FatHand

What is the record called and do you have a myspace/purevolume..... for a sample?

One of the most important things you can prepare for your interview, and something they will ask, is what attracts you to the medical course of the university you have an interview for. This is an question you can really have a stock answer for - it needs to be memorised to the point where you don't have to think about it. Speak to someone who is doing the course and find out the structure, the pros and cons of learning in that particular way.

Take your time to think through your answers, this looks good, and don't be afraid to lead the interviewers into asking you questions that you can give good answers to. They also like to know you have other interests outside of academics as this shows you are a well rounded person.

My Aberdeen interview, where I accepted a place, was a friendly and as relaxed as an important interview can be. Glasgow was rubbish.

What aspects of your personality would make you a bad doctor?

I got asked this in my Glasgow interview. I think I fucked it up after telling them I had no bad qualities and that my personality and academic ability were completely compatible with the vocation.

I no longer study medicine, having a shitty job and playing music is much more satisfying!

I feel so relaxed now after listening to memory man. My hangover has disappeared. Phew:)

very punctual. folds up and fits in your pocket as well

Cheers guys! We ended up using a robot to play the drums. I thought he lacked a little imagination but the other guys were quite happy!

Hey Big D, your bro gave me your number but only got it this morning. Never mind, it would have been fun. Maybe another time.

Possibly resigned to the drum machine now

One last chance before I leave work - music and beer - you have 45 minutes!

Colin

Like the sight - straight to the point. I have a friend who does freelance photography and her sight is very similar, check it out:

http://www.janestockdale.co.uk/

Check out the pictures of the Hoff (genuine)

Good music and free beer, what more could a drummer want????

9, 10 and 11 ishes I think. AKA ska on last

Right, this is a last minute request for a drummer to have a jam with us tonight. The band is Ghost of Bongo, and we have a rare chance to practice but no drummer tonight. I have booked musical vision from 6 - 9 and we would ideally like a minimum of 2 hours practice out of that.

If you are a drummer and fancy jamming with us for free (not pay anything for practice and we throw in a few beers), then please let me know.

If you like the sound of this but don't know if you'd like the music check out our tunes on http://www.myspace.com/ghostofbongo. We also have a tune called sunlight redeemed on the Jukebox.

Start buying off all the shit chain bars and turn them into a "Drummonds" bar. They will all have to look exactly the same though.

Try Vision Express. I got a fairly expensive pair that are comfortable and paid a one off 20 fee for an insurance card. I recently broke my glasses and they replaced them for free. They replace scratched lenses as well. If you are anything like me, you will find this a good deal!

It was unfortunately, it was posted on here 9 days before the gig, which was also the first day of my holiday.

In that case, it was somewhere that is also very accessable so there should have been no problem - I'm sure Rune looks at the gig diary and gig anouncments on this site as well, just to cover all bases.

What the site that didnt list cephalic carnage playing aberdeen?

Must the gig due to their listings

Read in the context of the thread, I was only pointing out to someone that there is a lot of diverse music on in Aberdeen and looking at something like the GC guide is useful. There is a large list of bands on this site with links to their website/myspace allowing you to hear what they sound like, which is nice. I'm really sorry you missed a gig because it wasn't listed, I'm sure that if it wasn't in the GC guide, it wasn't anywhere else either.

Why not start a thread about your ideas? I'm sure people would be happy listen and contribute ideas of their own. Thats more proactive than tempting people into an arguement that can never be resolved. Music is about bringing people together after all.

Check out the GC guide to see the diverse bands and music you can see in a month. There is a large list of Aberdeen bands on the site and I'm sure most of them will have a myspace where you can listen to their tunes. Do a bit of research and you will find what you are looking for.

You can't beat a bit of classical music. Some of the most exciting experiences I've had performing have been in Orchestra's and Concert bands. There is a different sort of intensity and energy that is created in these types of concerts. Also, classical doesn't mean that the music can't be contemporary.

It might encourage people to think about how different sorts of instruments could be worked into performances.

If I can make it I will come along for sure.

You'll have a great time wherever you go. Uni is more about socialising than learning anyway!

Edinburgh has more moaners than here as well - they expect things to happen for them. This is something that people are starting to do something about in Aberdeen. There is more to a music scene than having bands that are hitting the big time, it is the vibe and the bands you can attract to it. I don't know about anyone else but I find that my standard of playing naturally increases by the challenge of playing next to a better band. I recently opted to stay in Aberdeen than move to Glasgow because I was enjoying it so much here. A decision I don't regret at all. There are loads of styles of music to choose from if you look out for it - places like the Blue Lamp don't advertise very well but I have seen some amazing acts there.

Love the jukebox but there needs to be more songs on it. There are only so many times you can listen to the same 12 songs. It is good having a compiled play list of local music - it saves a lot of time and the hassle of rummaging through myspace.

A good band should be able to control their own dynamics - dynamics are a good thing in music. It can give a song a personality. But that is not the sound engineers job. If you know one instrument is supposed to be louder at one point than the others, then you hold back and let the main instrument lead - very simple. Know your own songs.

I listened to your songs.

I liked your tunes, you use some interesting styles and there was decent playing on them. Maybe the only thing I'd say is that 6 or 7 minutes is quite a long song, I'd maybe put your two shorter songs first on the player so that people don't get put off. It is a long time to try and keep the attention of a myspace music trawler. I have nothing against long songs, it's a shame that most things have to fit into a really small time window. Sometimes it is nice to let a song develop over a long time and find its way. But for maximum impact you need those songs that just say it all in 2 1/2 - 3 minutes.

I would give you more of a crit on the music but I'm not the best at it, would just sound like a load of pretentious shite probably. You sound proud of the songs and the effort you've put in does come through. I'll need to see you live before I can make my full judgement. Would you say that the recordings were representative of you live performance?

Colin

It does sound good.

Jae, will you or a drop-d rep be coming over to do a little networking in your new target cities?

It might be an idea as we all know that every city has a slightly different way of working the band scene. I think you would be pleasantly surprised with Aberdeen, there are a lot of people working independently and there are plenty of venues that are very supportive to musicians.

I like the idea of sponsorship for events and prizes as it may tempt more people to watch and listen to live music instead of cramming into a shite nightclub. Playing in other Cities in a kind of circuit is a cool idea as well.

Use a drum machine