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It doesn't mean you can't play covers just the same as you would if they were originals - we don't always play the same arrangements or structures, often not even the same instrumental parts, and we have a female singer but mostly play songs that were originally sung by men... none of it matters as long as the audience recognise the song and you play it well.
We also only play a specific style of songs. I have absolutely no interest in traditional note-for-note top-forty covers bands at all, either as a player or a listener. I probably wouldn't even stay in a bar where one was playing unless I was there for another reason. But each to their own, if you want to do that then it's all good.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
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Most people I know who play in covers bands also write and record their own music. Sometimes this stuff is played alongside covers sometimes it's kept uncover. I started out in original bands, got quite good at learning songs by ear (no tab or youtube back then) and found cover work to be easy money. Had some amazing times over the years.
Basically though most people I know have a love of playing music ... be that covers or originals. But if I'm honest there's also the element of sport about it .... there's a little bit of smug self satisfaction of being about to do it just a little bit better than most other covers bands simply cos the shear amount of practice put in over many, many years ... when really should have been doing other things ... like watching the kids grow up and working a real job paying into a pension.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I do exclusively original work in my studio (though not often my own), and I'm in a covers band because if I wasn't I'd have to get a real job, and nobody needs that shit in their lives.
Getting stuff like this from a friend (who was originally a fan of the band, and we became friends) really hits home how powerful music can be.
It humbles me (makes a change!) to be able to have that kind of impact, even if it is only on one person.
Maybe one day I'll do the cover band thing. But I've sorta relegated that to something to do when I retire type of deal.
I have let my involvement in original music slide over the last four years or so, but having revamped my studio for a couple of paying clients at the end of last year I'm now in two original bands and have spent the last couple of weeks recording an album with a songwriter.
So there's definitely room in my life for both, in fact it's essential for me so that I don't get disillusioned by either.
so... bout two weeks then!
Someone let me be in their band!
Been uploading old tracks I recorded ages ago and hopefully some new noodles here.
The originals tend to be closer to my own taste in music, and I get a more emotional buzz from playing those when the bands are sounding good, even when to few people in the audience.
The tribute stuff is fun in a different way, particularly 2nd set when the audience is more pissed and the bigger songs come out. Plus the money is handy for GAS.
Every musician is somewhere in the triangle.
It doesn't matter where you are, as long as you are happy with it.
For some people, playing Mr. Brightside and Proud Mary every gig would be anathema, but some may make a living from it, and others may love it.
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Recruitment and rehearsals are a chore. Getting gigs is a pain in the ass!
Everything can be much easier with cover bands.... until you realise two-piece and particularly DJs get most of the gigs!
This is very succint and yes it's totally down to the individual