starting a band

[MillionPieces]

Hey,
I'm trying to start like a forum/band about creating music, that's why I'm here. Maybe you would want to join it! Message me if you want to know what I'm talking about, because it's hard to explain.

 

[ironhead]

Just remember it is for fun and it is not a job (that is number one).
Be open minded to other band members suggestions.
To be a good punk band you need a good drummer that can keep things in time. The other instruments will be easier to fall in place.
Practice Practice Practice

 

[skinnybrad]

i think your well on the right track... listening to punk rock at 13 i take my hat off to you

 

[superduperblake]

know what would be cool and new. have a single guitarist, bass, and drummer. then have the singer learn the ocarina and follow the solo melodies with that. I dont think it has been done before

LIKE IN ZELDA OCARINA OF TIME! =O

 

[JediMobius]

Dare to be different

 

[PureSolace]

christian punk rock? i may be wrong here, but doesnt most punk rock go against establishments such as government and religion?

Dude, Being a Christian is one of the most anti establishment, anti governemnt, anti religion things I can think of... Rock On lil chica!

 

[jesros353]

A band.......good choice and good luck!!!

God Bless,
Jess

 

[kvb]

i,m a singer looking for a christian rock band, any sugs

Folks need to know where you are, for one thing. My hubby's rock band is looking for a singer. We're in IL, west of Chicago.

 

[w00dy]

get 6 octaves of chromatically-tuned garden gnomes - thats the funniest thing ive heard today

start your band dynamite, have fun. look at psalm 150 for a great advise on starting a band

ps. i want then gnomes in my band

 

[w00dy]

Dude, Being a Christian is one of the most anti establishment, anti governemnt, anti religion things I can think of... Rock On lil chica!

i so agree, we are the chains our leaders are bound in

+ punk is a great raw sound, fully of energy

 

[12volt_man]

hey everybody! im Thinkin' of starting a band. Any suggestions?????? thanks a bunch!

Go rent a copy of "The Committments" and then think about it.

I've been playing in bands for twenty years now, either professionally, semi-professionally, or recreationally and the troubles they go through in that movie are pretty close to real life.

Sit down at the beginning and make sure you have the same goals.

Nearly every time a band breaks up, it's for one of three reasons:

1. Bandmates disagree on how much work they want. Half of the band wants more gigs, the other half thinks they're working too hard.

2. Unequal distribution of power and responsibility in the band. "Why did Bob get to choose four songs and I only got to choose two?"

3. One person ends up pouring too much money into the band.

I don't mean to make it sound negative, because it really shouldn't be. It can be a lot of fun if you know how to avoid those things.

The most important thing is simply to make sure that the band and everybody's role in it is well defined. That way, there's less room for these kinds of problems.

 

[duexe]

This is an old thread. Here is my take...

First of all, are you involved in a Worship Team? When you say that you want Christian musicians, does that mean you are going to play Christian oriented music? This makes more of a difference then you think..

What venues are you going to play? Church, Coffee houses, bars? No insult intended, but this is going to make an impact on what you play and how you play. Be careful of the ‘Lot’ syndrome, getting to close too Sodom may make you one of them. I have seen young worship teams who get sucked into this trap, and some leaving the faith because of the ‘glitter’ of the ungodly lifestyle.

Each member of my band has roughly 25 years music experience INDIVIDUALLY. Some of us carry the scars of what world can do to you without God. Our mission statement, if they wont go to Church, then we will go to them. All of us within our little group know the consequences of what happens without the hand of the Lord to guide us, and therefore are prepared to confront the secular scene on our own terms.

Why do I mention this? Satan doesn’t want you to play Christian music to the lost. He will do everything and everything to derail you and divide you. You HAVE to have a strong walk.

Another insight. Find a practice place away from Church. Why? Most churches cannot accommodate the practice schedules you are going to need to develop your sets AND the sound levels that might disrupt anything else that might be going on. My group is multi-faithed, Pentecostal, Baptist, ect. We used to practice at Church but found that our four-hour practice (twice a week) sessions caused some stress. Additionally, some of the older members of the congregation might have a problem with songs like “Higher” from Creed or Evenescence songs emanating from their places of worship. I found that it’s easier to work outside of Church politics in this case.

Where are we playing? Outside venues, Inside venues (typically where Alcohol is not served), battle of the bands or anywhere else where the audience is not inebriated.

I have been blessed to been given band-mates that have a high degree of musical ability. No doubt in my mind, it’s a God thing. It took my about 5 years to get here though.

[FONT=&quot]Just a few thoughts, take care and Godspeed…[/FONT]

 

[dart200]

if you're really cool, you'll get some horns (trombone, sax, and trumpet is a good line-up) and play some ska-punk. =P

 

[dart200]

srry for the double post