#72650 by ColorsFade
Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:43 pm
Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:43 pm
Kramerguy wrote:Sorry to sound harsh, just thought some honesty was needed on this subject.
I don't think your answers sound harsh at all.
Kramerguy wrote:Other than that, sometimes, after a year, if a band just can't seem to find the right members, I'd be wondering if it was meant to be.
I could have said the same thing about my college degree. I failed one particular class three times (requirement). After the second time failing that particular class, most people in my field change majors. I didn't. I'm a persistent guy; I get what I go after.
Kramerguy wrote:maybe it's just me, but if I put a band together, I'd expect them to be ready to play out (2 sets, at least) within 6 weeks.
I think that's a more than fair expectation.
Kramerguy wrote:And today, with tab so readily available on the internet, I don't see how anyone could NOT get down a buttload of songs and work them out in a few practices and be ready to go.
Get this - I've had a bass player who couldn't use a computer. Wanted me to provide him with lyric sheets with the root notes above them. So, I did that. Next bass player - same thing. Didn't want to learn the songs on his own, just wanted me to provide him with charts.
Kramerguy wrote:That being said, when you lay that expectation on people, you really find out who is and who isn't truly committed to getting out and playing.
Some guys secretly never want to play out, they just want to stay in the garage forever.
Haha... So true. I think we've discovered that in the past with a few people.
Kramerguy wrote:Also being in multiple projects helps keep things in perspective, you should try that also if you aren't already.
I'll think about that, but again - this area is limited. And I've got my hands pretty full running this band. We're starting to write original material now, and I'm really enjoying that. I'm spending more and more time at home now writing and arranging stuff that comes out of the rehearsal sessions.