3/12/2012
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Spud
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3/12/2012
OK, so I don't know if this is good or bad. I went to a show Saturday night, where one of my favorite bands was playing. They know me, I know them. I kibitzed on their sound a bit cuz I thought their lead singer needed to come out a bit more. They have been going through a lot of guitar players over the last few years, and I have been threatening to learn to play guitar just so I could stand in when they were in need. Sunday, I got an email saying they want me to audition for bass. Cool, huh? I downloaded their songs and started learning them today, and then I get an email telling me that the audition is Wednesday. Say what? Fuck, man. I am so screwed.
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Caravan Ray
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Re: 3/12/2012
Send them back an aggressive email telling them that YOU will audition THEM at a time of your choosing and not before.
Either that - or pull your finger out and learn their songs instead of mucking about on the internet.
Good luck.
Either that - or pull your finger out and learn their songs instead of mucking about on the internet.
Good luck.
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Paco Del Stinko
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Re: 3/12/2012
Learn what you can and knock'em out. They'll understand if you don't know the entire set list.
Bringin' the stink since 2006.
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roymond
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Re: 3/12/2012
Do they really know you. If so...no problem.
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"Any more chromaticism and you'll have to change your last name to Wagner!" - Frankie Big Face
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JonPorobil
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Re: 3/12/2012
Congratulations, Spud! Every time you've played bass for me, I've been highly impressed; I'm sure these guys will see the same thing.
"Warren Zevon would be proud." -Reve Mosquito
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BBABM
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Re: 3/12/2012
Being that they are your favorite, at least you are somewhat familiar with how their songs are supposed to sound, and have heard them before... It's easier to learn a song you know, than one that you've never heard before.
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nyjm
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Re: 3/12/2012
That's really exciting, Spud! I'm kind of with Caravan Ray about this one; you're an awesome bassist and it seems like they already know that. Let them know the audition is mutual, a meeting amongst equals to see if things gel.
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RangerDenni
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Oh, this will be fantastic!! 
"Really interesting how the point you’re making slowly emerges like Martin Sheen from the mud in Apocalypse Now..." ~j$
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Billy's Little Trip
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Re: 3/12/2012
Do what I do. Learn the root notes, focus on the kick and do whatever the hell you want.
Good luck, Spud.
Good luck, Spud.
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Spud
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Re: 3/12/2012
Thanks for the encouragement, all. I convinced them that it would be better let me learn the songs a bit before auditioning, so it's next week now. Phew.
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Billy's Little Trip
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Spud
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Re: 3/12/2012
and yes, if I get into the band, I will get them to enter Song Fight!
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Niveous
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Excellent!Spud wrote:and yes, if I get into the band, I will get them to enter Song Fight!
"I'd like to see 1984 redubbed with this in the soundtrack."- Furrypedro.
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roymond
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Re: 3/12/2012
Please be awesome.Spud wrote:and yes, if I get into the band, I will get them to enter Song Fight!
roymond.com | songfights | covers
"Any more chromaticism and you'll have to change your last name to Wagner!" - Frankie Big Face
"Any more chromaticism and you'll have to change your last name to Wagner!" - Frankie Big Face
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Billy's Little Trip
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Re: 3/12/2012
Does this mean you won't have time for the little people, like a collab with the Psychotics?
...well, we're little compared to you, anyway.
...well, we're little compared to you, anyway.