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Irish Music Industry - How do you 'break' in?

  • 01-10-2011 10:38am
    #1
    Robin Ball
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 153 ✭✭


    Hey Lads,

    Thought I'd ask this on to you. It seems that a few people have the industry tied up in terms of Instrumentalists and Engineers. Anyone know how to 'break' in?


Comments

  • #2
    stinkfisting
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭stinkfisting


    Robin Ball wrote: »
    It seems that a few people have the industry tied up in terms of Instrumentalists and Engineers

    And who are these "few people"?


  • #3
    Robin Ball
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 153 ✭✭Robin Ball


    well in the drumming world I know of 4 names that get most of the calls. I also know of a few guitarists that are in the same boat.


  • #4
    DamagedTrax
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,277 ✭✭✭DamagedTrax


    its all who you know. and i dont mean that in a bad way.

    if i need a musician on a session i have a pool of a few i'd contact for 2 reasons - 1. they are great musicians and 2. i know them as people and i know i can work with them without hassles... most producers/engineers are the same.

    like every other part of the industry its part talent, part luck.

    from the dealings we've had before robin, i already know you have the talent. its now about getting your name out and about. its not unknown for session guys to book a day at a studio as a test with and engineer/producer. there are 2 reasons for this, you get to hang out with said guy and you also get a quality work demo to give out to others.


  • #5
    Robin Ball
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 153 ✭✭Robin Ball


    Hey D,

    Thanks for the constructive reply, I had a feeling it is about who you know. I just need to find the 'forum' in which to meet the people!

    A day in the studio might be a good more to make a start.

    Many thanks Damaged!


  • #6
    PMI
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 801 ✭✭✭PMI


    Robin Ball wrote: »
    well in the drumming world I know of 4 names that get most of the calls. I also know of a few guitarists that are in the same boat.

    Theres your answer, you know the names, what about when they cant do it? are you next in line? network with um my friend get into peoples pockets :D


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