I did a cover of a friend's tune and he's very happy about it:https://soundcloud.com/alligator-musik/everything-goes-on-vandrear-tribute
so am I :)
getting to know my way around Reaper, thrilled to find I can make music even though I have no grasp of musical theory and can hardly play an instrument
― niels, Tuesday, 19 September 2017 07:44 (six years ago) link
Don't Fear the Reaper?
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 12:33 (six years ago) link
More or less!
― niels, Tuesday, 19 September 2017 13:52 (six years ago) link
when i first moved to chicago 14 years ago i had a few jam sessions with some people who i found on craigslist. the jams were fun and they seemed like alright people who were enthusiastic about my guitar playing, but i pretty quickly decided it wasn't wanted to be doing musically at the time and ended up starting my own band instead. i mostly lost touch with those people, sometimes seeing them around at shows. once facebook kicked in we reconnected on there a little bit. two of the people started a new band that recorded a couple of albums and played around some. a couple of months ago they got in touch and asked if i wanted to try playing with them again. so i've been doing that and i'm playing my first show with them next week. it's pretty different stuff for me: they are synth/keys and drums and they wrote the songs before i started and they tend to be pretty dense sonically (a lot of heavy distorted moog bass) with not much space to fit guitar parts into, and the songs are ending up sounding heavier than the music i usually play, but i think it's coming together.
― na (NA), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 14:44 (six years ago) link
Good luck NA.
My rockabilly-ish project fizzled over the summer - people too busy, material not gelling, personnel shuffles. I gave bass a chance, and got reasonably proficient at it, but it isn't really for me.
As noted upthread I played drums and mandolin on a space-rock project (Age of Airships); I think the tracks came out well. But it was always meant to be a one-week pop-up project.
Lately, I am daunted by the logistical hassles of getting a full rock band going - when everybody I know has kids and houses and jobs. So I am currently trying to put together a lean, mean acoustic trio that can perform sooner and more nimbly (open mics, coffeehouses, street corners). But even three people is proving hard to manage. Sigh.
― Each of us faces a clear moral choice. (Ye Mad Puffin), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 15:01 (six years ago) link
two people is hard to manage! i have practice tonight for a show in 2 weeks and i am starting to freak that we are not ready
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 16:06 (six years ago) link
NA i would like to go to your show -- that sounds good!
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 16:07 (six years ago) link
i've been waiting for a facebook event to share with people but the venue hasn't made one yet. they have it up on their calendar now though. it's going to be a weird one - we are synth/drums/guitar, one band is drums/bass/trombone, and another is mbira and cello.
― na (NA), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 16:16 (six years ago) link
that sounds awesome!! what day of the week is it?!!? don't say FRIDAY
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 16:24 (six years ago) link
it is ... friday (the 29th)
― na (NA), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 16:25 (six years ago) link
maybe i can head over after class
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 16:26 (six years ago) link
i have been told we're playing last, at like 11
― na (NA), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 16:27 (six years ago) link
perfect!! class is over at 10, i have time to get there and hang for a while
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 16:29 (six years ago) link
NA, that sounds cool! i won't be able make it on the 29th because i have out of state friends coming into the city to go to the revolution oktoberfest thing, but i'll be curious to hear about how it goes and hopefully catch the next one.
― Karl Malone, Tuesday, 19 September 2017 16:51 (six years ago) link
just released a collaborative album made up of edited guitar & synthesizer improvisations, recorded 2014 - 2017. hope y'all dig it! https://www.splicetoday.com/music/premiere-movies-john-hoegberg-amp-nicky-smith
― flappy bird, Tuesday, 19 September 2017 19:15 (six years ago) link
Huh... Flappy, you magnificent bastard. I dig! I really like it!
― Le Bateau Ivre, Tuesday, 19 September 2017 20:21 (six years ago) link
(on second thought that seems to come off as 'huh didn't know you could do something I like' but I did not mean it that way, believe :) I really enjoy it)
― Le Bateau Ivre, Tuesday, 19 September 2017 20:22 (six years ago) link
aw thanks a lot! i really appreciate it :)
― flappy bird, Tuesday, 19 September 2017 20:24 (six years ago) link
Not to distract from your great release, which is still playing here, but this did get me thinking:
I've made an ep once. I know I uploaded it to last.fm (different times) but it seems gone now. I totally *do not* feel like a musician. I *am* not a musician.
