The Musicians' Corner Page 7

Started by CarefulWetPaint May 3rd, 2012 2:51 AM
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Squirrel

Age 28
Male
Seen 4 Days Ago
Posted July 10th, 2021
9,551 posts
11.7 Years
Who influenced you the most into playing music?
Matt Bellamy. After watching him play Plug In Baby... Just wow. He was my idol; I wanted to be exactly like him. So I borrowed my friend's old guitar and started to play it, and obviously I couldn't play anything remotely good at the time, but it was so much fun to play around with it. So later I bought my first guitar and started learning some basic tunes and then started to get lessons too, with my guitar teacher being the most incredible teacher you could imagine. Honestly I don't think I'd have played this long without his encouragement and guidance; he really made the whole thing feel worth-while and achievable. Ironically I didn't learn Plug In Baby till like a year after first playing guitar though x]

So yeah, a mixture of Matt Bellamy (from Muse) and my guitar teacher c:

Kroso

Sleeping soundly

Age 24
Male
Seen December 22nd, 2016
Posted August 10th, 2016
188 posts
12 Years
Who influenced you the most into playing music?

I always loved music, so naturally I always wanted to learn how to specific songs. However, specific artists inspire me in certain aspects. Alexi Lahio inspires me to play quicker, even though I have issues with my fingers sometimes. Benjamin Burnely inspires me with a light picking yet heavy style, while their bassist Mark inspires me with his unique smooth style.
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Algo Fonix

oh god

Male
Flagstaff, AZ
Seen June 17th, 2015
Posted January 6th, 2014
535 posts
13.8 Years
Welcome! Wow. Thats a LONG time you must be a fantastic player! I'd love to hear some of your playing, Im sure its incredible. I dont know any of the bassists off the top of my head though :S Do you play with anyone or just a bedroom player? xD
Thanks!

I played in a band... for a couple years. It went nowhere and basically was just a loooot of stress. D:

Nowadays though, I just play for fun. I'll sometimes go to a friend's house and we'll do some jamming, but nothing major. I wouldn't say I'm that good, but I'm ok if I'm not totally out of practice. I'll hopefully... record something soon-ish :O
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Cosmotone8

silhouette of the past

Male
Boston, MA, USA, Earth, Sun Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe
Seen July 22nd, 2016
Posted March 20th, 2013
1,758 posts
11.4 Years
Who influenced you the most into playing music?
Well, I guess if it was who influenced me into playing it then it would be my parents. They made me do an instrument when I was in 4th grade. But after that, I just started listening to more music, getting more into it. Before I knew it, I was composing stuff, etc.

Oh, and btw, I will be able to start learning piano because there is a teacher moving into a house down our street. :D
I'm a silhouette, asking every now and then
Is it over yet? Will I ever feel again?
I'm a silhouette, chasing rainbows on my own
But the more I try to move on, the more I feel alone
So I watch the summer stars to lead me home.

Evanlyn

Kidneys! I've got new kidneys!

Age 27
Female
The TARDIS
Seen January 15th, 2015
Posted December 25th, 2014
256 posts
11.9 Years
Who influenced you the most into playing music?

Well, my Grandfather (cause he was a music teacher) started me out on Piano. And Mum and Dad also encouraged me a bit. Then, when my Grandfather had to close his music shop, he gave me my first ever clarinet.
Then it was basically just me for a few years - till I got my ex-music teacher 2 years ago, he's moved away now, but he was a great influence :D

Cosmotone8

silhouette of the past

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Boston, MA, USA, Earth, Sun Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe
Seen July 22nd, 2016
Posted March 20th, 2013
1,758 posts
11.4 Years
Awesome. Saw it in the pictures of you thread already anyway, cuz I'm a stalker like that. :P I wish I was able to do that.
I'm a silhouette, asking every now and then
Is it over yet? Will I ever feel again?
I'm a silhouette, chasing rainbows on my own
But the more I try to move on, the more I feel alone
So I watch the summer stars to lead me home.

