man alive, have you thought of adding your voice/playing into the mix with those pieces? Seems like an interesting approach to have a multi-generational recording, maybe their work by itself and a bonus EP of you as a quartet.
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Sunday, 24 October 2021 16:10 (two years ago) link
also would provide a narrative hook for press and attention that might help get it sold.
― When Young Sheldon began to rap (forksclovetofu), Sunday, 24 October 2021 16:11 (two years ago) link
(please send me 1% of your royalties when you do this)
I sang a concert with live in-person choruses for the first time this weekend since 2019. Last night was a concert with a group called Musica Sacra where we did the Durufle Requiem, tonight was with my church gig where we did a piece commissioned for our music director’s 20th anniversary. I am exhausted but also super happy; I really, really missed this.
― talkin' about his flat tire (DJP), Monday, 25 October 2021 00:21 (two years ago) link
That's awesome! It's hard to go without singing in public for that long, glad you got to do it again
― Gardyloominati (Neanderthal), Monday, 25 October 2021 00:26 (two years ago) link
Forks, it's funny you suggest that, because when I was a little kid my grandma made me a recording of her singing along with Sam Hinton, and I used to not understand and think she was on the record.
It would be interesting but it feels like an entirely separate project to me, and not sure it's something I'd feel comfortable releasing. Cool idea though.
― longtime caller, first time listener (man alive), Monday, 25 October 2021 02:27 (two years ago) link
What is going on: My beloved band disbanded because the singer and bass player (who are married) moved to Austin. Fortunately we were able to do a couple farewell gigs over the summer.
I don't want to be mister rebound and try to recreate that exact band (though it was good while it lasted). And while I've gone out solo a fair number of times, I don't think I'm a compelling solo act for more than 10 minutes at a time.
No one wants or needs an hour of 80s synthpop covers played on bouzouki, even with a good singer. (And I am not a good singer. Just barely adequate.)
But just recently I have discovered a new role: house drummer! Went out this way a couple times and it more or less worked.
― that of a giant Slor (Ye Mad Puffin), Wednesday, 27 October 2021 13:32 (two years ago) link
I arranged and recorded a multitracked electric guitar version of an excerpt from a Schubert's sonata for the intro of this Chantal Akerman podcast, co-hosted by a currently inactive ilxor: https://open.spotify.com/show/00BFDrhXhoLMEZI0MEmJdQ?si=kwwGkkd-Tk-ECkNS14nTjA
The complete excerpt that I recorded is available here: https://soundcloud.com/sund4r-subramanian/schubert-piano-sonata-in-bb-d960-excerpt?si=9eaf7e69aad248c98c8efc415000f244
4=a
― Sequel to Sadness (Sund4r), Saturday, 6 November 2021 20:15 (two years ago) link
Neater URL (but 4 still = a) https://soundcloud.com/sund4r-subramanian/schubert-piano-sonata-in-bb-d960-excerpt
― Sequel to Sadness (Sund4r), Saturday, 6 November 2021 20:16 (two years ago) link
Sund4r, I see a "track not found" when I click the link. Is it a hidden (private) track? You'll need to use "Copy link" from the audio player to get a URL including the key that makes it accessible to others, in that case.
― davey, Sunday, 7 November 2021 01:05 (two years ago) link
It's not hidden. Are you sure you replaced the "4" in my name with an "a"?
― Sequel to Sadness (Sund4r), Sunday, 7 November 2021 03:25 (two years ago) link
Or is it still not working?
― Sequel to Sadness (Sund4r), Sunday, 7 November 2021 03:26 (two years ago) link
I was able to get to it by searching on your name
― Muad'Doob (Moodles), Sunday, 7 November 2021 04:14 (two years ago) link
good stuff too! cool fx on that lead guitar
i see. pardon my confusion.
― davey, Sunday, 7 November 2021 09:20 (two years ago) link
Thanks, Moodles!
