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Too Soon To Put My Foot Down?

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#101
bluewine said:
Hi Guy,

You know more about me than I do. But, I am flattered that you always take an interest in my threads.

Obviously I remember things differently than you.

I really enjoy playing, working and performing with all types of musicians, and BTW I have no plans on stopping.

I had a blast playing with the last 2 bands. Neither band was perfect, however I learned a lot from both bands. Now I'm starting a new chapter with the new band and it feels good already.

You should get out and do a few auditions and get back in the game,I guarantee you will not regret it.

blue
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Been back in for about two months now, I just feel no need to discuss every detail.

I don't remember things differently. I remember your words and can review literally dozens of threads you've started to confirm my memory.
 
#103
guy n. cognito said:
The issue here is minor. Both the bassist and the drummer need to hear each other. Move the amps and people until that goal is achieved. No need for egos, putting ones foot down, or polling the internet for advice.
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It can't be stated any better than that.

We each have our favorite spots, but don't expect that every time you play you'll get your favorite spot, nor necessarily hear everything the way you want.

The perfect world that is NOT in your control is not the one to be concerned about.

Instead, it's best to practice until you'll prepared for each part even if you can barely hear yourself and can't hear any of your usual cues.

And if that realistic version of a perfect world seems less than perfect, then practice until you can do the same thing in total darkness.

Then, in the more normal gigging situation where you can all hear each other, you'll can make great music and know that you're making the most of it.
 
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#107
fourfinger said:
It can't be stated any better than that.

We each have our favorite spots, but don't expect that every time you play you'll get your favorite spot, nor necessarily hear everything the way you want.

The perfect world that is NOT in your control is not the one to be concerned about.

Instead, it's best to practice until you'll prepared for each part even if you can barely hear yourself and can't hear any of your usual cues.

And if that realistic version of a perfect world seems less than perfect, then practice until you can do the same thing in total darkness.

Then, in the more normal gigging situation where you can all hear each other, you'll can make great music and know that you're making the most of it.
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Yeah, it's a small detail and I am hoping it will be the 1st order of business between me and the drummer at our next rehearsal. Everybody else is cool.
 
#108
Lock with the drummer or the music will be a train wreck. Hopefully you have 2 cabs for amplification, turn one in the direction of the drummer and be positioned to hear or feel the other cab. You need each other, you are the foundation!
 
#110
WayneS said:
No. He's saying that blue has enough experience and arrogance to think he knows whats best in any situation. Or is that just me saying that?

If you come into an established band, then you are the new guy. Period.
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I'm sorry, Wayne. My post was intended as tongue in cheek.

I was fully aware that Munjibunga was referring to blue's attitude that he is never "the new guy" as being 'the problem.'

This thread seems to take posting the inconsequential to a level well beyond ludicrous. But I guess I'm contributing by replying...

The ideas being put up about being established enough to put one's foot down, positional significance, being in front, being equal with the guitarists, not knuckling under, etc. are mind boggling to me. If someone with that kind of attitude came into the bands I'm in, they'd be gone...bye!

It is the height of irony to see someone post that they have so much band experience that they are never the "new guy" at the exact same time they are soliciting opinions as to the appropriateness of their actions in the most utterly silly scenario. A scenario that is needlessly being put forward as an issue in need of resolution and input on "the case" he made.
 
#116
drpepper said:
I'm sorry, Wayne. My post was intended as tongue in cheek.

I was fully aware that Munjibunga was referring to blue's attitude that he is never "the new guy" as being 'the problem.'

This thread seems to take posting the inconsequential to a level well beyond ludicrous. But I guess I'm contributing by replying...

The ideas being put up about being established enough to put one's foot down, positional significance, being in front, being equal with the guitarists, not knuckling under, etc. are mind boggling to me. If someone with that kind of attitude came into the bands I'm in, they'd be gone...bye!

It is the height of irony to see someone post that they have so much band experience that they are never the "new guy" at the exact same time they are soliciting opinions as to the appropriateness of their actions in the most utterly silly scenario. A scenario that is needlessly being put forward as an issue in need of resolution and input on "the case" he made.
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We all, well I should say my definitions are always a little different.

I have been playing for 45 years I guess it doesn't necessarily mean I have 45 years of experience.

However, either way I have been doing this so long I will never look at myself as the new Guy under any circumstances.
 
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