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When you say that he ignored you, one assumes that he didn't reply. Regardless, this changes absolutely nothing about the point that the new guy was pushing more songs on them before they were proficient with the current list.
No, it goes to the question of how much togetherness should have been expected at the ''first'' session of a band that had keys vocals and bass already run the stuff twice.
Joke, right? You get that, right?Technically a skunk is a member of the weasel family also...
StI'll misquoting the saying
As clear as spots on a tiger!Joke, right? You get that, right?
You're assuming married folks agree with each other about musical decisions... it isn't always very true.
I've been in 3 different bands with my wife... one where I came into an established band she was in, one where she came into an established band I was in, and the current one which is a screw off band we've both been in from the start.
While there is significant overlap in our musical tastes - we disagree quite a lot, and when it comes to things like song choices and arrangements... we often don't agree much at all.
Eh - my wife is a more talented drummer than I am bass player, but I learn songs faster and read better (although, reading drum charts is harder IMO than reading sheet music or tab).
It's plenty for the first jam... but at the end of the night of that first jam, I'd be expecting to throw another 10-12 songs on everyones plate to work on for the next rehearsal.
I worked an open mic this summer and am fully convinced a b+ band with an A+ frontperson( see? I'm PC!) will go farther than an A+ band that can't perform. I've played more tunes, stone cold, some having never even heard them before, than I care to remember, but I did notice that the crowd response was fantastic and the average joe shmo never noticed the difference.
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Cuz I can't find anything better to write about with my late breakfast this morning...
About a year and a half ago I decided I wanted to put together a Deep Purple tribute. Came up with 12 songs that HAD to be done. Asked the 4 guys I thought would be best for the band if they were interested, and they all were.
First rehearsal: "We need to this," "I don't want to do that," There's no effing way I'm playing that," "How come this isn't on the list," and my favorite... "This needs to be a Deep Purple/Rainbow tribute." I don't dislike Rainbow, but I REALLY wanted this to be a 70s flavored Purple tribute. Not much into 80s metal.
Guess what happened. I stayed. I listened. We took 8 of the original songs I suggested, added a bunch of Rainbow tunes they wanted to do, and we were out the door in less than 3 months time with only about 4 rehearsals (and 12 songs). I could have kicked and clawed and insisted this be "my vision," but all that would have done was make the band never come together. It really is important to do our best to make sure EVERYONE is getting what they need in a band, and do our best at compromising.
I'm gonna add to that. I hate name dropping and don't really do it a whole lot - but that tribute had an incredible lineup. Drummer was from the 80s band White Lion, keyboard player (guy playing on Highway Star in my sig video) toured for many years with Rainbow and also played a long time with JLT , Trans Siberian Orch, Yngwie, and others; guitarist was (still is) the guitar tech for Ace Frehley (and a smokin guitar player). Singer was an unknown dude without the experience of the rest, but the whole band loved the guy. Needless to say I was pretty excited for that band. I was hoping very much to get a recommendation for some certain other bands, and strangely enough - I didn't get what I was looking for, but the guitarist recommended me to the band I'm currently playing with, which is paying more than any of the bands I was HOPING to get a foot in the door with.
The Purple/Rainbow tribute did one show that went great - and then the singer told us he was packing his bags and traveling the world with a packpack to discover himself. We were dumbfounded. Can't make this stuff up. We half halfheartedly tried to find a replacement, but none of us had the energy nor desire to commit to that. It's tough getting a lineup like that to be available for a rehearsal and/or gig. Everybody's schedule was nutz. Including mine.
That's my story for today. Now I go over 20 songs for a wedding tonight.
About a year and a half ago I decided I wanted to put together a Deep Purple tribute. Came up with 12 songs that HAD to be done. Asked the 4 guys I thought would be best for the band if they were interested, and they all were.
First rehearsal: "We need to this," "I don't want to do that," There's no effing way I'm playing that," "How come this isn't on the list," and my favorite... "This needs to be a Deep Purple/Rainbow tribute." I don't dislike Rainbow, but I REALLY wanted this to be a 70s flavored Purple tribute. Not much into 80s metal.
Guess what happened. I stayed. I listened. We took 8 of the original songs I suggested, added a bunch of Rainbow tunes they wanted to do, and we were out the door in less than 3 months time with only about 4 rehearsals (and 12 songs). I could have kicked and clawed and insisted this be "my vision," but all that would have done was make the band never come together. It really is important to do our best to make sure EVERYONE is getting what they need in a band, and do our best at compromising.
I'm gonna add to that. I hate name dropping and don't really do it a whole lot - but that tribute had an incredible lineup. Drummer was from the 80s band White Lion, keyboard player (guy playing on Highway Star in my sig video) toured for many years with Rainbow and also played a long time with JLT , Trans Siberian Orch, Yngwie, and others; guitarist was (still is) the guitar tech for Ace Frehley (and a smokin guitar player). Singer was an unknown dude without the experience of the rest, but the whole band loved the guy. Needless to say I was pretty excited for that band. I was hoping very much to get a recommendation for some certain other bands
, and strangely enough - I didn't get what I was looking for, but the guitarist recommended me to the band I'm currently playing with, which is paying more than any of the bands I was HOPING to get a foot in the door with.The Purple/Rainbow tribute did one show that went great - and then the singer told us he was packing his bags and traveling the world with a packpack to discover himself. We were dumbfounded. Can't make this stuff up. We half halfheartedly tried to find a replacement, but none of us had the energy nor desire to commit to that. It's tough getting a lineup like that to be available for a rehearsal and/or gig. Everybody's schedule was nutz. Including mine.
That's my story for today. Now I go over 20 songs for a wedding tonight.
A wise man once said “Cleveland Rocks!”.
(Even if i still think Memphis should be where the RRHOF was located).
(Even if i still think Memphis should be where the RRHOF was located).
