That 'Good Gig' Feeling

[Mediocrefunkybeat]

You know the one. You come back exhausted and wanting bed and then you think: 'That was a really good gig!'

I had exactly that experience this evening with one of the Music Society groups at University. I even have recordings - sure I wasn't perfect, but it was good fun and the playing isn't too bad either. The Baritone sax player deserves a special mention for his tone - that came across well on the recording as well.

I might even post some of it. Possibly.

[That Guy]

Yes, I know the feeling. Even though you want to do nothing but lay your head on the pillow and go comatose you can't help but to review and revision the sights and sounds of what took place earlier. I'm glad that you have that 'good gig' feeling. It's always accompanied by a sense of accomplishment.

I would like to hear you audio if you decide to post it.

[larryace]

That good gig feeling lasts me a few days afterwards. It's a real aphrodisiac.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

You know the one. You come back exhausted and wanting bed and then you think: 'That was a really good gig!'

I had exactly that experience this evening with one of the Music Society groups at University. I even have recordings - sure I wasn't perfect, but it was good fun and the playing isn't too bad either. The Baritone sax player deserves a special mention for his tone - that came across well on the recording as well.

I might even post some of it. Possibly.

A drummer with a gig, and studying Sound and Recording Technology at Uni, and you MIGHT post some of it. Brother, enough with the teasing.

[caddywumpus]

A drummer with a gig, and studying Sound and Recording Technology at Uni, and you MIGHT post some of it. Brother, enough with the teasing.

Yeah, seriously, come ON, man!

Those good gig feelings are great. They help you sleep well at night and have a spring in your step the next day. Enjoy!

[Pete Stoltman]

That good gig feeling is at its essence the reason we do this. Music is our expression of art and when it's good we get that feeling. There is a fair amount of study devoted to the pleasure priniciple as it relates to art of all types. We do it because it makes us feel good. The cool thing is that you know it when it happens. My favorite feeling is when I connect with one or more of my fellow players and we both instinctively feel it. It creates a tremendous bond with other musicians and is a positive "shared experience". When a band is really hitting on all cylinders the audience knows it too and are moved to react (dance,clap, head bop, whatever). If I didn't get that "good gig feeling" on a regular basis I'd start worrying about what is going on in my playing or my relationship with the rest of the band.

[mrchattr]

The good gig feeling keeps me awake on the ride home, but usually makes it hard for me to get to sleep when I do get home, so yeah, I have a love-hate relationship with it. The cool thing is that I manage to get it after almost every gig I play with my bands.

[slingerland755]

Playing to a packed house and EVERYONE is watching (and listening) to you. I remember looking up and even the bartenders were into it. They hear the same stuff night and night. It was like the music was riding a wave. I felt like we could do no wrong. Goosebump city! I wish those nights happened more often, because when they do, it makes everything right in the world (for a moment).

[gusty]

yeah, what GD said!
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[NUTHA JASON]

nice one MFB. yes would love to hear the recordings. when i get home from gigs i'm still so wired that i have to read in bed for an hour just to distract myself and calm down.

[hungrypo]

the feeling after a good gig is the absolute best feeling in the world. when you're completely exhausted, totally relaxed and have absolutely nothing left to say...