Posted by James K on March 14, 2006, at 22:42:19
In reply to Re: Any musicians out there ? » James K, posted by jay on March 14, 2006, at 18:22:23
I understand about being a little shy about putting your art out there for anyone at first. That's why I've really only played with my friends along the years. Some have gone on to bands that got big locally (only), but I could never cross that line of the stage or recording studio. I will, even though I'm older now than a starting musician, because a career or stardom isn't my goal. I'm also (I think I mentioned) self trained, which is a way of saying I've forgotten how to read music 3 times (really) and mostly improvise.
I grew up liking U2. I guess they are a huge influence, because in the 80's I probably listened to them daily or weekly. The Who are my main band. So, following my love of the who, I like clash, ramones, husker du, generation x, flaming lips, plus Neil Young and John Coltrane. I guess it comes down to a combination of musicality (tune) and noise (distortion, feedback, or dissonance) in combination of a song.
I don't know, earlier, Deneb asked "what do you think about" and the answer is music. I'm always listening, humming, singing, playing, or worst of all having a compulsive song loop playing behind my thoughts. It's cool though. God gave me a gift, and my mother helped train it with piano and choir. Now it's part of me.
I'll practice some, I had hurt my hands a few weeks ago, and maybe we can figure a way to collaborate. The idea is fascinating, what the net allows.
James K
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