Live stream rehearsal

[40Hz]

There is a strong generational component to this debate; my band is half middle age dudes and half 20 somethings. I, of course, represent the older half which doesn't have nearly the drive for exhibitionism that these young guys have.

I’m not completly convinced it’s purely exhibitionism although I’m sure there’s more than a bit of that in there too. I suspect it’s more a shift away from empasis on actual results as opposed to “effort” and good intentions. And that does seem to be a generational thing where trying to accomplish something is psychologically one and the same with actually accomplishing it. Almost as if the declaring your intent is as praiseworthy as actually pulling it off.

Dunno. I can’t get my head around that mindset. But I never believed in magic or magical thinking. Affirmations, self love, and good intentions may be a good strategy to keep yourself motivated going through those occasional dark times we all go through. But in and of themselves they can’t change reality. You still have to get up and do something if you want something to change.

Back in the 80s, when the “power of positive thinking” was all the rage, the mantra among that crowd was: “Every day, and in every way, things are getting better and better.” It eventually fell out of vogue once people woke up realized they weren’t.

Long observation and reflection has taught me the main difference between a dream and reality is that reality has teeth - and it can bite you.

But that’s a generational thing too I guess.

 

[delta7fred]

I'm currently playing bass for a singer/songwriter who does a weekly live Youtube stream, about 45 minutes total length with about a 50/50 mix of covers and originals).

We agree on a list a few days before so we can both woodshed them.
We have a quick run through before we go live and reject any we are not happy with.

I consider that 45 minutes is too long, 3 or 4 songs would be my preference but am just a side man in this project so I let the boss decide.

 

[Clef_de_fa]

I would broadcast the show reharsal. In other words I would broadcast what you do during a show in a dive bar but from your house.

Ever watch the movie : The Rocker ?

 

[-Asdfgh-]

If I could tell you, I'd probably have millions of dollars and be talking to some girl about how some obscure model of fancy car is better than another one and I could say that because I had both and drove then both into the same ditch because I wanted to test them and I could afford to do that. But I'm on here instead.

You'd be Jeremy Clarkson? He's a drummer, you know.

 

[pie_man_25]

You'd be Jeremy Clarkson? He's a drummer, you know.

I don't see why not

 

[markoc]

We do the Facebook live thing every now and then. Generally we will work out a few new tunes, play them live and then open the rest of the session to requests. True rehearsal stays private but it's fun for us and for our fans to see a little behind the scenes action. One night we had a couple thousand people watching, better than most gigs.

 

[craigie]

This is a great idea! Stream the gig to the bar from your house! That way you can play multiple venues at the same time and don’t have to schlep gear.

 

[okcrum]

This. A thousand times this.

Live streaming a mini show is a fairly cool idea (or will be until everybody starts doing it) that could make for good publicity. But repeated plain raw rehearsals? Dumb idea IMO for more reasons than I’d want to have to type up.

I think you got lucky with the first one. But I think the novelty will probably wear off pretty quickly. And I can guarantee band drama is going to start creeping after a while if you continue down that path. Can you say: Keeping Up With the _________?

I’m wondering how you’re going to afford the bandwidth charges if your band’s live stream catches on and you’re not charging admission to the receive the feed like live streaming concert sites do. I don’t know of any web host that allows unlimited free streaming.

Agreed. You really have to ask yourself this question: How long could you stand watching your favorite big name band rehearse?

I've found in this business that there's a definite line that one crosses as they get into better bands, where one realizes rehearsals are all about the preparation. Rehearsals with well prepared bands are more run throughs and staging than assembling a tune from a virtual kit of parts. The former might have some legs in the streaming world, but I rather doubt anyone but family and friends would subscribe to the latter.

 

[Steve]

"When's rehearsal?"

"Friday and Saturday night 9-1:30 at the corner bar. It's a paid rehearsal. Don't be late"