Musicians

[Iglius]

Nope! It's not another "Who is the greatest musician of all time" thread. Who here on the Hype is a musician? What do you play? Do you have a band? What's your band's name? What does your band consist of? What have been you been up to with your band? What song(s) are you working on, with a band or solo? And whatever else you think of. Share. Discuss.

[Mee]

I used to play piano. I remember how to play...3 songs?

[DarknessOfDeath]

i used to play piano...i played a bit on guitar...and the flute..but meh. got f***ing tired of it all.

[Wilhelm-Scream]

I'd hate to have to explode the Hype with 40 forums-worth of typing, so I'll hold off.

I'm actually crippled by my love for music and my musical prowess.

It's an affliction.
Music is me, all the way back to...well, I'D say "Kindergarten".....but, after the fact, I'm fairly certain that my very BEING was being modified by Led Zeppelin, since my Mum used to play Led Zeppelin on headphones and hold them to her womb while I was in my SUPER-MEGA-UBER-Formative stages.

I hate your thread 'cause there's no way I can say anything that will say what I want to say.:)

[jaguarr]

This is like the kabillionth "Who here is a musican?" thread we've had. It saddens my Muse. I cannot stay in this thread.

jag

[Kmack]

Spideylad once tried to teach me how to play piano...on AIM. It was quite disastrous (on my part). Lost interest:o

[Wilhelm-Scream]

This is like the kabillionth "Who here is a musican?" thread we've had. It saddens my Muse. I cannot stay in this thread.

jagMore succinct.:up:

[Leto Atrides]

I play a couple of brass instruments, but my main preferred instrument is Euphonium. I'm mostly just fooling around with it for the moment, but I used to play it alot in High School (first chair, #1 HS Wind Ensemble in state many years running. Yes, I dwell on past accomplishments) and plan on joining some ensembles in college.

I've never really been a part of a band in the way you mean, but I was involved in (multiple) abortive attempts at Ska-punk bands. I've been considering taking up the bass for a more versatile instruments for non-symphonic bands, even if just for fun. But at the moment I'm not willing to spend the money on a bass, amp, etc.

[PLAS]

just do a search on me and the words "band", "tour", "studio", "songs" and "music"

that will pretty much give you my whole background

[The Amazing Lee]

Guitar.

and I can sing.

[Alexia Dark]

I sing. I cannot play instruments. I do not have a band. If I did... we'd be a slightly more gothy Evanescence.

[PLAS]

I sing. I cannot play instruments. I do not have a band. If I did... we'd be a slightly more gothy Evanescence.
kinda like all the other bands that sound like evanescense?

who in part take their cue from Lacuna Coil

(I honestly think that the evanescensers even go to the point of writting down LC's stage movements and repeating them)

[Superman79]

I'm a singer...and I dabble in guitar

[jaguarr]

I'm a singer...and I dabble in guitar

I swear you sound more and more like the Bizarro Boston version of me every time you post more about yourself.

jag

[The Amazing Lee]

I have a band.

www.myspace.com/thecontradictators

[Superman79]

I swear you sound more and more like the Bizarro Boston version of me every time you post more about yourself.

jag

wait...how do I know you're not the Bizarro version of ME!?! :eek: :p

Nothing wrong with being badass :up: :D

[Alexia Dark]

kinda like all the other bands that sound like evanescense?

who in part take their cue from Lacuna Coil

(I honestly think that the evanescensers even go to the point of writting down LC's stage movements and repeating them)

I'm also a fan of Nightwish and Within Temptation. Kittie is from my hometown.

I've heard a clip of Lacuna Coil... I wasn't impressed...

[thedeadite]

i've sang, played guitar and bass in several bands...and right now doing my own stuff.... i do none of it "great" but am proud of everything i've ever done.

[U.S War Machine]

I want to learn how to play the keyboard

[Kool-Aid]

I was in a punk band and I played rhythm guitar and sang. I can also play lead. One of our names was Stink Finger.

[Spoarz™]

I play the guitar.

[Under The Rose]

I play Guitar and Bass, i`d like to say i play drums it aint that hard to hit a few skins :D

[The Amazing Lee]

I was in a punk band and I played rhythm guitar and sang. I can also play lead. One of our names was Stink Finger.
Schweet. I'm in a punk band and pay rhythm guitar and sing. :up:

[Wilhelm-Scream]

I want to learn how to play the keyboard

Instant Laid

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/Wilhelm-Scream/keytar.jpg

[8Ball2/JanG5]

I drum on various parts of peoples bodies. Different parts make different notes.