But should I still just sneak it out to bandcamp or whatever? Or is that a bad idea? Somehow it tickles me, and I've been trying to make some new stuff as well lately. To bandcamp or not to bandcamp? Even for a sorry ass with a dumb ep like me?
― Le Bateau Ivre, Tuesday, 19 September 2017 20:36 (six years ago) link
drummers be flakin'
― Οὖτις, Tuesday, 19 September 2017 20:37 (six years ago) link
xp Yeah put it up on Bandcamp! I'd love to hear it. They're such a great company, easily the most accommodating & supportive of artists and fans of any streaming/music service.
― flappy bird, Tuesday, 19 September 2017 20:43 (six years ago) link
But you all make it sound so "pro"-like. I mean it sounds great, accommodating and supportive, but... For me it will just be uploading 30 mbs of synth shizzle and not mentioning it ever again ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
When I hook up my main pc again (in between houses rn) I'll jump in.
― Le Bateau Ivre, Tuesday, 19 September 2017 20:46 (six years ago) link
For me it will just be uploading 30 mbs of synth shizzle and not mentioning it ever again ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
let's be real, this is most of what's on bandcamp, it's cool
― change display name (Jordan), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 20:48 (six years ago) link
Unfair, my bandcamp album is 49 minutes of synth burble
― harbinger of failure (Jon not Jon), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 20:50 (six years ago) link
Guh typo it is about 40 not 49
― harbinger of failure (Jon not Jon), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 20:51 (six years ago) link
That is reassuring. (i mean that)
xp lol
― Le Bateau Ivre, Tuesday, 19 September 2017 20:51 (six years ago) link
But you all make it sound so "pro"-like. no you don't
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 21:19 (six years ago) link
i mean i don't
yeah we recorded Movies on a Tascam 4-track & did some minor mixing in Garageband, no outboard gear/ nothing fancy
― flappy bird, Tuesday, 19 September 2017 21:23 (six years ago) link
Gotcha LL. Will set aside teh shame and just put it out there, because why not.
― Le Bateau Ivre, Tuesday, 19 September 2017 22:04 (six years ago) link
So the dad cover band project is inching forward. I could use some suggestions on songs to add. The criteria are basically:- crowd pleaser but not *too* obvious - works in an acoustic setting/doesn't need drum kit- melodic and not too sad - vocal harmony a plus
Here's our list so far:
America - Ventura HighwayToto - AfricaTraveling Willburys - Handle With Care, End of the Line Cat Stevens - On the Road to Find OutEagles - In the CitySeals & Croft - Summer Breeze Jim Croce - I Got a NameSome little river band stuff but I hate this shit and may veto it.
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Thursday, 21 September 2017 00:56 (six years ago) link
I was thinking maybe about adding Ambrosia - How Much I Feel.
One thing I would add is we are not going for irony. We are a bunch of sincere dads singing songs.
― the last famous person you were surprised to discover was actually (man alive), Thursday, 21 September 2017 00:57 (six years ago) link
How about Magnet and steel?
― harbinger of failure (Jon not Jon), Thursday, 21 September 2017 01:04 (six years ago) link
no Zevon?!?
― El Tomboto, Thursday, 21 September 2017 02:42 (six years ago) link
- crowd pleaser but not *too* obvious
Wow, this is the hardest part! Especially since so many popular songs have been covered to death.
I'm impressed you're going with 70s vocalpop / classic rock stuff, because that way there be dragons with no name (see what I did there)? But I like all those selections. I don't think I've ever heard anyone pull out "Summer Breeze" in a coffeehouse or open mic or whatever. Mad props.
Me, I thought my own dad/mom cover project would center around 80s pop/synthpop played inna more-or-less bluegrass style - "Boys Don't Cry," "Hungry Like the Wolf," "Personal Jesus," "Cemetry Gates," "Borderline," "Straight Up." But the nature of the format keeps tilting toward alt country - Whiskeytown, Son Volt, etc. Most of which is fine, but not what I set out to do.
