Sarah5string Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 I applied for the Music degree with Bass at ACM and I've had confirmation that I've got an audition in a couple of weeks! EEEEK. It's the day after my birthday as well so no drinking for me lol! I've decided to do Bombtrack by Rage against the machine as my performance piece, but I need to revise my theory as there's other bits I have to do to show my understanding of theory, groove, timing etc. OH GOD. 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sarah5string Posted May 24, 2021 Author Share Posted May 24, 2021 Just now, Nail Soup said: I literally have panic/anxiety disorders, IT'S WHAT i DO BEST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Sarah5string said: ...! EEEEK... The Standard Basschat Remedy is called for, here; please accept a Bouquet (but get studying, even though it's all easy, really...). Edited May 24, 2021 by Dad3353 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted May 24, 2021 Author Share Posted May 24, 2021 Just now, Dad3353 said: The Standard Basschat Remedy is called for, here; please accept a Bouquet (but get studying, even though it's all easy, really...). Haha, that's crazy. I love it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Congratulations. I was going to do this course but pulled out when they told me Green Onions wasn't a good audition piece. ps Not really! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Sarah5string said: I applied for the Music degree with Bass at ACM and I've had confirmation that I've got an audition in a couple of weeks! EEEEK. It's the day after my birthday as well so no drinking for me lol! I've decided to do Bombtrack by Rage against the machine as my performance piece, but I need to revise my theory as there's other bits I have to do to show my understanding of theory, groove, timing etc. OH GOD. Remember, you are also auditioning them. They want your money, so don't be afraid about questioning them as to why they should be the ones to get it. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted May 24, 2021 Author Share Posted May 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, MacDaddy said: Remember, you are also auditioning them. They want your money, so don't be afraid about questioning them as to why they should be the ones to get it. good point! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Everybody there is in the same place as you will be. Take it easy, the jury really sees your talent even if you would mess with something. So don't worry, but concentrate. Like Tom Waits sings here: "I know I can do it. I'm in total control." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Congratulations and good luck. This is yours, you just have to take the steps to get you where you want to be. You wouldn't have got the audition if you didn't have the skill set required - stay calm and show them that and the benefit you'll be to the project. 👍👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Great, good luck Sarah, hope it goes well (though of course we all know it will) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickJ Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Amazing! Please do update this thread post audition to let us know how it went. Good luck, I'm sure bombtrack will be a change from the all the jazz standard they will no doubt be hearing through this auditions !! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 1 hour ago, chris_b said: Congratulations. I was going to do this course but pulled out when they told me Green Onions wasn't a good audition piece. ps Not really! I'd have gone with Relax by FGTH. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 (edited) I'm trying to think what from my experience recruiting people could help. Erm... one thing is: remember, they want to fill their course with interesting likeable people who are going to make the most of the experience, as well as being good at music. So either be astonishingly good at what you do, or be adequate at what you do and have something else fascinating and likeable. Edited May 24, 2021 by lownote12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 You'll be anxious, nervous and excited so practice what you need to learn for the audition to the point you can play without thinking too much about it. That takes the pressure of the playing part. Then try to focus on your mind. Relax, conciously slow yourself down. Not your playing but your mind. You know you'll be nervous etc so just take a wee step back and look at how and what you need to do to achieve it. Plan it in your head as you go along. You'll know yourself if you feel you are rushing things too fast. That's the point to take a step back and say "lets slow this down to my speed" and go from there. Most of all be yourself, enjoy it and you'll nail it. Its no different from playing in front of any other audience. Wishing you every success and keep us all posted on how things go. Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 4 hours ago, Sarah5string said: I applied for the Music degree with Bass at ACM and I've had confirmation that I've got an audition in a couple of weeks! EEEEK. It's the day after my birthday as well so no drinking for me lol! I've decided to do Bombtrack by Rage against the machine as my performance piece, but I need to revise my theory as there's other bits I have to do to show my understanding of theory, groove, timing etc. OH GOD. ACM is where I studied for three years all be it a little while ago now. If you have any questions feel free to PM. The audition is a formality so don’t get worked up by it but try to enjoy it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 11 minutes ago, OliverBlackman said: ACM is where I studied for three years all be it a little while ago now. If you have any questions feel free to PM. The audition is a formality so don’t get worked up by it but try to enjoy it. Excellent response. Couldn't have asked for more. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Well done Sarah, I hope everything goes well for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 5 hours ago, Sarah5string said: ...I've decided to do Bombtrack by Rage against the machine as my performance piece ... Is this 'performance piece' to be played solo, or with a backing track..? Unknown to me, and quite respectable in the RATM context, upon listening it through it didn't strike me as a great piece for solo bass. I could be wrong (it happened before, in 1957, I think...), but could you reassure me that this is, in fact, the type of number they're expecting from you for the audition..? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, Dad3353 said: Is this 'performance piece' to be played solo, or with a backing track..? Unknown to me, and quite respectable in the RATM context, upon listening it through it didn't strike me as a great piece for solo bass. I could be wrong (it happened before, in 1957, I think...), but could you reassure me that this is, in fact, the type of number they're expecting from you for the audition..? What type of music you play is irrelevant. They’re only interested in how you cope with the song. For example if you groove along in a rock band and nail it you’ll get a higher mark than fumbling through teen town. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, OliverBlackman said: What type of music you play is irrelevant. They’re only interested in how you cope with the song. For example if you groove along in a rock band and nail it you’ll get a higher mark than fumbling through teen town. Understood, and I'm sure it'll be fine, but it seemed a bit tame as a bass part, played solo without the band around it. Ignore if inappropriate, of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Playing Bombtrack gets you in if I was watching - great track. The first bit can be quite technical actually and expressive moving from quieter to louder or palm mute with a pick and open up and drop into a pace change, then making the tiff groove without being robotic and metronomic I think it’s a great choice and good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 14 hours ago, Dad3353 said: Is this 'performance piece' to be played solo, or with a backing track..? Unknown to me, and quite respectable in the RATM context, upon listening it through it didn't strike me as a great piece for solo bass. I could be wrong (it happened before, in 1957, I think...), but could you reassure me that this is, in fact, the type of number they're expecting from you for the audition..? With a backing track. The main reason I picked it is because RATM is something I'm comfortable playing, ENJOY playing but were also instrumental in being one of the reasons & driving forces in me learning bass at all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 14 hours ago, Dad3353 said: Understood, and I'm sure it'll be fine, but it seemed a bit tame as a bass part, played solo without the band around it. Ignore if inappropriate, of course. It's got some nice technical bits including the intro and the use of chords, as well as just being an awesome track to play 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Sarah5string said: It's got some nice technical bits including the intro and the use of chords, as well as just being an awesome track to play Thanks. The backing track makes all the difference; sock it to 'em..! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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