Monday 11 Feb 2019, 3:06pm
Hello all, I'll try to be as candid as possible in hopes there are like minded folks out there.
I spent a bit of today checking out some of the ads on here and some sound interesting, some daunting and some are scary and make me think eeeek could I even do that!? -- It inspired me to write this in the hopes that I can lay a foundation where some inner potential can be watered, fed and hopefully bloom... But enough waffle and on with this..
A little about me.. I just hit 40 (yes 40!), I have a time consuming job in global investment banking, and need... NEEEED something to distract me and music has always been my escape, my sanctuary... and so, after wondering where the hell the last 20 years went (when I last played in any form of band) I went through my old song folders and found many-a-plenty of scribbled notes, lyrics, nonsense and cliche that made me laugh, cry and want to play all at the same time. As preference I play guitar, various forms of. In moments of madness I dabbled in piano, bass guitar, drums and the crème de la crème: a triangle. I converted my spare room (much to the dismay of the mrs) into a small personal makeshift recording studio, and whilst my strength of will persisted I rattled out a few tracks, but as I ended up playing every element and instrument of said tracks I burned the proverbial candle at both ends, and quickly ended up loathing it as much as I loved it... So right now I'm at an impasse with myself, and out of sanity put this ad out there... just in case there were people out there in the same boat that would love to start at the beginning and convert ideas to MP3s.
So what am I after I hear you say... well... if you're in the Maidstone / Medway / nearby area... It's actually quite easy.. I'm looking for musicians that feel they have something to offer the world of music, that for some reason have held back (could be through not having time, or perhaps the opportunity hasn't really shown up), or if you're genuinely like me just lack the confidence in jumping in to a 'pro' band either feeling like an outsider, or, ever wondering if your skill level cuts the grade, or being asked to start at a level you're just not confident with. That's my issue right there, I have understanding that my level of playing is by no means rookie, but, I always wanted to start a group that is ok to start slow. OK to stick to three chords if that's what we want... Always wanted to start a group where everyone, no matter what their level is (or appears to be) just feels comfortable picking up their instrument and trying to add value, grouping up, syncing up with others HAVE FUN and see what comes out. Having fun is the absolute aim. But I can't stress enough, my confidence sucks, i'm a nervous wreck when performing, have to have much of the 'dutch courage' to get started, so if you're the same it's ok with me... no one is judging, just want to have fun, and meet some awesome people along the way.
With that, I'm not looking for any particular skill level or ability, just patient musicians with a passion to create and play with others. Start small, start easy, start at whatever level feels comfortable and build from there. Starting at the beginning, if you have song ideas, and you play one of the core instruments (drums, bass, piano, join me on guitar, singing) and want to start somewhere, then awesome drop me a message. Singers: if you can sing you'll automatically be my new BFF, I can't sing for toffee and it's such an encumberment to me it's not even funny.. you already have my admiration if you can sing, or want to try!
I know this turned into a ridiculous essay, but hope the jist hits home. Give me a shout if any of it resonates.
All the best,
Steve