Band not worth it? (semi-rant)

do you want to be there when the band falls apart, or do you want to wait to witness it?


'nuf said.

 

if you can have fun, then I'd say to try and go for it.

if you want to play, try and change their veiw point of what is happening, i.e. whine about not being focussed and things. challenge your front man.

if not, leave. they ain't worth it.

 

id stick around and wait to get a drummer and see wat his attitude is towards it and maybe he can help u change their minds a little if he is thinkin like u.

 

Stick with it. Things will get better.

 

Like Munj. said, stick with it. It might take six or seven years to wade through all the frontmen, drummers,singers, soundmen, keyboard players, girl friends, ten to twenty of the perfect (at the time) bass amps and basses before you have the perfect band. I'd say if after seven years your still not satisfied, work on it another ten to twenty years. Trust me you will sooner or later be in a band that will make you happy. Hang in there my man.

 

Jeez, jb, when I read your first sentence, I thought, "What th'? Of all people, jb doesn't get it?" Then I read the rest. That's the part I forgot to put in.

 

Maybe you should hit him with a big word like plagiarism - although that would probably be a little highbrow if you've painted an accurate picture of him.

What does the first guitarist think? Does he prefer the bass chugging root notes or moving around a bit more? If you get on with him, maybe you could hang out together a bit. Try it both ways, record it and listen back to see what sounds best. If that sets the pair of you on a different track to the others then so be it.

At the moment, it doesn't sound like you've got a band. It sounds like you've got a bunch of people seeing if the chemistry works... and overall it doesn't, although you've found a guitarist you kind of get on with and could perhaps work together with in the future.

Wulf

 

Solidus,

Since you're the odd man out socially you will likely be odd man out in ALL respects

Since you're just starting out, there's no $$$ involved yet. If you don't get along with the guys AND don't agree on the music there really is ZERO reason for you to hang around.

 

The exact truth, good point there brianrost.

 

btw Solidus, Munji and jb were being very sarcastic, in case you didn't pick up on it.

Personally I can't even believe you're asking anyone what to do in this situation. What possible reason do you have to stay??!? It sounds horrible in every respect.

 

From the sounds of it, its not even a band, just a couple of guys hanging out, jamming. So, don't sweat it. Show up and play, and if you're having a good time, keep doing it. If the time is more aggravating than rewarding, then pay your polite respects as you walk out the door to do something a bit more satisfying and productive.

 

Don't waste your time. Get the hell out. Start your own band.

 

try to find some people serious about music instead of image, if that is what you are looking for.

 

Good grief, QUIT

 

Sheeze, I'da been outta there within a 1/2 hour of the first practice. No drummer?? I almost need one to play descent. The whole idea just sounds immature...I say go find/start a REAL band, and when you're the one getting the gigs and such, maybe they'll rethink their logic (but prolly not).

_Ray_

 

Getting started playing in bands can be a blast. When I was younger I used to love jamming with new people as much as I could. If I was you I wouldn't get too hung up on this experience. You are young and have a lot of time to get things going. Try to find a good drummer(or a bad one if that is all that is available) and work from there. Its a lot easier to find a guitar player. Maybe practice with these guys one more time, if it doesn't improve, make sure you get all of your stuff when you leave.

 

Hum, It probably wouldn't hurt to buy a skateboard to put in your gig bag. This will give you a level playing field. Are these intellectuals or what? I can't pass judgement on the Chemistry on Technical makeup of this band, but I can say this: If you're not happy, get out!
If they're not happy, get out! Don't get your hopes up on your first band, keep trying till you get a group that clicks together.