Audition - the day of reckoning

[niceguyhomer]

I had an audtion two weeks ago with a band that were several leagues above anything I've done before. I didn't play well but did enough to get a second bite today - and I'm actually nervous. It's not like me at all, usually I couldn't give a toss but I really really want to get into this band.

Wish me luck

[EBS_freak]

Good luck with it dude. All the best!

[soopercrip]

Good luck matey Knock 'em dead.
Andy

[purpleblob]

Yeah, best of luck.

[nottswarwick]

Good luck - enjoy yourself.

Chris

[Beedster]

Luck doesn't come into it dude, it'll be all those hours of practice, gigging and talking bass with us BCers that'll do it. Just enjoy, don't worry about the outcome, no point, just reduces the quality of your playing.
Chris
PS good luck

[molan]

Hope it goes really today - remember all that good stuff like taking deep breaths to calm those nerves, don't overplay, make facial contact with people whilst playing etc.

I'm sure you'll slay 'em

[leschirons]

There were obviously a few that won't be asked back for a second audition so that's really promising. Hope it works out.

[retroman]

Yeah, good luck matey, hope you get the gig

[trtzbass]

Good luck dude.
Remember we normally feel compelled to play waaaaay more than we should.
Relax and make your life easier.
What works for me is: I have slightly more volume on the amp and I think "small": small hand movements, small playing.
This helps me not to overplay and to have a better control on my muscles.
Remember to breathe :-)

[chris_b]

Hi Alan, all sportsmen warm up before a race and major bands warm up before a gig so don't go in cold. Before the audition I'd spend several hours (at least 2) playing and practising to get yourself warmed up and get your brain and ear to hand coordination into gear. Good luck.

Edit: .... and if possible remember to lock in with the drummer.

Edited August 30, 2009 by chris_b

[Platypus]

Really hope you get the gig Al, and hope this band turns out to be 'the one'

[beerdragon]

Yeah do us Basschatters proud.

[Funkmaster]

Hope it goes well Alan.

Enjoy!

David

[GreeneKing]

Here's hoping that you get exactly what you want outta this Alan in terms of enjoyng yourself.

[Marvin]

Knock 'em out there boots!

[vmaxblues]

Best of luck, and relax, most important thing.

[birdy]

All the best Al - I am sure you will nail it!!

[witterth]

let me join in eve though you dont know me wihing you all the best, youre most likley there as I write!
"out of your league?"
you got the funk!!
ATB
let us all know

[MB1]

MB1.
...GO GET EM!.. AL!

[iamapirate]

[quote name='molan' post='585006' date='Aug 30 2009, 09:56 AM']remember all that good stuff like taking deep breaths to calm those nerves, don't overplay, make facial contact with people whilst playing etc. [/quote]

:brow:

[HMX]

Good luck mate, sure you'll do fine!

[OldGit]

good luck mate

[niceguyhomer]

Si - you're back ... yikes I owe you some mahoney. I'll get it posted prontamundo

Looks like I got the job - bit scary really, these people are proper musicians. I've got some MP3s of them - does anyone know I can post a couple on here?

Edited August 30, 2009 by niceguyhomer

[Marvin]

Brilliant news. As for posting MP3's you have to ask someone else. Sorry couldn't resist.
Well done.