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Forum: Bandleading
05-12-2013, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 481
Posted By
koslack
You'll find musicians eventually, you just need...
You'll find musicians eventually, you just need to be persistent. And sorry to say, your idea about a record deal is lunacy, for the reasons posted above, not to mention that most record labels will... |
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Forum: Bandleading
04-25-2013, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 451
Posted By
koslack
3 songs is ideal. It's economical (cheaper than...
3 songs is ideal. It's economical (cheaper than an album), but also shows off your range. What I don't get is why you plan on sending copies to magazines. Publications look acts that will excite... |
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Forum: Bandleading
04-14-2013, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 750
Posted By
koslack
Well, there you go. I think you'd have to agree...
Well, there you go. I think you'd have to agree that CDs are becoming obsolete. Most cars - the place where statistically, people consume most of their music - come standard with a bluetooth... |
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Forum: Bandleading
04-13-2013, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 750
Posted By
koslack
When I'm in a car, I hook up my iPod via...
When I'm in a car, I hook up my iPod via bluetooth, as do most people I know. I'm agreeing with what a lot of people are saying about enjoying having a physical copy, but you also have to look at... |
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Forum: Bandleading
04-11-2013, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 750
Posted By
koslack
CDs for MP3s
Where do you guys fall on this debate? My band is talking about hitting the studio to do a 3 song EP, and we're discussing whether to print a run of CDs, but we're wondering if it's even worth it,... |
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Forum: Bandleading
04-07-2013, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 922
Posted By
koslack
The first priority is being able to play the...
The first priority is being able to play the songs as tightly as possible. Once you can play the songs in your sleep, you can devote mental energy towards stage presence. Frankly, if the adrenaline... |
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Forum: Bandleading
03-30-2013, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 861
Posted By
koslack
I was recently asked to fill in for a tribute to...
I was recently asked to fill in for a tribute to The Beatles on bass. Since the show was for charity, I said yes, even though I've only fooled around on bass before. While it's been difficult (as... |
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Forum: Bandleading
03-20-2013, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 45
Sticky: The Ultimate Live Sound Thread
Views: 1,653
Posted By
koslack
I've got a bit of a live sound conundrum.
I set...
I've got a bit of a live sound conundrum. I set up a show at my university's bar. I've played open mic nights there, and I've seen a show or two there over the past few years. So once it's all set... |
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Forum: Bandleading
03-08-2013, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,131
Posted By
koslack
That's pretty terrible, but democracy rules. If...
That's pretty terrible, but democracy rules. If everyone else is happy with them, even after you try to persuade them otherwise, you suck it up. Or you quit the band. Or you whine like a bitch till... |
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Forum: Musician Talk
03-02-2013, 05:26 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 474
Posted By
koslack
If you want to pursue a degree in music,...
If you want to pursue a degree in music, composition will likely be a very small part of the course load. For that matter, most music schools need you to have a good background in things like... |
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Forum: Bandleading
02-19-2013, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,134
Posted By
koslack
Amazing how much misogyny there is in this...
Amazing how much misogyny there is in this thread. As if the girl doesn't have enough agency to decide who she's going to sleep with. Obviously it's going to be somebody, right? Lord knows women... |
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Forum: Musician Talk
01-21-2013, 01:33 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,179
Posted By
koslack
A) Wondering about what the music industry is...
A) Wondering about what the music industry is doing when you're trying to break into it is like worrying about wearing the wrong pants when you buy a winning lottery ticket. B) Some of the biggest... |
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Forum: Bandleading
01-11-2013, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 530
Posted By
koslack
Discipline. If you can't discipline yourself,...
Discipline. If you can't discipline yourself, good luck in life. Sorry, there's no magic solution. Force yourself and make it part of your routine, and eventually it gets easier. If you can't force... |
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Forum: Bandleading
01-10-2013, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 714
Posted By
koslack
Is your singer's goal to become a working...
Is your singer's goal to become a working musician who tours and records and makes their living from the band? Or is he just happy being in a band? Because if it's the former, then I've got some bad... |
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Forum: Bandleading
12-14-2012, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 727
Posted By
koslack
Play a lot of gigs. Play as often as possible....
