NationStates Jolt Archive

Seriously, it is an easy instrument to play, and if you play it right, it sounds magnificent.

To drums, the only instrument I can play non-shitty.

To drums, the only instrument I can play non-shitty.

Let us start a NationStates band, I will play rhythm, you got drums.

Let us start a NationStates band, I will play rhythm, you got drums.

Legless can play washboard.

Legless can play washboard.

Terrific, all we need is a mandolin and a cowbell, and we have a band.

Terrific, all we need is a mandolin and a cowbell, and we have a band.

Dude, oboe???

Dude, oboe???
And what about theremin?

You just can't have a band without someone on theremin.

Dude, oboe???

Dammit, I forgot that and the glockenspiel.

I claim vocals. You want a really whiny sounding singer right?

I can play a bit of Metallica on the guitar....that is I watched someone else being taught for 15min.

I used to be able to do the cello though...nope my voice is better. :(

Let us start a NationStates band, I will play rhythm, you got drums.
Can I be a groupie?

<--- huge fan of both drums and guitar... and bass too, for that matter. Particularly electric bass. It's totally hot. :D

Let us start a NationStates band, I will play rhythm, you got drums.

Need a lead guitarist? I prefer to play jazz, but I can do anything.

Can I be a groupie?

<--- huge fan of both drums and guitar... and bass too, for that matter. Particularly electric bass. It's totally hot. :D
Yes, yes you can.

And what about theremin?

You just can't have a band without someone on theremin.

Yay. I have a theremin. Sadly it's just the circuit at the moment, as I haven't housed it yet. I can't play it very well either, but sheer enthusiasm more than makes up for that.
We could fit a friend of mine in as well - he has bongos, a harmonica, an accordion, a didgeridoo and a guitar. Not sure how many he can play at the same time though...

Yes, yes you can.
Yay!

Um... what do I need to do to get tickets backstage? ;)

Could I be a roadie?

Yay!

Um... what do I need to do to get tickets backstage? ;)
Uhm, just be there. We will work that out later.


Could I be a roadie?
I do not know. Got any experience?

Could I be a roadie?
Oh! Me too! Pick me!

As long as I don't have to do cable-pulling for anyone - my knees don't like that so much!!!

Oh! Me too! Pick me!

As long as I don't have to do cable-pulling for anyone - my knees don't like that so much!!!
You can't be both a roadie and a groupie. That is a breakdown in the infostructure.

I do not know. Got any experience?

Nope, but as I am unable to play any instruments, being a roadie is probably where my skills lie.

If not, I may just have to become a male groupie. :)

You can't be both a roadie and a groupie. That is a breakdown in the infostructure.
Oh no! Roadie/groupies are the best kind! I mean... just think of the possibilities! ;)

But if must choose just one, I'd like to be a roadie.

And after all, nothing says I can't still flirt with the band while I'm working! :D

Nope, but as I am unable to play any instruments, being a roadie is probably where my skills lie.

If not, I may just have to become a male groupie. :)
Be a roadie/groupie with me, and I'll show you some of the ropes!

Can I be lead guitar? I can do a cheesy 80's metal solo. And I can grow the obligitory mullet if you like. :D

Nope, but as I am unable to play any instruments, being a roadie is probably where my skills lie.

If not, I may just have to become a male groupie. :)
Roadie it is.

And I can grow the obligitory mullet if you like. :D
No, you should wear the bowl on your head!

Oh no! Roadie/groupies are the best kind! I mean... just think of the possibilities! ;)

But if must choose just one, I'd like to be a roadie.

And after all, nothing says I can't still flirt with the band while I'm working! :D
That would cut down on the number of people and I am all about efficiency.

That would cut down on the number of people and I am all about efficiency.
Most excellent... I knew I liked you for a reason! ;)

That would cut down on the number of people and I am all about efficiency.

So, who do you think should be the manager/roadie/groupie?

So, who do you think should be the manager/roadie/groupie?
Well, you can have that job. I can't think of a better candidate.

Let us start a NationStates band, I will play rhythm, you got drums.

Already in a band thanks.

Most excellent... I knew I liked you for a reason! ;)
Of course. I am the lead singer and everyone loves the lead singer. Expecially the ladies.

Ooh, I can do keyboards!
Although most of what I can play is either industrial or blues.

Of course. I am the lead singer and everyone loves the lead singer. Expecially the ladies.
Ah, no, sadly it's not that. :p I'm actually more of a fan of the lead guitar, lead bass, or drums... yum!

But I love you anyway!! :fluffle:

Ooh, I can do keyboards!
Although most of what I can play is either industrial or blues.

That's okay, nobody's mentioned a genre for the band yet.

Of course. I am the lead singer and everyone loves the lead singer. Expecially the ladies.

True, apart from Queen, U2 and the Beatles, very few people have heard of anyone but the lead singer.

Of course I have, I mean just the uneducated masses.

That's okay, nobody's mentioned a genre for the band yet.
We have so much talent, we'll need an entire new genre to classify us!
:D

True, apart from Queen, U2 and the Beatles, very few people have heard of anyone but the lead singer.

