Where do you find musical happiness?

[Atshen]

Me? Surely not with my crappy cover band. My drummer can't play much beyond your basic 4/4 or blues shuffle and often confuses both, my guitarist is great but never has spare strings even though he breaks at least one per gig, and when I sing I make Willie Nelson sound like Céline Dion.

I love my drummer and guitarist like brothers, but well, you get the picture. We just keep publicly embarassing ourselves in local bars for a few dollars. It's kinda fun but also frustrating.

I find musical happiness and satisfaction when I'm home alone, most often at night, recording my black metal solo project in my living room. I don't have to deal with anyone else's BS, just my own limitations. This is what's keeping me from getting (more) insane (kinda).

Now, tell me about YOUR musical yins and yangs. Cheers!

 

[Jebberz]

Found it recently when I used my newly bought Gretsch Baritone strung as a Bass VI with my cover band. It kinda opened a lot of possibilities and a lot of fun. Immediate bound with this instrument.

And each time I play live with my Metal Band (on keys). I just love the music that we do and the people involved (Friends so close they are like a second family to me).

 

[MonetBass]

Same for me: When I create a new song, flesh it out and get it recorded. It always puts a smile on my face.

I do enjoy playing acoustic gigs now and then with a couple of my friends. We all sing, and when we nail the 3-part harmonies, it's great.

 

[Groove Doctor]

I'm happiest when playing DB and singing. It's hard work and I'm an average singer, but it makes me grin from ear to ear.

 

[mrcbass]

Me? Surely not with my crappy cover band. My drummer can't play much beyond your basic 4/4 or blues shuffle and often confuses both, my guitarist is great but never has spare strings even though he breaks at least one per gig, and when I sing I make Willie Nelson sound like Céline Dion.

I love my drummer and guitarist like brothers, but well, you get the picture. We just keep publicly embarassing ourselves in local bars for a few dollars. It's kinda fun but also frustrating.

I find musical happiness and satisfaction when I'm home alone, most often at night, recording my black metal solo project in my living room. I don't have to deal with anyone else's BS, just my own limitations. This is what's keeping me from getting (more) insane (kinda).

Now, tell me about YOUR musical yins and yangs. Cheers!

For me it's always been when I'm grooving with other musicians. I wouldn't be in a band with people who didn't bring that possibility. I rarely experience that level of musical joy when I'm working alone at home. Probably because at home, I'm putting my work in so I can be free to "play" with my band mates.

 

[Atshen]

I'm happiest when playing DB and singing. It's hard work and I'm an average singer, but it makes me grin from ear to ear.

Respect man.

 

[twinjet]

I find musical happiness when playing with a tight group of jazz musicians.

 

[kesslari]

I find musical happiness playing good music with good musicians.
I find musical ecstasy when that good music becomes more than the sum of it's part and the magic happens. That's my bliss right there.

 

[Funky Ghost]

Having not played in a group or on a stage in more than 20 years now I find my musical bliss through singing. Especially so with my daughters when the chance presents itself. The more outrageous songs are the most fun ( No Diggity ) but when my oldest daughter and I harmonize on songs like Drops of Jupiter I am honestly moved to tears. When I practice bass ( play along to my current playlist ) It's more primal. Physical. Satisfying.

 

[dan1952]

Hittin' the note, groovin', being in the pocket, with a band of good friends who are good musicians, currently mostly at church. Sign me up for that, every time!

 

[jackn1202]

When the first few drops of sweat hit my snare drum when I play drums. Or in my old high school jazz band playing bass last year, on the few occasions we got to play out. Those were great times.

 

[MrLenny1]

Playing gigs with good musicians and getting paid.

 

[jamro217]

Usually in my ears.

 

[Matthew_84]

I love learning new songs (bassline and any melody lines as well), and playing along to the recording; I love my tone; and I love nailing hard parts without any flubs.

Surprisingly I don’t really care to play with others... Perhaps I haven’t found the right people to play with, but I’m okay with playing alone. It’s only a hobby for me anyways.

 

[juancaminos]

Being on stage playing for happy people. To me there is very little happiness playing in my room anymore

 

[IamGroot]

Mama's squeeze box

 

[BD Jones]

This is tough because music is my happiness (besides the wife and beagle). I find joy in everything I do musically. If I had to pick one I guess I would pick when I hear one of my pieces or arrangements being performed (I'm also a professional composer and arranger). It's because those performing my work are (hopefully) getting joy from doing so.

 

[SactoBass]

I'm happy whenever I am playing my bass, but the highest level of happiness happens for me when I'm playing 70's-era YES music!

RIP Mr. Christopher Russell Edward Squire!

 

[NOVAX]

With the vision in my brain and the music in my vein - and the dirty rhythm in my blood.....

 

[NOVAX]

I'm happy whenever I am playing my bass, but the highest level of happiness happens for me when I'm playing 70's-era YES music!

RIP Mr. Christopher Russell Edward Squire!
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A tower of music and owner of the restless "caged animal" stage presence that was an inspiration even before I picked up the bass. My model for playing with a plectrum and singing harmony vocals. The guy could throw it down.