do a small gallery showing of his work. Hey if he's happy to just keep creating his work in his home art studio enviorment and let only a small circle of people see his work, I guess as long as he's happy that's okay.

pbass6811 · #14 11-18-2008, 04:38 AM

I guess it really does depend on your personality and how much you are willing to step out of your comfort zone. I gig 4 nights a week(for the last 6 yrs!)and there's nothing else I'd rather do! Seeing a group of ppl actually enjoying your music is a blessing! I'm kind of shy by nature, but when I strap on my bass, I might as well be king of the world! You have a gift, don't be afraid to share it!

duff beer · #15 11-18-2008, 05:23 PM

Playing live is easy if you play bass...unless you sing, you will be invisible.

bigblondeafro87 · #16 11-18-2008, 06:07 PM

The best music happens live IMO. The band feeds off the energy of the audience in a way thats hard to describe.

lawsonman · #17 11-18-2008, 06:45 PM

You don't have to but that's the only reason I play.

brownbass20 · #18 11-20-2008, 11:28 AM

What's the sense in playing/writing music if you don't share it. Get out there man you'll love it.

BillMason · #19 11-20-2008, 12:14 PM

I'm shy too, but playing live in front of an audience is when the shyness goes away.