EricBarker Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 It seems I’m a bit more unique than I’d anticipated here, as I greatly prefer standing for almost all keyboard performance, even rehearsals. Maybe it’s because I played jazz trumpet for years growing up, which is far better in standing position (less cramped diaphragm). I also sing in the majority of my gigs, and singing while sitting sucks. But it’s more than that. Yes, my feet get a little more tired, but the rest of my body is a lot looser when standing, I can more easily move around to different keyboard zones or boards, my arms and wrists are in more natural positions wherever I’m at. Seated and playing a 2tier rig always felt a bit draining, my arms are always a bit out of place on something and for long gigs it gets tiring. But lastly there’s the performance aspect. I’m an extrovert, so I’m at my most confident when I’m seen and can connect with the audience. I struggle to do that from a sitting position. I’ve also recently learned I struggle with tall column stands, as they block everything, including short bandmates when I’m turned sideways. Maybe this makes me a diva, but it’s where I’m the loosest and most comfortable. 1 Quote 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...
Leroy C Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Is she sitting or standing?! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niacin Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 stage presence, sitting position, rear of stage, behind a large piece of furniture, start at 4:40: 2 Quote Gig keys: Hammond SKpro, Korg Vox Continental, Crumar Mojo 61, Crumar Mojo Pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PianoMan51 Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Love me some Billy Preston. Now just for giggles re-watch the OP’s performance video. 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyRude Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 16 hours ago, PianoMan51 said: Love me some Billy Preston. Now just for giggles re-watch the OP’s performance video. 😃 hey hey hey the OP showed guts and self awareness to put his stuff out there. c'mon, no-one can compare to Billy, jeez Quote 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...
PianoMan51 Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 1 hour ago, TommyRude said: hey hey hey the OP showed guts and self awareness to put his stuff out there. c'mon, no-one can compare to Billy, jeez I agree. What I was trying (but not succeeding at all ) to point out is how the original post had been forgotten. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoken6 Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 2 hours ago, TommyRude said: hey hey hey the OP showed guts and self awareness to put his stuff out there. c'mon, no-one can compare to Billy, jeez +1. Plus, as pointed out previously, the context of the OP's gig is very different from a blues gig with Clapton. Cheers, Mike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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