Who here is a musician? - Page 2

dreamongypsydkm · #16 07-05-2005, 02:49 AM

1) Are you a musician?
Yep, and music student. Yay!

2) If so, what do you play and how long have you been playing?
Guitar for... almost 6 years now. Piano, about 3 years.

3) And since we're all Fleetwood Mac fans, have you ever played any Mac songs at your "gigs"?
Yes, I've played FM at almost every gig. It started with Landslide 3 years ago, and since then I've done Rhiannon, Gold Dust Woman, Big Love, and Gypsy.

Moony · #17 07-05-2005, 03:07 AM

I did a thread like this about a month ago!

if you wanted to read it...

for musical ledgies

anyway...

1) Are you a musician?
I consider myself more of a singer, but I can play guitar. Not very well though

2) If so, what do you play and how long have you been playing?
Singing - since I was little. Guitar - about 5 years.

3) And since we're all Fleetwood Mac fans, have you ever played any Mac songs at your "gigs"?
I've never had a gig I'm don't think I'd have the balls to get up in front of a crowd.

**mylittledemon** · #18 07-05-2005, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dreamongypsydkm

3) And since we're all Fleetwood Mac fans, have you ever played any Mac songs at your "gigs"?
Yes, I've played FM at almost every gig. It started with Landslide 3 years ago, and since then I've done Rhiannon, Gold Dust Woman, Big Love, and Gypsy.

Very cool. I could never do Big Love live like Lindsey did on the Dance tour. I practiced that song many times...and I can play most of the parts in seperation. The beginning is no problem, nor the solo, it's that part after he says "looking out for love" that gets me. Anyhow, is that the way you are doing it ala The Dance version?

WildInTheWind · #19 07-05-2005, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mylittledemon

Rhiannon is easy, and fun to play. You will get the hang of it. Everyone has to get over that "learning curve" where they dont feel comfortable. Then you have the geniuses that are just born with the gift. It was about a year of practicing 4 days a week before I really felt like I was getting somewhere with my guitar playing.

I know, I really just need to practice more. It's hard to find time in between work and a three year old. I think if I did keep practicing, I could be pretty good. I am double jointed and I can do some insane things with my fingers and stretch them in crazy ways (along with many other parts of my body!

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GODDESS6 · #20 07-05-2005, 07:24 PM

1) Are you a musician? i would like to think i am ~

2) If so, what do you play and how long have you been playing? my hubby bought me a kick-ass yamaha acoustic guitar like 21/2 yrs ago, i am still trying to learn, i have real small hands & have had to make adjustments just to reach the right hords, but i haven't given up hope yet ~

3) And since we're all Fleetwood Mac fans, have you ever played any Mac songs at your "gigs"? nope, only have played anything in front of the hubby & my son, but i can sing & love to do that, i don't karaoke at all, but i have sang w/ my friends band some stevie/fm, heart & pat benatar, also in church & at a few funerals ~

SuzeQuze · #21 07-05-2005, 11:38 PM

1) Are you a musician?
No, but I know a lot about music so people often ask me if I am when I get to talking about it. I own a guitar but I do not know how to play it. I tried to take lessons but the teacher I had was bad and I find the position of the left hand unbearable, I just hate it. I have "piano hands" so have been thinking about trying that. I'd also love to slam some drums.

2) If so, what do you play and how long have you been playing?
I sing but I didn't start until I was 15 because I was so shy as a child.

3) And since we're all Fleetwood Mac fans, have you ever played any Mac songs at your "gigs"?
Well, at a party once this band was encouraging people to sing and my ex pushed me to do it which was cool because I wouldn't have at that time. They played Dreams for me and I sang it. The kick was the band knew the harmonies and I found that I really loved singing along with people. I know why Stevie had to have her back up singers! I was so scared though it was hard to enjoy myself. Well, until the harmonies came in, for some reason that made all the difference and I loosened up. The best part was a friend, who's a little older than me said, "Wow, that just brought me back to the bus and listening to that song, thanks for doing that."

The buzz kill? My friend Marcie sings like a rock star (a la Janis) and took all of the spotlight.

Ah well, what can ya do?

DownOnRodeo · #22 07-06-2005, 05:16 AM

1) Are you a musician?
Not by a long stretch, but it is my main hobby. In fact, I want to work on a batch of songs I have during this summer break... If any turn out OK I'll post them. (Wish you hadn't asked now, don't you

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2) If so, what do you play and how long have you been playing?
I just play piano by ear. Started when I was around ten, during the long school holidays at my dad's. There was no Nintendo or anything, so I learnt to amuse myself by making up silly tunes on the piano, and eventually figuring out the bones of songs I liked. It wasn't until I finally got my own piano (synthesizer) at the end of my first year of university, in 2001, that I was able to play around enough to get adept at all 12 keys.

