10 song audition

[buldog5151bass]

Can you quantify how unprepared he was? Poor playing or just didn't know tbe songs?

Barracuda, Vertigo, Harder to Breathe - knew the parts (a little sloppy, but decent), but not comfortable with the structure
More Than a Feeling - nailed some of the parts, very loose on others
Crazy Little Thing - didn't want to play it, said he didn't have the solos down

When I joined the band last year, I learned the entire 48 song set list in 4 weeks. Granted I had a one page cheat sheet for two gigs, but still...

 

[BrianNYC]

I did not get the gig. Seems that no matter how hard i prepare when it comes time to do it "for real" I get some kind of stage fright and screw it all up. Then my nervous energy probably makes me seem like some kind of weirdo. Felt like everything was too fast and just speeding by. I made a vid the next day of me still fumbling through fairies in case anyone us curious how "bad" i am haha. Thank you all for the great feedback and encouraging words!!!

 

[charlie monroe]

Get that nervous energy under control and you'll do great!

 

[jshinal]

If I wanted in the band I'd learn as many songs as possible....and if I didn't get the position then at least I learned a bunch more songs.

I tried out for a Tom Petty tribute band a year or so ago. They auditioned 9 or 10 people and although I didn't get the position I was later told by the keyboard player (I'm in another band with him) that in the band discussion it came down to me and 1 other guy. The other guy was a better player but I beat out other guys who were better but less prepared. I showed up a week after being asked to learn 3 or 4 songs knowing 15 songs. That told them that I could and would do my homework.

I would have hired you. You will improve playing regularly with the band. Your preparation is extremely valuable. Good job, man.

 

[catcauphonic]

Dem's BIG shoes to fill, OP!

I wouldn't have got it either, I'm sure. But look at all you've probably learned in the process, and keep at it

 

[mstillman]

Whatever you do, it's no fun when your prep doesn't yield an offer. But now you've got a bunch of new tunes under your belt for the next audition. I'd see which other BS bands are in your area. If none, why not start your own?

Keep at it and good luck!

 

[Jehos]

Keep it up, every audition is a learning opportunity.

I definitely agree with the "under promise, over deliver" method of getting gigs. Also, when given a choice of songs to learn if I can't learn them all, I pick the hardest ones. I figure that way the band is either comparing me to people who played easier songs, or people who didn't play the hard songs as well. Might as well show what I can do and either get the gig or lose it honestly to somebody better.

 

[sean_on_bass]

I did not get the gig. Seems that no matter how hard i prepare when it comes time to do it "for real" I get some kind of stage fright and screw it all up. Then my nervous energy probably makes me seem like some kind of weirdo. Felt like everything was too fast and just speeding by. I made a vid the next day of me still fumbling through fairies in case anyone us curious how "bad" i am haha. Thank you all for the great feedback and encouraging words!!!

Not that bad my friend. Just keep practicing and you will perfect it. It does seem like your reaction time is a tad behind the beat and it creates a not so confident feel to the groove, some parts you nailed, others were a little shaky. Make you sure you are practicing technical exercises with a metronome to increase your confidence and focus.