AndyTravis Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 Another one. We’ll call him “Pete” (he isn’t called Pete) Just. So wise of the mark. Absolutely a “thanks...don’t call us; we’ll call you” kind of thing... Good effort for actually doing it though... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ye3TVXZDDgdIqfuGmZrNrLfDaowWCLR4/view?usp=drivesdk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 7 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Another one. We’ll call him “Pete” (he isn’t called Pete) Just. So wise of the mark. Absolutely a “thanks...don’t call us; we’ll call you” kind of thing... Good effort for actually doing it though... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ye3TVXZDDgdIqfuGmZrNrLfDaowWCLR4/view?usp=drivesdk I think after the M&Ms it's going to be hard to find someone that excites us as much 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 19 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Another one. We’ll call him “Pete” (he isn’t called Pete) Just. So wise of the mark. Absolutely a “thanks...don’t call us; we’ll call you” kind of thing... Good effort for actually doing it though... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ye3TVXZDDgdIqfuGmZrNrLfDaowWCLR4/view?usp=drivesdk He’s another Andy (AKA Pete), can’t have three Andy’s in the band. 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 Right, after a little quiet from the initially enthusiastic Mike... He’s contacted singer to say he’s not well... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickJ Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 3 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Right, after a little quiet from the initially enthusiastic Mike... He’s contacted singer to say he’s not well... Gutted - I was waiting with genuine anticipation as to how it was going to work out with Mike. Do you think it's cold feet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, PatrickJ said: Gutted - I was waiting with genuine anticipation as to how it was going to work out with Mike. Do you think it's cold feet? I think so. There was a comment about the bass being very busy when the original track was sent through, and I wonder if it’s not his thing. We’ll see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickJ Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 50 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: I think so. There was a comment about the bass being very busy when the original track was sent through, and I wonder if it’s not his thing. We’ll see. Well you've still got Maurizio :). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, PatrickJ said: Well you've still got Maurizio :). He’s coming tomorrow 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 8 hours ago, AndyTravis said: I think so. There was a comment about the bass being very busy when the original track was sent through, and I wonder if it’s not his thing. We’ll see. Can you imagine the 💩 storm that would arise if one had the temerity to suggest that a guitar part was very busy? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, AndyTravis said: There was a comment about the bass being very busy when the original track was sent through, and I wonder if it’s not his thing. Yeah, how dare you not play steady 8ths... know your place, Andy, know your place. Edited July 29, 2020 by mcnach 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 36 minutes ago, mcnach said: Yeah, how dare you not play steady 8ths... know your place, Andy, know your place. 8ths? What are you? On acid? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 11 hours ago, AndyTravis said: I think so. There was a comment about the bass being very busy when the original track was sent through, and I wonder if it’s not his thing. We’ll see. Hmmm......I have a story about a drummer who said the same about me. He was obviously insane. It didn't end well. For him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 This rehearsal is one of those “oh dear” moments. Nothing being achieved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 45 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: This rehearsal is one of those “oh dear” moments. Nothing being achieved. Bugger, that's a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickJ Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, AndyTravis said: This rehearsal is one of those “oh dear” moments. Nothing being achieved. Oh no - that doesn't sound good. A problem with Mr. Maurizio or a wider band thing. Edited July 29, 2020 by PatrickJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) He’s just not really getting it. he’s shown us about 5 ideas tonight. And all sound like the old “total guitar” jam along tracks in the style of RHCP. One of ‘his’ chord progressions was Californication. And I played the Flea bass riff over the Chords - he didn’t bat an eyelid. Another one was “Readymade” another was “Dark Necessities”. The rest were derivatives. Anything I brought to the table - which I have loads of little ideas...decent enough...he just played those derivative wah things over - and not even in the key. He apologised profusely. But he was well off. I called it an hour early and I’m sat on the drive fizzing, before I have a beer. Singer and Drummer looking to me for answers or to step in. I’d just had enough - was awkward. Felt like turd all day so I didn’t need it. Edited July 29, 2020 by AndyTravis 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 So Maurizio isn’t staying. I’m all for giving chances and stuff... The lads are raging. And when they list their issues from tonight...maybe I’ve been too kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 A lot of us in bands have been in these situations many times before in either putting a band together or auditioning replacement members. Expectations are really high based on previous communications and when it comes to actually auditioning them (if it even gets that far), they have nowhere near the capabilities they have talked themselves up to have, reality soon hits and it’s a massive disappointment. We know how you feel, keep at it, you may have a few more to weed through, but you will find someone suitable at some point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickJ Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 23 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: So Maurizio isn’t staying. I’m all for giving chances and stuff... The lads are raging. And when they list their issues from tonight...maybe I’ve been too kind. Oh man, sounds like things didn't go well at all with Maurizo - and we all had such high hope's for him. Sorry it didn't work out. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 minute ago, steantval said: A lot of us in bands have been in these situations many times before in either putting a band together or auditioning replacement members. Expectations are really high based on previous communications and when it comes to actually auditioning them (if it even gets that far), they have nowhere near the capabilities they have talked themselves up to have, reality soon hits and it’s a massive disappointment. We know how you feel, keep at it, you may have a few more to weed through, but you will find someone suitable at some point. Yeah - the main thing for me is his playing is really inflexible. I try to be as flexible as possible. but the list from the lads; Played out of time Played out of tune no dynamics - just played at one level mad choices with overdrive/distortion instead of listening; turned up louder same riff over all ideas didn’t play any of the songs he’d learned of ours correctly. then there’s the fact that he just said “I can’t remember those songs” - we only released a 4 track EP, not like it’s a huge back catalogue. Maybe he thought his foot was in the door. But I think that’s even more reason to do better. I’ve messaged him. Told him we’ll keep looking, thanks for his time etc. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickJ Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: then there’s the fact that he just said “I can’t remember those songs” - we only released a 4 track EP, not like it’s a huge back catalogue ** now looking for this EP so I can listen ** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, PatrickJ said: ** now looking for this EP so I can listen ** Name your chosen streaming service and I’ll get you the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickJ Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Just now, AndyTravis said: Name your chosen streaming service and I’ll get you the link I couldn't find it on Apple Music but I'm listening now on http://the602.uk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 Ah man, see - I hate being the guy who sends that message. he’s got really snarky with me - that he was tired and he knows it wasn’t great, and we didn’t give him a chance etc. I’m not getting into it with him. If he sends me another message, I’ve got 2 options... ”block” or ”listen pal, he’s the shopping list of errors...” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 1 hour ago, PatrickJ said: I'm listening now on http://the602.uk Me too. Andy, I don't like the old guitarist much, either! 😛 What you want, is a younger Andy Summers 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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