organworthyplayer337
Active Member
I am a fairly new player. I apologize if I say that too much throughout the threads I make, but it is always relevant when asking questions.
I may have an opportunity to play out with a band for the first time. Right now, I can make the choice to go for it or just leave it alone.
my “issue” is that I am afraid that I may have a bad case of “distorted self awarenes”. This is just a term I made up for the lack of a better one. But it’s basically when you’re playing, and really enjoying it, thinking you sound great. But reality says otherwise.
you may feel like you’re killing it, but you listen back and it’s not that great. Micro-timing issues, composition/arrangement mistakes, etc. are more prevalent than you thought than when you were playing.
I have filmed myself playing and it’s not completely terrible but I wouldn’t say it meets my expectations for a live performance, either. I practice a lot and try to clean up the errors I make. Not sure if that eliminates the problem of distorted self-awareness, though.
The event is at a place where I usually play bass. I’m not seen as a drummer but would like to start. I just don’t want to “talk the talk” and not be able to “walk the walk” well, you know?
lastly, yes, I am young and self-conscious. I am fully aware of that but still would like to consult
with the DW community.
Thanks everyone
I may have an opportunity to play out with a band for the first time. Right now, I can make the choice to go for it or just leave it alone.
my “issue” is that I am afraid that I may have a bad case of “distorted self awarenes”. This is just a term I made up for the lack of a better one. But it’s basically when you’re playing, and really enjoying it, thinking you sound great. But reality says otherwise.
you may feel like you’re killing it, but you listen back and it’s not that great. Micro-timing issues, composition/arrangement mistakes, etc. are more prevalent than you thought than when you were playing.
I have filmed myself playing and it’s not completely terrible but I wouldn’t say it meets my expectations for a live performance, either. I practice a lot and try to clean up the errors I make. Not sure if that eliminates the problem of distorted self-awareness, though.
The event is at a place where I usually play bass. I’m not seen as a drummer but would like to start. I just don’t want to “talk the talk” and not be able to “walk the walk” well, you know?
lastly, yes, I am young and self-conscious. I am fully aware of that but still would like to consult
with the DW community.
Thanks everyone