[marcofthebeast]

I am in a Rock/Punk/Metal band called Pair Of Sevens, I play guitar and back up vocals. We are recording and coming out with a demo hopefully by the end of this month.

[marcofthebeast]

I'm fairly certain that my very BEING was being modified by Led Zeppelin, since my Mum used to play Led Zeppelin on headphones and hold them to her womb while I was in my SUPER-MEGA-UBER-Formative stages.
.:)

That's funny cuz my ma did the samething with me

[jaguarr]

Instant Laid

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/Wilhelm-Scream/keytar.jpg

LMFAO! Don't you EVER tell me where you found that picture.

jag

[marcofthebeast]

http://myspace.com/pairofsevens

Oh... I forgot my band has a myspace page... No music yet we have pics of us lookin' like jackasses

[Mr. Thing]

I play Guitar, keyboard, drums, bass...eh, I can pretty much play anything I pick up except stuff like brass.

I had a band, but we split, each of us wanted different things.

I'm like Wilhelm, I live and breathe music. But I don't limit myself to one type of music. I mean, one day I could listen to Metallica and then the next day I could listen to Kraftwerk. Whatever has a good tune, I'm there.

[marcofthebeast]

I am the same way with music, however I'm not much into electronica/ techno.

I know there are a lot of equipment whores out there (me included)
So I'll show you what I play.

Guitars:
Epiphone Les Paul Special II, all stock
Jackson Dinky w/ EMG-81 in the bridge.
BC Rich Platinum Warlock (83') /w Duncan Devastator in bridge
Jackson RR3 Crimson Swirl w/ EMG-81/85 (Zakk Wylde set)

Amplifiers:
Marshall MG10cd, 10 watt practice amp.
Marshall AVT150H, 150 watt amp

The only effects I use is a built in acoustic simulator and I use D'addario 11' strings religiously.

I'm intrested in seeing what everyone else plays.

[Leto Atrides]

http://www.prowinds.com/prowinds_web_2000/instruments/euphoniums/images/yep842s.jpg
except all silver.

Representing the brass.:cool:...:(

[tzarinna]

I use to play guitar,I have two sitting in the closet. :(
I'd like to learn to play the violin,for ****s and giggles :)

[theShape]

I'm a drummer. I love my drum set. DW's own. I have a band called The Armory. We played some big shows, but we're really falling apart right now due to time constraints.

I also play piano.

[Bat Attack]

I played the guitar. Quit. I moved on to the Trombone. Quit. Than I tried playing piano. Quit. I have no musical talent whatsoever. I want to try and play the electric guitar again though.

[theShape]

I played the guitar. Quit. I moved on to the Trombone. Quit. Than I tried playing piano. Quit. I have no musical talent whatsoever. I want to try and play the electric guitar again though.

What happened to your Joker avy?? God, I loved that.

[Bat Attack]

I brought it back. I'll get a new avatar once I reach 10,000 posts. (because that a milestone.)

[theShape]

I brought it back. I'll get a new avatar once I reach 10,000 posts. (because that a milestone.)

Okay, good. :up:

[Iglius]

I play guitar, and I have a friend who plays bass, and we used to have a sick drummer, but he moved away. We're not a very serious band, we just jam. Then I have these other two guys who I'm going to play bass for. I always thought the name The Face Eaters was a cool name, but no one is with me on that. My friend thinks its too Def Metal, or Death Metal, whataver. Well, thats not what we're going for, but I don't think of the name that way. Thoughts?

[The Amazing Lee]

http://www.prowinds.com/prowinds_web_2000/instruments/euphoniums/images/yep842s.jpg
except all silver.

Representing the brass.:cool:...:(
I'd like to join another ska/punk band that has a brass section.

the ska/punk band I am in at the moment lacks that.

[Iglius]

I'm growing a taste for ska/punk :up:

What bands would you recommend in the category?

[The Amazing Lee]

I'm growing a taste for ska/punk :up:

What bands would you recommend in the category?
Well there are many different type of ska to consider.

You have:

First Wave ska (60s):
Desmond Dekker (Definetely check him out)
Prince Buster

Second Wave ska (Late 70s):
The Specials
Madness
The Selecter
Bad Manners
The Beat
Fishbone.

Third wave ska (90s to Present):
Reel Big Fish
Less than Jake (their earlier stuff)
The Toasters
The Pietasters
Mustard Plug
Streetlight Manifesto
Spunge
Catch 22
Dancehall Crashers
Mad Caddies
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
NOFX (some of their stuff)
Operation Ivy
Sublime
Leftover Crack (Punk/ska)
Choking Victim

[The Dude]

I play saxophone and guitar. I'm not officially in a band but me and some guys are talking about a jazz/funk group.

