cheddatom Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 (edited) [quote name='Paul_C' post='66509' date='Sep 27 2007, 05:17 PM']I'm sure most don't care, but how do you define them as musicians ? Because you've seen/heard them play ?[/quote] Just because I would have to hear someone play to believe that they are a musician, doesn't mean that if I don't hear them they're not. The operative word being beleive. So I think my definition of a musician is someone who makes music, which is rather broad, but, y'know.... I am a driver, but I don't have to prove that to you. You would need proof to beleive me, but I don't care if you or anyone else believes me. Even if the only time I ever drive is the only time when there are absolutely no cars or pedestrians on the road, i'm still a driver. It's like, how do you define an artist. You don't have think think of yourself as an artist to be an artist. No-one else has to either. You could be dead 100 years when someone finds the doodles you made on your notebook at school, calls it art, makes you famous etc. Edit: Just a point about band names before I go home - I think edgy/bordering on offensive is the way to go. I am playing drums for the "Premature Ejaculators" and most people seem to love the name. Edited September 27, 2007 by cheddatom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 (edited) [quote name='Bass_In_Yer_Face' post='66511' date='Sep 27 2007, 05:22 PM']arrghh....it's a nightmare coming up with a half decent name....everyone i've ever thought of has been taken....unless you come up with something like 'Armour plated chicken sandwich' or something Tuesday club ?[/quote] Nope [url="http://www.bbc.co.uk/humber/content/articles/2005/06/27/unsigned_band_tuesday_club_feature.shtml"]http://www.bbc.co.uk/humber/content/articl...b_feature.shtml[/url] You have heard of google I assume Actually naming bands is a real nightmare, especially if you have to market them too .. Finding a name that doesn't get 400 million hits on google, says what you do, will fit on a flayer and still be legible, doesn't upset your core audience and still sounds good is almost impossible ... Edited September 27, 2007 by OldGit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_C Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 [quote name='cheddatom' post='66517' date='Sep 27 2007, 05:36 PM']It's like, how do you define an artist. You don't have think think of yourself as an artist to be an artist. No-one else has to either. You could be dead 100 years when someone finds the doodles you made on your notebook at school, calls it art, makes you famous etc.[/quote] so you're saying you become regarded as an artist once SOMEONE ELSE recognises your work as art.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 [quote name='OldGit' post='66529' date='Sep 27 2007, 06:01 PM']Nope [url="http://www.bbc.co.uk/humber/content/articles/2005/06/27/unsigned_band_tuesday_club_feature.shtml"]http://www.bbc.co.uk/humber/content/articl...b_feature.shtml[/url] You have heard of google I assume Actually naming bands is a real nightmare, especially if you have to market them too .. Finding a name that does get 400 million hits on google, says wahat you do, will fit on a flayer and still be legible, doesnt upset your core audince and still sounds good is almost impossible ...[/quote] You can try one of the Band Name Generators: [url="http://www.bandnamemaker.com/"]http://www.bandnamemaker.com/[/url] [url="http://www.1728.com/bandname.htm"]http://www.1728.com/bandname.htm[/url] [url="http://www.namenerds.com/uucn/randband.html"]http://www.namenerds.com/uucn/randband.html[/url] [url="http://b10m.swal.org/cgi-bin/bandname.cgi"]http://b10m.swal.org/cgi-bin/bandname.cgi[/url] [url="http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/fun/bng?src=3SOSWXXA"]http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/fun/bng?src=3SOSWXXA[/url] (Metal) [url="http://members.aol.com/Valdes379/EmoGame.html"]http://members.aol.com/Valdes379/EmoGame.html[/url] (Emo) [url="http://www.ratemyband.co.uk/content/bandname_generator.aspx"]http://www.ratemyband.co.uk/content/bandname_generator.aspx[/url] [url="http://www.blamepro.com/bang.htm"]http://www.blamepro.com/bang.htm[/url] (and that's just the first page of google results for "band name generator") just remember to google it before you start using it ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonster Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 well i havn't done a gig in a over a year, the fact is i much prefer recording and jamming than gigging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 [quote name='OldGit' post='66529' date='Sep 27 2007, 06:01 PM']Nope [url="http://www.bbc.co.uk/humber/content/articles/2005/06/27/unsigned_band_tuesday_club_feature.shtml"]http://www.bbc.co.uk/humber/content/articl...b_feature.shtml[/url] You have heard of google I assume Actually naming bands is a real nightmare, especially if you have to market them too .. Finding a name that does get 400 million hits on google, says wahat you do, will fit on a flayer and still be legible, doesnt upset your core audince and still sounds good is almost impossible ...