Audition in less than 24 hours notice

Rocks · #1 11-30-2010, 08:46 PM

I just got off the phone and have an audition tomorrow at 5:30 to play a style of music I've never played in my life, on top of that its all originals that I've never heard. I hit it off with the frontman/guitarist right away on the phone, we talked like we've known each other all our lives. This should be fun!

**jmattbassplaya** · #2 11-30-2010, 08:55 PM

Should be fun! When in doubt, less is more!

Good luck!

Rocks · #3 11-30-2010, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jmattbassplaya

Should be fun! When in doubt, less is more!

Good luck!

I can do less! This should be a blast, I'm ready to nail this audition, not even a worry. From what I understand the music is fairly straight forward, not a lot of changes, I can do this in my sleep.

Stumbo · #4 12-01-2010, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocks

.... the music is fairly straight forward, not a lot of changes...

Still, I'd take a note book and write up some simple charts as you go. If you get the gig, you'll have the stuff ready for next rehearsal.

Best of luck.

walterw · #5 12-02-2010, 07:20 PM

maybe think of a cover that you all probably know to jam on, just to break the ice and warm up.

iiipopes · #6 12-02-2010, 07:26 PM

Relax, enjoy. Hope the originals have a verse structure, so that by the time you hit the bridge the second time through, it sounds like you've played with them forever.

Rocks · #7 12-02-2010, 07:33 PM

Well, I did the originals audition and nailed it, got a call today from another band thats even closer thats doing something more lucrative in this area today. They emailed me a list of 7 songs, I called him an hour after getting the email and told him I was ready to audition. We met for a short time early this evening and played all 7 songs like we'd played them together for years, it just clicked. I think I found my new band. All great guys, this will be fun!