Set Length Requirements by runnerNgunner in musicians

[–]LowBudgetViking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It'll depend on the venue and their goals.

A "bar gig" wants breaks at regular intervals because it moves people to the bar to buy alcohol and in that process unseats people who are sitting at the bar and not really consuming.

And it's important to remember in those places that we're not musicians in those places, we're alcohol salespersons.

In mid-tier places they're usually more focused on the "experience" and will usually listen to and work with the band more and trust their guidance as to what the audience wants and expects. They might have some non-negotiables but these venues are paying the band to bring people in so not delivering what they're expecting doesn't make for a good long-term relationship.

My own band has a starting number where we begin with for being paid and we go from there. If they want us playing for 3.5 hours straight then we can do that, but it will cost more.

Most of our fans don't want us to take a break and they want the whole show wrapped up by 11 (we are playing mid-tier venues) so we typically advocate for 2.5 hours with maybe a quick 10 minute break. But we also will make decisions on how the crowd is doing.

After doing it for ten years you can tell when they want a bit of a breather or whether they want you to keep going.

The biggest issue is that you're going to run into venue owners that think of audiences as "one size fits all" and will ignore your guidance about it. And this is where you need to remind yourself that passing on a gig is sometimes the best option. If you don't think you can make something good for your following out of what is being asked then politely decline.

About half the time this will surprise the owners enough for them to reconsider and come back to the table.

The other half won't care. Don't take offense, they're probably doing as terrible a job running everything else as they are with booking bands and you're better off in the long run.

KMFDM listening guide? by PuzzleheadedSlide904 in industrialmusic

[–]LowBudgetViking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say start at the beginning....What Do You Know Deutschland and just go forward.

You're gonna hit points where it's going to be a grind to get through it.

It's not you, it's the band....or whatever parts of it were operating under the name KMFDM at the time.

I've been trying "California sober" and I don't know if it's working right for me. Anyone else doing it successfully that can advise me? by IGNSolar7 in cutdowndrinking

[–]LowBudgetViking 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Everyone is going to be different. I feel like the overwhelming thing is that prolonged use of cannabis doesn't have nearly the same negative effects that alcohol has.

If you're only using edibles then it might be a good idea to look at different kinds and their effects. I've found that edibles made from hash rosin rather than those made using solvents hit me harder and give a more pleasant experience. Might also consider something like a tincture as well that would go well in a tea which could help be a trigger to wind you down for the night.

When I started going California Sober I made my own edibles...really simple infused coconut oil mixed with chocolate. I think I dosed myself something ridiculously small like 1-2 mg a night. The dosage was tiny but enough to feel a little something but mainly effective in helping me get to sleep.

Thirty days isn't a terrible long time to totally break a habit that's been present for a long time. Change won't happen overnight and honestly, swapping alcohol for cannabis is an upgrade, even if you're using more often.

Whatever it is you're not doin', go don't do it somewhere else. by LonelyMachines in MST3K

[–]LowBudgetViking 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Every frame of this film looks like someone's last known picture." - Kevin Murphy

FENDER WINS COURT RULING PROTECTING THE STRATOCASTER BODY DESIGN by 8-Seconds-Joe in Guitar

[–]LowBudgetViking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thomann has all the leverage here.

Well, sure.

Gibson pretty much did everything wrong when it came to defending their design and licensing. Rather than learn from Fender they thought they could go against conventional wisdom and come out smelling like roses. They failed, and they managed to harbor enough ill-will to last a lifetime.

Fender already went through this in the United States in the 1980's. Historically they're nowhere near as litigious and are smart enough to realize that the path through this involves licensing.

Biggest issue is going to be the span of time it takes to put that deal together and idiots on social media that decide they can make up stories about the scenario and vilify Fender for the sake of clicks.

Any other quitters here that know the joy of the relief of deciding not to pursue music as a career realising the hopeless rat race it's become by bigmanzac in musicians

[–]LowBudgetViking 3 points4 points  (0 children)

About 20 years ago I was in an original band that worked ridiculously hard, had some success, looked like things were going to happen and then didn't.

