Low End Bee Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 We are three very different looking people in my band. Up until March this year that's what we looked like on stage too. Someone I know who has sold lots and lots of records in his career saw us and said to me "I like what you're doing but you don't look like a band" So we had a think and came up with the cheap shirt and suits idea. What I noticed was. We felt like a band. We got extra confidence on stage and played better. And the best bit. People came up to us after gigs and bought lots more CDs than we usually sell. I think it's because we were instantly identifiable and had a level of sepration from looking like an audience member. Very little cost outlay. My machine washable suit cost £49! One of the best decisions we've made. Quote
TimR Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 That's done pretty well Mr bee. Too often you see the uniform look taken to extremes. I like the way you're all wearing the same but still retain some individuality. Quote
peteb Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 [quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1343729221' post='1754155'] We are three very different looking people in my band. Up until March this year that's what we looked like on stage too. Someone I know who has sold lots and lots of records in his career saw us and said to me "I like what you're doing but you don't look like a band" So we had a think and came up with the cheap shirt and suits idea. What I noticed was. We felt like a band. We got extra confidence on stage and played better. And the best bit. People came up to us after gigs and bought lots more CDs than we usually sell. I think it's because we were instantly identifiable and had a level of sepration from looking like an audience member. Very little cost outlay. My machine washable suit cost £49! One of the best decisions we've made. [/quote] I think that pretty much proves the point! Not that I think that everyone should go on stage wearing suits or dressing up like BRX's band, but it is a massive advantage to have an identitiy as a band and you have to put on some sort of a show and entertain people if you want any level of success (even at the most basic pub gig level)...... Quote
redstriper Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 Yeh - you look so cool, I'm off to get a cheap suit and tie - fame here we come! Quote
Commando Jack Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1343673854' post='1753560'] As I keep saying, the visuals are not there to make up for some supposed musical short-coming. The music is already awesome. The visuals make it even more awesome. [/quote] It can work the other way as well. I remember getting a CD of a band off a mate that had minimal artwork and no photos. The music was good and I listened to it on and off for a long time. I remember when I actually saw a picture of the band for the first time it nearly put me off listening to them because they looked like a bunch of twunts. In reality, I had built up an image in my head of what the band were like, and this was shattered when I saw what their true image was, much to my disdain. Of course this reinforces your point that image and music are intrinically linked. Quote
BottomE Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 [quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1343729221' post='1754155'] We are three very different looking people in my band. Up until March this year that's what we looked like on stage too. Someone I know who has sold lots and lots of records in his career saw us and said to me "I like what you're doing but you don't look like a band" So we had a think and came up with the cheap shirt and suits idea. What I noticed was. We felt like a band. We got extra confidence on stage and played better. And the best bit. People came up to us after gigs and bought lots more CDs than we usually sell. I think it's because we were instantly identifiable and had a level of sepration from looking like an audience member. Very little cost outlay. My machine washable suit cost £49! One of the best decisions we've made. [/quote] You look like a larger, less good looking version of me Quote
ShergoldSnickers Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 ***Harp glissando*** .....as we are transported back to the 80s, where I used to wear a German jet pilot's overall, cartridge belt around the waist, a silver bow tie made from the left over stuff they stamp sequins out from, bright orange fluorescent streaks in the hair, and black glitter infused nail polish. On stage I wore an M&S blazer and a pair of beige Burtons slacks. Quote
Spike Vincent Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 [quote name='ShergoldSnickers' timestamp='1343747275' post='1754548'] ***Harp glissando*** .....as we are transported back to the 80s, where I used to wear a German jet pilot's overall, cartridge belt around the waist, a silver bow tie made from the left over stuff they stamp sequins out from, bright orange fluorescent streaks in the hair, and black glitter infused nail polish. On stage I wore an M&S blazer and a pair of beige Burtons slacks. [/quote] So you dressed down a bit for stage? Quote
ShergoldSnickers Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 [quote name='Spike Vincent' timestamp='1343747503' post='1754556'] So you dressed down a bit for stage? [/quote] Not really no - it's was the pilot's overall gear for the stage. I was a bit untruthful about the blazer and slacks - never owned either as far as I know. Only photo I've got that shows some of the get-up.... I thought it was a good idea at the time. Quote
Spike Vincent Posted August 1, 2012 Posted August 1, 2012 [attachment=114622:STD1.jpg Ah yes...the Eighties..] Quote
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