Re: Anyone need a gig?
- From: Joey <joeyfurr@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 11:09:10 -0600
I'd hate for them to end up with some crappy drummer who "Keeps the Beat" and "Plays in the pocket".
....Joey
Bill Ray wrote:
ROTFLMAO.
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/muc/146292919.html
And the content (which expires after 7 days OMG this is priceless so it
needs to go down in history)
Sophisticated, Powerful Drummer Sought
Reply to: sandiego@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: 2006-03-29, 8:28AM PST
Revolution.
We are a power and finesse vocalist/harmonica player/songwriter and a
bassist/keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist seeking a drummer of equal
caliber (John Bonham) for an original and touring band. We will be
touring Europe this summer.
We hold real finances to be used for a solid, independent
project/partnership. As a vocalist and harmonica player, I have few
equals. (Though I also play some guitar, usaully in open tunings for
delta blues derivative music, and some percussion, I'm a vocalist.) The
bassist, in his sphere, bass/keyboard/mandolin/etc. is equally as
authoritative. We will be auditioning for our guitarist seperately and
guitar will not be reflected in all the provided recordings.
I speak from the fire and strike heavy with of the sword, in a chorus
championing people long oppressed and long suffering. Music is the gift
from God to definitively pronounce our uprising and redemption. This
means the poor, the meek, and the oppressed.
The name of this band is: The Epsilon Rising.
We are seeking a drummer/percussionist who has a command of dynamics,
who creates melodies, and then counter-melodies, and then more in his
playing that intermingles with the bass, guitar, and vocals in
meaningful ways that goes beyond "just keeping the beat" or "pocket
playing". We desire a drummer who gives off the impression of
hard-hitting, stick-twisting band foundation at one moment, who equally
commands elegants with brushes or a low key ballad. Though jazz IS a
must, without the authoritative, aggressive backbone, it would not be
appropriate for this band. Our drummer must rock. Equally, the typical
"rock" drummer who is just loud and repetitive, or is overly obsessed
with counting numbers as in a "Tool-like" fashion would also be
inappropriate for this band. Our drummer will be equally concerned with
sophistication.
If a song requires an over dub of congas, finger cymbals, tympani, or,
maracas, you would have this awareness and the sensibilities to apply
them in a thought-provoking way. Consistently, when a person listens to
our band, we wish them to hear the drums and say "wow"! An
understanding of ROCK/blues/J A Z Z /bluegrass/old
country/classical/bossa nova/punk/reggae/etc. is a must and only the
tip of the iceberg as of the songs that we will be creating. Whether
originals, traditionals, covers, rearrangements -- there are no
limitations or rules in our methodology. Simply put, we are seeking the
drummer who believes that he has the potential to be the best ever, as
part of the greatest band ever, and it is his life ambition to realize
that end. While pushing the barriers of percussion, the drummer will
elevate are music to an even more profound statement.
Not everyone believes in this in themselves, let alone others. If this
is not you, or you do not believe that we are the forum to compliment
your talents, or you are in disbelief of this opportunity, remember,
there are other bands for you. We wish to hear from people who feel a
connection to our music and can actually prove through music that they
can create it and enhance our vision.
Our goal is to continually create classic songs that we can call our
favorites, to be hyper-jammed out live, with exceptional stage
presence. After written and recorded, our songs will still constantly
evolve in the live set. The drummer of this band will that take all of
us to the rock higher and vice-versa, we WILL inspire and expect the
same from you. Though we desire someone in a similar age bracket, 21 -
29, for similarities in life focus (music first), come one, come all.
Again, we will be touring Europe starting summer 2006, so any "issues"
(girlfriend, school, family, fear) will not work in this situation. You
must feel that pursuing music in this way is your destiny. In fact, if
you feel that the words that I'm writing are somehow your own ideas,
that's what we're talking about.
The less limits you have, the better. Regarding image, the longer the
hair, the better. If you believe in revolution through music, and you
have your place to prove in the world of musical giants, then this is
the opportunity you have been seeking. Ethnicity is encouraged as we
are dealing with the reality of God and all man, not just modern white
materialistic, celebrity craving "reality", but truly, the counter
culture of human reality.
However, be you black, asian, white, latin, indian, etc, if you have
the soul (backed by musical recordings), the spirit of music, then it's
game as music is color blind; an auric utopia.
This band hails from the mystics and spiritual, exploring dark and
light, as we know that Christ is the Forever King at all cross roads,
and the that the people are the poor and downtrodden. We view ourselves
as champions of that cause, the representation of liberation in the
hearts of the people.