Play a lot of gigs. Play as often as possible. And always chat up with owner/manager of the venue, who often doubles as the booker. You're not going to open for U2 - a huge tour like that has an... |
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Forum: Bandleading
11-27-2012, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 854
Posted By
koslack
Or you can choose not to be passive aggressive...
Or you can choose not to be passive aggressive and just talk to the guy, explain what the problem is, and either give him time to improve or firing him outright and hoping he doesn't hold a grudge. |
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Forum: Bandleading
10-21-2012, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 863
Posted By
koslack
Get more popular.
Seriously. It's a mental thing....
Get more popular. Seriously. It's a mental thing. People will go nuts for bands whose songs they know - they came to have a good time, dammit, and they're going to get their money's worth. But for... |
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Forum: Bandleading
10-19-2012, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 813
Posted By
koslack
The only thing worse than a guy on stage that...
The only thing worse than a guy on stage that isn't funny, is a guy on stage who isn't funny but thinks he's hilarious. And quite frankly, if you're making threads like this, you aren't funny. |
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Forum: Bandleading
09-09-2012, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,113
Posted By
koslack
It's been a month and a half and you're getting...
It's been a month and a half and you're getting discouraged? A bit of patience and perspective are in order. |
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Forum: Bandleading
08-14-2012, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 2,178
Posted By
koslack
I remember quitting my band four years ago when I...
I remember quitting my band four years ago when I decided to go back to school. I remember contemplating selling a few of my guitars and my amp, because I figured I wouldn't need them again. Instead,... |
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Forum: Bandleading
08-11-2012, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 705
Posted By
koslack
There's a lot of bad sound guys out there, but...
There's a lot of bad sound guys out there, but there's also a lot of good ones who simply do not have the time to make your band sound good if you haven't sound checked. The key to sounding good on... |
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Forum: Bandleading
08-11-2012, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 593
Posted By
koslack
Communication is key. If something doesn't sound...
Communication is key. If something doesn't sound right, you can't be afraid to give and receive constructive criticism. That ranges from a guy not playing a part right to his guitar tone being too... |
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Forum: Bandleading
07-27-2012, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 452
Posted By
koslack
You have to ask yourself a simple question: why...
You have to ask yourself a simple question: why should people spend their money and time on seeing your band? Your friends will come to your first few shows because they're your friends. After that,... |
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Forum: Bandleading
07-04-2012, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 917
Posted By
koslack
That's not even up for debate. If I played a show...
That's not even up for debate. If I played a show with a band that left before my band's set, I'd be furious. That would be the end of any kind of friendly relationship. Hell, the few times I opened... |
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Forum: Bandleading
05-23-2012, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 764
Posted By
koslack
I only suggested it because I know Chris is...
I only suggested it because I know Chris is experienced in the industry, and if he believes he can make an artist profitable, I think he has the resources and know-how to do it. Besides, I'm a firm... |
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Forum: Bandleading
05-19-2012, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 764
Posted By
koslack
If I may suggest something.
How about charging on...
If I may suggest something. How about charging on a sliding scale? Set different parameters of earnings, and charge a different percentage on whether those earnings have been met. For instance, you... |
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Forum: Bandleading
10-30-2011, 03:22 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,168
Posted By
koslack
I'm assuming you pay them up front.
Think about...
I'm assuming you pay them up front. Think about that. You give them money, then trust them to do their job. If they fail, it's you fault, cuz they, like, totally checked with all their industry... |
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Forum: Bandleading
10-13-2011, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 749
Posted By
koslack
What are you doing that deserves to get paid?
By...
What are you doing that deserves to get paid? By which I mean, when you play the average show, most everybody has expenses and are providing services. The bar has rent and bills to pay, bartenders,... |
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Forum: Bandleading
09-19-2011, 02:39 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 559
Posted By
koslack
No matter what any economist says, the main...
No matter what any economist says, the main export of the USA is pop culture. Ever wonder why American (or rather, English-speaking Western bands who are influenced by American music - think U2 or... |
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Forum: Bandleading
09-09-2011, 03:41 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 839
Posted By
koslack
You're starting to get pissed? The time to be...
You're starting to get pissed? The time to be pissed was 7 or 8 weeks ago. I'm sorry, but your band broke up and never bothered to tell you. |
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