simonc61 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Ah maybe this is where I've been going wrong - thinking that I'm not too bad a player and wouldn't mind playing in a half-decent band. Bonkers advert - [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/community/wanted-bass-guitarist-who-cant-play-or-just-a-bit-maybe/109143631"]http://www.gumtree.com/p/community/wanted-bass-guitarist-who-cant-play-or-just-a-bit-maybe/109143631[/url] On the plus side, the guys a psychotherapist - as he mentions in his previous ad. As well as some rubbish playing any takers might get a bit of psychoanalysis into the bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Good to see someone giving newbies a step into joining a band. Can only be good. I was expecting to find a binman playing Garbage songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) seems more like he's looking for guineau pigs for a human psychology experiment than any genuine attempt to form a band Edited September 21, 2012 by steve-bbb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonc61 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1348249035' post='1811487'] seems more like he's looking for guineau pigs for a human psychology experiment than any genuine attempt to form a band [/quote] Perhaps the first cover they all learn should be Peter Gabriels 'Milgram's 37 (We do what we're told) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) [quote name='simonc61' timestamp='1348249768' post='1811497'] Perhaps the first cover they all learn should be Peter Gabriels 'Milgram's 37 (We do what we're told) [/quote] i smell a rat in a maze with lights and bells and whistles and cheese and electrodes n stuff Edited September 21, 2012 by steve-bbb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I reckon he's spotted a new gap in the market for a musical Moonies type enterprise. Soon enough there will be bands getting together who've never met before in a mass jam ceremony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I was recently told whilst preparing for a recording the other day "don't be as good!". Seems to be catching on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul torch Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 This guy should be applauded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Its a great idea, but cant help wondering if theres a catch. I wonder if averytime you hit a bum note or forget an intro he'll look into your eyes and say "And how did that make you feel" Before telling you that its your parents fault as they didnt give you enough attention when you were a baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil-osopher10 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I think the fella might just love music and wants to give others that chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockfordStone Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 i like the idea, ive known plenty of new players who wan't to be in a band but have never had the confidence to work with people who may be better than them. playing in a band adds an extra edge to your playing, id like to think the guy has a kind heart and is looking to help people achieve dreams, even if its only on a small scale, seems a nice story given how bad humanity can be at times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1348260256' post='1811676'] I reckon he's spotted a new gap in the market for a musical Moonies type enterprise. Soon enough there will be bands getting together who've never met before in a mass jam ceremony. [/quote] as long as they dont force the bass players to marry the drummists or guitarers shouldnt be too problematic [quote name='RockfordStone' timestamp='1348313285' post='1812190'] i like the idea, ive known plenty of new players who wan't to be in a band but have never had the confidence to work with people who may be better than them. playing in a band adds an extra edge to your playing, id like to think the guy has a kind heart and is looking to help people achieve dreams, even if its only on a small scale, seems a nice story given how bad humanity can be at times [/quote] i wonder if he's out to prove a point to simon cowell? Edited September 22, 2012 by steve-bbb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Maybe its an experiment in the Dunning–Kruger effect, if you've auditioned bunches of guitarists, you'll find it pretty common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Oh, that's near me, and I can do a passable impression of rubbish (ask anyone I've played for) might do it for s**ts and giggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonc61 Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1348316013' post='1812235'] Maybe its an experiment in the Dunning–Kruger effect, if you've auditioned bunches of guitarists, you'll find it pretty common. [/quote] Wow, just googled this and it explains so much of my previous life as a guitarist! But hey I'm a bassist now the voices tell me, so I'm going to be ok - aren't I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 [quote name='simonc61' timestamp='1348317145' post='1812253'] Wow, just googled this and it explains so much of my previous life as a guitarist! But hey I'm a bassist now the voices tell me, so I'm going to be ok - aren't I? [/quote] you hear them too huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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