I thought I'd be playing "Head Like a Hole" on heavily effected mandolin, but then circumstances keep tempting me into playing the same John Prine, Richard Thompson, Steve Earle stuff that I've already played and don't really need to revisit.
― Each of us faces a clear moral choice. (Ye Mad Puffin), Thursday, 21 September 2017 02:58 (six years ago) link
The solo nylon string guitar project is taking its sweet time getting off the ground- I should have started in the cradle like Sund4r- so I went back to the egg and am now also playing bass in an adult student jazz band, which is actually kind of fun. man alive, maybe I can hook you up to play the instrument of you choice, but you will have to audition.
― Merry-Go-Sorry Somehow (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 24 September 2017 18:56 (six years ago) link
first show with new band: accomplishedsecond show a week from tomorrow, psyched about it because i set up the whole thing myself
emil.y -- i am ready for whatever you have to send me. i think you have my email but if not, message me somewhere and i'll get it to you. i'm in the mood to work on something different and new!
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Monday, 16 October 2017 17:39 (six years ago) link
Congratulations!
― harbinger of failure (Jon not Jon), Monday, 16 October 2017 19:03 (six years ago) link
I bought a cajon
― El Tomboto, Saturday, 21 October 2017 19:26 (six years ago) link
― change display name (Jordan), Saturday, 21 October 2017 21:24 (six years ago) link
Last weekend I did two marathon recording sessions as part of a choir recording music for a marquee video game coming out next year.
― Marcus Hiles Remains Steadfast About Planting Trees.jpg (DJP), Saturday, 21 October 2017 23:47 (six years ago) link
Sounds cool
― No purposes. Sounds. (Sund4r), Sunday, 22 October 2017 00:50 (six years ago) link
Choir Hero 3!
― Currently (Karl Malone), Sunday, 22 October 2017 13:42 (six years ago) link
LL I'm continually inspired by your sticktuitiveness with the drumming and band-ing. Makes me want to do more.
― IF (Terrorist) Yes, Explain (man alive), Sunday, 22 October 2017 13:45 (six years ago) link
thanks! it's something i have wanted for as long as i can remember and i've gotta work extra hard because let's be honest -- everyone expects me to suck. but i don't! i still have a lot to learn but i do not suck. and my ideas are finally starting to sound like real music. it feels like a self-propelling machine :)
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Sunday, 22 October 2017 14:25 (six years ago) link
yes, always impressed and inspired by LL's attitude and approach on this thread
― Why Not Say Wha'ppen? (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 22 October 2017 15:46 (six years ago) link
agreed!
I bought an 8-track digital recorder, an older Korg D888 model. my wife and I are trying to make time to play music together, mostly minimal/modal jams as she is a total beginner (which I view as a strength), she is learning melodica and accordion and I have an Epiphone electric and a baritone uke. we finally got our basement cleared out yesterday, gonna set up the PA system down there and experiment!
― sleeve, Sunday, 22 October 2017 15:52 (six years ago) link
Hey LL, I'm still up for collaborating but I've got a fair bit on my plate at the moment (trying to prepare for a big move), so I'm not sure when I'll get anything to you. It will happen at some point, I promise.
― emil.y, Sunday, 22 October 2017 16:16 (six years ago) link
Oooh looking forward to finding out what game that's for in 2018
xp
― change display name (Jordan), Sunday, 22 October 2017 17:17 (six years ago) link
emil.y -- no sweat! whenever you feel like sending me something -- some minimal rhythmic bloops, whatever -- send it on over! you may find amusing: sometimes if i am just playing for fun i play la dusseldorf :) sleeve -- i am bored - if you record something cool send it to me, have fun!! also i am always heartened to hear of people embracing beginner energy.
show is tomorrow and i am trying to channel every ounce of positive energy toward making it a good one. i put this thing together myself and i'm not about to poop out on it now. you never know what could happen or when so i am hoping for the best. i am finally playing the kind of bill i want to be on, i think our music will sound cool and fun between the other acts, and if people aren't there to hear it then so what. at the very least it will have happened. right?!
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Monday, 23 October 2017 22:02 (six years ago) link