Gary75 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Ok, so I don't gig much at the moment, just joined a band after starting uni with my lecturer who I had been in a band with ten years ago as the bandleader. Anyway he sent a showreel in for a music show that's starting on Sky1 in August, and made the cut, he auditioned on his own initially and it's progressed further and further and they seem keen on the band, so much so we are at the end stage before the tv stage and have to audition as a full band in 3 weeks in front of the shows judges, one of whom is Jamie Cullum. It's kind of turned the screw on me, although I'm playing organ so hopefully he can't rip apart my technique too much! I'm just nervous, very nervous! I'm trying to put things in perspective and if worse comes to worse I'll have had a great day out! What should I do to help focus and not get overwhelmed by the experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Loving Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 just be yourself; play within yourself. Get a good night's sleep - look forward to the experience - get to where you can't wait to play! "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoodyBluesKeys Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 You (and the group) would not have gotten this far if you did not have the ability - as mentioned, get good rest before, go in and PLAY (as opposed to hard working - I'm thinking of enjoyment here). The judges are human also, they have the responsibility of approving a group that will complement the overall performance, of which your band is a part. In between now and the audition is the time to be very sure that you have your own part completely prepared, but don't over do it. Howard Grand|Hamm SK1-73|Kurz PC2|PC2X|PC3|PC3X|PC361; QSC K10's HP DAW|Epi Les Paul & LP 5-str bass|iPad mini2 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogut Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Thats sounds good. Let us know how it goes. -Greg Motif XS8, MOXF8, Hammond XK1c, Vent Rhodes Mark II 88 suitcase, Yamaha P255 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary75 Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 Hey I will do, here's the competition http://sky1.sky.com/music I'll be using the KeyB and 122 for audition, then if we are fortunate enough to get through then I'll ask for a C or B3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonglow Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 You (and the group) would not have gotten this far if you did not have the ability - as mentioned, get good rest before, go in and PLAY (as opposed to hard working - I'm thinking of enjoyment here). The judges are human also, they have the responsibility of approving a group that will complement the overall performance, of which your band is a part. In between now and the audition is the time to be very sure that you have your own part completely prepared, but don't over do it. I definitely like your play/enjoyment angle, but for important auditions I have always coupled this approach with over-practicing my parts. "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. B. Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Play what you know, use your anxiety to your advantage and enjoy yourself, have fun. This is how I always play and everyone is always very impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoodyBluesKeys Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Actually, I suspect that you and I would be about the same on not over-practicing. What I meant to imply is to certainly practice my parts until they become second nature; but NOT to go so far overboard out of anxiety that I risk physical damage to my hands and body. I worked in broadcast TV (as an engineer) for a number of years. I'd vote more for a group that had a couple of minor errors but looked like they were really into what they were doing, than for sterile technical perfection (which I probably won't ever have anyhow). Howard Grand|Hamm SK1-73|Kurz PC2|PC2X|PC3|PC3X|PC361; QSC K10's HP DAW|Epi Les Paul & LP 5-str bass|iPad mini2 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary75 Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 I think your right, if I do happen to make a mistake I'm not gonna punish myself constantly. I just have to make sure I look like I'm enjoying myself, it's probably my worst weakness in performance. I do enjoy it, but I have this deadpan expression often, thinking it doesn't matter just being the keys player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 As Jon Lord (and many others have said), if you hit a wrong note, hit it again! You can make almost anything work by making it your own. '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Hey, he stole that from jazz. :-) The old edict is if you make a mistake, repeat it, and people will think it's your signature sound. Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 "The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war." "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Think about the music, not the judges. Just get into that groove and go. In any case, sweet opportunity! Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinio Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 yeah totally. Get into it. PLus practicing until you feel physically sick of your parts helps as well. But usally I go for the maxim "what you lack in skill... make up for enthusiasm! (or stage antics ;)" Good luck b3boy! [not that you really need it you chopalicious dude, you ] Nord Electro 3 -73 || Korg CX-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary75 Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Your right Joe, I'd have loved some gigs under my belt. I'll be going from zero to hero if I can pull my part of the deal off. Done about 5 gigs in about as many years, only because my health was an issue. I feel like Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meisenhower Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Hey, he stole that from jazz. :-) The old edict is if you make a mistake, repeat it, and people will think it's your signature sound. The other old standby from jazz is "those aren't bad notes, they're passing tones". No such thing as a bad note in jazz!! Yamaha C7 Grand, My Hammonds: '57 B3, '54 C2, '42 BC, '40 D, '05 XK3 Pro System, Kawai MP9000, Fender Rhodes Mk I 73, Yamaha CP33, Motif ES6, Nord Electro 2, Minimoog Voyager & Model D, Korg MS10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogmonkey Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I'm rooting for you! Good advice here already about practicing a lot a lot, and about having fun or at least appearing to have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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