[Iglius]

Well there are many different type of ska to consider.

You have:

First Wave ska (60s):
Desmond Dekker (Definetely check him out)
Prince Buster

Second Wave ska (Late 70s):
The Specials
Madness
The Selecter
Bad Manners
The Beat
Fishbone.

Third wave ska (90s to Present):
Reel Big Fish
Less than Jake (their earlier stuff)
The Toasters
The Pietasters
Mustard Plug
Streetlight Manifesto
Spunge
Catch 22
Dancehall Crashers
Mad Caddies
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
NOFX (some of their stuff)
Operation Ivy
Sublime
Leftover Crack (Punk/ska)
Choking Victim
Gracias :up:

[The Amazing Lee]

Gracias :up:
Tis ok :D

Also check out:

Capdown
Sonic oom Six
The Filaments
The Foamers.

as well :D:up:

[theShape]

Well there are many different type of ska to consider.

You have:

First Wave ska (60s):
Desmond Dekker (Definetely check him out)
Prince Buster

Second Wave ska (Late 70s):
The Specials
Madness
The Selecter
Bad Manners
The Beat
Fishbone.

Third wave ska (90s to Present):
Reel Big Fish
Less than Jake (their earlier stuff)
The Toasters
The Pietasters
Mustard Plug
Streetlight Manifesto
Spunge
Catch 22
Dancehall Crashers
Mad Caddies
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
NOFX (some of their stuff)
Operation Ivy
Sublime
Leftover Crack (Punk/ska)
Choking Victim

Dude knows his ska. :up:

[The Amazing Lee]

Dude knows his ska. :up:
I do indeed.

I know my punk as well. :)

[theShape]

I do indeed.

I know my punk as well. :)

Awesome. :up:

[Leto Atrides]

I'd like to join another ska/punk band that has a brass section.

the ska/punk band I am in at the moment lacks that.

It was more of a one-off thing, but we managed to get our director let a 4-man (3 guys and a girl, but oh well) all-brass group play excerpts from various ska songs (mostly Reel Big Fish) during football games in the stands (our football team sucked, so the band was most of the entertainmentat times). We could only play certain sections without guitar (we could cover the bass parts well enough), but it was still pretty sick for something we set up on a whim, and we were getting to play for the 150+ people at a time.

[cyclonesfury]

i play the piano

[The Amazing Lee]

It was more of a one-off thing, but we managed to get our director let a 4-man (3 guys and a girl, but oh well) all-brass group play excerpts from various ska songs (mostly Reel Big Fish) during football games in the stands (our football team sucked, so the band was most of the entertainmentat times). We could only play certain sections without guitar (we could cover the bass parts well enough), but it was still pretty sick for something we set up on a whim, and we were getting to play for the 150+ people at a time.
that's awesome!

[Bat Attack]

Hey, to any hypers that play the electric guitar. What is a good beginner electric guitar? Because I'm buying one soon and need some suggestions. ;)

[Aiden]

I'm a drummer

[Superhobo]

I borrow my friend's accoustic from time to time, (last night most recently) and play on the sidewalks. If I need money, can do like such. Easy. I've been trying to come up with a way to integrate piano/keyboard into what I do, but the person with the keyboard isn't coming over for a while.

[FOG3]

I love my fat neck 70s Fender Strat re-issue.
Ive been playing guitar for 10 years now, and Ive been in a few bands with different sounds.. I havent had alot of time to do this stuff lately though as Ive been moving around and starting a new job but things are almost settling down..

Here are the two bands I left
http://www.myspace.com/chinastreet
http://www.myspace.com/xogaymarriagexo

[The Lumberjack]

I've been playing bass for 6 years now and this is my third band but easily the most fun and the happiest I've ever been with the product.

http://www.myspace.com/farfromfallenband

[Dwarf lord]

I play guitar and I dabble in piano and bass. I am in a band, but mostly because I just like to play. I'm always outnumbered on everything, because they really aren't into my music, so I'm working on a second band.

[sassycat]

I ve been getting into music alot lately, reading up on the retro rock and all that stuff. I'd love to learn how to play the synth like Reznor and base like flea. :)

[Alonsovich]

I'm a classical musician. That's me... (http://www.sonicgarden.com/sonic-web/artist.cfm?artistid=23339)

[Bat Attack]

I'm thinking about buying this, from the customer reviews it sounds like a good guitar for a beginner (aka ME):
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Standard-Fat-Strat-Electric-Guitar?sku=510445

[Hades]

Well, I've been playing the accoustic guitar for a few months.
I enjoy it quite a bit though I'm not that good yet. My goal is to eventually join a band, whenever that may be.

