Musicians??

aftershock · November 23, 2001 11:54PM

I see some people with musical interest here (Amorph=Bass ?) What are your musical interests? Perhaps we may join in an "AI internet jam recording session"

I'm a guitar player, so post your instrument and lets make some music. <img src="graemlins/smokin.gif" border="0" alt="[Chilling]" />

nonhuman · November 23, 2001 11:58PM

I've played sax for 8 years or so (alto mostly, but tenor and soprano too). I played trumpet before that, and could probably again if I took the time, I can muddle my way through relatively difficult piano pieces, and I'm learning guitar.

mac the fork · November 24, 2001 12:29AM

Bass. Guitar if it's absolutely required.

sinewave · November 24, 2001 1:23AM

I've played guitar for 14 years.

belle · November 24, 2001 5:29AM

Cello, piano, and guitar.

aftershock · November 24, 2001 9:15AM

I've been playing guitar for 17 years. I've also played some keys, bass and drums on rare occasions.

What kind of music do you all play/listen?

I'm more of a rock player myself, but I also love jazz, classical and blues. As for listening, I can tolerate almost anything

We could do something like "We are the World" by AI community artists. Any ideas? <img src="graemlins/smokin.gif" border="0" alt="[Chilling]" />

mac the fork · November 24, 2001 9:51AM

Any singers?

pscates · November 24, 2001 10:18AM

Guitar and bass for 20 years. Sang in all my bands, although usually backup and harmony...never a lead singer.

I can also muddle my way through (and make a decent noise) on mandolin, Dobro and piano.

Mostly a rock-and-roll kinda guy, but I also love bluegrass, pure traditional country (none of this Top 40 "Hot New Country!" bullcrap), alt-country/Americana/roots, flamenco, jump blues, swing, blues, Irish music.

Anything with some heart and a backbone, I guess.

applenut · November 24, 2001 6:09PM

veeerrrrryyy slowly learning guitar.

play the drums

and started bagpipe lessons about a month and a half ago... going well.

pscates · November 24, 2001 6:43PM

Man, I LOVE bagpipes! Must be ingrained in me from the womb or something.

To me, that's the most beautiful, haunting and stirring sound EVER.

It looks so tough to play...so much going on, like an accordian or something.

You got your fingers going, mouth blowing on the stem and you're working that little pouch, etc.

Bagpipes are one of those instruments, like the violin, that can be the WORST sounding thing in the entire universe if it's in the wrong hands. But played by someone who knows what they're doing, it's simply captivating and beaufiful.

Not too much room for error on the bagpipes, I suspect.

About 10 years ago, during the height of my bluegrass phase, I tried to do the fiddle thing. Holy crap...what an ungodly racket I made! I just stuck to guitar and mandolin, figuring I could do less damage that way.

My pride and joy (a Gibson J-45 that I bought just outside of Nashville four years ago...I play it CONSTANTLY and it sounds soooooo good! Best money I ever spent...):

That's Porkchop at the bottom...my buddy. 13 years old and Mr. Personality himself.

[ 11-24-2001: Message edited by: pscates ]

applenut · November 24, 2001 6:48PM

oh god, you got that right. bagpipes are very hard. but if you practice a lot its not that bad.... so far. Bagpipes are pretty big at my school and they have free lessons and a pretty big band. but its very hard

aftershock · November 24, 2001 9:52PM

pscates, sweet axe!!!

Here are my babies:

JEM555BK w/Edge tremolo ( changed the crappy lo-TRS) great tones.

Taylor 512, the sweetest sounding acoustic on the planet. <img src="graemlins/smokin.gif" border="0" alt="[Chilling]" />

pscates · November 24, 2001 10:28PM

Thanks! Next to my iMac, it's the one thing I think I couldn't make it without!

A buddy of mine has a Taylor. It's the small audiorium folk-size body (something like that...it's a bit smaller and more rounded than the standard full-size dreadnaught).

She LOVES it and it sounds really good. I hear nothing but good things about Taylor guitars!

And they have a pretty impressive list of artist who play them, so they're obviously doing it right!

They're right here in town, too. I should see if they offer factory tours.

I toured the Gibson electric factory in Nashville years ago and that was one of the coolest things ever! Amazing to see hundreds of bare-wooded Les Pauls and SGs hanging from the ceiling, awaiting finish/paint!

Gibson recently moved their acoustic operations there too (from Bozeman, Montana), so I'd like to check that out someday, if I'm ever back there.

bradbower · November 25, 2001 2:02AM

I've been playing the clarinet for around 6 years, though I have been neglecting it lately, partially because I can't find it.. heh! I wish I could sing and play piano too, then I could be in musicals and fun stuff.

aftershock · November 25, 2001 3:51AM

Got inspired this morning after posting in this thread. Seems we have alot of talent in these forums

For the first time in 6 months I booted into OS 9.2 to record in ProTools (OS 9 sucks, it crashed on me 3 times, a thing of the past since OS X) I recorded a whole song today (except for guitar solo). Anyone interested in adding to this song, let me know so that I can email you the MP3 file.

applenut · November 25, 2001 12:17PM

[quote]Originally posted by Aftershock:

Got inspired this morning after posting in this thread. Seems we have alot of talent in these forums

For the first time in 6 months I booted into OS 9.2 to record in ProTools (OS 9 sucks, it crashed on me 3 times, a thing of the past since OS X) I recorded a whole song today (except for guitar solo). Anyone interested in adding to this song, let me know so that I can email you the MP3 file.<hr></blockquote>

I don't want to ruin it by adding my amazing work, but I would like to hear it.

sizzle chest · November 25, 2001 3:25PM

I'm an electronic musician (synthesizers, samplers, other digital processing, etc.) working mostly in a minimal ambient style. I also own & operate the ambient label, Hypnos Recordings.

Lots of Mac users in the e-music community! 90% of my friends who are musicians, engineers or label owners, use Macs.

mac+ · November 25, 2001 3:41PM

[quote]Originally posted by sizzle chest:

I'm an electronic musician (synthesizers, samplers, other digital processing, etc.) ...<hr></blockquote>

Same here - although I started on classical piano (been playing for over twenty years - oh my God!! :eek: ... so my chops are pretty solid.)

Mainly into rock/pop/electronic ensemble stuff. Have played in numerous rock bands and am currently involved in pit bands for musicals occasionally. I'm now trying to get into digital recording and providing resources for music educators in Australia.

Best purchase I made this year was definitely a Yamaha acoustic piano with MIDI capabilities!!! The ultimate keyboard/piano action controller.

(If I ever learn how to post a photo on these computers at work - I'll do so.)

Fave synths: JD990 (programmer's dream IMHO) and Nord lead.

[ 11-26-2001: Message edited by: Mac+ ]

strider · November 25, 2001 3:52PM

Guitar 2 years. I'm not very good yet. I have a Fernandes Dragonfly Pro electric guitar. I prefer mostly rock of some sort or antoher.

Bye the way nice guitar Pscates.

Strider

aftershock · November 25, 2001 4:12PM

[quote] I don't want to ruin it by adding my amazing work, but I would like to hear it. <hr></blockquote>

If you don't mind a 2MB email, I'll send it to you (and enyone else). And, if you want to add/ruin with your amazing work, you're more than welcome.

I'm curious to see how it might end up with other instruments and ideas.

jbytes · November 25, 2001 7:32PM

I "play" the keyboard - quite a few synthesizers and samplers here in my home studio. I always tell people that if it weren't for MIDI, I wouldn't be making music. I also sing, but it has to be my own material. My style of music is mostly Industrial, with a bit of Kompa and Zouk thrown in.

--JBytes

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