shaundixon666 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 So I have an audition tonight for a local groove metal band and I am a mixture of excited and nervous. The bands sound is like Pantera + down + crowbar had a baby. This is only my second real audition for a band as most of the bands I have been in the past have been through friends. I have learnt the material over the past week and am pretty confident I can play the stuff. There is me and one other guy so there is an element of competition. I really hope I get it as it is the kind of band I have been looking to join for years. Sorry for the random topic but it kind of helps me to write it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkpegasus4001 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Go for it and good luck! Tell us all if you got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Good luck! I had a jam with a metal band yesterday, and today I'm nearly deaf in my right ear. Remember to take your plugs! It was very, very stupid of me to forget mine! I SAID, IT WAS VERY... you get the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Good luck, make sure if you are enjoying it that it comes through to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Be confident, nervous body language is easily picked up, where as confidence oozes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaundixon666 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1329143313' post='1537691'] Good luck! I had a jam with a metal band yesterday, and today I'm nearly deaf in my right ear. Remember to take your plugs! It was very, very stupid of me to forget mine! I SAID, IT WAS VERY... you get the point. [/quote] Yeah I have already got them in my gig bag, ready to go. I learnt the hard way a little while back. Thanks for words of support guys, I will let you know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Groove metal..??? good luck on both counts. But if you have put in the work, then there isn't much else you can do.. maybe you need to connect with them personally but that will depdnd if you can like the guys. Just be yourself and do your best As I said, best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaundixon666 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Well I am pleased to say that I am now in a kick ass groove metal band I got there and it turned out that they were auditioning a drummer at the same point. This really helped me as not only did it make it easier to jam with a live drummer but also he was very talented. We ran through 3 or 4 songs and it all just felt natural, like we had been playing for ages. After those songs I was offered the place there and then. Great bunch of guys, had a good laugh too which always helps. Turns out the other bassist couldnt make last night Thanks for all the advice guys and I will post up some links to the bands soundcloud later on tonight as they have some tracks recorded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Oooh, well done mate! I have an audition for a band on saturday, hope it goes as well as yours did! Nice one! Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 [quote name='shaundixon666' timestamp='1329209828' post='1538655'] Well I am pleased to say that I am now in a kick ass groove metal band I got there and it turned out that they were auditioning a drummer at the same point. This really helped me as not only did it make it easier to jam with a live drummer but also he was very talented. We ran through 3 or 4 songs and it all just felt natural, like we had been playing for ages. After those songs I was offered the place there and then. Great bunch of guys, had a good laugh too which always helps. Turns out the other bassist couldnt make last night Thanks for all the advice guys and I will post up some links to the bands soundcloud later on tonight as they have some tracks recorded. [/quote] Nice one mate So you were better than the other bassist then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Great news chief, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaundixon666 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks guys [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1329210656' post='1538670'] Oooh, well done mate! I have an audition for a band on saturday, hope it goes as well as yours did! Nice one! Truckstop [/quote] I am sure you will do great, but I can only re-iterate the advice given here. The one thing they said to me was that it was great how there was no awkward silences and that we all had a laugh. So just relax and be friendly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 WELL DONE MATE! BassChatters rule! You must be feeling prreeeeettyyyy good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayben Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Excellent news man! What's the name of the band? A member of my band stays in the Toon for uni, so I can probably get him in touch to sort some gigs together when you're ready (Y) Happy for ya dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaundixon666 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1329214353' post='1538751'] WELL DONE MATE! BassChatters rule! You must be feeling prreeeeettyyyy good! [/quote] Thanks mate, yeah I am feeling damn good at the moment Although I didn't get much sleep as the adrenaline was still going when I got back at 11pm. [quote name='Jayben' timestamp='1329214951' post='1538768'] Excellent news man! What's the name of the band? A member of my band stays in the Toon for uni, so I can probably get him in touch to sort some gigs together when you're ready (Y) Happy for ya dude [/quote] Thanks dude, the band is called Hellion Rising. Any help would be appreciated but I think for the time being we are going to set our sights on getting all the material down. I just can't wait till next monday now for another good jam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayben Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Naturally! we'll be in touch in the future though, bag you some gigs round Manchester way too. Have fun man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Good news, well done. Post some sounds when you get some material recorded with you on the bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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