Cosmotone8

silhouette of the past

Male
Boston, MA, USA, Earth, Sun Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe
Seen July 22nd, 2016
Posted March 20th, 2013
1,758 posts
11.4 Years
I make pianos :P What I want to know is whether you do it all yourself. Like, do you add ALL the stuff on it? Or do you get help from someone?
I'm a silhouette, asking every now and then
Is it over yet? Will I ever feel again?
I'm a silhouette, chasing rainbows on my own
But the more I try to move on, the more I feel alone
So I watch the summer stars to lead me home.

Kroso

Sleeping soundly

Age 24
Male
Seen December 22nd, 2016
Posted August 10th, 2016
188 posts
12 Years
My father is the one who cuts the wood, because I could easily hurt myself.
Also, we didn't use a tutorial or anything we just use a Fender telecaster as a base for the guitar.
It took just six days to get where you see in that picture, we just need some parts and then we're finished with it.
Credit of avatar goes to Fairy

CarefulWetPaint

Doctor Lobotomy

Male
New South Wales, Australia
Seen November 7th, 2016
Posted July 24th, 2015
1,193 posts
12.1 Years
My father is the one who cuts the wood, because I could easily hurt myself.
Also, we didn't use a tutorial or anything we just use a Fender telecaster as a base for the guitar.
It took just six days to get where you see in that picture, we just need some parts and then we're finished with it.
That is still really cool, where did he learn to do it? What kind of wood are you using for the body and the neck, as you know different woods hold different tones and sounds.
Any ideas on what pickups and pots your going to use? This is such a cool thing youre doing!

I wonder if anyone else in the club has tried something like this before, or at least helped on a project like this before.

Speaking of project, hows everyones parts for God Knows going? I've basically got my part done so just need everyone elses so I can put it together and give it to Kurui.

Kroso

Sleeping soundly

Age 24
Male
Seen December 22nd, 2016
Posted August 10th, 2016
188 posts
12 Years
@CarefulWetPaint, at the moment we're using about the same kind of wood for both the neck and the body.
However, we haven't worked on it for three days already mainly due to some issues.
I was thinking of showing off some of the gear that I have later, because I was thinking of what you fellows think of them. Oh and by gear I mean guitar, amps, and bass.
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Spoiler:
Here's a guitar that my mother bought for $75 at the local pawn shop
Sorry if it's blurry.
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Manganum

Your local sine wave

Male
Brutal Techno Rage Aquarium
Seen July 26th, 2020
Posted March 1st, 2013
145 posts
13.2 Years
Just what I was looking for!
Username: Manganum
Instruments played: Electric + Acoustic guitar, Bass, Keys, Vocals, Studio recording (Pro Tools, Reason, Ableton)
Are you willing to collaborate with other members: Not currently.

On a note of discussion, has anyone dabbled in using Ableton in a live band environment? I've been meaning to, but I'm having trouble thinking of a way to sync the live drums up with Ableton's BPM. I guess using a click track through each member's in-ear monitors would work, but it's really a horrible, painful noise and there's got to be a better way. Anyone got any ideas?

Evanlyn

Kidneys! I've got new kidneys!

Age 27
Female
The TARDIS
Seen January 15th, 2015
Posted December 25th, 2014
256 posts
11.9 Years


A user bar - it took less time than I expected it would! XD It was good fun making it... and I might make another one, I don't know. If I make another I'll make a better one.

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CarefulWetPaint

Doctor Lobotomy

Male
New South Wales, Australia
Seen November 7th, 2016
Posted July 24th, 2015
1,193 posts
12.1 Years
Thats awesome Evan! just one problem.. you spelt musicians' wrong :S

Welcome Mangan!
If memory serves me right there is one or two people in the club that have experience with Ableton Live so hopefully they'll be able to help you out. I would commend any person in the club who did help out Mangan as well, so if you can please do. :)

CarefulWetPaint

Doctor Lobotomy

Male
New South Wales, Australia
Seen November 7th, 2016
Posted July 24th, 2015
1,193 posts
12.1 Years
Thanks heaps for doing it Evan, it looks great!

How would some of you people feel about remixing a track and then playing the parts on your favourite instrument? Like Synth with a Clarinet or something insane like that? Would anyone be interested in doing something like this?

EDIT
I didnt even notice that guitar picture there Korso! Thats an ibanez yes? Do you have the model/ know what the model is. Is it in as good as condition as it looks in the picture? Thats definitely a massive steal for $75 dollars! So jealous atm!

