Garage Band! (No, not teh mac program)

So my band just recently recorded our first demo (campy applause) and I was wondering if anyone else out there was/is in a band of their own, or at the least plays something. We're all artsy so I'm assuming there's gotta be a few.

 

I am not. (I know, why am I posting in this thread, right?) My town has a big ska scene, though, and I've played roadie for a few friends who have bands of their own.

Really, I love to sing, and I would love to be in a band. But I can't play anything, and there aren't really any local bands that suit my style.

 

What's your style?

 

Well, see, that's the thing. I can't really pin it down. I mean, I would like to do something harder but still melodic. Kind of like Deftones, I guess. But I also like a little blues and a little jazz. With, like, a Fiona Apple twist. Haha, I don't think anything like that exists.

At any rate, though, it would have to be a very versatile band.

Edit: Oh, I had meant to ask, does your band have a MySpace or anything? What kind of music is it?

 

heh you've struck a chord with me my friend. I've always been interested to play that kind of stuff. Hard, but melodic with a wierd jazz twist.



my band's website is myspace.com/underwho



It's our first recording, so nothing grand

 

Ah, I see. It seems a little heavy for my personal tastes. But you guys have some talent. Good luck to you.

 

Thanks. I'd like to add something different to the mix

 

I used to be in a band. But it kinda died when I moved away, and other people went to uni. Shame really, we weren't half bad, even if we didn't actually get around to recording anything...

 

what'd you play?

 

Guitar. Rhythm, mostly, though I can do lead. It's just less fun.

I've also started learning drums recently, which is great for stress relief

 

http://www.myspace.com/revolverexperience

A friends band

One song

Recorded in what sounds like a jam session lewl

But still worth a listen, definately.

 

Been in a few bands actually. In a bit of a project at the moment as opposed to a band(considering theres only two of us). I play drums traditionally but I write the lyrics and the rhythm parts(whatever they may be). My current project is called Children of Steel (myspace.com/childrenofsteel - mind the shoddy shoddy recording). Heavily thrash influenced, Im doing my steady best to introduce a more progressive/melodic feel to the music. It's not going down to well at the moment though. But Ill get there.

Before this while C.O.S was on a break I did Smiling and Bleeding (myspace.com/smilingandbleeding) which is a punk influenced thing.

Right now Im writing a percussion ensemble piece. Thats fair sweet. Three kits and a full percussion set(conga's, bongo's, snare, xylophone, chimes, cymbals, all that jazz). So yeah, I do a bit of music.

 

I am not in a band but I have a friend who has a band over in Sydney who just got signed and has their first EP out now. Seargant Sapphire. Not bad music at all really.

If you have a myspace let me know and I will check out your page hey.

 

What do you play, Daniel?

 

Funky. Very funky. Bass is the second coolest instrument. After banjo Coz those things just rock.

 

kazooies pwn banjos simply because anyone with a mouth and lungs can play the kazooie.

 

A friend of mine has this love song on his new album, and it has a kazoo solo. Most awesome thing to ever fill my ears.

 

I haven't played in a band, but my instrument is tenor saxophone. I love to go off by myself and blow some improv blues. Really haven't touched it in quite a while though.

If I were in a band, I'd probably be a vocalist. I have a decent vocal range, a good sense of pitch, and I project well; I can cover a good sized room without a microphone.

 

You'd be crazy not to make use of a mic though. They even out the mix of a band so well, they have the potential to make it 1000x better.

 

yea, it's myspace.com/underwho


tell me what you think!

 

Great use of harsh and clean vocal harmonies, that was awesome in that second song. Music is decent I guess, nothing ground breaking. Good lyrics. Very Haste The Day. Good overall. I like it. If you put an album out I'd probably buy it.

 

Who ever said I wasn't crazy?

I use a microphone most of the time in a Karaoke bar, but often have to crank down the amp. I really do have a strong singing voice, especially if I'm rocking a song like Roadhouse Blues - there's just no way to sing that at a low volume!

 

Thanks frost! Yea most the kids in my band are Haste the day fanatics, so we tend to follow them a lot unfortunetely. Thanks for the input though, I appreciate it a lot.

Plus, none of us have been playing over 3 years lol