Band help (American, member, concerts, quote, bands)

Zealious · 07-21-2004, 08:39 AM

If there's anyone in a band I would appreciate it if they told me some basics on what you need to know and how to play in concerts and stuff.

franscar · 07-21-2004, 04:08 PM

One word. Practise. Everywhere you can, as often as you can. Practise playing stuff by bands you all like and know, and listen to each other and make it as much fun as possible. I was in a band with this one guy who was only ever talking about being the best and making things happen, and as a result people with genuine ideas about where to take the band were intimidated and didn't like sharing their opinions.

Best thing to do is treat it as a bit of fun, because if you don't enjoy it then it's a pointless exercise.

xcollapseofmyheartx · 07-23-2004, 11:42 PM

Practice spelling Practice. haha that would be a wierd band name

IamAlejo · 07-24-2004, 09:40 AM

I think it may be a difference in how they spell it overseas. I noticed it but didn't want to feel like a jackass if that's what it was.

franscar · 07-24-2004, 02:30 PM

It is one of those wonderful foibles of the English language. Like coloUr.

And fanny means something different over here too.

jibber · 07-25-2004, 02:43 AM

^ ya, in canada its colour, US its color, but i learned it color so i always spell it that way. then theres the whole "zed" and "zee" thing, and "roof" and, well however you spell how americans say "roof", there was another word where canadians add a "u" in it, can't remember what it is now....

Zealious · 07-25-2004, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jibber

^ ya, in canada its colour, US its color, but i learned it color so i always spell it that way. then theres the whole "zed" and "zee" thing, and "roof" and, well however you spell how americans say "roof", there was another word where canadians add a "u" in it, can't remember what it is now....

armour?

07-21-2004, 08:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
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07-24-2004, 09:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
IamAlejo Muck Fusic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,575	I think it may be a difference in how they spell it overseas. I noticed it but didn't want to feel like a jackass if that's what it was. __________________ a man, a plan, a canal, panama

07-25-2004, 02:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
jibber Freeskier Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Istanbul was Constantinople now it's Istanbul not Constantinople... Posts: 1,536	^ ya, in canada its colour, US its color, but i learned it color so i always spell it that way. then theres the whole "zed" and "zee" thing, and "roof" and, well however you spell how americans say "roof", there was another word where canadians add a "u" in it, can't remember what it is now.... __________________ What you've done becomes the judge of what you're going to do -- especially in other people's minds. When you're traveling, you are what you are right there and then. People don't have your past to hold against you. No yesterdays on the road. William Least Heat Moon, Blue Highways Your toughest competitor lives in your head. Some days his name is fear, or pain, or gravity. Stomp his ass. HOOKED ON THE WHITE POWDER

07-21-2004, 04:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
franscar Honky Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Birmingham Posts: 665	One word. Practise. Everywhere you can, as often as you can. Practise playing stuff by bands you all like and know, and listen to each other and make it as much fun as possible. I was in a band with this one guy who was only ever talking about being the best and making things happen, and as a result people with genuine ideas about where to take the band were intimidated and didn't like sharing their opinions. Best thing to do is treat it as a bit of fun, because if you don't enjoy it then it's a pointless exercise.

07-23-2004, 11:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
xcollapseofmyheartx Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 138	Practice spelling Practice. haha that would be a wierd band name

07-24-2004, 02:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
franscar Honky Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Birmingham Posts: 665	It is one of those wonderful foibles of the English language. Like coloUr. And fanny means something different over here too.