#1669 by RhythmMan
Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:20 pm
Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:20 pm
Hey, Julie, no, I don't think you're being a snob.
But - you can only expect more out of the people you are playing with IF they have more to give.
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You are apparently working with someone who has less talent than you require.
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On a test - he'd get a 'C' or a 'D.' Hey - average is 'C,' right? - a score of 70, or 75?
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Not everyone CAN do it. It may not be his fault . . .
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I know your goal is NOT to sound like just another hack band.
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You have an 'average' bass-man, one who is not able to learn the songs well enough. Or maybe he doesn't CARE enough to practice the required amount of time.
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But - if he ruins the songs, you sound better without him.
It's better to have silent spots in a song, instead of wrong notes, eh?
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He's had his chance. Don't let him ruin your chance.
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The bass player I work with is also in another band. Lat month, they just finished recording their 100th cover song, (for demos). And he doesn't even read music.
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No excuse for not learning 40 songs (40?) in 5 months!
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Julie if you think he's holding you back, maybe it's nearing time for you to start planning differently.
Best wishes.
Alan
But - you can only expect more out of the people you are playing with IF they have more to give.
.
You are apparently working with someone who has less talent than you require.
.
On a test - he'd get a 'C' or a 'D.' Hey - average is 'C,' right? - a score of 70, or 75?
.
Not everyone CAN do it. It may not be his fault . . .
.
I know your goal is NOT to sound like just another hack band.
.
You have an 'average' bass-man, one who is not able to learn the songs well enough. Or maybe he doesn't CARE enough to practice the required amount of time.
.
But - if he ruins the songs, you sound better without him.
It's better to have silent spots in a song, instead of wrong notes, eh?
.
He's had his chance. Don't let him ruin your chance.
.
The bass player I work with is also in another band. Lat month, they just finished recording their 100th cover song, (for demos). And he doesn't even read music.
.
No excuse for not learning 40 songs (40?) in 5 months!
.
Julie if you think he's holding you back, maybe it's nearing time for you to start planning differently.
Best wishes.
Alan