syciprider
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When the Muses aren't ispiring me I just leave the bass alone for a few days and engage myself with drums or guitar. Eventually I get sick of both and eagerly pick up my EBs again.
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Hellboy
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Was the exact opposite for me. I GAINED 25 kilos instead. Much because of stress related to not knowing if I could pay my rent the next month. I hate the fact that crap food is cheaper than good quality food. Stress and chinese noodles 7 days a week for several years is NOT a good combination. Things are much better now but I still have to lose 25 kilos.
//J
Bass Control
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I left my last band for two reasons: stress from school and I really wasn't feeling it with certain members of the band. That was two years ago. A couple weeks ago the guitarist and I bumped into each other for the first time since at Guitar Center. He was jamming, I sat down next to him with another guitar and we jammed for 15 through Rush's Natural Science. It felt great playing with him again and I went back home inspired. We are probably going to start a project together again with a different drummer.
I think a little breather is necessary every now and again. Nobody needs to go to the extreme I went to, but a break to recharge and reinvent is sometimes needed. Since I left the band, I've played different music, took a few lessons, sat down with new method books and a new instrument, and I reproached my genre with new vision. There are ways to get away without leaving music entirely. I agree with all of the points people have made already: a few days away from the instrument, a few days away from the genre, or even a few days away from music. But don't leave it. In retrospect, i do regret leaving my band, but in my extreme case it was necessary.
In the meantime, I hope you'll find what you're looking for.
I think a little breather is necessary every now and again. Nobody needs to go to the extreme I went to, but a break to recharge and reinvent is sometimes needed. Since I left the band, I've played different music, took a few lessons, sat down with new method books and a new instrument, and I reproached my genre with new vision. There are ways to get away without leaving music entirely. I agree with all of the points people have made already: a few days away from the instrument, a few days away from the genre, or even a few days away from music. But don't leave it. In retrospect, i do regret leaving my band, but in my extreme case it was necessary.
In the meantime, I hope you'll find what you're looking for.
This happened to me 2 year ago. I was doing my college degree in accountance and it took a lot of my time. So music became a chore to me. So quit the band and lost all interesse in music for around 1 year. What put interesse in music again is : having a new challenge and play when I want ,not at a moment I have to.
ivbenaplayin
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I feel like that sometimes too... last night we had the antidote though, my drummer hosted a friend of ours - Charlie Parr - live on the porch... Mr. Parr is truly inspirational, and after watching and listening to him totally rock a fretless banjo, a 12 string resonator, and several other guitars last night, I have a totally renewed outlook towards muisc in general... pull up some of his stuff on youtube and check it out, bluegrass and the blues might not be your thing, but this guy is awesome and can change your outlook on things...
Movielife
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I actually really enjoying jamming at home alone. I plug in my RH450, with headphones and iPod, and learn new tricks!
Recently, Ive told my band I want a new practice room and time, as the latest one we have started to use is just plain rubbish. Dirty, bad equipment, and VERY cold. Not a good place to take nice instruments. We are going back to the other more expensive room now, which is nice and cosy
If you arent happy, you need to speak up in bands, in a friendly manner. It helps
Recently, Ive told my band I want a new practice room and time, as the latest one we have started to use is just plain rubbish. Dirty, bad equipment, and VERY cold. Not a good place to take nice instruments. We are going back to the other more expensive room now, which is nice and cosy
If you arent happy, you need to speak up in bands, in a friendly manner. It helps
I had a similar experience a couple of years ago. I was playing in a band for about 5 years, and there was lengthy and well over budget record that was made. 2 of the other 4 members were long-time friends and fantastic players, I really enjoyed playing with them and it was second nature to do so. After a while, this facet was over run with all the other BS. Long and short was that the constant disagreements and discussions took away from the most important aspect: playing great music and having fun doing so. After a certain point I had to call it quits and everyone went their separate ways.
Since that time I found myself playing in 3 or 4 different groups, playing many different styles. These new ventures have completely rejuvenated my passion for playing and I am having the most fun of my playing life right now.