― Sequel to Sadness (Sund4r), Monday, 8 November 2021 13:29 (two years ago) link
i think my 4-track died :(
― na (NA), Monday, 8 November 2021 17:16 (two years ago) link
:(
― Sequel to Sadness (Sund4r), Monday, 8 November 2021 17:27 (two years ago) link
Feeling good about my progress in bluegrass pickin'
https://www.instagram.com/p/CWhZVzmj3HN/
― longtime caller, first time listener (man alive), Sunday, 21 November 2021 22:12 (two years ago) link
Damn, man alive, that's great! Do you do Soldier's Joy or Devil's Dream?
(That's about as far as I got before getting frustrated and going off to chase some other goal)
― popcornoscenti (Ye Mad Puffin), Sunday, 21 November 2021 22:22 (two years ago) link
Thanks! I did in fact learn and record a clip of solider's joy a couple months back, could probably do it better today.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CUOkpjDDVJJ/
Haven't learned Devil's Dream yet but maybe that's a good one to do next. I think I'm up to about 35 fiddle tunes now.
― longtime caller, first time listener (man alive), Sunday, 21 November 2021 22:52 (two years ago) link
Rock on man alive
― popcornoscenti (Ye Mad Puffin), Sunday, 21 November 2021 23:04 (two years ago) link
Band has rehearsal booked for early December. Not wanting to count my chickens, but … I’m stoked! Haven’t played together since the before times.
― war mice (hardcore dilettante), Sunday, 21 November 2021 23:45 (two years ago) link
Nice
― treat the gelignite tenderly for me (Sund4r), Monday, 22 November 2021 13:07 (two years ago) link
I got replaced in the band I was playing in :( the drummer's lament. i don't want to type out the whole story but the timing was very poor. my dad went into the hospital and 4 days later i got booted. their first show w new drummer is tonight.
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Monday, 22 November 2021 14:40 (two years ago) link
i am less bummed about being replaced than i am about being the last to know i had been replaced.
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Monday, 22 November 2021 14:42 (two years ago) link
Oh man fuck that >:[
― covidsbundlertanze op. 6 (Jon not Jon), Monday, 22 November 2021 15:09 (two years ago) link
Aw, that sucks, LL.
― treat the gelignite tenderly for me (Sund4r), Monday, 22 November 2021 15:29 (two years ago) link
hey it means i am free to pursue other things, i guess. i have been working with my looper/synth a lot and recorded something i like. it's here https://soundcloud.com/marshmallowy/11-5-21-it-never-stops
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Monday, 22 November 2021 15:36 (two years ago) link
i'm sorry, LL. that is really, really crappy. it sounds cowardly on their part, to me. i understand the tendency to be conflict-averse, but the worst part about that is when the conflict ends up getting completely offloaded onto you, at a distance, for you to deal with later, without them having to say anything. it makes me a little fed up, for you. i'm sorry. <3
― just staying (Karl Malone), Monday, 22 November 2021 16:53 (two years ago) link
I agree. But not much I can do about it. I don’t understand how informing me of a personnel change = conflict and something to be avoided. Just tell me!
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Monday, 22 November 2021 17:38 (two years ago) link
More than that though, I’m excited about making music by myself that I think sounds cool and is different and interesting. I certainly haven’t heard anything like it bc no one else is me 🤗
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Monday, 22 November 2021 17:40 (two years ago) link
hell yeah!
― just staying (Karl Malone), Monday, 22 November 2021 18:07 (two years ago) link
Scoring a short film and mixing a friend’s record. Not exactly the most creatively fulfilling but I’m having a good time.
― EvanP, Monday, 22 November 2021 21:50 (two years ago) link
I made a little live deep house jam with a bunch of hardware synths:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcbpT8Y02OI
― DJI, Tuesday, 30 November 2021 05:33 (two years ago) link
Got the masters back from Mr. Saff on Black Friday for my new band's single. Should be starting to show up on streaming sites in the next few days.
Anyone that does any blogging on stoner rock, hard rock etc etc.. drop me a line and I will shoot you the 7 inch cover and the single.
Pretty cool, first thing I have had actually come to completion and be released upon the world since 2017. Already working on a 4 song EP to follow up with that band in Louisville and also practiced for the first time on Tuesday night with a potential band in Lex - so hopefully my personal musical drought is starting to abide.