3) And since we're all Fleetwood Mac fans, have you ever played any Mac songs at your "gigs"?
No.. Although Lux might testify that I once played The Chain on a bass..

golddustwoman77 · #23 07-06-2005, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Moony

I did a thread like this about a month ago!

if you wanted to read it...

Me too! Here is what I typed:

Do you play an instrument? If so, what kind(s) and for how long?
I play guitar--electric and acoustic. I have been playing for almost a year. I have been a dancer most of my life--tap, ballet, jazz, and modern, so I haven't had the time to devote to an instrument, but I always wanted to play one. I have decided to make time to do it now, because I'm finally out of college and have time to devote to playing music.

Can you sing? What is your octave range and voice type (i.e. tenor, alto, etc.)? Yes, I have been singing all my life. My voice type is really alto, but my range is pretty vast: low soprano to bass, if necessary.

Do you write songs? Just music? Only lyrics? I write poetry and songs, but no music.

Have you ever dreamt of or seriously considered being a musician? Singer---yes; musician---not really

What genre of music would you prefer to create? I love all types of music, but I especially enjoy playing and singing (because it is best suited to my voice) rock and country.

And since we're all Fleetwood Mac fans, have you ever played any Mac songs at your "gigs"? I have played Mac stuff for myself and friends, like "Gold Dust Woman," "Oh Daddy," "Landslide," etc.

**mylittledemon** · #24 07-07-2005, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DownOnRodeo

1No.. Although Lux might testify that I once played The Chain on a bass..

That song is MUCH fun to play on bass and guitar. My bass amp was a cheap-o with a busted cone and it sounds really dirty like McVie's bass solo on the Mirage tour version. Generally I play The Dance version when it comes to guitar.

chiliD · #25 07-07-2005, 09:48 AM

1) Are you a musician?

***Absolutely!***

2) If so, what do you play and how long have you been playing?

***Guitar is my main instrument (37 years), although I've played keyboards longer (41 years)...and being a guitar player, "in times of trouble" I've played bass, as well. Although I don't make my living at music nowadays, I turned "pro" at age 17***

3) And since we're all Fleetwood Mac fans, have you ever played any Mac songs at your "gigs"?

***definitely...let me think...here's the ones I've played over the years (and I probably have left a few out, too):

Oh Well (parts 1 AND 2)
Hypnotized
Bermuda Triangle
Sentimental Lady
Rattlesnake Shake/Searchin' For Madge/Underway
Watch Out
I Loved Another Woman
Fleetwood Mac
I Can't Hold Out (aka Talk To Me Baby, or Telephone Blues)
Black Magic Woman
If You Be My Baby
Without You
One Sunny Day
Albatross
Rhiannon
Storms
Sisters Of The Moon
Dreams
Go Your Own Way
You Make Loving Fun
The Chain
Second Hand News
Monday Morning
Gold Dust Woman
Blue Letter
This Is The Rock
Station Man
Tell Me All The Things You Do
Jewel-Eyed Judy
Love That Burns
Shake Your Moneymaker
Dust My Broom (aka I Believe My Time Ain't Long)
Jumpin' At Shadows
Stop Messin' Round
Why
Miles Away
Say You Love Me
Over My Head
I'm So Afraid
Tusk
I Know I'm Not Wrong
Not That Funny
Big Love (Dance version)

Basically about all of Rumours & the white album...and almost all of English Rose, too.

Solo:

Trouble
Go Insane
Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
Edge Of Seventeen
Outside The Rain
Ebony Eyes
Hot Love, Cold World
I'd Rather Go Blind

**mylittledemon** · #26 07-07-2005, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by chiliD

1) Are you a musician?

***Absolutely!***

2) If so, what do you play and how long have you been playing?

***Guitar is my main instrument (37 years), although I've played keyboards longer (41 years)...and being a guitar player, "in times of trouble" I've played bass, as well. Although I don't make my living at music nowadays, I turned "pro" at age 17***
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Wow...I'm semi jealous there Chili. Maybe with luck and age, I'll be where you're at one day. You know, as far as the musicianship goes...and without the bitterness. And the ...well I think that's enough. HA *wink*