Prime_BASS Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I currently have two ads floating about in various forms and it is quiet obvious that I'm no where near any of the aforementioned genres. Only I have had several (interesting) for acts described as above. so whats this about? All links I have been given are of indie bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I iz bein a bit fikk... Are you asking for examples of music that include all those genres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 If you don't want to play in an indie band, put something similar to what I put on my ad when I was looking for musicians to start my acid jazz/breakbeat/funk/house band... "Not looking to play Indie, Screamo, Metal or Punk. I've played these genres before & now looking to do something different" Every band here is one of those 4 genres, so if you don't want to play any specific genres, let the reader know. I did get a couple of folk still contacting me to say "I know it's not the style you're looking to do, but we're looking for a bassist to play...", but they was understanding of a No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 The way I read the OP, he's saying he wants to do indie, but other bands of unsuitable genre keep approaching him. (I could be wrong) To me, indie can be really broad genre, incorporating rock, blues, punk, folk and more. Seldom jazz though :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I cant see what the problem is. If you get a reply from an unsuitable band, simply reply by saying something like...."thanks, but not the type of music I am looking for". Takes all of ten seconds to type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 [quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1367051874' post='2060633'] I cant see what the problem is. If you get a reply from an unsuitable band, simply reply by saying something like...."thanks, but not the type of music I am looking for". Takes all of ten seconds to type. [/quote] That's not my problem at all, if anything I'm flattered. My problem is what is a Blues, rock, jazz, folk band. As all of what info I've been provided with is of indie bands IMO of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1367134447' post='2061486'] My problem is what is a Blues, rock, jazz, folk band. [/quote] A few of my bands fall into that range of genres, kind-of. Here's one of them. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsTP543lpqQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsTP543lpqQ[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-xbTA7hU0s"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-xbTA7hU0s[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 (edited) Genres/labels are very subjective, you just have to listen to the music and see if its what you want to play. To me 'indie' isn't really a genre, many styles of music can be described as indie, which I would interpret as 'independent, or outside the norm', which is again entirely subjective. Edited April 28, 2013 by Kirky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1367135198' post='2061490'] A few of my bands fall into that range of genres, kind-of. Here's one of them. [/quote] That's more blues/country based on those videos. I'm guessing you are the bass player. Where is the singer from. Sounds like a tight outfit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 There's country in there for sure, but also rock and jazz. And soul and gospel, for that matter. The proportions of each have massive influence on the final sound, though. Little Feat are another example, I'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1367134447' post='2061486'] That's not my problem at all, if anything I'm flattered. My problem is what is a Blues, rock, jazz, folk band. As all of what info I've been provided with is of indie bands IMO of course. [/quote] Fair enough, I see your point now. In that case, all you can do is to ask for as many sample recordings of their material as they can give. If they are a covers band, ask for a set list and look up the songs on You Tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1367136718' post='2061500'] There's country in there for sure, but also rock and jazz. And soul and gospel, for that matter. The proportions of each have massive influence on the final sound, though. Little Feat are another example, I'd say. [/quote] Soul and gospel maybe but jazz I'm not hearing to be honest. Who is the singer and where is he from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzneck Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Just watching this on Youtube: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qQnGfZpIfY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qQnGfZpIfY[/url] One of the comments says it all - [b]All citizens should be required by law to listen to Lowell George and Little Feat 'Waiting for Columbus' album once before proceeding on with their lives. [/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 [quote name='the boy' timestamp='1367142907' post='2061563'] Soul and gospel maybe but jazz I'm not hearing to be honest. Who is the singer and where is he from? [/quote] The Jazz influence comes from a lot of the material we do, not necessarily how it's played (wrong notes don't count). There's a lot of trad jazz / New Orleans tunes in there, and the whole genre developed from the 50s jazz scene. The singer is Peter Donegan, son of Lonnie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 Will take a look at vids when I het chance. But for the mean time I have accepted a 'audition' for a band that describes itself as in the OP. Singer is female and the drummer and her have had experience with another band, but not sure what is quiet happening there. But void be promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 [quote name='Jazzneck' timestamp='1367144224' post='2061589'] Just watching this on Youtube: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qQnGfZpIfY[/media] One of the comments says it all - [b]All citizens should be required by law to listen to Lowell George and Little Feat 'Waiting for Columbus' album once before proceeding on with their lives. [/b] [/quote] I love Little Feat but I have them on vinyl, and to my shame , have not got digitised any of it . many thanks for the kick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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