Rubbish player required

[simonc61]

Ah maybe this is where I've been going wrong - thinking that I'm not too bad a player and wouldn't mind playing in a half-decent band.

Bonkers advert - [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/community/wanted-bass-guitarist-who-cant-play-or-just-a-bit-maybe/109143631"]http://www.gumtree.com/p/community/wanted-bass-guitarist-who-cant-play-or-just-a-bit-maybe/109143631[/url]

On the plus side, the guys a psychotherapist - as he mentions in his previous ad. As well as some rubbish playing any takers might get a bit of psychoanalysis into the bargain!

[xgsjx]

Good to see someone giving newbies a step into joining a band. Can only be good.

I was expecting to find a binman playing Garbage songs.

[steve-bbb]

seems more like he's looking for guineau pigs for a human psychology experiment than any genuine attempt to form a band

Edited September 21, 2012 by steve-bbb

[simonc61]

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1348249035' post='1811487']
seems more like he's looking for guineau pigs for a human psychology experiment than any genuine attempt to form a band
[/quote]

Perhaps the first cover they all learn should be Peter Gabriels 'Milgram's 37 (We do what we're told)

[steve-bbb]

[quote name='simonc61' timestamp='1348249768' post='1811497']
Perhaps the first cover they all learn should be Peter Gabriels 'Milgram's 37 (We do what we're told)
[/quote]

i smell a rat

in a maze

with lights and bells and whistles

and cheese

and electrodes

n stuff

Edited September 21, 2012 by steve-bbb

[xilddx]

I reckon he's spotted a new gap in the market for a musical Moonies type enterprise. Soon enough there will be bands getting together who've never met before in a mass jam ceremony.

[Cameronj279]

I was recently told whilst preparing for a recording the other day "don't be as good!".

Seems to be catching on...

[paul torch]

This guy should be applauded.

[BILL POSTERS]

Its a great idea, but cant help wondering if theres a catch.

I wonder if averytime you hit a bum note or forget an intro he'll look into your eyes and say "And how did that make you feel" Before telling you that its your parents fault as they didnt give you enough attention when you were a baby.

[Phil-osopher10]

I think the fella might just love music and wants to give others that chance?

[RockfordStone]

i like the idea, ive known plenty of new players who wan't to be in a band but have never had the confidence to work with people who may be better than them.

playing in a band adds an extra edge to your playing, id like to think the guy has a kind heart and is looking to help people achieve dreams, even if its only on a small scale, seems a nice story given how bad humanity can be at times

[steve-bbb]

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1348260256' post='1811676']
I reckon he's spotted a new gap in the market for a musical Moonies type enterprise. Soon enough there will be bands getting together who've never met before in a mass jam ceremony.
[/quote]

as long as they dont force the bass players to marry the drummists or guitarers shouldnt be too problematic


[quote name='RockfordStone' timestamp='1348313285' post='1812190']
i like the idea, ive known plenty of new players who wan't to be in a band but have never had the confidence to work with people who may be better than them.

playing in a band adds an extra edge to your playing, id like to think the guy has a kind heart and is looking to help people achieve dreams, even if its only on a small scale, seems a nice story given how bad humanity can be at times
[/quote]

i wonder if he's out to prove a point to simon cowell?

Edited September 22, 2012 by steve-bbb

[Mr. Foxen]

Maybe its an experiment in the Dunning–Kruger effect, if you've auditioned bunches of guitarists, you'll find it pretty common.

[Dave Vader]

Oh, that's near me, and I can do a passable impression of rubbish (ask anyone I've played for) might do it for s**ts and giggles.

[simonc61]

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1348316013' post='1812235']
Maybe its an experiment in the Dunning–Kruger effect, if you've auditioned bunches of guitarists, you'll find it pretty common.
[/quote]

Wow, just googled this and it explains so much of my previous life as a guitarist! But hey I'm a bassist now the voices tell me, so I'm going to be ok - aren't I?

[steve-bbb]

[quote name='simonc61' timestamp='1348317145' post='1812253']
Wow, just googled this and it explains so much of my previous life as a guitarist! But hey I'm a bassist now the voices tell me, so I'm going to be ok - aren't I?
[/quote]

you hear them too huh?