I'm not interested in an e-mail or phone liasons as experience tells us
that it produces very little. I'm interested in music. As such, we are
providing four recordings on the web site that we would like you to
listen to gain a perspective of how we are approaching music. To
successfully audition for this band, please provide us with as many
songs as possible which demonstrates a diverse and masterful
understanding of drums and percussion. To make and extra effort, you
could overdub drums to the song "Waves" provided on our website and/or
provide a drum solo piece. From this we will be able to get a gauge of
your essence and creativity. Low quality recordings are fine, so make
the recordings happen with whatever means you have, if necessary.
If we feel that the package you send demonstrates our match, then we
will fly you to Europe as our drummer. DO NOT REPLY TO THIS E-MAIL
WITHOUT INCLUDING THE MUSIC REQUESTED ABOVE AND PICTURE. We ask for a
picture because if you are afraid that your image won't go over well,
you are probably right. A TOURING musician does not have these
insecurities and can not in order to be successful at conveying the
imagery that we wish to convey. Nevertheless, music will be the
determining factor.
Double read this!!!! ---This is for a serious, DISCIPLINED, dedicated
musician who is in our mindset and wishes to audition for this band.
Come with the expectations of working, critiquing, being critiqued,
long songwriting sessions, use of white boards and notes, discussing
theory, long recording sessions, playing out often, being in a bus
often, and awful lot of practing and rehearsing, frustrations,
communicating, success and fun!!! I mentioned practicing because we
plan to continuosly push our limits, and being satisfied with the level
we are at is complacency, and not a part of this band. If what we are
asking to complete this audition seems demanding, we recognize it is.
If you are unable to go this distance, then this band is not for you.
There are many others to audition for or create on your own. It is not
necessary to critique our expectations, but rather we hope that you
take a pro-active approach and create great music that meets your own
vision!
Again, we self-critique and explore many variations of our music and
covers. What we do not do is compromise our music in order to avoid
dissagreements or tension and just "move on". This is a way of life, my
life, the bassist's life, and in this band, we struggle with the music
until we are all satisfied. Please be in the same mindset and have
experience working in this manner. If you can not take constructed
criticism, or give it, if you can not focus in on the same song for
days and weeks as it evolves, then this band situation is not for you.
If what we are saying is does not reflect your personality, save your
time and words as this band is not for you -- there are many other
bands to audition for to suit your expectations or create a band in
your own image. This is for a drummer in our image, and it is not for
everyone, but one.
I will mention that this is niether a "straight-edge band" nor
"pro-drug" band. We do smoke cannibus but have no expectations for the
drummer of this band other than great music. YOUR RECORDINGS, whether
professional studio or from a tape deck, will speak for themselves.
Again, in your e-mail response please send a link or attachment to your
audition recordings and a recent photograph. Responses without this,
will not be considered!!!!
We have links to the rough drafts of the music you will use to
understand our music complete your audition at:
http://www.theepsilonrising.com
These are not final products, but will provide plenty enough foundation
to successfully provide perspective completing the audition recordings.
Again, a drum overdub on the song Waves will mean bonus points, as it
shows the effort that we are seeking. We anticipate that it will take
you some time to learn and some significant effort.
I must stress that this band has no singular "style", as others have
failed to grasp the concept that as musicians we play music. The
unifying standard is that the music we produce is consistently classic.
The sound sketches here are indicative of different expressions on
different days. All of which we wish to develop further in addition to
much, much more.
If your audition proves you to be our drummer, we will provide you with
airfare to Europe and advance shelter expense as we live as a band
together developing our set for the first two to three months.
The drummer who successfully fulfills the audition and that we select
will have the option to receive a weekly living advance in addition to
shelter cost. This is, in fact, the opportunity for actualization of
the musical dream for the drummer in our image and mindset.
----
to stand amongst giants:
led zeppelin - jimi hendrix and the experience - cream - nirvana - pink
floyd - radiohead - the doors - weather report - pearl jam (pre no
code) - debussy - the velvet underground - the beatles (post revolver)
- rage against the machine - charlie patton - bach - robert johnson -
the guess who - alice in chains (dirt and beyond) - james brown (early)
- the flaming lips - beethoven - blind melon ( later ) - bob marley -
jeff buckley- regina spektor - bjork - hawkwind - tori amos - the
greatful dead (early) - credence clearwater revival
may we go forward.
* no -- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other
commercial interests
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