So, my suggestion is to consider two things: 1) take a break or possibly a leave of absence from what you are currently doing and 2) seek out new bands or gigs that are outside of the box of your typical style. From my experience, it has been refreshing and a challenge. I find this spawns the best creativity and productivity.
Just my thoughts.
Hope you get back on top soon man.
Since that time I found myself playing in 3 or 4 different groups, playing many different styles. These new ventures have completely rejuvenated my passion for playing and I am having the most fun of my playing life right now.
So, my suggestion is to consider two things: 1) take a break or possibly a leave of absence from what you are currently doing and 2) seek out new bands or gigs that are outside of the box of your typical style. From my experience, it has been refreshing and a challenge. I find this spawns the best creativity and productivity.
Just my thoughts.
Hope you get back on top soon man.
oddjob
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I truly appreciate all of the input. Before this past weekend I had taken a month off. While it helped some matters, that just "lost" feeling remained. I have a few more things to try and will keep you posted (nothing like this to make one feel like an inexperienced noobie all over again) - Thanks again
cellkirk74
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I can hear you. Becoming father to two kids in the last 4 years and working my ass off for the family, I can hardly find the time to get where I want to be musically. Time gets rare for rehearsals with the bands and we do not get to writing new songs but have to be happy if we remember our old set properly.
To get better I try to do as many 'unusual' jobs as I can and try to get out at least a bit. But sometimes I believe the only cure would be a month on a lonely island, chilling, reading and getting focused again.
Try making up a personal / musical/ emotional goal and go for it.
To get better I try to do as many 'unusual' jobs as I can and try to get out at least a bit. But sometimes I believe the only cure would be a month on a lonely island, chilling, reading and getting focused again.
Try making up a personal / musical/ emotional goal and go for it.
yourwhathurts69
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hey, ritch
i recommend learning a new instrument. try the upright bass - it's a whole different animal. or, you could try the guitar side of things, maybe even something like flamenco or gypsy jazz.
i recommend learning a new instrument. try the upright bass - it's a whole different animal. or, you could try the guitar side of things, maybe even something like flamenco or gypsy jazz.
Big Poppa
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I just bought a looper
Hellboy
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What one? I really want one but I have little knowledge regarding which one to get. Seems like good fun.
//J
Big Poppa
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Roland rc 20 xl I plugged it in and it hasd a track on it I have to read the manual! damn
Hellboy
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Ha ha ha! Yeah. Manuals. I hate them but every once in awhile necessary.
I have a Boss GT10B (think that it´s the name of it) and I thing it has a RC20 in it. Or more or less. Probably less. Have seen some really impressive clips with people using looping pedals. Good fun indeed. Will definately look into this. Thanks. And have a FINE weekend, sire.Sincerely//Jan
cyoungnashville
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haha.. i bought one 3 days ago..
Big Poppa
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That guys bongo video did it for me.....
cellkirk74
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Loopers can be tough. Mine always puts me back into place, timing wise. But a lot of fun too. Enjoy!
cyoungnashville
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I took mine back. The one built into guitar rig turned out to be cooler. I'm very much interested in starting to implement more software based gadgets into my studio rig. If I can get around the latency issues with a portable rig, there is a lot of cool stuff out there that can be used in conjunction w gamechaNger to fully unleash the electric bass guitar. It's becoming crystal clear to me that this is where my heart and vision truly is, taking the low end to new places whilst never abandoning the foundation of the low end. Bass is a massively hooky instrument and responsible for a good majority of why a particular song makes you "feel" good. We have been reduced to pumping out 8th notes for too long now. I'm bored of it, the public is bored of it, let's see how we can get back into the mind of jamerson at Motown and duck at stax with all this wonderful new technology our friends here are championing. I think we can make music feel good once more but in a whole new way.... Our way... Who's with me???? Come on!! Let's go!!
MK Bass Weed
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I grabbed a Bass / MIDI converter and started figuring out new ways to use my Ray and Reason together triggering stuff like....right after that video..I feel like I'm 15 again
