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Jan 11, 2008 20:41:41 GMT -4
Post by Akira on Jan 11, 2008 20:41:41 GMT -4
I have 4 original songs to write, rehearse, and perform for the beginning of May.
I am worried.
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Jan 12, 2008 11:16:44 GMT -4
Post by Mr. G. on Jan 12, 2008 11:16:44 GMT -4
bah, you can do it. It's what you love doing, remember?
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Jan 12, 2008 14:24:14 GMT -4
Post by Rustee on Jan 12, 2008 14:24:14 GMT -4
Maybe you can do like classical composers often do: make a variation on a previously written "theme". Perhaps that might at least get you a decent framework to start from. Is that allowed?
Either that, or I also sometimes see composers who write something that's a conglomeration of several themes/composer styles...as in, "When Mozart Met The Who", or whatever. I guess you playing as you normally do is like that anyways to a degree, being that we all naturally immolate those heroes we learn from. But a full-out homage to your heroes, or whoever comes to mind would be more apparent.
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Jan 14, 2008 13:27:55 GMT -4
Post by hdj on Jan 14, 2008 13:27:55 GMT -4
You can do it man......
Here's my philosophy: If you think you can do it, then you can. If you worry about it and don't think you can do it, then you won't....it's all psycological.
Just think positive Bro, it's worked for me. I know this isn't your case, just using this as an example of posititive thinking...Back when I first started playing guitar, I wanted to learn all these songs that were way out of my league at the time, so I learned easy songs for a short time....after a short while, I said screw it...I wanted to play Van Halen. After convincing myself that if other people can play it, I can too. I bought the tab book and I actually learned the entire first Van Halen album in like 2 months after only playing guitar for about 6 months (not trying to sound egotistical or anything there, that's just how it happened)...I worked at it and became a much better guitar player in a short time b/c I started thinking that way. To this day I still think like this....
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Jan 14, 2008 14:13:02 GMT -4
Post by Hunter60 on Jan 14, 2008 14:13:02 GMT -4
You can do it man...... Here's my philosophy: If you think you can do it, then you can. If you worry about it and don't think you can do it, then you won't....it's all psycological. Just think positive Bro, it's worked for me. I know this isn't your case, just using this as an example of posititive thinking...Back when I first started playing guitar, I wanted to learn all these songs that were way out of my league at the time, so I learned easy songs for a short time....after a short while, I said screw it...I wanted to play Van Halen. After convincing myself that if other people can play it, I can too. I bought the tab book and I actually learned the entire first Van Halen album in like 2 months after only playing guitar for about 6 months (not trying to sound egotistical or anything there, that's just how it happened)...I worked at it and became a much better guitar player in a short time b/c I started thinking that way. To this day I still think like this.... That's very interesting. Maybe I need to re-think my attitude and approach. I've been 'trying' for a couple of years now and I truly stink as a player. It all seems waaaay over my head or something and that you have to be born with the ability to be a musician or something. All I know is that I have got to try something different or give up the guitar and try something like the triangle or maybe the recorder. Dammit.
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Jan 14, 2008 14:58:23 GMT -4
Post by hdj on Jan 14, 2008 14:58:23 GMT -4
Yeah man, your mind can screw with you, badly.....If you think you can't do something (and this does not apply to just guitar, but anything in life) then your mind will subconsiously not allow you to do it. If you think you can do it and completely believe in yourself and that you can do it, it'll happen....
I'm not saying this is a fact or anything, it's just my belief from my own experiences....and like I said before, it works for me.
I don't think anyone has to be "born with it" to be a good musician. Look at Steve Vai, I've read in many interviews where he himself has said that the guitar did not come natural to him.
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Jan 14, 2008 17:50:10 GMT -4
Post by stratman on Jan 14, 2008 17:50:10 GMT -4
You can do it man...... Here's my philosophy: If you think you can do it, then you can. If you worry about it and don't think you can do it, then you won't....it's all psycological. Just think positive Bro, it's worked for me. I know this isn't your case, just using this as an example of posititive thinking...Back when I first started playing guitar, I wanted to learn all these songs that were way out of my league at the time, so I learned easy songs for a short time....after a short while, I said screw it...I wanted to play Van Halen. After convincing myself that if other people can play it, I can too. I bought the tab book and I actually learned the entire first Van Halen album in like 2 months after only playing guitar for about 6 months (not trying to sound egotistical or anything there, that's just how it happened)...I worked at it and became a much better guitar player in a short time b/c I started thinking that way. To this day I still think like this.... That's very interesting. Maybe I need to re-think my attitude and approach. I've been 'trying' for a couple of years now and I truly stink as a player. It all seems waaaay over my head or something and that you have to be born with the ability to be a musician or something. All I know is that I have got to try something different or give up the guitar and try something like the triangle or maybe the recorder. Dammit. I feel your pain Hunter i really do, and recently i find myself in the same situation but i think that there is some credence to what hdj said, ya gotta have an element of self belief, somedays my playing really sucks (well most days actually) but you've just gotta work through it and believe in yourself. I've only been playing for around the same amount of time as you, and believe me....my playing would NOT impress anyone on this forum, but i do find that my playing improves slightly when i tell myself that i can do it, it's very small steps on a very long road....but slowly and surely i will get there, and so will you. Keep on rockin Hunter, you can do it man P.S Akira, get on with it! you won't get it done hangin around here! ;D oh and 4 songs is enough for an EP, i want a copy! good look bud
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Jan 17, 2008 21:30:40 GMT -4
Post by Akira on Jan 17, 2008 21:30:40 GMT -4
I've got 3 "ideas" that i'm playing around with at the moment so i've made a start which is good. You're right, I can do it! Need to sort out the venue for the gig at College, there's the theater or there's two other venues that are basically small rooms that aren't very exciting to play on. Naturally i want the theater venue as playing on a big stage is great. I will try get the gig filmed or recorded even if it's only a lame bootleg type thing for you all to hear.
