https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/dug-myself-into-a-hole/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:57:03 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/dug-myself-into-a-hole/#post-96650 Mon, 04 Apr 2005 05:40:39 +0000
The band are trying to persuade me to sing the lastr song. Talk about being nervous.

Still we have two very good guitarists, a good drummer, two good female vocalists. Finally I can strum the chords ok.

Had our second practice, more are planned for this week, have booked a small studio in which to practice from now on to give us the equipment we need.]]> Guitar Players Discussion jimscafe https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/dug-myself-into-a-hole/#post-96650 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/dug-myself-into-a-hole/#post-96161 Thu, 31 Mar 2005 18:11:40 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Musenfreund https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/dug-myself-into-a-hole/#post-96161 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/dug-myself-into-a-hole/#post-96146 Thu, 31 Mar 2005 16:50:35 +0000
The audience tends to pick our people that are more charasmatic to watch while you are playing. My opinion is that this should be your singer.. but I have seen some guitarist being that person too. Part of being a great singer/performer when live is knowing how to work the crowd.

As far as songs, I prefer Hotel California over Pretty Woman. But then again.. your audience would probly think the opposite. Pretty Woman is a much more danceable song. Not to mention the lyrics give the singer the opporunity to be more flambouant than he could be with Hotel California. Pick songs that you can do.. that you feel your audience would be most interested in. Maybe they will be too shy to get up and dance... but some will kinda sit in their chair and kinda "Chair dance".

But just have fun with it. Some of us, me included, are just a little jealous that you are getting this chance anyways.. LOL But you'll do fine. Breathe and have fun cause if the band is having fun.. chances are that the audience is having fun.

Jim]]> Guitar Players Discussion geoo https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/dug-myself-into-a-hole/#post-96146 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/dug-myself-into-a-hole/#post-96082 Thu, 31 Mar 2005 06:08:27 +0000
I have the good guitarist who I am hoping could learn some of Eric's riffs during the enxt two weeks and the choirmaster should be able to get the female backing vocalists ready.

I will take your advice about having a good singer, being able to cover up other failings. I am choosing the singer tonight.

As you say I just need to do my best - I am quite confident of being able to strum the chords to these songs and can even play arpeggio for Wonderful Tonight. Looking forward to it if somewhat apprehensively.]]> Guitar Players Discussion jimscafe https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/dug-myself-into-a-hole/#post-96082 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/dug-myself-into-a-hole/#post-96055 Thu, 31 Mar 2005 01:26:46 +0000 Joe Darn lead guitarists! Just show up and play. Some of us need to learn the songs!

Just bustin' :wink:

-Laz]]> Guitar Players Discussion Dan Lasley https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/dug-myself-into-a-hole/#post-96055 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/dug-myself-into-a-hole/#post-96040 Thu, 31 Mar 2005 00:05:03 +0000
Please remember I've been playing for a long time. Fancy words, I adapt and improvise. Not so fancy words, I just make stuff up and make them think it's part of the song. I give them what they came for and thats the unquestionable sound of a guitar that bring them out their sets to tears in their eye's.

You'll do just fine. Get a song list going. Work in some practice's, don't send anytime worrying or thinking.. Just play.

It's that looking for a great show that day and waking the next day when you had one.

Joe]]> Guitar Players Discussion forrok_star https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/dug-myself-into-a-hole/#post-96040 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/dug-myself-into-a-hole/#post-96013 Wed, 30 Mar 2005 20:54:08 +0000
It was amazingly bad, but I lived.

The rest of the night was much better. I was crowned "The ultimate in funky" that evening.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Nick Torres https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/dug-myself-into-a-hole/#post-96013 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/dug-myself-into-a-hole/#post-96010 Wed, 30 Mar 2005 20:34:15 +0000
The point is that you are showcasing the fact that employees have other lives and talents - not that you should be one of the pro bands. Pick easy songs and do them as well as you can. Good vocalists will hide other weaknesses.

And have fun - you can't lose!

-Laz]]> Guitar Players Discussion Dan Lasley https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/dug-myself-into-a-hole/#post-96010 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/dug-myself-into-a-hole/#post-95905 Wed, 30 Mar 2005 06:01:06 +0000
If it's you, study up and (as yoyo said) set a time for everyone to get together and practice it.

It's not worth getting into something if it's not going to be fun. It's easier said than done (especially with a short dead-line) but, try to remember what got you into playing the guitar.....it looks and feels FUN!

With practice, go out there and Break a leg (it's a figure of speech).]]> Guitar Players Discussion Mike https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/dug-myself-into-a-hole/#post-95905 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/dug-myself-into-a-hole/#post-95899 Wed, 30 Mar 2005 05:42:15 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion yoyo286 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/dug-myself-into-a-hole/#post-95899