Looking for band

Mutant_Fruit

I'm looking for a band, i've been playing for a few years now, and feel i am at the stage where i need a band to bitch at me so i can improve some more. My influences are wide and ranging, and include such great musicians as:...

Muse, Radiohead, Mogwai, Stereophonics, Aslan, Smashing Pumpkins, Blur, Dave Matthews Band, Goo Goo Dolls, the strokes, The Shins and many more

I'm in the rathfanham area, 18 yrs old, starting collage in september. and i'm a guy

Waltons

And you play what? Guitar I presume. Don't suppose you sing too?

Mutant_Fruit

Lol, the most important thing to mention, and i forgot to mention it.

I play guitar.

As for singing, the most i'd be able to do would be a little bit of backing, without some serious voice work. Ino ther words, i suck at singing.

Waltons

Ahhhh, ok. Can't help ya, sorry. Good luck with finding a band

ShriekingSheet

you might increase your chances of meeting some like minded folk if you stick a similar post up on gigsmart musician available board too!

Mutant_Fruit

you might increase your chances of meeting some like minded folk if you stick a similar post up on gigsmart musician available board too!

and that is?

ShriekingSheet

http://www.gigsmartireland.com/forum2004/forum_topics.asp?FID=23

here!

Waltons

Actually, I might be able to help you. Do you play mostly rhythm or lead? Or a mix of both? I'm in a band at the moment. We're mostly looking for a singer, but the guitarist and I both would like another guitar in the band.

seamus

Waltons wrote:

Actually, I might be able to help you. Do you play mostly rhythm or lead? Or a mix of both? I'm in a band at the moment. We're mostly looking for a singer, but the guitarist and I both would like another guitar in the band.

Singer eh? What type of music?

Sorry for the hijack Mutant_Fruit (not really)

Mutant_Fruit

Waltons wrote:

Actually, I might be able to help you. Do you play mostly rhythm or lead? Or a mix of both? I'm in a band at the moment. We're mostly looking for a singer, but the guitarist and I both would like another guitar in the band.

I do both a bit. I'd be at the level of being able to play "Hideaway" by john mayall with a bit of practice (i can play 90% of it perfectly, everything up to the 2:10-2:35min mark. There it gets a bit more tricky.), another more well known example is the solo in "dancing in the moonlight".

Rythm i'd be pretty good at. Palm muting needs a bit of work, but i can do it fairly well.

EDIT: I;m in discussion with "The World of Good" but i'm not sure how thats going to work out, i'm awaiting a reply from my PM.

Waltons

seamus wrote:

Singer eh? What type of music?

Sorry for the hijack Mutant_Fruit (not really)

Nice hijack
Erm, we're doing mostly rock stuff at the moment, Zep, Thin Lizzy,Ac/Dc with possibly some heavier stuff like Sabbath. Wouldn't go dead heavy Slayer style, but we don't want to be pidgeonholed into some kind of "Normal rock ONLY. No lighter, no heavier" mood.

Mutant_Fruit wrote:

I do both a bit. I'd be at the level of being able to play "Hideaway" by john mayall with a bit of practice (i can play 90% of it perfectly, everything up to the 2:10-2:35min mark. There it gets a bit more tricky.), another more well known example is the solo in "dancing in the moonlight."

Rythm i'd be pretty good at. Palm muting needs a bit of work, but i can do it fairly well.

EDIT: I;m in discussion with "The World of Good" but i'm not sure how thats going to work out, i'm awaiting a reply from my PM.

That seems pretty good. You and our current guitarist sound around the same skill level so there wouldn't be a considerable talent gulf. Well, see how things work out with World of Good. We'll probably have the space for a bit. Talk to ya later

Mutant_Fruit

Waltons wrote:

That seems pretty good. You and our current guitarist sound around the same skill level so there wouldn't be a considerable talent gulf. Well, see how things work out with World of Good. We'll probably have the space for a bit. Talk to ya later

The last thing i want is to be the "extra" guitarist, that kinda mooches around doing nothing much. I did that for a few months before, and then left. Just be sure i won;t be that extra guy

Waltons

Nah you wouldn't be extra. By the sounds of it you're the same level, if not better, than our current guy

roundcrisis

hi well, i m not in a band but trying
similar influences but i dont really like stereophonics or aslan at all
I play guitar as well and sing
I know it doesnt sound great but let me know what you think

cheers


edit: this message is for mutant fruit

Waltons

Why has this thread turned into my thread all of a sudden? Whatever, more exposure for us. Sorry Mutant fruit Well, what age are you and where abouts are you located?

Mutant_Fruit

@Waltons: ah sure its all good, the more the merrier

@roundcrisis: If the whole thing with The World of Good doesn't work out, and neither does this one, i'd definately be interested in a bit of jamming.

I'm away on my holidays tomorrow mornin at 9am, and i'll be back sometime on the 13th, so i'll be back in action bandwise then. Hopefully something will work out

roundcrisis

sure, have a nice time

cooper_man

Roundcrisis, pm me.

Im looking for a band at the moment, i play guitar and keys and i will be prepared to sing depending on the music. Im 18 and i live in blanchardstown if anybody is interested gimme a call.

coco

Mutant_Fruit wrote:

My influences are wide and ranging, and include such great musicians as:...

Muse, Radiohead, Mogwai, Stereophonics, Aslan, Smashing Pumpkins, Blur, Dave Matthews Band, Goo Goo Dolls, the strokes, The Shins and many more:p

20/f hi im lead singer and have similiar inflences. Ive strong voice. so if ur interested let me no!