someguy01
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You and me both sir, you are not alone in this.Well... unless people show up in my basement... gonna stay that way People think that it's weird that i only play for myself and don't want to play out or around people
You and me both sir, you are not alone in this.Well... unless people show up in my basement... gonna stay that way People think that it's weird that i only play for myself and don't want to play out or around people
To be fair, she really isn't like that. Its more of a lack of awareness situation...A vocalist losing the spotlight is like a guitarist losing the volume war. It just doesn't happen.
You should have taken pictures. I bet guitar and bass players would have transposed in front of you!I recorded myself last night for the first time in a couple of years... i think my recording setup is bad.. everything sounded ok in my head when i played. but... yeah... somehow Reaper was changing tempo just enough to annoy me.. and making the volume of my hats... hell i can't even make it funny.. i'm never playing in front of a human, recording is brutal
for me it's less about me being seen (or not being seen) and more about having necessary interaction with the other musicians without them having to turn their back on the audience.I'll tell ya...I don't have an issue with this. To be at a gig where I get to hide & still get paid is paradise.
This is everything right there. I'm usually behind something where I can't see anyone, or behind the bassist I need to communicate with and his very large cabinet!for me it's less about me being seen (or not being seen) and more about having necessary interaction with the other musicians without them having to turn their back on the audience.
That's why I feel the drummer stage right or left facing in is the best position... a simple head turn and we are connected
I can see everyone and they can easily see me
The tradition of being stuck in the back is super old fashioned and not necessary
Ditto. Many times!On more than one occasion, I've been with my guitarist talking to people between sets that seemed surprised to find out I'm also in the band.
I applaud your move, I still refuse to know. It sounds good in my head with the hearing protection on, the neighbors don't complain, so I'm good with that.Sorry bout my babbling post earlier, got bout 3 hours of sleep in the last 4 days (20 mins last night) and didn't want to make a thread whining about how bad i am... on the upside, i wish i had recorded myself consistantly for years as i now see it's value for seeing every massive flaw i miss when playing and back to your normal thread stuff... i'm gonna try to sleep..
I'm cool with that, & as we have a substantial keys setup - drums one side, keys the other makes a good aesthetic.Next gig, when you get to the venue, set your drums up to one side, but at the front of the stage, and refuse to move. You won't be in the way, and the audience will love seeing you.
Nevermind the contortionist obstacle course to get behind the kit in the dark