Hey guys. The reason i ask this is because I'm allot more accustomed to sitting down rather that standing up. I typically practice right after i get home from work. I work long weekend shifts at mcdonalds and other days i get home from school at about 7 and I'm usually to tired to stand up. i have grown so accustomed to sitting down and have no time to get accustomed to standing up. ever.
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this sounds stupid but is it ok to play punk live while sitting down not standing up?
- Thread starter Cole Allar
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and is there any way to look really cool if you play live while sitting? Pics please.
Only if you don't play a Gibson
It's punk so who cares!?, that being said if you don't fell like jumping all around while playing maybe you are doing something wrong... After all it is punk!
I'm guessing this thread is a joke? If not, my guitarist is in leg braces, w/crutches and he stands. Will it "look" crappy and unfun if you sit? Yup. It's not a coffee shop gig, it's a punk show.
No. It is not OK. And the same goes for rock, soul, funk, country and most other genres. The occasional coffee shop, mellow jazz, orchestra pit or acoustic gig will allow you to get away with that but that's about it. If I were your band mates I would be embarrassed.
Perhaps bass in not in the cards for you until your life settles down a bit.
Perhaps bass in not in the cards for you until your life settles down a bit.
Yes it is OK if you ARE punk.
The mere fact you asked means you can't pull it off, so NO.
The mere fact you asked means you can't pull it off, so NO.
Oh really. You are saying i can't sit down while playing punk like its a rule of punk, but then you guys say in punk there are no rules. If there are no rules, then whats wrong with doing it MY way? By getting comfortable and sitting on my ass? You play your way, i will play my way. Everyones happy. The audience won't really care anyways as long as i make it look good (AKA not slouching, maybe swinging my legs and head a little).
What some bassists/guitarists do is set their strap so their instrument hangs the same way whether they are sitting or standing so it doesn't interfere with their technique and comfort. That's entirely up to you if you think it looks "cool" or not.
I'm usually sitting when I play at home, but I'm used to changing the strap-length and angle of my instrument a lot so it doesn't bother me whether I'm sitting or standing. As I've written before, I do take time to make sure I don't look like a total moron when I play for whatever I'm doing. I'm not going to be running around on-stage for jazz shows, nor am I just going to stand still at a rock show. Showmanship. Reflect what you want your audience to do.
Again, if I was hiring any musician for my band... I would not go with the one too tired to stand and/or unable to play standing because of poorly learned techniques. Too tired to stand for rehearsals, then I'd guess you'd fall asleep during a gig.
I'm usually sitting when I play at home, but I'm used to changing the strap-length and angle of my instrument a lot so it doesn't bother me whether I'm sitting or standing. As I've written before, I do take time to make sure I don't look like a total moron when I play for whatever I'm doing. I'm not going to be running around on-stage for jazz shows, nor am I just going to stand still at a rock show. Showmanship. Reflect what you want your audience to do.
Again, if I was hiring any musician for my band... I would not go with the one too tired to stand and/or unable to play standing because of poorly learned techniques. Too tired to stand for rehearsals, then I'd guess you'd fall asleep during a gig.
Jah Wobble, bassist for Johnny Rotten's post Sex Pistols band Public Inage Limited, did his first couple of gigs seated. But he was ultimately a more effective performer stomping around onstage within the year.
It is indéniably punk and cool to play bass fingerless from a wheelchair.
It isn't punk to sit because you feel tired after you workday.
Learn the différence op.
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Actually laying down would be BETTER. Act like you're having a seizure.
"is it ok to play punk live while sitting down not standing up?"
Only if you do it rebelously.
Only if you do it rebelously.
Punk music is the exact opposite of getting comfortable and sitting on your ass. It only works if you put all your energy into it.
Are you into this style at all?
You asked for opinions, and now you're butthurt with the ones you got?
Do whatever you want, if the audience feel you are a rebel doing this there would be no problems but fir having this happen you should create a character. Some suggest a wheelchair eyc etc...
MUCH more simple to learn to play standing up.
IF YOU ARE TOO LAZY TO CONCEIVE YOUR PERFORMANCE IN PUNKISH WAY, BETTER TO PLAY OTHER GENRES.
Best wishes
MUCH more simple to learn to play standing up.
IF YOU ARE TOO LAZY TO CONCEIVE YOUR PERFORMANCE IN PUNKISH WAY, BETTER TO PLAY OTHER GENRES.
Best wishes
Jazz Ad has a great point. Unless you're in a wheelchair, get off your a## and play. This is punk not a string quartet.
Cool pics by the way.
Cool pics by the way.