Of course I have, I mean just the uneducated masses.
Ah, but what about Slash? ("Sweet Child of Mine" lead in: Best... guitar riff... EVER!)

Ah, no, sadly it's not that. :p I'm actually more of a fan of the lead guitar, lead bass, or drums... yum!

But I love you anyway!! :fluffle:
Well, I guess I can except that. :fluffle:

I try to play the guitar but I lack the talent.

Terrific, all we need is a mandolin and a cowbell, and we have a band.
More Cow Bell !!!!!!
Then lets play in our fight for bovine freedom!
Free the cows!
Free the cows!
Free the cows!

Ah, but what about Slash? ("Sweet Child of Mine" lead in: Best... guitar riff... EVER!)

Yeah but ask most people who Slash is and they wouldn't know, was my point. Just the same as asking them who Richie Sambora, Pete Townshend or Frankie Poullain was.

Yeah but ask most people who Slash is and they wouldn't know, was my point. Just the same as asking them who Richie Sambora, Pete Townshend or Frankie Poullain was.
Slash is way more popular than those guys...

I can think of some people that were not the lead singer that people have heard of: John Lennon, Ringo Star.

No, you should wear the bowl on your head!

Consider it done :).

True, apart from Queen, U2 and the Beatles, very few people have heard of anyone but the lead singer.

Of course I have, I mean just the uneducated masses.

Oh yeah? I can add two to that list. Nirvana? Led Zeppelin? :p

Slash is way more popular than those guys...

Not disagreeing with you. I am merely speaking about the average person. i know that I am the only one in my family, including 2 brothers, 2 sisters, Mum, Dad and all my cousins who could name them.

Only one or two of my mates probably could too. I am the most musical person I know you see.

Wrong I know but that's the uneducated masses for you.

Btw I prefer Richie Sambora.

Not disagreeing with you. I am merely speaking about the average person. i know that I am the only one in my family, including 2 brothers, 2 sisters, Mum, Dad and all my cousins who could name them.

Only one or two of my mates probably could too. I am the most musical person I know you see.

Wrong I know but that's the uneducated masses for you.

Btw I prefer Richie Sambora.
Oops. I just read that you posted the Beatles, Queen, and U2 as bands where more people can name other members. Personally, I can not name the people that you mentioned but that is because I listen to a different type of music.

I can name Lars Fredrickson and very few here would nod as to knowing who he was.

Yeah but ask most people who Slash is and they wouldn't know, was my point. Just the same as asking them who Richie Sambora, Pete Townshend or Frankie Poullain was.
I have to admit, I had to google Frankie Poullain to see who he is - but then again, I've never heard of The Darkness either, so I didn't have much of a chance there.

But what's with your whole "uneducated masses" thing? Just because someone doesn't happen to know the exact sorts of facts that you know doesn't mean they're uneducated.

Maybe you just mean "uneducated in music" - that they haven't learned about music the way you have - but the way you talked in some of these posts just sounded so offensive!

I play classical/Spanish guitar style, which maybe 1% of people enjoy, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Rock music is fun, but not as challenging or pleasant to the ear.

I play classical/Spanish guitar style, which maybe 1% of people enjoy, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Rock music is fun, but not as challenging or pleasant to the ear.

I quite like spanish guitar. I reckon a lot of people like the style, they just don't buy albums of it.

I play classical/Spanish guitar style, which maybe 1% of people enjoy, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Rock music is fun, but not as challenging or pleasant to the ear.
Well, maybe I'm just part of 1% of people (although I would expect you're way underestimating!!!!), but I adore that type of guitar.

BUT - I also really really love good rock guitar, and think it is incredibly stimulating and emotional.

I quite like spanish guitar. I reckon a lot of people like the style, they just don't buy albums of it.

Aye!

I have to admit, I had to google Frankie Poullain to see who he is - but then again, I've never heard of The Darkness either, so I didn't have much of a chance there.

But what's with your whole "uneducated masses" thing? Just because someone doesn't happen to know the exact sorts of facts that you know doesn't mean they're uneducated.

Maybe you just mean "uneducated in music" - that they haven't learned about music the way you have - but the way you talked in some of these posts just sounded so offensive!

Sorry.

Sorry.
'Salright. I guess it's easy to sound a lot harsher than you mean, too!

EDIT: and I meant that to be self-referential, too! :)

Mike Oldfield's guitar playing is greater than all that.....

Frankie isn't the main singer, Justin Hawkins is, unless my friend's obsession is aimed at the wrong member...
Pink Floyd was always made famous by its lead singer/songwriter. Mad Syd Barret anyone?

To whoever was pondering our musical genre:

We can only play acoustic thrash mariachi.

To whoever was pondering our musical genre:

We can only play acoustic thrash mariachi.Only? Not electric flamenco blues? I think you guys could do both!

Only? Not electric flamenco blues? I think you guys could do both!

We do have tremendous range, so I think we could pull it off, but I love acoustic thrash mariachi too much.

However, if you wanted some electric flamenco blues, I think we could play a couple songs for you. You are our #1 fan, afterall.