[LastSunrise1981]

I sing, play a little guitar, and play piano.

[Dwarf lord]

I'm thinking about buying this, from the customer reviews it sounds like a good guitar for a beginner (aka ME):
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Standard-Fat-Strat-Electric-Guitar?sku=510445

I'm not a huge fan of the Fat Strat. I'm more a fan of the Standard Strat, but that's just me. In fact, my first electric guitar was a Red Squier Standard Stratocaster with a Rosewood fretboard. It was a great guitar, but I couldn't get much out of it. I then bought a Fender Acoustic and now I consider myself a decent guitarist. I'm currently in the process of getting a new electric guitar.

[Bat Attack]

I'm not a huge fan of the Fat Strat. I'm more a fan of the Standard Strat, but that's just me. In fact, my first electric guitar was a Red Squier Standard Stratocaster with a Rosewood fretboard. It was a great guitar, but I couldn't get much out of it. I then bought a Fender Acoustic and now I consider myself a decent guitarist. I'm currently in the process of getting a new electric guitar.
Did you teach youself how to play, or did you take lessons?

[Dwarf lord]

Did you teach youself how to play, or did you take lessons?

I taught myself. And for the most part it wasn't hard. It saves money just to ask people for tips here and there rather than getting full on lessons. But, just a question, what do you want to play? What's your style of music?

[Bat Attack]

I taught myself. And for the most part it wasn't hard. It saves money just to ask people for tips here and there rather than getting full on lessons. But, just a question, what do you want to play? What's your style of music?
I really want to be able to play classic rock, metal, and punk at some point because those are my favorite music genres. I have a ton of friends that already play the guitar so I'll have them help me. :up:

[Dwarf lord]

The Squier should be fine then. But after you learn and get good, you'll want to trade this in. If it's possible I'd go for a Fender Standard Strat. It's honestly not that much more. It's about $499 and it should last you quite a while. But this is a good learning guitar, but not much more than that.

Myself? I'm getting a Fender Standard Telecaster when I save up the money.

[jimmy]

I'm Jimmy. I play guitar. I play in a band: Primal. We play only the most itense heavy metal known to man.

I play mostly Gibson guitars, but I have a few others. I also play VHT amps; they have the most crushing tone right out of the box, no mods.

We play original music, as well as a few covers from PanterA, Offsprings, Iron Maiden, Lynch Mob, and Racer X.

Some of my favorite guitarists are: Randy Rhoads (but you knew that because of my SN, which also dubs for Warmachine's real name, but with a different spelling), Yngwie Malmsteen (seen him live on the Attack!! tour), Dimebag Darrell (RIP), Paul Gilbert, and Eddie Van Halen.

I also taught guitar for a few years, so if anyone needs help, or just wants to talk about gear, let me know.

[FOG3]

That Squier is a great place to start. My first guitar was a tobacco burst Squier and I still love playing it because Im really familiar with it.

Taking lessons doesnt hurt, though I think itd be good to switch it up a little bit. Ive had a few different teachers and I think its best that I didnt stick with the same one the entire time and was exposed to different views of playing. Having friends to help teach you doesnt hurt either. Its cheaper..

[Snipershot]

i am going to learn guitar and once i get good enough, i will indeed be in a band, whether it is mine, or someone elses

[Snipershot]

That Squier is a great place to start. My first guitar was a tobacco burst Squier and I still love playing it because Im really familiar with it.

Taking lessons doesnt hurt, though I think itd be good to switch it up a little bit. Ive had a few different teachers and I think its best that I didnt stick with the same one the entire time and was exposed to different views of playing. Having friends to help teach you doesnt hurt either. Its cheaper..i have a squier strat now, and i am buying maybe an ibanez or a dean. I LOVE Dimebag. he is my reason for wanting to play

[Snipershot]

ps, i would also be a heavy/ alternative metal band, since that is what i listen to

[jimmy]

MY first guitar was also a squire

[Dwarf lord]

But yeah, I can't think of a better starter, I just wouldn't want to join a band with one.

[jimmy]

. . . just sand the "squire" and write "Fender" with a sharpie.

[Dwarf lord]

. . . just sand the "squire" and write "Fender" with a sharpie.

It's not about the name. It's the sound. There are differences in quality and sount.

[jimmy]

It's not about the name. It's the sound. There are differences in quality and sount.

What if they are playing a VHT, ENGL, or Bogner amp?

Tone is in the fingers. ;)

[marcofthebeast]

What type of Gibson do you play rhoads?