We're looking to fill a position as part of our group. We are males in our mid 20's who are looking for someone of similar ilk. We do not discriminate against gender, although there is an age cap at 30. We have multiple recordings, connections, and play the Boston local music circuit (Middle East, Church, etc.)
This is a wonderful opportunity for you to join a group of dedicated players who have their situation together. We are looking for a very aggressive bassist since we are more on the energetic side of the rock spectrum. Adequate gear is necessary, and reliable transportation is mandatory.
There is a minimum requirement of knowing enough music theory to be able to navigate chords, scales, and touch upon modes. For instance, if you're in a position where you wouldn't be able to cite the notes in, say, Bb Major, this might not be for you.
I would like all applicants to respond to this ad with a picture of themselves and a recent recording, multiple if you can. Audio works fine, if you have video, even better. Once received, I will respond with 2 to 4 tracks to be executed during audition.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MEET ALL OF THESE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE DISREGARD THIS POSTING!
Thanks for your time, I hope you read this carefully. We hope to hear from you soon.
Peace.
CONTACT INFO @ MOUTHRAZOR@GMAIL.COM
CONTACT INFO @ MOUTHRAZOR@GMAIL.COM
CONTACT INFO @ MOUTHRAZOR@GMAIL.COM
post by arilliusbm at Jul 12,2013 12:50pm edited Jul 12,2013 12:50pm
Fuck off people who rely on music theory alone and then require a picture of the person interested.
post by potential applicant at Jul 12,2013 12:52pm
I'm confused, this doesn't giveme any feedback on height, look, tattoo preferences, etc. I'm just gonna go try out for 5 Finger Death Punch instead.
post by King Thûndérstøøl at Jul 12,2013 12:53pm
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ZIRCON WILL DESTROY YOU!!!!!!
post by DYA is ANALYZING THIS THREAD at Jul 12,2013 12:55pm
Fuck off people who rely on music theory alone and then require a picture of the person interested.
That means you failed old man.
post by megadude69 at Jul 12,2013 1:04pm
this thread already wins.
post by arilliusbm at Jul 12,2013 1:06pm edited Jul 12,2013 1:07pm
I've failed at everything because I don't think music should solely rely on theory? That's like saying an artist should only rely on technique. There's more to music than scales and modes, maaaaan. But it doesn't hurt to have a knowledge of it.
post by The Dude at Jul 12,2013 1:15pm
Also my rug was stolen.
post by Sounds Familiar... at Jul 12,2013 1:16pm
post by megadude69 at Jul 12,2013 1:29pm
idk.... i mean you spend X hours playing bass/guitar... don't know why knowing the notes in the scales your playing is intimidating...
post by 2cents at Jul 12,2013 1:46pm
LOL at a rock bass player needing to be able to read notes and play in different modes. unless its a prog band, the dude just needs stay in the pocket and follow the root notes (some embelishments and fills def dont hurt if well placed.) smoking tons of hash helps accomplish this efficiently. just sayin cause you could be turning away a solid player just because he isnt accomplished in theory knowledge.
I agree that basic knowledge of music theory is important, I just don't feel that it defines music, as it should come from within. Not to sound cliché, but it applies to music, art, writing, or any artistic medium. Technique and knowledge will never supercede an artist who creates outside of those bounds.
post by DYA is ANALYZING THIS THREAD at Jul 12,2013 1:52pm
Which brings us right back to "you need to know the very basic concept of what notes are in a scale" the OP posted. You must be this tall to ride, but it's a very low bar to set.
post by DYA is ANALYZING THIS THREAD at Jul 12,2013 1:54pm
And modes are seriously the easiest fucking concept, don't know why everyone acts like it's some obscure alchemy or something.
post by DYA is ANALYZING THIS THREAD at Jul 12,2013 1:55pm
It's like saying that a great basketball player doesn't ever learn about a triangle or where the free throw line is, because he just plays by FEEL. MAAAAAAAAN.
post by arilliusbm at Jul 12,2013 1:56pm edited Jul 12,2013 1:56pm
Not once in any composition that I write do I overly use theory. I trust my ear more than I do with what mathematically correlates with certain notes and chords.
post by DYA is ANALYZING THIS THREAD at Jul 12,2013 1:58pm
You just confuse the hell out of me, Jimboree. You Jock all this prog shit and then turn around with this weird onjection to understanding anything those bands do. I'm gonna drink a beer in E harmonic minor up in yo grill on Saturday. I may even do it in 7/8.
It's not that I don't understand it, I just feel there's more to music. I can only listen to prog in chunks, unless it's King Crimson because they are the best band of all time.
Not once in any composition that I write do I overly use theory. I trust my ear more than I do with what mathematically correlates with certain notes and chords.
Well, you're "using" theory, just choosing not to use its vocabulary. Which is fine and natural.
Theory is an available set of terms that can be used to describe what you're using your ears to get at. Describe, not prescribe.
The error is when people flip that around: they think theory tells them what they should or shouldn't do with their music. It's a too-common presumption and it's not true.
