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RE: That bass guitar guy who plays bass in a Big Band Part 5: It's rehearsal 6. Do We Sound Better?
Hey there,
I really like the article. For many reasons. Already because it's full of "images" of the reality of playing music, being a musician. And yes. You have to pay to play. This happens frequently, eventually.
Very interesting this journey within the big band. And it's good jazz.
Thank you.
Subscribed. I will follow your adventures. haha ha. ;0))
Hi! I appreciate your comment a lot... “reality of playing music, being a musician” are phrases I now want to incorporate into my titles. It’s what I was going for, yet never seemed to fully express in my long titles.
I’m not a believer in paying to play. I’ll pay for an education, but performing music is a service worth paying for. As you know, musicians, song writers, instrumentalists and singers etc spend a lot of time crafting their skills. The service they render deserve compensation just as much as the plumbers, window installers, mechanics, accountants and game testers serving us and their various industries. Not saying it’s all, or I’m all worth top dollar, but we get what we pay for.
The music industry has been undercut by musicians, promoters, and venues for many years... way before our parents came along. I think it’s as old as the racism at the core of Cannabis’ prohibition.
It’s a cyclical mess perpetuated by musicians who suck and don’t think they suck as much as musicians who don’t suck and think they do suck. 😳 It’s probably perpetrated by the belief that we are born with talent also. Sounds harsh, but honest questions and compassionately exposing our vulnerabilities creates growth. Lots of tangent potential there, sorry. 😬 Technology has played a big part too. Anyone can and saturation diminishes demand. Maybe it’s also perpetuated by the fact that some musicians make it look painless and fun. That’s pro!
I should stop.
I should probably join the musicians union... I’ve heard bad stories though.
I should have told you to skip to the bottom of this reply 😬
I feel dpoll inspiration approach.
Nice to meet you @solarphasing. I followed you too. Are you in Bandcamp? I’ll take a look ASAP.
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