SICbass Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 [quote name='lojo' timestamp='1465024346' post='3064683'] Bands and groups do evolve in directions that don't suit everyone over time , but openess is the key to making decisions and being fair and honest about it , rehearsing new members behind your back is clearly wrong [/quote] +1 Very crappy behaviour on the part of your former bandmates. There's no call for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Take a break, don`t sell your gear, and unless you like watching live bands don`t even go and see any. Let your love of music come back to you naturally. It will. How long is different for all of us. I did similar in the early 90s, took about 5 years out. Didn`t play, didn`t buy any music, didn`t watch any bands, had nothing to do with it. Then on an impulse bought a guitar and have been in bands ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4stringslow Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 That would be my approach. There are plenty of other interesting things out there to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Some food for thought here. Thanks guys. I've got too many hobbies anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Indulge yourself, Find something that floats your boat musically and aim for that. Do something that you Love. Nothing wrong with Classic rock but most guitarists around middle age want to play that or the Blues, Me I love Alt Country or Funk and That will be my next calling after my band splits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1465034518' post='3064786'] Take a break, don`t sell your gear, and unless you like watching live bands don`t even go and see any. Let your love of music come back to you naturally. It will. How long is different for all of us. I did similar in the early 90s, took about 5 years out. Didn`t play, didn`t buy any music, didn`t watch any bands, had nothing to do with it. Then on an impulse bought a guitar and have been in bands ever since. [/quote] This is pretty much exactly what I'm doing now, apart from the fact that I have sold my gear. Stopped going to see bands last September, and even though I used to love going to gigs I'm not missing it at all. Hardly if ever listen to music these days either, and when I do I don't really get anything from it. Not really expecting the music spark to reignite if I'm honest but never say never. Edited June 4, 2016 by RhysP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4stringslow Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 There's no law that says you HAVE to stick to the same thing your entire life. In fact, I find that prospect rather depressing, though I appreciate others will feel differently. There's room for all types, but never feel pressurised or obliged to do something if you're not totally happy to do so. It's too easy to get into a rut, and music can be just as much a rut as anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earbrass Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 [quote name='DaveFry' timestamp='1464990154' post='3064563'] Hmm, ... here comes a twopenneth : You can play and read percussion , play and learning to read bass , so how about taking up ( wait for it )........ vibraphone ? Understanding melody and harmony would compliment your rhythm and bass knowledge . Vibes is an unusual instrument nowadays and you already would intuit half the technique , the rest would grow with learning harmony and melody at your own pace . Just experiment with a harmony/melody instrument ,(even ukulele!) , till you find your own sound . - Plan B : get an upright . [/quote] I'd also vote for taking up a new instrument just for the hell of it - whatever tickles your fancy. It may lead you to some unexpected places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 It'll come back round to something to suit you, but as the other guys have said, take a break and let things take their course for a bit. At least then when something good comes along you'll have time to spend on it. I took a break of about two years out of playing about 2002-2004 after a messy band breakup - same thing of half the band wanting something different from the other half, and as soon as a pressurised situation came along Boom! It all fell apart quite acrimoniously. So yeah, enjoy the break, get back into your music for its own sake, not cos you're having to learn pub rock songs, and see how it pans out. Good luck with it fella! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Try http://www.bandmix.co.uk It's pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 I should just place a Scumtree advert, "Temperamental, old bass player available for infrequent gigs. Will play for decent coffee. Absolutely no Classic Rock and especially no Guns-n-Roses" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorturedSaints Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I've just been asked if I was interested in joining a band that do originals in Glasgow. As it happens, I wasn't into the particular type of music, but it was an 'older' band and it didn't sound anything like Classic rock/GnR. PM me and I'll pass the details on. Ralph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 [quote name='RalphDWilson' timestamp='1465644908' post='3069889'] I've just been asked if I was interested in joining a band that do originals in Glasgow. As it happens, I wasn't into the particular type of music, but it was an 'older' band and it didn't sound anything like Classic rock/GnR. PM me and I'll pass the details on. Ralph [/quote] That's very generous... and PM'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I stopped early 90's and got back into it when i turned 50 in 2010. I've played with several bands whether it be tribute, cover or originals. There are a lot of bands out there loking for bassists, some simply for fun and some wanting to play regularly. I'm sure a lot of the material you were doing will be in the set list of existing bands loking for a bassist. Have a squint thru Bandmix, Join My Band and even Gumtree to see no end of bands looking ofr people with experience. Don't let the age thing put you off. Its surprising how many of us 50 and 60 something bassists are out there holding it all together. Give yourself a wee break and you'll soon find the desire to play comes flooding back. All the best whatever you decide. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 [quote name='thepurpleblob' timestamp='1464987441' post='3064533'] I've never been to a jam night. I dunno. I really don't fancy it at all. I have a vision of people who know every song ever written or can just make stuff up on the spot. Both are pretty disturbing thoughts [/quote] copperfield road endlessly ad nauseam hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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