garth_21

Ultimately I want to perform original music and be in a full band again, but right now as a sort of half way step I'm performing covers acoustically with a singer. My problem is I don't have much time and I think it might be better spending it on a project closer to what I want in the end. I'm Jamming with a singer right now but we're just performing a ton of covers for open mic nights. It's fun but I'm unsure as to whether I'd be better spending the time writing material and looking for a full band. My logic originally was that any performing is better than none, and once we're a bit known I can use that to find a band more to my tastes. So should I continue with this covers project for now while I find something new or should I drop it and focus my energy on getting the new band together? Thanks for your help Graham

Care to share some of those influences?

@Old Gold: Directed by Stephen Spielberg It's true, you can be the tightest band in the world but as long as you don't have your own sound you'll always be that band that sounds like someone else. Writing what no-one else does is scary, because you're the only one doing it! Think Marty Mcfly's guitar solo in BTTF

haha, It's not that bad, I have a few recordings up on ‪mudslide88's Channel‬‏ - YouTube 3 weeks is an optimistic guess, It works if you start with covers fine.

Grim seems to be terrible for getting back to people, so until then I'm looking to get together an Aberdeen based gigging progressive rock band. I play guitar well and sing ok, looking for a bassist and drummer, and possibly another guitarist(change rhythm/lead depending on song), keyboard player, singer, Saxophonist, flute player, any exotic instrument get in touch, they don't call it progressive for nothing! I have a vast collection of material written, tons of ideas for medleys/covers/gig surprises, all we need are maybe 3 weeks and we'll be gig-ready. Me? I'm a guitarist with 8 years experience, I run a music blog and site for lyric writing and composition ideas, and through that I've connected with plenty of similar-styled bands across the country. I've been a long-time theory nerd so I'm not afraid to add an exotic tritone or minor 6th if the song demands it. Been playing to odd time signatures so much I have the number 1 guitar lesson on Youtube.(damn right I'm bragging ) from the other post, My influences are Dream Theater, King Crimson, Soft Machine, Diagonal (new guys, check em out DIAGONAL | Free Music, Tour Dates, Photos, Videos), The Mars Volta, Opeth, Yes(of course!), Tool, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd and Frank Zappa. From off the top of my head anyway. full list at metropolis_pt_2s Music Profile Users at Last.fm My philosophy with music is to always have a twist, as soon as a band comprimises it's sound for the 'norm' it fades into every other band afraid to break new ground. That's why I'm a natural prog head. I'm not expecting technical super gods of prog, but If you can handle an odd time signature or 2 that would be fantastic. The music I've written already has all the structures and lyrics in place, though you'd be most welcome to change whatever part you're playing to suit your way of playing. If you're interested, email me,

Hey Grim, that's so weird, I use that as my nickname on other forums, thought this was a post from last year! I'd definately be interested in playing in a prog metal band, I'm a guitarist with 8 years experience, I run a music blog and site at SheepishMusic - Song writing on another level My main influences are Dream Theater, King Crimson, Soft Machine, Diagonal (new guys, check em out DIAGONAL | Free Music, Tour Dates, Photos, Videos), The Mars Volta, Opeth, Yes(of course!), Tool, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd and Frank Zappa. From off the top of my head anyway. full list at metropolis_pt_2s Music Profile Users at Last.fm My philosophy with music is to always have a twist, as soon as a band comprimises it's sound for the 'norm' it fades into every other band afraid to break new ground. That's why Britney Spears is my idol... *trollface but seriously though, pm me, I'll probably start another prog thread if you don't, and we'll battle it out for years in the Aberdeen scene before giving up and joining Asia, or ELP.

I'm only 17, but i'd be willing to join you if you want. You have the same idea about music as me, any style as long as it's music. I play guitar at a grade 6 level, but i can play some grade 7/8 pieces.I can play rythm or lead, whatever you want hope i can help. It sounds like the sort of band that could have special guests. If it isn't reliant on a specific instrument all the time, then the members could also go on longer without a break too. i'd really like to be a part of your musical vision, if you'll let me. I'll e-mail you

i'd be up for that,could you gimmie some songs and i'll see if i could play em or not.

the last few albums i b0ught were black holes and revelations - muse 200 motels and strictly commercial by frank zappa deamon days - the Gorillaz Stadium Arcadium silver reefs album, it kicks ass ftw

8) The title says it all really. I've played guitar for 6 years, taught for two and i want to get out there and gigging. I listen to most styles of music so i'd be happy to play anything, though i'd prefer to do some more challenging songs. I'm officially grade 6 but can play some grade 8 pieces if that makes any difference ( Eugines trick bag - Steve Vai, flying in a blue dream - Joe Satriani) My influences range from Led Zepplin, Frank Zappa, The Chilli's, Pink Floyd, Martin Taylor, Dream Theatre, Pantera, The Zutons, Foo Fighters, Korn Satch, Muse to loads others that take too long to type. If you're interested or have any questions either post or PM me. Thanks8)