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Horrible Lead Guitarists

#82
To close up the conversation, we have made our decision. Our lead guitarist didn't show up at practice today and didnt ask, so the rhythm and I got to talk with out drummer about kicking out the lead. We then continued to have practice sounding better and tighter than we ever did (even with the now ex-rhythm playing the lead guitar parts) We are currently thinking up a new band name to go with the new lineup.

I was too lazy to record practice so new clips will have to wait, but heres a list of pros that are already taking place:

1. no more extreme arrogance is found within the band
2. more room to practice since an amp will be gone
3. our only guitarist gets to crank the presence on his amp, and has a much better tone. also, no more boost pedal...which means a wah can fit on his pedalboard!
4. the solos (although not refined yet) already sound and feel much better
5. no more timing issues! we sound very tight and together.
6. I can hear myself better
7. we all hear vocals better
8. less gear to help carry on stage
9. one less work schedule to work around, which means more practice, which means more work done.
10. I think I'll leave it at that. :D
 
#86
ibateur said:
Your drummer still needs work and seems to affect your timing. Guitar flows far better. Who is singing? Needs work too.
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the guitarist is singing ...and he knows very well that he needs to work on his solos and vocals. its going to take some time. all of these solos were improved.... we never wrote them so we are going to start writing solos from now on.
 
#87
lavaxtris said:
5. no more timing issues! we sound very tight and together.
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Honestly, judging by the latest recording, the drummer still has issues with keeping time. He rushes his fills, the tempo speeds up and slows down quite noticably, and there are many spots where he drops or misses a beat.

The single best thing that you could do to tighten up would be to have the drummer practice to a metronome or click.
 
#88
Hey Lavaxtris - I hope the comments on this thread don't get you down, but please keep in mind that it all comes from a good place - TB is a very cool community and you are getting lots of attention and constructive comments from a number of bassists with years of experience. So, while the pill is bitter, it is useful - please try to keep this in mind.

I have gone through the entire thread and listened to all the posted tracks and while the last one might be a bit better than the earlier ones, it just isn't there.

You guys need to woodshed as a band and get things right.
 
#90
It would also do you some good to sit down and listen to LOTS of music. Doesn't matter the genre, just so long as its got guitar, bass, and drums. Open your ears, and your mind, and really listen. Why is this song good? Why is this song on the radio? Listen to a band that has a famous bassist. What is that bassist playing that makes people like them so much? Same with guitar and drums. Rush has a fan club for every individual member. What is it about each member of that band that makes people covet them so much? Look at famous singers. What do they all have in common? What are some things they do that are.unique? You should start schooling yourself on music, asking questions like that. Learning covers is a great idea. Especially if you aim to make your band sound exactly like the song on the album. If you play a song, and something didn't sound exactly right, go back and fix it.until it sounds note for note exactly right. That kind of stuff will force you to learn timing, and feel. It'll make all your band members learn how to read each other, and feel out things like time changes, starts and stops, and make your whole band sound a lot better.
 
#91
In the beginning of the latest track you posted the singer really annoyed me.. A singer singing out of tune is really .. arghh..

But for the rest I think it kind of rocked!
Sure not supertight, but the flow was there I think.
I kind of liked the solo, even though there are also plenty of flaky notes. But the vibe was right!

Rock on! :)
 
#92
sb69coupe said:
Honestly, judging by the latest recording, the drummer still has issues with keeping time. He rushes his fills, the tempo speeds up and slows down quite noticably, and there are many spots where he drops or misses a beat.

The single best thing that you could do to tighten up would be to have the drummer practice to a metronome or click.
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I concur. Drummer needs LOTS of work on timing. A metronome should absolutely be in his/her future.
 
#93
sb69coupe said:
Honestly, judging by the latest recording, the drummer still has issues with keeping time. He rushes his fills, the tempo speeds up and slows down quite noticably, and there are many spots where he drops or misses a beat.

The single best thing that you could do to tighten up would be to have the drummer practice to a metronome or click.
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not the same drummer as in the other tracks. same drummer as in the video, though.
 
#98
Sounds like a goup of guys all individually screaming "look at me, look at me!!" With nobody thinking in group mode. In music it comes w time so I say less time dreaming and more time learning. There's no welfare entitlement handouts for musicians fortunately. You have to pay dues and earn it.

Good luck!
 

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