Thunderbird Club

[PhR75]

The video says unavailable. Is it Memory Pain?

Yes. Hope this works:

 

[BklynKen]

Yes. Hope this works:

Yeah, really good.

 

[PhR75]

thanks for the feedback, sounds like it’s still better than over here….I remember a time when we belonged to the union and folks could pay a mortgage from just playing music. I was too young (and still in school) to engage full time like that. I can also say that the only time I could make a living from playing was when living in Europe. Great times, one could truly fully engage since it was one’s full time activity. This included hanging out with other musicians, going to shows etc.
Seems like these days, unless you play in a big act, it’s a just a (sometimes) paid hobby over here…..LONG LIVE LIVE MUSIC…

I do other things too, mainly in the local theater as a sound man or a stage hand. The best gig there is to be a musician.
I also play in many different lineups not always my fav music but usually with good guys/gals and good musicians.

 

[PhR75]

Yeah, really good.

There's also a live version from Rockpalast 1981 but Lynott is so tired on that gig it's almost painful to watch. Feels like Brian Downey carries the whole band.

 

[BklynKen]

I do other things too, mainly in the local theater as a sound man or a stage hand. The best gig there is to be a musician.
I also play in many different lineups not always my fav music but usually with good guys/gals and good musicians.

I've played in bands before where I wouldn't have otherwise listened to the music, but at the same time it was fun to play. That dynamic can actually bring some interesting elements to the music.

 

[BklynKen]

There's also a live version from Rockpalast 1981 but Lynott is so tired on that gig it's almost painful to watch. Feels like Brian Downey carries the whole band.

You mentioned the "early morning" voice. I think my favorite example of that is Bob Dylan on Desolation Row.

 

[Bassmike62]

Seeing more bad stuff weather-wise for the West Coast...
Thoughts going out to you guys out there, hoping all's well for you or at least not too bad.

 

[Ringhammer]

Seeing more bad stuff weather-wise for the West Coast...
Thoughts going out to you guys out there, hoping all's well for you or at least not too bad.

Thanks. I’m in SF Bay Area, and at this point it seems like just a typical rainy day, here at least. Something we haven’t had much the last 6 years or so. However, with the ground being so saturated, this “typical” rain is likely causing trouble somewhere.

 

[PhR75]

You mentioned the "early morning" voice. I think my favorite example of that is Bob Dylan on Desolation Row.

Lynott also sounds sometimes like he has a flu. Like on "Old Town". Could have been something else in his nose 'though...

Oh, what a waste. 36 years old.

 

[Gaolee]

I've played in bands before where I wouldn't have otherwise listened to the music, but at the same time it was fun to play. That dynamic can actually bring some interesting elements to the music.

I happily play songs I never want to hear.

 

[GBassNorth]

@GBassNorth The EHX Steel Leather arrived yesterday and I've gotten to play with it. Does exactly what it says on the tin. I'm very hopeful this will work great in the band mix. I'll find out next week. Hearing me playing with it, my wife said my bass sounded "fuller." Not sure I'd use that term, but it definitely sounds more alive.

Edit: It would probably be hard to use if you don't have good control over dynamics since it's going to enhance everything. The good and the bad.

Cool! Sounds like there might be a gleam of hope for non pick players to come a bit closer to that wonderful plectrum driven sound.

 

[BklynKen]

Cool! Sounds like there might be a gleam of hope for non pick players to come a bit closer to that wonderful plectrum driven sound.

The key, if you try one, is to use very little of the effect. Like not much past 9:00.

 

[GonePlaid]

thanks for the feedback, sounds like it’s still better than over here….I remember a time when we belonged to the union and folks could pay a mortgage from just playing music. I was too young (and still in school) to engage full time like that. I can also say that the only time I could make a living from playing was when living in Europe. Great times, one could truly fully engage since it was one’s full time activity. This included hanging out with other musicians, going to shows etc.
Seems like these days, unless you play in a big act, it’s a just a (sometimes) paid hobby over here…..LONG LIVE LIVE MUSIC…

Yup. An expensive, not very well paid hooby.

 

[GonePlaid]

@GBassNorth The EHX Steel Leather arrived yesterday and I've gotten to play with it. Does exactly what it says on the tin. I'm very hopeful this will work great in the band mix. I'll find out next week. Hearing me playing with it, my wife said my bass sounded "fuller." Not sure I'd use that term, but it definitely sounds more alive.

Edit: It would probably be hard to use if you don't have good control over dynamics since it's going to enhance everything. The good and the bad.

That could get 'ugly'.

 

[GonePlaid]

With limited venues to play (especially if you play all originals), and (my belief) far less of the younger generation finding any musical passion in playing an instrument, or being interested in going to places to see others that are passionate about playing, I can only hope to get out and do my “hobby” in the few venues left around here. I foresee needing to get into a cover/tribute band if I ever want to play frequently in front of a larger audience that is not actually composed of friends, family and some acquaintances. Not anything wrong at all with cover/tribute acts, I just have never been in one. I’m actually a bit envious of those that have a huge repertoire of cover songs that they can just pull out and play!

Funny, at 56, I’m in two of the best bands I’ve ever been in and playing some of the best fun and well written music, but playing it to far less people than what used to come see bands I was in in the ‘80’s and ‘90’s that seemed considerably less “pro” than what I feel I’m in now.

Dunno 'bout yer area, but 'round here, "originals" bands play for free for exposure.
Our cover, 60s/70s band works most weekends for pi$$ poor money 'cos we enjoy it(usually). Barely pays for the gas.

 

[Ringhammer]

Dunno 'bout yer area, but 'round here, "originals" bands play for free for exposure.
Our cover, 60s/70s band works most weekends for pi$$ poor money 'cos we enjoy it(usually). Barely pays for the gas.

Both bands I’m in expect NOT to be paid, we just want to play out, preferably with other good bands that are at least close to the same style, and at fun venues on Friday or Saturday nights (or a Sunday afternoon come spring).

 

[Instagator]

Clubs paid more money in the 70's then they do now in my area.
Drinks were always covered too. Like others have said,I still want to play out.

 

[JIO]

Yup. An expensive, not very well paid hooby.

There was a meme during Covid by a musician saying he saved so much money not gigging, or something like that...

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

@Stealth57
got tix for the 9:30, you?

 

[Stealth57]

@Stealth57
got tix for the 9:30, you?

Stuck babysitting...