Theres always one clown that brings a guitar to a party

dub_skav · 06-08-2015 11:17AM

biko wrote: »

I do it for the pussay.

Nice one Jay

Barely There · 06-08-2015 11:22AM

CFlat wrote: »

But the real truth cutting through all the poking going on here is guitar players ARE asked, I'd even go so far as to say, plagued to take out their guitars at partys. That's certainly been my experience anyway.

Look, the only people who ask Guitar-Wanker to play are the same people who think having a maudlin sing-song in the pub is a good idea.

These people haven't the wit or intelligence to hold an interesting conversation so want to drag everyone down by insisting we all listen to some ****ehawk murder a song.
They should be pitied, and more importantly, ignored.

MonkstownHoop · 06-08-2015 11:24AM

ChippingSodbury wrote: »

I take it you don't play!

It never fails to pull the chicks. You don't even need to play, when the chicks come, just tell them you broke a string earlier on, a g-string, ask the chick for a loan

Chick....

secondattempt · 06-08-2015 11:26AM

People who bring guitars to and start singing in "talking" pubs are obnoxious as well. And their "ssssh" friends. No place in your typical pub, keep it to Temple Bar.

RomanKnows · 06-08-2015 11:37AM

Can't really think of anything more insufferable than a load of students sitting around after a party listening to some long-haired gimp in a cardigan murder Suzanne by Leonard Cohen.

CFlat · 06-08-2015 11:43AM

Wow. I can't believe how angry some people are getting over someone playing a few songs at a party. Oh and apparently now people who like listening to songs at parties are unintelligent and incapable of holding a conversation.

Waaaay too much anger here considering the topic. G'luck.

Crooked Jack · 06-08-2015 11:47AM

CFlat wrote: »

I think there's a lot of jumping on the band wagon here just for the sake of it. Even the term 'guitar wanker' people seem to be enjoying using which is fine cause that's what we do online.

But the real truth cutting through all the poking going on here is guitar players ARE asked, I'd even go so far as to say, plagued to take out their guitars at partys. That's certainly been my experience anyway.

There's certainly a type of gathering where that is encouraged. I think the real antipathy is being direct towards those who whip it out when the craic is 90 or there are finally some decent tunes on the stereo.

Crooked Jack · 06-08-2015 11:48AM

Choochtown wrote: »

Not necessarily. It's all been explained earlier in the thread. Maybe the lad who cut the strings had a friend whose brother lived in the house where the party is. The brother kept wire-cutters that could be easily found in the shed which incidently was a well-lit shed so no torch was needed. Anyway the friend went to the shed and found the aforementioned wire-cutters (what a stroke of luck), brought them into the house, gave them to the first lad who then cut the strings. I've left out the bit about "under the stairs" so as not to confuse matters. A very logical and feasible explanation.

It was all explained very politely to me yesterday.

I have no idea what youre referring to but then again I havent read the entire thread. I assume this is not meant to be directed at me?

bucketybuck · 06-08-2015 11:56AM

CFlat wrote: »

Oh and apparently now people who like listening to songs at parties are unintelligent and incapable of holding a conversation.

Its true though. If I'm at a party why on earth would I want to stop having fun and sit quietly listening to some amateur on a guitar? What exactly is fun about that?

"Sssh, can't talk now, I'm listening to Wonderwall". :rolleyes:

ChippingSodbury · 06-08-2015 12:03PM

MonkstownHoop wrote: »

Chick....

Wha?

Everlong1 · 06-08-2015 12:21PM

I've been playing guitar for 25 years. In the early days I used to be asked occasionally to do a tune at a party, although it was rare because I'm an anti-social c*nt with few friends. Plus, the few I do have are almost all gay and have shi*e taste in music.

I myself despise Damien Rice and the legion of mediocre bas*ards he's spawned. In my defence I will say that I have made an effort to learn songs that are popular but a bit outside the usual repertoire of angsty singer - songer ****e. Recently learned to play London Calling which I'm planning on playing at some open mic nights. I also recently learned Friday I'm In Love and the Killer's Smile Like You Mean It which I don't think I'eve heard any busker do. I play a couple of Bowie songs as well.

I have yet to get any pussy out of it mind.

The_Captain · 06-08-2015 12:32PM

Everlong1 wrote: »

I've been playing guitar for 25 years. In the early days I used to be asked occasionally to do a tune at a party, although it was rare because I'm an anti-social c*nt with few friends. Plus, the few I do have are almost all gay and have shi*e taste in music.

I myself despise Damien Rice and the legion of mediocre bas*ards he's spawned. In my defence I will say that I have made an effort to learn songs that are popular but a bit outside the usual repertoire of angsty singer - songer ****e. Recently learned to play London Calling which I'm planning on playing at some open mic nights. I also recently learned Friday I'm In Love and the Killer's Smile Like You Mean It which I don't think I'eve heard any busker do. I play a couple of Bowie songs as well.

I have yet to get any pussy out of it mind.

Know any Foo Fighters?

J Mysterio · 06-08-2015 12:33PM

Jesus christ

nelly17 · 06-08-2015 12:34PM

Sorry never heard of it

Yakult · 06-08-2015 12:41PM

Theirs a time and place to whip out the aul 6 string. Getting drunk with a load of people who have no interest is not one of those times, but when that group is full of musicians who can play more than 7 basic chords and can actually sing, its rather a joy to watch and listen.

