EliasMooseblaster Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 [quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1367424234' post='2065509'] ^ This! I look like a right miserable fecker on stage.... To the point I've taken to wearing a hat so it's harder to see my facial expressions [/quote] I don't know, I'd like to think it's possible to look vaguely cool while looking miserable. Keep telling yourself you're simply looking "nonchalant..." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjMdpetGMLw (Though I have definitely looked "bored" onstage with some other bands in the past!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziphoblat Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I tend to look bored as hell on stage. I'm never really one for clowning about. Although that usually gets interpreted as stoned as hell, probably because I sometimes have red patches around my eyes from eczema (which I hardly get anywhere else on my body other than around my eyes). My guitarist does enough weekend-rockstar-showboating to cover the whole band anyway, so it's all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I'm not a great fan of Country Rock, but these guys totally own that stage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgFLdewM1ys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) In my 20's I needed 3 days rest to recover after a gig because I was so energetic. Bass strapped low, dreadlocks and baggy skater clothes. Nowadays in my 30's, painted into a corner amongst 7 other musicians with 2ft in either direction to move in, clothes bought from H&M, bass tucked underneath my ribs and a dodgy back. Things can change so quickly! Edited May 3, 2013 by shizznit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1367538931' post='2066789'] I'm not a great fan of Country Rock, but these guys totally own that stage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgFLdewM1ys [/quote] I remember my wife and my best mate walking in on me bouncing around the room, [i]really[/i] going for it, playing alone to that tune on guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 [quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1367545822' post='2066802'] I remember my wife and my best mate walking in on me bouncing around the room, [i]really[/i] going for it, playing alone to that tune on guitar. [/quote] Your guilty secret is safe, I'll not tell anyone about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I know I have stage presence as on the rare occasion I see a clip of a band with me in, I just look at me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 [quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1367426056' post='2065545'] I don't know, I'd like to think it's possible to look vaguely cool while looking miserable. Keep telling yourself you're simply looking "nonchalant..." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjMdpetGMLw (Though I have definitely looked "bored" onstage with some other bands in the past!) [/quote] I really enjoyed that... Although you cracked more than a few smiles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Is 'presence' the same as 'taking up more than your fair share of room on stage'..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 [quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1365250675' post='2037188'] I have been known to wear the odd loud shirt or 2 but have really gone overboard and bought a Sh1teShirt , boy is it offensively loud , it might even drown out the PA [/quote] funny enough i was just looking at their website to order one for gigs tonight i will be taking two shirts with me - black if i feel like mellowing into the background or pink/white stripes with paisley cuff and colours if i feel like impersonating a 6 foot chrysanthemum (apparently its some sort of garden centre venue or something) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 There's me dressed in black.... If it wasn't for my cream bass I'd disappear all together!! This is from last nights gig!! [IMG]http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af313/phillipwjones/98a460929785f5769dd0b25b1cc847c8_zps04b05fdf.jpg[/IMG] Yep, I know I have zero stage presence! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysh Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 hmm, dificult to answer, but I was told I have some. as Nigel I love to be on stage. there is almost no place I feel more home than a stage and the last time I had stagefright I can't even remember. but maybe judge yourself from the last available video of me playing bass in one of my ex-bands: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuOizlfxjyg[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I have various dance routines worked out, but a constant lack of space on stage forbids me to perform them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I hold with the shoegaze approach - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I don't have it in an obvious way, but I hope I am watchable..in my own way. However, we are using a drummer who has it in massive doses.. How we will cope, I don't know but I am looking forward to it... We wil probably have to pay for it, as well......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 [quote name='Pete Academy' timestamp='1367760979' post='2069126'] I have various dance routines worked out, but a constant lack of space on stage forbids me to perform them. [/quote] yeah... right. Must use that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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