probablypike

So I've been looking through the circle fifths section of my AB Guide To Music Theory, and got a little confused. I was happy to start thinking about Db and C# as functionally the same key, but then there was a paragraph implying that there is a difference because C# has seven sharps and Db has five flats. Am I right in thinking this only makes a difference when reading music? In terms of listening (or playing without reading), they are relative keys and pretty much the same? Also, would I also be correct in referring to the Ab key as the G# key as you would be for the note? (So the keys of Eb = D# and Bb = A# too?) I'm sure I'm probably over-thinking something pretty simple here, but any pointer would be much appreciated. Thanks, Pike

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1453878241' post='2963629'] The media and recording industry are doing their best to kill gigging. When we grew up the highlight of all chat shows were the guest bands that did a couple of spots, including closing the show. Now, if they have an appearance it's only the singer. Musicians, if present, are hidden away as being no more relevant than the clapperboard operator. For the young musicians are no longer there as role models. The "real" musicians now are computer operators. The future of gigging is a live streaming of Spotify. I can't wait [/quote] If you're talking about mainstream media I can see where you're coming from, but when has the most original, new music ever been handed to you on a plate in the mainstream? There are a ton of current role models for new musicians. By "computer operators" did you mean electronic artists doing live sets or bedroom studio producers?

I'm surprised how downbeat some people are sounding about live music on this thread. I've heard that for the first time since recorded music was widely available, artists are making comparatively more money through live gigs than ever before. I'm guessing how popular dance and electronic music is atm must've had an impact on the amount of opportunities for traditional live musicians, but there's definitely plenty of healthy new music scenes around. On a side note, there are plenty of people making a career out of music without leaving their bedroom now. (See youtube/bandcamp/soundcloud.) I also don't think this is having a negative effect on people's interest in live music either. If anything, the opposite. As a 23 year old, I can 100% tell you that young people are interested in live music. With all due respect, if you're not seeing them at shows, it's not because they're not going to shows, it's because they're not going to the same ones as you.

Hi everyone. I've been lurking around BC for the last couple of weeks and thought it was time that I should introduce myself. After a few years of complaining of having no money as a student, I finally bit the bullet, and I bought my Ibanez and started playing bass. That was about 18 months ago. I'm still here enjoying playing and learning now. Regarding music taste, I listen to a little bit of everything, but mostly rock, metal and jazz. Favourite artists include Mastodon, Ttng and 65daysofstatic. Looking forward to getting involved here at BC! Pike