Seriously, it is an easy instrument to play, and if you play it right, it sounds magnificent.
True! I play Guitar!

However, if you wanted some electric flamenco blues, I think we could play a couple songs for you. You are our #1 fan, afterall.Please do! While the acoustic thrash mariachi songs are awesome and I love jamming to them, the electric flamenco blues songs always make me want to sing along and wave my lighter in the air!

EDIT: not that I smoke cigs... I just carry a lighter around for just such an occcasion!

Please do! While the acoustic thrash mariachi songs are awesome and I love jamming to them, the electric flamenco blues songs always make me want to sing along and wave my lighter in the air!

EDIT: not that I smoke cigs... I just carry a lighter around for just such an occcasion!

You will need a couple of lighters, as we will only play epic ballads.

I've got a Keytar.

Ka-pow!

I've always tried to learn the guitar but for some reason I suck absolute ass at it. I play the trumpet instead.

I've always tried to learn the guitar but for some reason I suck absolute ass at it. I play the trumpet instead.Well, if you have a mute, you could talk to VO about whether he can use you for the electric flamenco blues songs... hell, without the mute, you'd probably be great for the acoustic thrash mariachi too!

I've always tried to learn the guitar but for some reason I suck absolute ass at it. I play the trumpet instead.

I do believe that we are in desperate need of a trumpet.

i play guitar

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That is just the cutist pic! Does someone have a great "awwww" smilie?

i demand i be allowed on stage to do a MASTER OF PUPPETS cover.

i demand i be allowed on stage to do a MASTER OF PUPPETS cover.

You could even do a one woman performance of Master of Puppets if you wanted to. It would be the centerpeice of the performance. Although the only instrumentation you could use would be a harmonica and a tambourine.

Let us start a NationStates band, I will play rhythm, you got drums.
Dibs on the Bass.

Dibs on the Bass.

It's yours provided you can break out some funk.

I used to be able to do the cello though...nope my voice is better. :(
w00t for the cello. I play that. (and just about anything else with strings) But cello, bass, and electric bass are my best. Not in that order.

It's yours provided you can break out some funk.
*plays some old funk jazz*
Standup or electric?
*plays some Earth, Wind & Fire*

You could even do a one woman performance of Master of Puppets if you wanted to. It would be the centerpeice of the performance. Although the only instrumentation you could use would be a harmonica and a tambourine.
awesome. consider it done. i need maracas too....and those finger cymbals

acoustic thrash mariachi
wt holy f? I am intrigued, and scared, but mostly intrigued.

wt holy f? I am intrigued, and scared, but mostly intrigued.

It will be based around the hammer dulcimer. They say that the hammer dulcimer is dead, but that's what they told The Beatles.

awesome. consider it done. i need maracas too....and those finger cymbals

You will be magnificent.

It will be based around the hammer dulcimer. They say that the hammer dulcimer is dead, but that's what they told The Beatles.
Can I play the Lute for that one?

I think we need a member that throws rocks at trashcan lids and stuff in rhythm. We don't have quite enough useless stuff yet.

I think we need a member that throws rocks at trashcan lids and stuff in rhythm. We don't have quite enough useless stuff yet.

I like the way you think. Would you like to be a player/manager like Pete Rose?

I think we need a member that throws rocks at trashcan lids and stuff in rhythm. We don't have quite enough useless stuff yet.
I've seen some pretty cool useless stuff bands.

I think we need a member that throws rocks at trashcan lids and stuff in rhythm. We don't have quite enough useless stuff yet.

Well, how about this, I don't have a drumkit, so I once recorded myself hitting a filing cabinet with two steel rulers. Hehehe.

Well, how about this, I don't have a drumkit, so I once recorded myself hitting a filing cabinet with two steel rulers. Hehehe.
We once had a cello, guitar, stand-up bass jam, where we had no percussion insruments avliable. So we would pund on our instruments, and the "drummer" used insrtrument cases, stryrofoame cups, suit cases and the sink.

We once had a cello, guitar, stand-up bass jam, where we had no percussion insruments avliable. So we would pund on our instruments, and the "drummer" used insrtrument cases, stryrofoame cups, suit cases and the sink.

Haha, that's awesome! :D

I like the way you think. Would you like to be a player/manager like Pete Rose?
As well as doing keyboards like I already am?
It's a tall order...
The strain, the strain!
I suppose I could do it if I got pizza. I'm hungry.
:D

Well, how about this, I don't have a drumkit, so I once recorded myself hitting a filing cabinet with two steel rulers. Hehehe.
With my acoustic guitar, you can actually create a pretty nice bass drum sound by hitting the body with you wrist, and an interesting quasi-snare sound by slapping it with the flat of your palm. So if I got good at switching back and forth between those, I suppose I could record "percussion" with that.
:D

With my acoustic guitar, you can actually create a pretty nice bass drum sound by hitting the body with you wrist, and an interesting quasi-snare sound by slapping it with the flat of your palm. So if I got good at switching back and forth between those, I suppose I could record "percussion" with that.
:D

Wow, I do that too. I also find rapidly tapping with your fingers sounds cool too...hard to explain how I do it though. :)