Switch hitter Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 ok so It wasnt directed squarely at me but I was part of the group. After a great church service my pastor goes out to meet people out in the lobby. He gets stopped by this one man (he didnt happen to get his name or where he worked) who said. "I have worked in both christian and secular TV programs for years, and the production value of this place is on par with most high end TV shows Ive been with... oh and by the way, Where did you find the professional musicians and how much do they cost for hire." We had a good laugh about this because everybody is a volunteer. But the fact that somebody mistook me for a professional musician definitely boosted my spirits. I know people here who ARE professional musicians wouldnt see it as anything big but to somebody who makes no money making music its really cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Brown Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Bass players have to listen hard to hear compliments. Sometimes they come but usually they are heaped onto guitarists and singers. I try to compliment other bass players I see play (if they play well). Just something simple like "you sound good". A couple of gigs ago I had several folks jumpin all over me about how great I played. I thought the night was just ok... Sure was nice to get some feedback though. Doesn't happen often. Congrats. You must have played well... "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottom End Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Good job! "Call me what instrument you will, though you can fret me, yet you cannot play upon me.'-Hamlet Guitar solos last 30 seconds, the bass line lasts for the whole song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Wow, that was a nice complement! Sometimes you never realize how good you are until you get a complement like that. Or at the least makes it seem like someone is listening. The best complement I ever got was when a coworker ran into a schoolmate of his who was a guitar player in a rival band of ours. My coworker mentioned my name and the guitar player said he knew of me and said that he encourages his bass players to go see me play because that's the way he wants them to play. That made my day! Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Nice! A couple club gigs ago, I was approached by a distiguished-looking retired gentleman of african descent who advised me to get a blood test because he was sure I had "some black blood" in me. I just smiled and took it as a compliment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Nice! A couple club gigs ago, I was approached by a distiguished-looking retired gentleman of african descent who advised me to get a blood test because he was sure I had "some black blood" in me. I just smiled and took it as a compliment. Yeah. We heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 No. You heard because it was on my Facebook and you're a creepy stalkerman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric VB Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Congrats, Switch hitter! I prefer to overhear compliments like that instead of taking them directly. It took me a while to learn to just say "thank you"; I used to almost argue with people that I wasn't as good as they thought I was. Also, it can be hard to tell when someone is "just being nice" when they tell you directly they like your playing. (Well, maybe more at the bars instead of at church.) The hand bell choir received some nice compliments the last time we played Masses a couple of weeks ago, and we are all volunteers, too. Not necessary, of course, but it is nice to hear them from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Good for ya Switch hitter. I always enjoy sincere compliments and even though we don't play in church for the recognition it's nice to know when someone is listening and cares about what you do. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switch hitter Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 Absolutely, actually the Pastor and worship leader have at times said kind and sincere things about my playing. Nothing like the feeling of knowing that your work is appreciated and people listen. Of course if I make a mistake a critique is welcome too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham56 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 It's worth giving compliments too. I was at music evening at my daughter's school. It ended with a band of 15-16 year-olds playing a few soul classics. They got loads of applause and were mobbed by parents and other kids at the end. The young drummer was standing quietly to one side. I thought he had been great - timing on the nail, driving the song with a restrained energy, yet when he cut loose with some fills towards the end he still kept it all on the beat. So I went up and said exactly that to him. He looked quite surprised - I don't think many people had searched him out to pay compliments. He had a huge smile on his face and I'm sure he stood a bit taller afterwards. Cheers Graham www.talkingstrawberries.com - for rocking' blues, raw and fresh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Very classy thing to do, Graham. You're one of the good guys. Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 You're one of the good guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 string Mike Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 ok so It wasnt directed squarely at me but I was part of the group. After a great church service my pastor goes out to meet people out in the lobby. He gets stopped by this one man (he didnt happen to get his name or where he worked) who said. "I have worked in both christian and secular TV programs for years, and the production value of this place is on par with most high end TV shows Ive been with... oh and by the way, Where did you find the professional musicians and how much do they cost for hire." We had a good laugh about this because everybody is a volunteer. But the fact that somebody mistook me for a professional musician definitely boosted my spirits. I know people here who ARE professional musicians wouldnt see it as anything big but to somebody who makes no money making music its really cool. Sweet- it keeps you going when you hear that stuff. "Political language... is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind"- George Orwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 You're one of the good guys. Thanx Rizz, I'll receive that... Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 It's worth giving compliments too. I was at music evening at my daughter's school. It ended with a band of 15-16 year-olds playing a few soul classics. They got loads of applause and were mobbed by parents and other kids at the end. The young drummer was standing quietly to one side. I thought he had been great - timing on the nail, driving the song with a restrained energy, yet when he cut loose with some fills towards the end he still kept it all on the beat. So I went up and said exactly that to him. He looked quite surprised - I don't think many people had searched him out to pay compliments. He had a huge smile on his face and I'm sure he stood a bit taller afterwards. Cheers Graham Very cool Graham, I'm sure you made that kid's night! Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Iverson Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I have found that if you give out an honest compliment once in a while, people take it a lot better if you later say, "but you really need to work on this....." I know I appreciate it when my teachers tell me what I am doing well as well as the stuff needing improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biguglyman Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I was playing at a friends wedding (greatest harp player EVER) and jamming with some great musicians and one of them came up to me after and said: "You got a good sound, great tone." I think I like that better than anything said about speed or chops. "Great tone..." "There's not enough bass in the mix unless the first three rows are having involuntary bowel movements." http://www.myspace.com/biguglyman_bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Just be sure they weren't accusing you of playing like one of us soulless hack musicians for hire. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Honestly, some of the best compliments I've ever gotten as a musician have been unspoken. At monday night's jam session, I was really feeling it and so was everyone else on stage. And it translated into the sets I played. After those sets there was a genuine sense that something really good had just happened. Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lug Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 The best I ever got was a sincere and heartfelt thanks......for taking a break. You can stop now -jeremyc STOP QUOTING EVERY THING I SAY!!! -Bass_god_offspring lug, you should add that statement to you signature.-Tenstrum I'm not sure any argument can top lug's. - Sweet Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 The best I ever got was a sincere and heartfelt thanks......for taking a break. LOL! We get the occasional request, but usually we keep playing anyway. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Ha! I've had three different players who I admire greatly compliment me on my singing. I'm telling you: nobody but the drummer gives a rat's ass about the bass guitar. Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottom End Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Honestly, some of the best compliments I've ever gotten as a musician have been unspoken. So that's what it means when people ignore the bass player. I feel better already! "Call me what instrument you will, though you can fret me, yet you cannot play upon me.'-Hamlet Guitar solos last 30 seconds, the bass line lasts for the whole song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biguglyman Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I'm telling you: nobody but the drummer gives a rat's ass about the bass guitar. LMFAO! So true... "There's not enough bass in the mix unless the first three rows are having involuntary bowel movements." http://www.myspace.com/biguglyman_bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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