Not tolerated as a musician

[Mister Boh]

So Yacht Rock is basically Cardigan Metal then?

Dokkers is one of my favorite Cardigan Metal bands.

 

[Joe Nerve]

I think it’s always best to identify our priorities, and then do our best to adhere to them. That helps to make decisions a lot easier. Is money the priority? Fun? Growth as a musician?

I also don’t understand why so many people think it has to be this band or that. I’ve always played in multiple bands. It’s entirely doable, even if one of the bands is gigging regularly. Ya might just have to start doing a few things a little differently.

 

[Slevage]

The only "Yacht Rock" song I can think of is The Beach Boys "Sloop John B", not sure if it's a ballad though.

Surfer Girl

 

[Kipp Harrington]

This is strictly a rhetorical question, but what do you do with yourself when involved with musicians who aren't interested in stretching their abilities? I got dressed down tonight for suggesting the drummer withfrain from a 4/4 rock beat over the top of a "yacht rock" ballad. Got downright hateful about it. Of course theres more to the story, and I don't feel like vomiting it all out here tonight...

The only question for me is do I stick to it and play the gigs (they stay booked regularly), or do I go out and have fun playing with guys who work less often but play with passion and spontenaity and have some real fun?

Like I said, rhetorical, but wondering if others hold their nose and collect the steady work?

Is this gig supplemental income for you? If so, maybe start bringing a clothespin to your gigs. If not, ask yourself... what's the main reason I play music; for the money or the enjoyment? I am sure you are passionate about your craft. If it's not a monetary concern... bon voyage!

 

[pie_man_25]

I wish I was in a band that made money. I ultimately left my last two bands because I was busy elsewhere in life - and despite claiming to be "serious" about music, I was usually the only guy who showed up to band practice on time.

 

[InhumanResource]

I mean, if this is a cover gig then drummer should be playing whatever is on the record of said yacht rock tune. Don't screw around with it.

If you went to go do original stuff or something more experimental go find or start a project to do that.

There's nothing more aggravating then a "project" where nobody is on the same page as to what the project actually is. Make a decision where you (and everyone else) stand and go from there.

 

[bobdabilder]

Whats the best sweater for cardigan metal?

 

[pglaser01]

I’m in need of a good Yacht Punk bass....any ideas?

 

[JRA]

The only question for me is do I stick to it and play the gigs (they stay booked regularly), or do I go out and have fun playing with guys who work less often but play with passion and spontenaity and have some real fun?

Both

I also don’t understand why so many people think it has to be this band or that. I’ve always played in multiple bands.

 

[AdamR]

So Yacht Rock is basically Cardigan Metal then?

Progressive cardigan metal if its not in 4/4

 

[interp]

I occasionally work with a singer who once insisted on putting a 32-bar section of shuffle beat in the middle of Locomotive Breath, because she thought it was cool. She gets a pass though because she’s a great singer and performer and comes up with such nonsense fairly infrequently. That said, I wouldn’t play with her in a regular band setting.

 

[Pirate Captain]

I'm stuck at "yacht rock" ballad. I can offer nothing of value.
Am I allowed to put "yacht" in front of any genre? That would be a game changer.

once again...if you want to know if a song is "Yacht or Nyacht"...check with the guys who originated the term (and very funny webseries)

Please match your selections against the Yachtski Scale

 

[LowActionHero]

Up to 2 pages now, can we know what's the actual song in question?

I need to know if I'm a fan of Yacht Rock or not,
and whether or not I would have changed the drum beat.

Not that I'd ever admit either one, I just need to know. .

 

[Fishyfishfish]

 

[QweziRider]

What's the best amp for Cardigan Metal?

 

[AngelCrusher]

Honestly, it is crazy how out of touch this place is sometimes. Yacht Rock has been a pretty common term for at least two-three years now. I have a friend who just texted me about it which is why I clicked this thread. He is going to a concert and is all excited about it. Good for him, I say.

As for the OP, bands are a huge PITA unless you are playing with pros. Just my opinion, but you deal with these kind of issues often when you play with weekend hobbyists.

 

[Bunk McNulty]

This is strictly a rhetorical question, but what do you do with yourself when involved with musicians who aren't interested in stretching their abilities? I got dressed down tonight for suggesting the drummer withfrain from a 4/4 rock beat over the top of a "yacht rock" ballad. Got downright hateful about it. Of course theres more to the story, and I don't feel like vomiting it all out here tonight...

The only question for me is do I stick to it and play the gigs (they stay booked regularly), or do I go out and have fun playing with guys who work less often but play with passion and spontenaity and have some real fun?

Like I said, rhetorical, but wondering if others hold their nose and collect the steady work?

You know what they say: There's the music, the money, and the hang. You can have any two. (I have all three at the moment, but only because Lady Luck gave me a good whack upside my head. Won't last, of course.)

 

[sowilson]

This calls for a Bass VI and an external Fender Reverb - LLDD

 

[tpaul]

Dokkers is one of my favorite Cardigan Metal bands.

Well played, sir.

 

[tpaul]

I understand Slipknot started out as a yacht rock group, but there were too many loose ends and they couldn't figure out how to tie everything together.