Hi All,
I have an issue... I start out every song when the entire band comes in. However, our lead singer (LSD) has constant banter, he doesn't stop for a second, in fact, he's still talking after we start the song! I find it intrusive to the music but more importantly I can't concentrate on the feel of the song before my count in. I only ask for a second or two but I don't get it. I'm curious if any drummer on here had that happen or any advice on how to deal with it. Is it just me? or does that seem a little messed up? The other guys in the band tell me to just start the song while he's talking and I'm finding it hard to do on every song. I mean when do I interrupt him while he's talking about his day or his wife or saying hi and talking to friends. Probably the worst part is when the guitar or keyboard player start the song and I can't hear where they are in the intro. I've been playing a long time and never heard constant banter like that.
It's driving me crazy!
I have an issue... I start out every song when the entire band comes in. However, our lead singer (LSD) has constant banter, he doesn't stop for a second, in fact, he's still talking after we start the song! I find it intrusive to the music but more importantly I can't concentrate on the feel of the song before my count in. I only ask for a second or two but I don't get it. I'm curious if any drummer on here had that happen or any advice on how to deal with it. Is it just me? or does that seem a little messed up? The other guys in the band tell me to just start the song while he's talking and I'm finding it hard to do on every song. I mean when do I interrupt him while he's talking about his day or his wife or saying hi and talking to friends. Probably the worst part is when the guitar or keyboard player start the song and I can't hear where they are in the intro. I've been playing a long time and never heard constant banter like that.
It's driving me crazy!