[/quote] True OG, we just decided to bin our name "Multi-Storey Earthworm" although our name didn't really upset any one it just caused a few giggles nobody was taking us seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_In_Yer_Face Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 [quote name='OldGit' post='66533' date='Sep 27 2007, 06:07 PM']You can try one of the Band Name Generators: [url="http://www.bandnamemaker.com/"]http://www.bandnamemaker.com/[/url] [url="http://www.1728.com/bandname.htm"]http://www.1728.com/bandname.htm[/url] [url="http://www.namenerds.com/uucn/randband.html"]http://www.namenerds.com/uucn/randband.html[/url] [url="http://b10m.swal.org/cgi-bin/bandname.cgi"]http://b10m.swal.org/cgi-bin/bandname.cgi[/url] [url="http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/fun/bng?src=3SOSWXXA"]http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/fun/bng?src=3SOSWXXA[/url] (Metal) [url="http://members.aol.com/Valdes379/EmoGame.html"]http://members.aol.com/Valdes379/EmoGame.html[/url] (Emo) [url="http://www.ratemyband.co.uk/content/bandname_generator.aspx"]http://www.ratemyband.co.uk/content/bandname_generator.aspx[/url] [url="http://www.blamepro.com/bang.htm"]http://www.blamepro.com/bang.htm[/url] (and that's just the first page of google results for "band name generator") just remember to google it before you start using it ... brilliant it came up with "Challenge Of The Zippy Outrage" ...if anybody has registered that I'll eat my basses. Now I just need a band to go with it [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Of course another reason that some of us gig is that it gives you easy access to easy love! Last night we played a Student Halls of Residence (UWIC Cardiff) and for the first time in a while we got at least half a dozen offers between us. Of course, we are all far too professional to accept! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 [quote name='Sean' post='66616' date='Sep 27 2007, 08:51 PM']Of course another reason that some of us gig is that it gives you easy access to easy love! Last night we played a Student Halls of Residence (UWIC Cardiff) and for the first time in a while we got at least half a dozen offers between us. Of course, we are all far too professional to accept! [/quote] Hey! I've played there But we were entertaining the Christian Society freshers' group .. Darn! Must try the pagans next time... (mind you, at my age ..............) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 [quote name='OldGit' post='66620' date='Sep 27 2007, 08:59 PM']Hey! I've played there But we were entertaining the Christian Society freshers' group .. Darn! Must try the pagans next time... (mind you, at my age ..............)[/quote] You might need some little blue helpers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='66623' date='Sep 27 2007, 09:03 PM']You might need some little blue helpers?[/quote] Ah! is it you sending me those emails? Cheers mate. just pm your paypal info OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 [quote name='Paul_C' post='66531' date='Sep 27 2007, 06:04 PM']so you're saying you become regarded as an artist once SOMEONE ELSE recognises your work as art..[/quote] Yes, but given the fact that it takes some artists a long time to be regarded as such, we have to assume that there are many artists never regarded as such, and so you don't have to be regarded as an artist at all, to be one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 I've always gigged (for about 20+ years) & it's an integral part of my living, be it out with the rock trio, the jazz band or playing in an orchestra/opera, etc. To me a musician is anyone who wants to make music. Period. Doesn't matter if you're a pro like me or a so-called "bedroom hobbyist." The more people making music in the world, the better as far as I'm concerned. I actually like listening to the "have-a-go" brigade at jam sessions, etc., as I can always find new ideas. I sometimes find that my classical training does limit me in some certain respects & the originality of self-taught people can be very refreshing In short, we can always learn something new from people, whether they're good players or otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' date='Sep 29 2007, 08:29 AM' post='67266'] I've always gigged (for about 20+ years) & it's an integral part of my living, be it out with the rock trio, the jazz band or playing in an orchestra/opera, etc. To me a musician is anyone who wants to make music. Period. Doesn't matter if you're a pro like me or a so-called "bedroom hobbyist." The more people making music in the world, the better as far as I'm concerned. I actually like listening to the "have-a-go" brigade at jam sessions, etc., as I can always find new ideas. I sometimes find that my classical training does limit me in some certain respects & the originality of self-taught people can be very refreshing In short, we can always learn something new from people, whether they're good players or otherwise. MB1. +1 I am self taught and could be remarkably refreshing with that kingbass Five! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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