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Stoner/Doom Bassists Thread, Part 90: Maxed Out

#643
mc_muench said:
Is there a suggestion box we can put names in? If so, totally contact Graham Connors, he's Mr. Delangus from Infernal Rock Radio, cool dude, don't know if he sings, but dudes a character and would be a great front man.






All of mine are still broke because I'm to lazy to get them fixed.
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Yeah, I know Graham, he's a great guy - not sure if he can sing or would fit the narrowly defined parameters. I'll bring it up next time I see him out and about.
 
#645
I know how hard it is to leave a band once it's mostly functional but damn janitor. Some people have a "vision" in mind for a project the rest have a delusion. I'm hearing the fun leave eveytime you talk about a certain band mate.
 
#647
askrere said:
Why he not want to sing? And are you a fan of his unique this or is this an opportunity for positive change if you can swing it.
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He says he gets too nervous before shows when he has to sing and play. He's more than pulling it off and improving all the time but he's just being his own worst critic and enemy. No amount of positive reassurance from myself, our drummer, friends, fans or MIKE SCHEIDT FROM YOB will get him to chill out and realize that he's already doing it, and doing it well.

The vocal style is not what I would have chosen, but I've grown to appreciate it. It sets us apart from all of scream-y sludge bands and people really seem to dig it.

I have a hard time imagining someone else pulling it off - maybe a weirdo from Europe like Lord Vicar or Lee Dorrian, but I doubt that there's anyone in Madison that would be able to step in and do something that's as similar to what we've already got going on.

It seems odd to me to want to search for a lead singer, but pretty much disqualify anyone that doesn't sound like the person that's already singing - especially when it's as unique as what he's been doing. If he really wants someone that sounds like him - then he should just do it himself. Otherwise, be open to different singing styles.
 
#649
mbelue said:
I know how hard it is to leave a band once it's mostly functional but damn janitor. Some people have a "vision" in mind for a project the rest have a delusion. I'm hearing the fun leave eveytime you talk about a certain band mate.
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Yeah, I know. I probably shouldn't air as much dirty laundry on here as I do, but it helps to get you guys' perspective on this kind of thing. My wife (bless her, she's a saint) will listen and offer good advice, but there's only so much I want to subject her to.

...and yeah, the fun has been gone for a while - that's why I'm trying to put something new together. If I can put together a solid group and have fun playing then all of the BS with the doom band seem a lot less important.
 
#650
The_Janitor said:
He says he gets too nervous before shows when he has to sing and play. He's more than pulling it off and improving all the time but he's just being his own worst critic and enemy. No amount of positive reassurance from myself, our drummer, friends, fans or MIKE SCHEIDT FROM YOB will get him to chill out and realize that he's already doing it, and doing it well.

The vocal style is not what I would have chosen, but I've grown to appreciate it. It sets us apart from all of scream-y sludge bands and people really seem to dig it.

I have a hard time imagining someone else pulling it off - maybe a weirdo from Europe like Lord Vicar or Lee Dorrian, but I doubt that there's anyone in Madison that would be able to step in and do something that's as similar to what we've already got going on.

It seems odd to me to want to search for a lead singer, but pretty much disqualify anyone that doesn't sound like the person that's already singing - especially when it's as unique as what he's been doing. If he really wants someone that sounds like him - then he should just do it himself. Otherwise, be open to different singing styles.
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Yeah I liked his voice both times we've played with you.
 
#655
The_Janitor said:
Yeah, I know. I probably shouldn't air as much dirty laundry on here as I do, but it helps to get you guys' perspective on this kind of thing. My wife (bless her, she's a saint) will listen and offer good advice, but there's only so much I want to subject her to.

...and yeah, the fun has been gone for a while - that's why I'm trying to put something new together. If I can put together a solid group and have fun playing then all of the BS with the doom band seem a lot less important.
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Graham would bring the fun!


I don't know why I'm pushing this so hard...
 

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