Sam CA Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 I get gigs mainly because of my moves than actual piano/keyboard skills. [video:youtube] and this: [video:youtube] www.youtube.com/c/InTheMixReviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
churchkeybob Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 I didn't think I moved too much until my church started streaming our performance on face book. Watching myself do what looks like some sort of nerd dance while jerking my head sideways from time to time! Why didn't anyone tell me? ~BOB I'm practicing so that people can maybe go "wow" at an imaginary gig I'll never play. -Nadroj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 I didn't think I moved too much until my church started streaming our performance on face book. Watching myself do what looks like some sort of nerd dance while jerking my head sideways from time to time! Why didn't anyone tell me? ~BOB No one told you that you... bob... your head side to side? Sorry, couldn't resist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wd8dky Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 My fingers move, yes. http://www.weisersound.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Side note: Several of my very favorite musicians move *very* little when playing. I guess complex music requires your 100%! I'm thinking Coltrane, Zawinul, Shorter, Holdsworth, Gordon Beck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Williams Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Addendum: tonight one of my band's guitarists asked me why I want to do the Reelin' in the Years guitar solo on my keytar by myself, rather than as a duet with him. I answered that the whole point of me doing the song is to show off. He replied, "You're always showing off -- you jump around behind those keyboards like some kind of Muppet." -Tom Williams {First Name} {at} AirNetworking {dot} com PC4-7, PX-5S, AX-Edge, PC361 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogika Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Ive recently started playing in a tribute show where the playing itself isnt that involved, but the whole show is set up more like a theater performance where Im playing the part. The original keyboard player has this sort of C-3PO-craving-for-recognition vibe going on, so...yeah, I move a lot. Gesticulating weirdly, drawing parts in the air, all that. "The Angels of Libra are in the European vanguard of the [retro soul] movement" (Bill Buckley, Soul and Jazz and Funk) The Drawbars | off jazz organ trio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobP2 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 The other end of the spectrum [video:youtube] Remember - you can make a record without an organ on it, but it won't be as good www.robpoyton.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Beaumont Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Adolph junior in that video just gives me the creeps! Boards: Kurzweil SP-6, Roland FA-08, VR-09, DeepMind 12 Modules: Korg Radias, Roland D-05, Bk7-m & Sonic Cell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadslayer Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 absolutely. one reason i play standing up +1 Standing up I rock out. Seated, I'm as stiff as Lurch Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. -Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatricklov Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 The other end of the spectrum [video:youtube] That's just flat out creepy. MainStage; Hammond SK1-73; Roland XP-80, JV-90, JV-1080, JV-1010, AX-1; Korg microSAMPLER; Boss DR-880; Beat Buddy; Neo Instruments Ventilator; TC Electronic ND-1 Nova Delay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteinwayB Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 I'm better when I move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokely Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Not really. Intense head-bobbing and random non-synced leg movement is about all you get even if I'm standing. If dancing becomes a requirement I'll just quit playing live LOL! I do get that audiences care more about the "fun factor" in bands than the actual music (see: acceptance of tracks aka karaoke) but it's not in me to dance around. If I was doing it for a living then my tune would change I'm sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
area51recording Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Not a whole lot, but I occasionally have to duck to avoid a random object hurtling at me from the audience.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Nathan Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Apparently not only do I move when I play, I'm told it is very distinctive and unique, which can be confirmed by the number of people who do impressions of me playing! Don't rush me. I'm playing as slowly as I can! http://www.stevenathanmusic.com/stevenathanmusic.com/HOME.html https://apple.co/2EGpYXK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Apparently not only do I move when I play, I'm told it is very distinctive and unique, I would love to see this! "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...
TommyRude Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 Apparently not only do I move when I play, I'm told it is very distinctive and unique, which can be confirmed by the number of people who do impressions of me playing! I would love to see this! Here you go [video:youtube] Some music I've recorded and played over the years with a few different bands Tommy Rude Soundcloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogika Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 They really knocked that solo out of the park, there. "The Angels of Libra are in the European vanguard of the [retro soul] movement" (Bill Buckley, Soul and Jazz and Funk) The Drawbars | off jazz organ trio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 I try to but it depends on the gig, my comfort level, the circumstances. When I was really comfortable, playing every weekend, and putting on big shows - I moved A LOT. Especially if I took lead vocals, guitar, or wireless sax where I could run around the stage or even go out in the crowd. I got in trouble at one venue for playing a sax solo out on top of a kind of half wall. They said I couldn't go out there for insurance reasons. But if I'm less comfortable and just trying to get through the gig, I'll be standing behind the keyboards staring at my hands hoping not to screw up. Just depends. But I always at least TRY to put on a show. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricBarker Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Look at my avatar... 'nuff said Puck Funk! Equipment: Laptop running lots of nerdy software, some keyboards, noise makersâ¦yada yada yadaâ¦maybe a cat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Look at my avatar... 'nuff said Your avatar isn't moving. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricBarker Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Side note: Several of my very favorite musicians move *very* little when playing. I guess complex music requires your 100%! I'm thinking Coltrane, Zawinul, Shorter, Holdsworth, Gordon Beck... Yeah, but then you got Sherinian, Jaco, Emerson, Cory Henry. Personally, I move because it's part of the music, it actually helps me keep better time and feel. BTW: I think Zawinul and Shorter purposefully stiffened up during the Jaco era to try to get him to shape up. Joe moved more in the Syndicate. Puck Funk! Equipment: Laptop running lots of nerdy software, some keyboards, noise makersâ¦yada yada yadaâ¦maybe a cat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyRude Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Look at my avatar... 'nuff said Your avatar isn't moving. Good point JDan. Eric Barker, you could be striking that pose at the beginning of the gig, and never move - just hold that pose? Some music I've recorded and played over the years with a few different bands Tommy Rude Soundcloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyP Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I get gigs mainly because of my moves than actual piano/keyboard skills. [video:youtube] and this: [video:youtube] Am I really the first person to say how epically awesome this is?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Lobo Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Am I really the first person to say how epically awesome this is?! Yes. Maybe the only person. These are only my opinions, not supported by any actual knowledge, experience, or expertise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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