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May 16, 2008 21:29:30 GMT -4
Post by Akira on May 16, 2008 21:29:30 GMT -4
Gig coming up on Friday. ?
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May 16, 2008 23:36:09 GMT -4
Post by earthman on May 16, 2008 23:36:09 GMT -4
Videotape it, damn you.
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May 18, 2008 13:56:10 GMT -4
Post by Akira on May 18, 2008 13:56:10 GMT -4
It will be.
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May 18, 2008 15:47:33 GMT -4
Post by stratman on May 18, 2008 15:47:33 GMT -4
Good luck mate
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May 20, 2008 15:19:19 GMT -4
Post by Akira on May 20, 2008 15:19:19 GMT -4
Thanks! I'll let you all know how it goes.
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May 20, 2008 15:19:43 GMT -4
Post by Akira on May 20, 2008 15:19:43 GMT -4
Any one got any tips on dealing with pre-gig nerves? Or just nerves in general?
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May 21, 2008 13:30:51 GMT -4
Post by hdj on May 21, 2008 13:30:51 GMT -4
Any one got any tips on dealing with pre-gig nerves? Or just nerves in general? A bit of alcohol helps, or Xanax or Valium...haha... I can't really give any advice in that department except that the pre-gig nerves can be a good thing....it's the rush that most musicians live for. Just have fun and don't concentrate on your playing too much or it will screw you up. I personally don't have any nerve problems until I'm playing and make eye contact with someone in the crowd...that'll throw me off a bit everytime. That's one reason I let my hair down so it'll cover my face, that way I can't see the crowd as well....everyone always laughs at my pics from shows, it's rare that you can see my face. I always look like cousin It...
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May 21, 2008 16:53:43 GMT -4
Post by earthman on May 21, 2008 16:53:43 GMT -4
Any one got any tips on dealing with pre-gig nerves? Or just nerves in general? Think of a good opening line...some joke or something that will make everyone laugh. If the first thing people do is laugh with you, you'll feel more at ease immediately. Make it good, though, because if it bombs it's like 3040763694 times worse. I believe in you.
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May 22, 2008 7:32:51 GMT -4
Post by Tonja Renee on May 22, 2008 7:32:51 GMT -4
If your nerves went away - you'd probably wouldn't enjoy it as much. It's part of the package and the rush and I know you love it. You'll be great. You have the talent, so just go out there and have fun and soak it all in... It will be over before you know it.
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May 22, 2008 8:21:46 GMT -4
Post by iiholly on May 22, 2008 8:21:46 GMT -4
With your history with alcohol sean if you were to drink before a show.. yeah have 2. Nerves are usually worse if you aren't truely prepared. So know everything frontwards, sideways, and backwards. Who are you performing for? I thought this thread was about the group Yes. All I can say to them is No and overated a lot.
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May 22, 2008 11:28:17 GMT -4
Post by Rustee on May 22, 2008 11:28:17 GMT -4
I thought this thread was about the group Yes. All I can say to them is No and overated a lot. Haha, so did I initially. While not a fan of the band, if "Roundabout" comes on the radio, I might not change it. I like the bass work in that one. I haven't voiced my genuine belief that you'll kick ass Sean...but you will. And I agree you should in fact embrace the nerves to a degree. Enjoy it!
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May 22, 2008 19:41:06 GMT -4
Post by Akira on May 22, 2008 19:41:06 GMT -4
Thanks for the tips guys! I guess I should embrace it, although it's still scary. I don't want to let on that i'm too nervous to the crowd because I don't want to fall in to that pit, but at the same time I'm worried about how people will judge my performance if i let myself get in to it. I'll be playing to a few hundred people. Generally arty college folk. I soundchecked today. Just before the soundcheck I turned my amp up to 4 (most i dare do, yes i'm a wimp), went and stood in the middle of the venue and hit a big open chord. My nuts trebled in size. I left it at that volume, and we went to soundcheck not long after. The sound guy was getting really confused when I was soundchecking. Turned out my amp was louder than the PA could manage! I had to turn it down a bit. Gig tomorrow, see you on the other side!
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