Should we take this gig? Don't want to sell out.

The Batlord · 07-27-2018, 03:59 AM

And I hate to break it to you but being in a nu metal post-grunge whatever band is already giving a bad impression.

~~MicShazam~~ · 07-27-2018, 04:29 AM

You'll earn money and maybe build on some contacts. That's good, even if it's not immediately going to help raising the profile of your actual band. I don't see the harm. Just don't mention your band name while doing the gig, since this is not going to be your brand of music.

**Goofle** · 07-27-2018, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dmusician

My good buddies and I are planning on making music full time with our band, while we’re still young and have the time to do so. Due to our plans, we’ve all had to make sacrifices and basically spend more money for studio time, and trying to rack up as many gigs as possible to get our name out there. Our band plays original compositions that can be categorized under the nu-metal and alternative rock genre, so there’s somewhat of an image to uphold.

Following this trail of thought, money has been tight lately with the expenses of getting some much needed recording sessions at this local studio in town. Our bassist’s girlfriend recently set us up for a gig that pays really well, and we’re only required to play for at least an hour for an event. The only problem is that it’s for this foreign affair matchmaker company, and they want us to play acoustic covers, along with other popular songs that are just not our style. Should we go for it? I don’t want us to sell out, but we badly need the cash if we wanna make this work out.

Of course you should take the gig. Get paid son.

Plankton · 07-27-2018, 08:35 AM

It's all about experiences. Your preconceived notion of being a 'sell-out' is something that you've made up in your own mind. Playing outside of your comfort zone and doing it well is a challenge and pinning that label on it is just a mind **** way of trying to get out of it. You already know what you need to do, so do it.

Akai · 07-27-2018, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by elphenor

"proper" musicians can learn acoustic covers by ear

most popular songs are made with one out of a pretty small selection of chord progressions

Not to mention 4/4.

**Frownland** · 07-27-2018, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dmusician

My good buddies and I are planning on making music full time with our band, while we’re still young and have the time to do so. Due to our plans, we’ve all had to make sacrifices and basically spend more money for studio time, and trying to rack up as many gigs as possible to get our name out there. Our band plays original compositions that can be categorized under the nu-metal and alternative rock genre, so there’s somewhat of an image to uphold.

Following this trail of thought, money has been tight lately with the expenses of getting some much needed recording sessions at this local studio in town. Our bassist’s girlfriend recently set us up for a gig that pays really well, and we’re only required to play for at least an hour for an event. The only problem is that it’s for this foreign affair matchmaker company, and they want us to play acoustic covers, along with other popular songs that are just not our style. Should we go for it? I don’t want us to sell out, but we badly need the cash if we wanna make this work out.

If you're playing with the intent to make money then you've already sold out. Surely you guys have at least a couple of slow acoustic songs that you use to take a minute and get serious on your albums, right? Shouldn't be too hard to bridge the gap from that acoustic pop to other acoustic pop.

Zhanteimi · 07-29-2018, 06:42 AM

Take the gig.

Psy-Fi · 07-30-2018, 03:27 AM

Play under a fake name, wearing matching suits and Trump masks.

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~~MicShazam~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Aalborg Posts: 7,634	You'll earn money and maybe build on some contacts. That's good, even if it's not immediately going to help raising the profile of your actual band. I don't see the harm. Just don't mention your band name while doing the gig, since this is not going to be your brand of music.