Let's spread some musical misinformation

[PillO]

Rush has had to fight, even in Toronto, with lots of overdrive for the bass to make it loud enough on records. It is why they also recorded some of the 70s output in Wales, seeking a naturally warmer tone, but simply made the record sound damp.

People seem to think that Canadians like Rush. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, all North American Rush fans originate from Biloxi Mississippi. In Europe all their fans come from Munich. At the peak in the 1980s, Rush had fewer than 100,000 fans, but those fans travelled extensively to attend shows. As well, they bought multiple copies of each album because they had a habit of "forgetting" them in hotels and hostels in an effort to recruit more fans.

 

[ZenG]

Note that the Chicago Blues has a colder tone, as Chicago is colder. Northern Canada has produced no music of note as it is so cold the tone of stringed instruments is so clean as to be inaudible. Rush has had to fight, even in Toronto, with lots of overdrive for the bass to make it loud enough on records. It is why they also recorded some of the 70s output in Wales, seeking a naturally warmer tone, but simply made the record sound damp.

Everyone in Toronto lives in a condo. Because of eight-lane highways going through Toronto, the traffic noise is deafening 24/7.
Even bedroom players practice with a 2000 watt head and 8x15 cabinet just so they can hear themselves.

 

[Shannon]

Lynyrd Skynyrd is one person, who plays and sings all the parts to his songs simultaniously.

 

[zontar]

People often downplay the crucial role in music history played by the Funkel Brothers--Simon & Gar

 

[Shannon]

For the best tone on a goth record, it is best to set up the recording studio in a crypt*.

Be sure to use dead roundwounds. It helps set the mood.

 

[prowla]

People seem to think that Canadians like Rush. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, all North American Rush fans originate from Biloxi Mississippi. In Europe all their fans come from Munich. At the peak in the 1980s, Rush had fewer than 100,000 fans, but those fans travelled extensively to attend shows. As well, they bought multiple copies of each album because they had a habit of "forgetting" them in hotels and hostels in an effort to recruit more fans.

The group was originally called Saunter, but they changed their name to Rush out of respect for those fans who were always in a hurry to get from one gig to the next.

 

[davy4575]

Yes, but don't forget when it's impractical to bake your strings, simply put them in that deep fat fryer full of bacon grease. You can't get a warmer, deeper, fatter tone than this.

It's also important to never wipe the fat off the strings as this is an excellent way to keep the fretboard oiled and in great shape for years to come.

To ensure the best deepest tone, perform this operation in the basement or at the lowest lever of your property.

Best to freeze them first in tubs of water, Blue Steel strings are great because they have been frozen once at the factory already, Then put the tub of water and strings directly into the deep fryer from the freezer in the basement, preferably next to the gas furnace. Fireman love this.

 

[Willy-D]

... Then put the tub of water and strings directly into the deep fryer from the freezer in the basement, preferably next to the gas furnace. Fireman love this.

Especially when you have 2-3 4' tall stacks of back issues of Vintage Guitar and Guitar player surrounding the furnace

 

[Willy-D]

Yes, but don't forget when it's impractical to bake your strings, simply put them in that deep fat fryer full of bacon grease. You can't get a warmer, deeper, fatter tone than this.

I don't want to waste time seeking the proper ingredients; in your experience, what kind of string breading provides the phatest tone? Cornmeal or flour, dry or batter dipped?

 

[Pops OB]

I don't want to waste time seeking the proper ingredients; in your experience, what kind of string breading provides the phatest tone? Cornmeal or flour, dry or batter dipped?

As this is a soulful southern recipe, it's gotta be cornmeal. Ain't got soul without cornmeal.

 

[Imaginary Pony]

Lynyrd Skynyrd is one person, who plays and sings all the parts to his songs simultaniously.

This reminds me of an old joke...

Genesis - And Then There Were Three
Genesis - And Then There Were Two
Genesis - And Then There Was One
Genesis - And Then There Were None, and they're still making f*^}ing records!!!


As you were, carry on.....

 

[PillO]

Lynyrd Skynyrd is one person, who plays and sings all the parts to his songs simultaniously.

But in concert hires musicians, local ones at each venue. Those musicians all end up of the opinion that all musicians should be able to play Freebird. Those are the people at shows who are yelling "Freebird" They are trying to get everyone to learn the song.

 

[MVE]

Lynyrd Skynyrd is one person, who plays and sings all the parts to his songs simultaniously.

He is also a licensed airline pilot that flys himself between shows.

....hmmmm, that's probably in bad taste.

 

[pklima]

That's fine. Good taste is something boring people made up to keep the rest of us down.

 

[-Asdfgh-]

But in concert hires musicians, local ones at each venue. Those musicians all end up of the opinion that all musicians should be able to play Freebird. Those are the people at shows who are yelling "Freebird" They are trying to get everyone to learn the song.

I heard that before they play Freebird they demand a whip-round the crowd to raise at least an extra $5 per person on average.

 

[pklima]

I heard that before they play Freebird they demand a whip-round the crowd to raise at least an extra $5 per person on average.

TANSTAAFB - there ain't no such thing as a "free" bird.

 

[PillO]

I heard that before they play Freebird they demand a whip-round the crowd to raise at least an extra $5 per person on average.

And if they don't get $5 per head, they play the extended version.

 

[-Asdfgh-]

After the success of the "pay what you feel it is worth" for an album, some bands tried that for gigs. The success of the albums was through people paying before they had heard the album, and sadly it didn't work so well for live performances. Some fans of bands that the fans have felt have played too many new songs, have written the bands cheques for negative amounts. If those were processed it would probably cause another banking crisis as systems aren't set up for this. Physicist Brian Cox, going to see his old band, wrote a cheque for sqrt(-£10) and almost caused a rift in the quantum reality of time and space.

 

[-Asdfgh-]

Following on from Lynnrd Skynnrd, some bands are trying "community gigs" in which the audience is charged for turning up, but the band itself doesn't turn up, and the audience tries to play some of their songs. It's great for bands that don't actually want to tour.

(I might actually try this as a 'happening' to see if people will go for it...)

 

[Jay2U]

Following on from Lynnrd Skynnrd, some bands are trying "community gigs" in which the audience is charged for turning up, but the band itself doesn't turn up, and the audience tries to play some of their songs. It's great for bands that don't actually want to tour...

Some bands arrange multiple gigs per night, that way.