[quote]I'm actually attending the University of Maine at Farmington. I've met a few people, but nobody wants you if you don't fit their click. I just don't do clicks. I think that scares people.[/quote]

I know. I honestly don't know how I am friends with the people I am. I guess it just kind of happens. You do find people that aren't bothered about images or being part of the group, you just have to wait. Look for an ad for a bass player in a newspaper? If you find a band you like, you get to hang around with them, and become mates with their mates. I dunno, just don't give up on people, however many are jackasses ;)

^^ 123

[QUOTE=fatbandit]I know. I honestly don't know how I am friends with the people I am. I guess it just kind of happens. You do find people that aren't bothered about images or being part of the group, you just have to wait. Look for an ad for a bass player in a newspaper? If you find a band you like, you get to hang around with them, and become mates with their mates. I dunno, just don't give up on people, however many are jackasses ;)[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I've been around the circle a few times. What I'm hoping is that everything works out with my current group. But, like I said, I'm a pessimist.

I've thought about looking for a band to join. Last time I was in a band it was a blast, but one of the guys moved out to Washington State with the Americorps... I never really bothered looking again after that. Maybe once I turn 21 I'll start hitting the bars on open mic nights.

just got back from marching band grand national competitions. we got 16th place over all , and we won our class and got the caption of "best general effect"

Go for it. I don't like the idea of auditioning for bands, especially people I don't know. I don't like being judged I spose.

Both of my bands, I've kind of been asked to join though, so its not been a problem thus far. But getting onto the gig circuit gets you to know all the cool local bands too.

[QUOTE=Left Shoe]just got back from marching band grand national competitions. we got 16th place over all , and we won our class and got the caption of "best general effect"[/QUOTE]


^^Woah. Cool. :amaze:

Back when I was in the School Orchestra my district won best school orchestra in the state like 8 years in a row or something at an annual competition. But that's nothing compared to 16th in a National Comeptition.

o for my last post , there were 93 bands there competing (the best of the best huwa!)

[QUOTE=Left Shoe]just got back from marching band grand national competitions. we got 16th place over all , and we won our class and got the caption of "best general effect"[/QUOTE]


Congrads. How many differnt bands were there competing , :lol: and if you say 16 im gunna laugh

Edit : Nvm you answerd my qustion

thanks saitoku

[QUOTE=Left Shoe]thanks saitoku[/QUOTE]
What instrument do you play in the marching band, again?

clarinet , they wont let me march bass with a wireless system haha

[QUOTE=Left Shoe]clarinet , they wont let me march bass with a wireless system haha[/QUOTE]

Cool. You ever think about learning jazz clarinet?

[QUOTE=Saitoku]Cool. You ever think about learning jazz clarinet?[/QUOTE]
i play clarinet in our jazz band when they need a clarinet solo in the pieces they are playing , but other than that i play bass in the jazz band

[QUOTE=Left Shoe]i play clarinet in our jazz band when they need a clarinet solo in the pieces they are playing , but other than that i play bass in the jazz band[/QUOTE]

Sounds cool. Actually, my University doesn't have a jazz band right now :amaze: but I'm thinking about taking matters into my own hands and starting one up for next semester.

Well, I've got a bit of homework, guys. Checking out. Later.

Later Sai.

hey all.
after falling asleep at 3:30 this morning, i wok eup at 12:30 in the afternoon. it's now nearly 4:30.

i've already finished most of my homework already, it feels good to get crap out of the way early...plus i need to watch all the tv season premiers tonight: King Of The Hill, The Simpsons, Arrested Development, Malcolm In The Middle.

yeah, forgot the good premiers are tonight, better get working on my lab report then...

Hey everyone.....

Hi everyone.




:amaze:

Hey. :wave: How are things?

Hey all.

What's everyone up to?

I'm trying to find my Allan key so I can adjust my action. But I can't. So I'll have to bear it for now.

I just got home from band practice. It was.... interesting.

Interesting? A versatile word...

Elaborate!

anyone have AIM and can "legally" send me some program to record with?
i can't find any that i can download. :(

Go on Kazaa and search for Cubase SX.

And dont tell me it's not on there. It is. You want a roughly 50meg file, it may have the phrase H20 in the name somewhere.

[QUOTE=Wintermute]Interesting? A versatile word...

Elaborate![/QUOTE]
Well, me and my drummer and one of my THREE guitarsist have taken to calling our vocalist "Band Nazi", because of his, well, dictatorship over the band. He yells at us, a lot, and I've never heard him sing well. We've only played "Meant to Live" (NOT my choice. I hate the song.), and two mediocre original songs. We've never made it through any of them. I'm not allowed to slap. I know all of my lines, but everyone else forgets stuff, or rushes, or isn't paying attention. Then we get yelled at. A lot.

OK, so I seem to have just downloaded a Simpsons episode. By accident. Odd.

*watches*

[QUOTE=PaulSimonon]Well, me and my drummer and one of my THREE guitarsist have taken to calling our vocalist "Band Nazi", because of his, well, dictatorship over the band. He yells at us, a lot, and I've never heard him sing well. We've only played "Meant to Live" (NOT my choice. I hate the song.), and two mediocre original songs. We've never made it through any of them. I'm not allowed to slap. I know all of my lines, but everyone else forgets stuff, or rushes, or isn't paying attention. Then we get yelled at. A lot.[/QUOTE]

Put simply, he has to go. Try forming a side project with those band members who agree with you, then coincidentally start to lose interest in the primary band.

hmm, i don't even have kazaa on my computer anymore, all i use is soulseek...i have found it, the only downside is that the download only comes from one person and can sometimes be slow... :upset:
but i am currently downloading it.

[QUOTE=Wintermute]Put simply, he has to go. Try forming a side project with those band members who agree with you, then coincidentally start to lose interest in the primary band.[/QUOTE]
The drummer and I have discussed a Toast Machine-ish duet thing. He's a crazy drummer too, so it'd be pretty good. I think once my position in another band is solidified, I'll leave. Or sabatoge.

How's everyone doing today?




:amaze:

Well enough, you?

today has been a nice, lazy day.

Eh, I've had better times, but I'll ge through it.




:amaze:

Hey Luke.

Today hasn't been great...it's sucked so far. It's Saturday and I'm having to work, on a related note, I hate trees. (Except the ones that grow wood for my bass...es)

hey guys

Hey DFA.