Kroso

Sleeping soundly

Age 24
Male
Seen December 22nd, 2016
Posted August 10th, 2016
188 posts
12 Years
Thanks heaps for doing it Evan, it looks great!

How would some of you people feel about remixing a track and then playing the parts on your favourite instrument? Like Synth with a Clarinet or something insane like that? Would anyone be interested in doing something like this?

EDIT
I didnt even notice that guitar picture there Korso! Thats an ibanez yes? Do you have the model/ know what the model is. Is it in as good as condition as it looks in the picture? Thats definitely a massive steal for $75 dollars! So jealous atm!
It's a Ibanez Gio Mikro GRGM21, I think. But, that's only one guitar when my family owns three. Also, I'm getting a usb for guitar and bass for amp modeling software this week.
Extra picture for you guys
Spoiler:
Feel totally jealous guys, cause I've plans to make that bad boy batman themed.
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Kanto_Johto

Never glimpse the truth

Age 30
Male
A Silver Sun
Seen March 19th, 2023
Posted February 23rd, 2013
818 posts
13.8 Years
Username: Kanto_Johto
Instrument(s) played: Saxophone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Studio Recording (mini home studio)
Are you willing to collaborate with other members: Possibly

I've listed Sax first since it's the first instrument I learnt to play properly and I have my grade 8 exam on Wednesday, so it's something of a main instrument. Currently I'm really committing myself to learning jazz and pop piano.

I've really gotten into studio recording as of recent too. Low budget equipment FTW!*


*I say low budget, I've probably spent upwards of £600 on equipment...

CarefulWetPaint

Doctor Lobotomy

Male
New South Wales, Australia
Seen November 7th, 2016
Posted July 24th, 2015
1,193 posts
12.1 Years
Welcome Kanto!
Low budget :| Thats more then my guitars :'(. Im sure you can some nice crisp recordings out of that, especially for a home studio thats awesome! You should post some of the work you do for us to listen to :). Maybe some jazz work on your Sax? That'd be pretty cool. Grade 8 means youre pretty good doesnt it?

Contro I think it'd be much easier for you to learn the guitar better but if you want a challenge definitely go for vocals. In my mind being able to sing gives you a much better chance of getting places, especially if you can play 4 chords on the acoustic while singing (lol).

Kanto_Johto

Never glimpse the truth

Age 30
Male
A Silver Sun
Seen March 19th, 2023
Posted February 23rd, 2013
818 posts
13.8 Years
Welcome Kanto!
Low budget :| Thats more then my guitars :'(. Im sure you can some nice crisp recordings out of that, especially for a home studio thats awesome! You should post some of the work you do for us to listen to :). Maybe some jazz work on your Sax? That'd be pretty cool. Grade 8 means youre pretty good doesnt it?
I'm actually in the middle of recording a cover of Norwegian Wood by The Beatles. As soon as I've finished a rough mix I'd be happy for you guys to give it a listen and tell me what you think :). I may well record some jazz too, possibly something like Yardbird Suite by Charlie Parker.

My guitars (Fender Strat and Crafter Acoustic) cost around £820 altogether but they produce a great sound, especially the acoustic. What guitars do you have? :)

And yeah, did my grade 8 today. My technicality and tone are pretty good, but I sometimes trip up on slower, more expressive pieces because the breathing patterns required are extremely difficult (at grade 8 standard). And I'm a non-smoker, aha.

CarefulWetPaint

Doctor Lobotomy

Male
New South Wales, Australia
Seen November 7th, 2016
Posted July 24th, 2015
1,193 posts
12.1 Years
Welcome to the club shiny! Oh a rapper that's cool do you produce your own beats to rap over?

Oh that sound fantastic kanto I look forward to hearing it! I don't under what you mean by being a non smoker though?

ShinyUmbreon189

VLONE coming soon

Age 31
Male
Chicago
Seen December 17th, 2022
Posted July 7th, 2019
1,461 posts
11.2 Years
@CarefulWetPaint, I would produce my own rap beats but I don't have the money to get the program needed for it. So my friend helps with that. Just curious, am I the only rapper that joined this club? Ive only been rapping for about 6 months but got 4 years EXP on guitar.