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Mick Maverik

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  2. Glam Metal

    in Musicians

    Posted

    haha, sorry wee man. See post just above yours, we're all outa spaces. But I'm sure you'll get a band. If you've been playing 7 years, you must be pretty damn good. I'm sure you'll get something :up:

    Andy

  3. Glam Metal

    in Musicians

    Posted

    Ok, well I think the band finally has its final line-up! We have 4 songs nearly finished, and more on the way, so I think we should be hitting the stage sometime relatively soon! :up:

    Line-up as follows:

    Mel (Hardcore Mel) - Vocals

    Andy (YouthGoneWild) - Guitars

    Scott (Sl4sh) - Guitars

    Chris (Johnny Lucifer) - Bass / Vocals

    Iain - Drums

    Andy xx

  5. Another Song From The Welles

    in Feedback Forum

    Posted

    I'll get on sticking the last track we recorded - London Lights - up when I get home from uni today.

    YouthGoneWild - you mean Volpone' date=' and we didn't re-record it. You might like London Lights though. It's a bit different. Nothing like Robbie Williams, though, you'll be distraught to hear... ;)[/quote']

    What a shame :p I'll give it a listen when it goes up. And you should re-record Volpone, I reckon it's your best tune.

    Andy

  8. Wanted - SG

    in Equipment

    Posted

    Hi, I'm really in the market for an SG at the moment. Ideally I'd really like a Tokai, but I know finding one on here might be a little unrealistic. Just basically want an idea of what everyone has to offer? If you have an SG of any make, and are willing to sell, slap up the details for me to have a look, cheers :up: (Also willing to do a swap perhaps for a 400 Yamaha I never use - complete with official hard case)

    Andy

  9. Music in Aberdeen

    in Music Discussion

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    Well I have to say I quite enjoy a good few of the local bands. I like to attend gigs when I can, which isn't as often as I'd like, cause I'm usually skint. I think there are some decent new bands up and coming, I was particularly impressed with Kenetic. Not my usual cup of tea, but I actually intend to buy the EP if / when it's released. My Minds Weapon's music really isn't my thing at all, but it's quite easy to appreciate the MMW are absolutely fantastic at what they do. The Weapon lads IMO outstrip a lot of bands in their genre, which you see polluting the music waves on the radio and tv. I don't wander into random gigs very often, but the last one I saw, was Radio Lucifer & Dear John. Obivously, I know Lucifer and think they're a fantastic local band (I've never walked away from a show disappointed yet), but I'd never heard of Dear John. I have to say by the time Dear John had finished their set, I was suitably impressed. The songs were thought out, definately had some originality about them, and the band were tighter than a Mother Superior's pussy. Even the Welles, who don't really impress me much in terms of song writing, are a brilliant live band. I can't deny that. The Welles, on occasions I've seen them, have been energetic, the quality of their playing has been top form & the band are tight. Of course there will be bands that are appauling, but everyone starts somewhere. Kudos to these bands for putting themselves out there, as the more they do so, the better they'll get. It's all a learning curve. I think it just goes back to the same old thing - EVERY scene has its good and bad bands, just some are glorified more than others, leading to misconception. Of course you'll find more good bands in Glasgow! It's about 3 x the size of Aberdeen! And of course London has more good bands than Glasgow - it's 6x bigger, go figure! Proportionately Aberdeen has pretty much the same level of quality and poor bands as anywhere. I personally think Aberdeen has a nice little scene on the go, and there are a lot of decent bands kicking around that I have, and will enjoy going to see again.

