MoonBassAlpha Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I learned a set of 10 tunes (originals) for a one-off gig. We knew there would only be 1 rehearsal as the artist was visiting for a short solo tour, he's normally based in Berlin. Got the set list in December and we all worked through it to learn it as best we could. The gig went very well, artist was pleased, etc. but I just cant get the tunes out of my head now. I wake up with them going on, they visit at quiet times during the day, and at bedtime. Any tips on clearing the tunes out? Cheers MBA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1486549587' post='3232612'] I learned a set of 10 tunes (originals) for a one-off gig. We knew there would only be 1 rehearsal as the artist was visiting for a short solo tour, he's normally based in Berlin. Got the set list in December and we all worked through it to learn it as best we could. The gig went very well, artist was pleased, etc. but I just cant get the tunes out of my head now. I wake up with them going on, they visit at quiet times during the day, and at bedtime. Any tips on clearing the tunes out? Cheers MBA [/quote] I usually find I have to go and listen to them again. It's almost as if my memory's got a partial recollection of how they sound and is nagging me to go back and refresh that memory. Doesn't clear them out straight away, but makes the nuisance of their running 'round your head a bit more bearable until they do finally fade. (For example, I've got a short snippet of [i]Straight Arrow [/i]by Spirit looping in my head this morning...any excuse to put that album on again!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs_triumph Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 The birdie song frees all! Just sing it in your head. Cleans out most ear worms! 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yank Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 You spent a lot of time on these and etched them into your brain. Learn some new ones or force your brain to play an old favorite. Time to re-program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDaveTheBass Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 [quote name='gs_triumph' timestamp='1486551019' post='3232630'] The birdie song frees all! Just sing it in your head. Cleans out most ear worms! [/quote] Thanks for that! Now I've got the f**king Birdie Song going round my head! NANANANANANANAH! NANANANANANANAH! NANANANANANANAH! DER DER DER DER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Alcohol helps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I get this problem, especially when working on mixes for other people, my cure for the last 12 months has been to put on some vulfpeck, and properly listen to it (usually headphones) and enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) I find the easiest way to forget tunes is just learn more. It's becoming clear my brain only has room for so many. I'd struggle to remember any songs immediately from my last band's set (unless its ones I've done at a jam session more frequently since) and it was only just over a year ago I quit. I'm almost at the 'one set in, one set out' level now, probably age. How some of these 'walking juke box' guys do it I don't know. Edited February 9, 2017 by KevB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 [quote name='MrDaveTheBass' timestamp='1486651049' post='3233539'] Thanks for that! Now I've got the f**king Birdie Song going round my head! NANANANANANANAH! NANANANANANANAH! NANANANANANANAH! DER DER DER DER! [/quote] Great and you just re-enforced it...now I have forgotten that banging my head on the wall hurts but does not remove said Birdie Song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 [quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1486549927' post='3232619'] I usually find I have to go and listen to them again. It's almost as if my memory's got a partial recollection of how they sound and is nagging me to go back and refresh that memory. Doesn't clear them out straight away, but makes the nuisance of their running 'round your head a bit more bearable until they do finally fade. [/quote] Yep, this is my solution too. You need to sort of indulge your brain, and then it will stop bothering you. S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr zed Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) Our guitarist seems to be able to remove most of the songs in our current setlist from his head with no problems whatsoever. I'll ask him how he manages it and report back. Edited February 9, 2017 by mr zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 I've heard weed is good for that, but it's not my thing at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I just run a strong tune over the top until it stops, for me Peaches by the Stranglers sorts anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Singing the national anthem out loud worked for awhile, which was recommended by a friend. Nobody has experienced an ear worm properly though until they've done at least one week of a show. Just completed round one of legally blonde, bursting into 'Gay or European' at work is highly unavisable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 You need to ask this on a singers forum, they're brilliant at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 [quote name='MrDaveTheBass' timestamp='1486651049' post='3233539'] Thanks for that! Now I've got the f**king Birdie Song going round my head! NANANANANANANAH! NANANANANANANAH! NANANANANANANAH! DER DER DER DER! [/quote] "Agadoo" trumps the Birdie Song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryburke14 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Trying to learn The Less I Know the Better by Tame Impala for our band. The distorted bass in that never leaves yer head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I have no problem forgetting them. The trouble is it's between learning them and going on stage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs_triumph Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) [quote name='MrDaveTheBass' timestamp='1486651049' post='3233539'] Thanks for that! Now I've got the f**king Birdie Song going round my head! NANANANANANANAH! NANANANANANANAH! NANANANANANANAH! DER DER DER DER! [/quote] Works every time 😉 You are welcome! Edited February 16, 2017 by gs_triumph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedmanzie Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1486549587' post='3232612'] I learned a set of 10 tunes (originals) for a one-off gig. We knew there would only be 1 rehearsal as the artist was visiting for a short solo tour, he's normally based in Berlin. Got the set list in December and we all worked through it to learn it as best we could. The gig went very well, artist was pleased, etc. but I just cant get the tunes out of my head now. I wake up with them going on, they visit at quiet times during the day, and at bedtime. Any tips on clearing the tunes out? Cheers MBA [/quote] I've always been impressed by the ability of better musicians than myself to quickly learn and retain songs/solos etc. I always approach the learning of a favourite song with somewhat of a heavy heart, knowing that I am going to spend SO many hours listening to it over and over and ballsing it up, that by the time I can actually successfully play it i will have ruined any enjoyment of it forever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 Update: they seem to have gone now. I did wake up with Pulling Mussels from a Shell yesterday though, who knows where the hell that came from? But at least it wasn't an Anton Barbeau tune from the set! So, it seems that just a bit of time is the answer after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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