I never want to hear those ****ing cliché acoustic songs and may proceed to smashing your guitar if I hear them.

Mesrine65 · 06-08-2015 12:55PM

Yakult wrote: »

Theirs a time and place to whip out the aul 6 string.

Ultimate guitar wanker's play 12 strings :eek:

BillJ · 06-08-2015 01:06PM

My girlfriend told me to stop playing Wonderwall at parties....

....I said maybe.....

J Mysterio · 06-08-2015 01:36PM

Shecs gonna be the one that saves you?

Mal-Adjusted · 06-08-2015 01:50PM

I think people are projecting a bit here. Usually someone who whips out a guitar at a party is an otherwise normal person, not that prick from the last Inbetweeners film.
Used to host plenty of parties back in college and one of my housemates would always pull out his guitar to show off his mediocre skills. I think twice in two years he ever actually pulled so it must have been an ego thing. After he moved out we quickly implemented a no guitars policy and the parties got infinitly better. There's a time and place for them.
I know guitar players here will moan about how everyone is super jealous of their mad skillz...but the truth is that pulling out the aul six-string will instantly kill the mood of a party unless it's winding down anyway

freshpopcorn · 06-08-2015 01:53PM

mfceiling wrote: »

I presume by unique you actually mean shìte...

Yes!

Everlong1 · 06-08-2015 02:05PM

The_Captain wrote: »

Know any Foo Fighters?

Yes, actually I do play "Times Like These" ! Tried to learn Everlong but on an accoustic guitar it''s a bit tough on the fingers. I do Pearl Jam's "Elderly Woman" as well.

lanos · 06-08-2015 03:16PM

There are different levels of Guitar Wankerness

Level 1: he kills an otherwise lively party with crap songs without being invited to do so.

Level 2: he kills an otherwise lively party with crap songs after he flaunted his guitar around until a few assholes asked him to play.

Level 3: he hides his guitar under the stairs and bides his time....then he strikes (respect to lads with combination pliers)

Level 4: he keeps his guitar in his car and stays sober...then he gets guitar when asked later of if party has died.

Level 5: He plays in a band and flat out refuses to play at parties/ non-gig events (he is not a wanker)

Maximus Alexander · 06-08-2015 07:08PM

It sounds like a lot of you guys have really sh*tty parties.

We always had the room full of people standing around chatting and drinking with music on, the living room type room full of people lazing about on the couch drinking and chatting with music on, the garden or deck with people smoking and chatting and drinking with music wafting out from inside, the people having heart to hearts in a hall or on the stairs, and the room with the people who wanted to dick around with guitars etc and those who wanted to listen to them. People come and go from room to room as the night goes on and a different moods strike them.

I can't imagine it would be much of a party if someone picking up a guitar meant everyone had to stop what they were doing.

John_Rambo · 06-08-2015 08:19PM

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

It sounds like a lot of you guys have really sh*tty parties.

We always had the room full of people standing around chatting and drinking with music on, the living room type room full of people lazing about on the couch drinking and chatting with music on, the garden or deck with people smoking and chatting and drinking with music wafting out from inside, the people having heart to hearts in a hall or on the stairs, and the room with the people who wanted to dick around with guitars etc and those who wanted to listen to them. People come and go from room to room as the night goes on and a different moods strike them.

Sounds amazing! CRAZY! Do you have some nice Marks & Spencer's nibbles too?

OreaM · 06-08-2015 08:42PM

John_Rambo wrote: »

Sounds amazing! CRAZY! Do you have some nice Marks & Spencer's nibbles too?

Sounds like Eyes Wide Shut

Maximus Alexander · 06-08-2015 08:58PM

John_Rambo wrote: »

Sounds amazing! CRAZY! Do you have some nice Marks & Spencer's nibbles too?

Nah man we get rat arsed on dutch gold then beat the **** out of each other and take a dump in the sink.

Capt'n Midnight · 06-08-2015 09:20PM

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

Bye bye miss American pie, I drove my Chevy to the levy but the levy was dry and good ole boys drinking whisky and rye, signing this'll be the day that I die.

Don McLean was asked about the meaning of the song. "It means I never have to work again"

colossus-x · 07-08-2015 03:30AM

Bring back the fiddle.

crybaby · 07-08-2015 03:40AM

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

I can't imagine it would be much of a party if someone picking up a guitar meant everyone had to stop what they were doing.

yeah, dude, like, we're not as cool as you guys, like, dude, like, man

The_Captain · 07-08-2015 08:52PM

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

It sounds like a lot of you guys have really sh*tty parties.

We always had the room full of people standing around chatting and drinking with music on, the living room type room full of people lazing about on the couch drinking and chatting with music on, the garden or deck with people smoking and chatting and drinking with music wafting out from inside, the people having heart to hearts in a hall or on the stairs, and the room with the people who wanted to dick around with guitars etc and those who wanted to listen to them. People come and go from room to room as the night goes on and a different moods strike them.

I can't imagine it would be much of a party if someone picking up a guitar meant everyone had to stop what they were doing.

I certainly don't mind people playing guitars in a room with the people who want to listen to them. It's the ones who turn off the music in the main room, shush everyone then start knocking out god awful maudlin ****e that ruins the party.

And yes, these ****ers exist

Theres always one clown that brings a guitar to a party

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