Progressive fusion stylings

[ryognbass]

Through past associations with the drummer, I was recently asked to join a Proggish hardcore band. I'm completely new to the genre, so I'm looking for tips and feedback on a few songs. these videos are from our second show, opening for Madina lake.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXZjX2MD2wQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7whGFDCabew

The bass is relatively inaudible, although it can more than likely be picked out by the great ears of talkbass

Please feel free to point me in a good direction. thus far, I've been playing how i feel fit and I'm just looking to see whether i've hit or missed the mark. thanks!

[nataku]

You've got great tone, and you guys are definitely tight. Is your guitarist playing a Stagg?

I wish you and the drummer would get a little more noodley during fills, but you aren't underplaying for sure. It feels like the songs wander a bit without much development in some spots. I cant decide if they feel too short or too long. I also feel like you could benefit from another guitarist, but that's just personal preference.

It reminds me of early Incubus, so I definitely dig it.

[ryognbass]

Thanks for your compliments Nataku

He's playing a custom built USA guitar works tele hybrid. pretty sweet guitar!

I agree about the wandering. I Don't input much in the writing process, and the songs do get a bit trancey and divergent. This is the style I'm more used to writing in with my other band http://www.purevolume.com/MorningViewNNJ

What exactly do you mean by noodley? do you mean to lock in and fill in unison patterns or just more movement throughout.

and thanks again. Incubus is certainly a large influence on the guitarist and I.