Getting in a band?

[Jiminy Cricket]

I apologize in advance for posting this in the PL forum, I wasn't sure whether to put it in here on in General so I just flipped a coin in my head (I can do that) and decided on here.

I was in a band before I moved to New Zealand with my two best friends, it went pretty well and we played like, 3 shows =/ all were good though.

Now that I'm in New Zealand I'm looking to get in a band, and the only problem is, I don't know if I'm actually good enough. I mean, the music scene over here is pretty big so there's a lot of talent.

I mean I was just wondering what your thoughts were on how much talent is required to be in an indie band (the only opportunity I've got so far is a tryout for an indie band, as they call themselves.)

I can play pretty much anything by Say Anything, seeing as they're one of the very few bands I listen to, so I'm just wondering what you guys think?

I know this is a pretty fail thread, but I just figured it wouldn't hurt to ask. I understand if it's sinked/locked/whatever.

[Foxholes]

You have 2 friends, start a band. You guys can be the next Muse or Blink-182!... maybe.

[CrenshawPunch]

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[showbiz]

You have 2 friends, start a band. You guys can be the next Muse or Blink-182!... maybe.

muse...blink 182...bit of a musical difference in terms of skill there.

[SLoT]

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This is the truth. Unless you play solo for a while and your songwriting abilities are vastly superior to most of the scene around you.

[m_rue]

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Everyday. For hours. That is the most important thing.

^ Pretty much. Also, it might be a good idea to learn to play stuff from a variety of genres and bands to expand your ability.

[Zachals]

We do need another Muse. Actually more like 10 more Muses.

[argg_xo]

just name your band jiminy cricket and you'll go far. oh, and practice makes perfect.

[spansen]

I apologize in advance for posting this in the PL forum, I wasn't sure whether to put it in here on in General so I just flipped a coin in my head (I can do that) and decided on here.

I was in a band before I moved to New Zealand with my two best friends, it went pretty well and we played like, 3 shows =/ all were good though.

Now that I'm in New Zealand I'm looking to get in a band, and the only problem is, I don't know if I'm actually good enough. I mean, the music scene over here is pretty big so there's a lot of talent.

I mean I was just wondering what your thoughts were on how much talent is required to be in an indie band (the only opportunity I've got so far is a tryout for an indie band, as they call themselves.)

I can play pretty much anything by Say Anything, seeing as they're one of the very few bands I listen to, so I'm just wondering what you guys think?

I know this is a pretty fail thread, but I just figured it wouldn't hurt to ask. I understand if it's sinked/locked/whatever.say anything is indie?

[Jiminy Cricket]

^ Pretty much. Also, it might be a good idea to learn to play stuff from a variety of genres and bands to expand your ability.

Oh I play a bunch of different genres (not like, Metal though. It's fun to throw your head around to sometimes, but it's not the type of stuff I want to play) I was just saying that I could play their songs as kind of a (very lame) way to put across how much "skill" I have right now :-)

Also, no, Spansen haha. I mean the band I've got a tryout for is an indie band, well they call themselves and indie band. I think Say Anything is more like Pop/Punk but a tad more diverse =/

[spansen]

ok, you had me going there.. ha

[WishYouAway]

muse...blink 182...bit of a musical difference in terms of skill there.

That depends on how much you value a good pop influence.

[DannySniper]

What's the point if you're in New Zealand?

You're gonna have to say you're from Australia if you want to make it big, e.g. Evermore.

[remedyeli]

What's the point if you're in New Zealand?

:rotfl:
such a dream crusher.

[oldwirehands]

You don't need to be ridiculously talented to be a good guitar player. Creativity is key.

[DannySniper]

:rotfl:
such a dream crusher.

Truth hurts.

[Jiminy Cricket]

Ehh there's a pretty big scene here but in all seriousness he's right.

The biggest band to come out of this hole in the last 5 years is Opshop, and they suck.

[mushroom]

You don't need to be ridiculously talented to be a good guitar player. Creativity is key.

This.

I personally believe that technical skill can but subsituted for good songwriting

[xxero182]

Just get one other buddy, write some funny songs, and you can be the next flight of the conchords.

[lo0serkid1118]

muse...blink 182...bit of a musical difference in terms of skill there.

I think he was just talking about 3 piece bands

[Pigshit]

My advice is to put down the 6 string and pick up the 4. Everyone and their friend is a fucking guitar player. Bass is much cooler anyway. I mean, sure you're ignored by most but the girlies really dig that you're able to use your fingers so well. ;)