― earlnash, Thursday, 2 December 2021 09:18 (two years ago) link
best of luck to you LL, EvanP, DJI, and earlnash.
me, in the alleged post-vaccine paradise of the summer I played out quite a lot - but may have overextended a bit. I feel like I have more to offer as a sideperson than as a solo act. I pretty much hate my voice right now, so I'm trying to find situations where I can just play drums or mandolin.
The best situation for me appears to be as house drummer, playing with anyone who asks. Overall a pretty good joy-to-effort ratio on that activity.
― you can ameliorate any goat you show (Ye Mad Puffin), Thursday, 2 December 2021 16:14 (two years ago) link
That’s sounds delightful & super fun — I wish there were a house that needed me!! What kind of place are you serving in this role?
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Thursday, 2 December 2021 19:18 (two years ago) link
YMP - where do you live?
― DJI, Thursday, 2 December 2021 19:19 (two years ago) link
This is for open mics in Northern Va./DC/MD environs. A lot of venues are not drum-friendly, but some are! (At least, friendly to having someone play quietly and unobtrusively on small compact drums.)
I'd been around this scene for a while as a multi-instrumentalist, and I just approached the hosts / venues to make sure they were okay with it.
As people come up to play, they have the option of having drums (and sometimes bass) behind them. Some don't want support and that's fine, I just chill out and listen and drink.
For those that do want support, it might be anything from ABBA to ZZ Top, plus originals or whatever. I've gotten decently good at just getting a tempo and watching for changes.
― tone-loki (Ye Mad Puffin), Thursday, 2 December 2021 19:50 (two years ago) link
Like, sometimes it's a mess but sometimes something fun and unplanned happens
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMjhMXHIXqo
― tone-loki (Ye Mad Puffin), Thursday, 2 December 2021 20:00 (two years ago) link
I love it!
― DJI, Thursday, 2 December 2021 20:44 (two years ago) link
that sounds like SO much fun
― weird woman in a bar (La Lechera), Thursday, 2 December 2021 21:21 (two years ago) link
Yes, it is super fun when the stars align. In that case, I'd never played that song, I'd never met those people, it was completely unrehearsed, and it came out fine. Not every encounter on every night is perfect. But the stakes are low, so no one holds it against you if things don't work out. Hereabouts, the scene is thriving and I could play every night if I wanted to.
We've had some discussion ITT on open mics and their attendant cliches (ahem "Wagon Wheel"), but for me it is fine. Also, note: a big part of my musician ethic is reserving paid gigs for people who need them. I usually turn down weddings and parties for the simple reason that I have a day job and don't need musical income. I don't want to take away a paying gig from someone who needs it, nor do I want to work for free in ways that undermine the economy that supports working musicians.
Despite all the justifiable slagging they get, open mics are a way for folks like me to get out there and play just for the joy of it.
― tone-loki (Ye Mad Puffin), Thursday, 2 December 2021 21:40 (two years ago) link
My new band's single should be on 666MRDOOM's Youtube site on Monday, which is a pretty popular stoner/doom channel. He put up our last album on his channel and it got a few thousand plays.
― earlnash, Thursday, 2 December 2021 23:27 (two years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5OkHaJqZeM
― earlnash, Tuesday, 7 December 2021 03:49 (two years ago) link
I did a Messiah recital as part of a quartet at my church gig today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1ODX50bNQY
― talkin' about his flat tire (DJP), Tuesday, 21 December 2021 23:05 (two years ago) link
Is that you around the 15m mark?
― treat the gelignite tenderly for me (Sund4r), Thursday, 23 December 2021 13:46 (two years ago) link
Recieved a copy in the post of my friend Ivan's new album coming out next month, which I contributed vocals to a track on. Quite chuffed! The cd artwork is lovely and its weird seeing my name on Proper Music, I feel weirdly proud.
― Stoop Crone (Trayce), Friday, 24 December 2021 02:42 (two years ago) link
Yes, that’s me
― talkin' about his flat tire (DJP), Friday, 24 December 2021 04:00 (two years ago) link