    Andy

    Local Bands (past / present) that I like

    Radio Lucifer

    Black Atom

    Double Jack

    Fester

    10 Easy Wishes

    Kenetic

    Dear John

    Midnight Noise Collective

    Digital Sin

    Stayover (shhhh)

    The Cuts

    Estrella

    Ascension*

    *they're actually a decent band, they're just unpopular because of the fights they get into on here - I've heard some of the new tunes, and it's some good shit

  10. Washburn Guitars

    in Musicians' Corner

    Posted

    Oh fuck, actually, on a second look there, my friend's dad has one of these! They're amazing! Probably the most playable acoustic I've come across! I'd definately recommend you give it a spin. Can't believe I never fuckin' noticed that :D

    Andy

  11. Washburn Guitars

    in Musicians' Corner

    Posted

    Well' date=' a friend of a friend had some kind of washburn and it was really nice, just a perfect sound, y'know? He said it was cheap, like 120, and this one is 109 on GAK.co.uk, but it looks well made, with the neck binding and all, suggesting a good deal.[/quote']

    I might look into that myself, seeing as I'm in the market for a new acoustic, because of a certain someone :swearing: (not to name names). Know if any of the Aberdeen shops stock em? I usually like to try before I buy. :up:

    Cheers, Andy

  12. Washburn Guitars

    in Musicians' Corner

    Posted

    I can't say I've tried one mate, but I've tried a Dean in a similar price range. It was a deep red electro acoustic and it was fantastic. It was 289 in Bruce Millars, I'd recommend you give them a whirl! I unfortunately don't have mine any more, as some dodgy cunt (who I used to call friend) asked for a lend of it, then ran off to cash convertors with it!!!!! :swearing:

    Andy

  15. New recording from THE WELLES.

    in Feedback Forum

    Posted

    ah yes' date=' but anyone who takes their Username from a Skid Row song automatically forfeits their right to comment on anything. Ever.

    love from christy[/quote']

    Firstly to you. I stated an opinion. It is my opinion, I'm entitled to it, I gave it, deal with it. I retain all rights to comment on whatever I want. I'll say nothing more. I'm not going to be a petty and childish.

    I get the feeling your opinion is so polluted by your own musical tastes you simply posess no ability whatsoever to think objectively' date=' regardless of the contrived attempt above.

    I'd also suggest this notion is generally very potent among fans of 80s rock / metal etc.[/quote']

    And as for you. You automatically assume, because I like Skid Row, that I listen to nothing else? I enjoy classical music & film scores (I'm quite partial to some Rachmaninov piano concertos, and Mozart's lighter music - ala' Eine Klein Nachtmusik, although Requiem - Lacrymosa is quite a listen as well) I'm quite partial to blues music ala' Gary Moore & Stevie Ray Vaughn, I enjoy some pop music (Elton John, Robbie Williams), I like 50s Rock N' Roll. Buddy Holly was the first musician to really inspire me when I was 7. I enjoy some Jazz, but I will admit, only a little - Eva Cassidy anyone? I enjoy some industrial music - I'm open to new ideas. I enjoy world music (especially music incorporating pan pipes), I like a bit country every now and then as well - Sheryl Crow. I like a bit soul as well, Barry White can fairly write a tune! I could probably go on for quite a bit longer.... So, Mr. Presumptious Poncy Pants, do go judging people on the basis of such minute details!

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  17. New recording from THE WELLES.

    in Feedback Forum

    Posted

    Listened to both tracks' date=' not really that impressed to be honest. Production of the tracks is good - but there is nothing about the songs that make me go "fuck, these guys are good".

    Not really my taste in music either. But when it comes to listening to new bands/music, I always listen to each song from "the fence" as it were, but as I say, nothing to get excited about IMO.

    Sorry :)[/quote']

    What he said ^. I take a similar stance when listening. I won't dismiss somethin just because it isn't to my taste. Take Hot Mangu for instance. Their style of music really ain't my thing, but they're very good at what they do, and that comes through in their tracks. This just didn't give me anything. It's not awful, but it's the sort of track that'd be playing the the background and it wouldn't really annoy you, or please you. You just wouldn't notice it was there.

  23. DigitalSin

    in Feedback Forum

    Posted

    I'd just like to thank you both again for taking the time and posting..

    Kind words

    p

    Show your appreciation by boostin my rep :up:

    But yeah, just wanted to ask a quick Q? I never really took to NIN on first hearing them a few years ago, but if those tracks of yours are meant to be in a similar vain, I wouldn't mind giving them a spin again. Can you recommend anything? 8)

    Andy

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