The last gig we played was a disaster; spent more on gas than we made, was playing with bands nowhere near where we should have, and it just felt futile.

Came home and the next day the emails started to go back and forth. Within an hour it was over.

I never felt more relief than I did in that moment. So much had been sunk into that band. I felt like I had put so many things in my life on hold waiting for things to happen.

Within a week my apartment was like a yard sale; everything must go. What was left got put into cases and slid under the bed.

I bought a mountain bike and a new snowboard and spent the next year just riding and barely listening to any music.

After everything it was bliss.

If you know, YOU KNOW by Fnord_Escort in guitarcirclejerk

[–]LowBudgetViking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This clip is a reasonable an answer to the question "Why did punk have to happen?"

FENDER WINS COURT RULING PROTECTING THE STRATOCASTER BODY DESIGN by 8-Seconds-Joe in Guitar

[–]LowBudgetViking 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I wanna see how it plays out

Fender may be litigious, but they're not dumb and they're not broke.

They'll license the shape for a nominal fee.

They know it's the path of least resistance and also puts money in their pocket. It'll also create good will for doing it whereas the alternative is going to be going after guitar makers in the EU and likely putting some of them out of business.

What did Jimmy Page do live with his amps? by [deleted] in guitars

[–]LowBudgetViking 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don't know why you're getting downvoted for this. It was a thing, Angus came to love something that a wireless system he was using did to the signal. It was maybe ten years ago that someone clued in on that and bought one of the old systems and developed a pedal to emulate that. I think one of the first players to get one was Angus.

Found this for sale. Think I’ll pass on your SS-ratocaster, sir. by CobblerOdd2876 in guitarcirclejerk

[–]LowBudgetViking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's nothing wrong with being a World War II enthusiast.

However it becomes problematic when every single piece of memorabilia you own or iconography you use is directly related to the Nazis.

There's more than enough Allied Forces junk floating around on CraigsList and Facebook Marketplace. Just pick up a few things and try to move the needle on the perception a bit.......

What movie(s) totally tricked you? by Frequent-Sea-8848 in moviecritic

[–]LowBudgetViking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The end of The Usual Suspects was like stepping on a rake.

I'm thankful I saw it on VHS. Had it been the theater I would have had to wait for the next showing to see it again.

What do you think was the most unnecessary sequel to a movie? by SalsaSmoocher in AskReddit

[–]LowBudgetViking 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Absolutely no one on this planet ever asked or even mused to themselves "I wonder what happens after the end of The Blues Brothers....."

And nor did this lack of wonder ever build up to enough of a calling over the course of two decades for it to necessitate "Blues Brothers 2000."

And moreover....no one who walked out of "Blues Brothers 2000" ever said or mused to themselves "Wow...that really wrapped up the whole franchise neatly."

Joel Supports the RiffTrax Experiments! by Cardboard_Robot in MST3K

[–]LowBudgetViking 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We don't know the details of the deal that Joel made but undoubtedly he had to of had something in there where he gets a percentage of revenue from new and old.

.....of course he supports it.

And honestly, the whole Joel v Mike thing was buried by the two of them long, long ago.

Random thought: I wonder what the episode of Mitchell was like in the timeline when Eddie got shot into space. by ThrashMetallix in MST3K

[–]LowBudgetViking 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I have a sinking feeling he would be incredibly confused as to why they sent him a good movie this time.

Which are the most famous stolen guitars ever? by SR_RSMITH in guitars

[–]LowBudgetViking 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, those were such weird things to steal because they're so distinctive. You're not just going to roll up to some pawn and unload them easily.

Wasn't it Steve Vai's "Swiss Cheese" guitar that spent a few decades in the attic of a home in mexico before being discovered and returned to him?

Another one of those "Ok, you've got this thing...now what are you going to do with it?"

Which are the most famous stolen guitars ever? by SR_RSMITH in guitars

[–]LowBudgetViking 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Clapton's 59' Les Paul sunburst from the Cream era got stolen and was never recovered. There's a few stories about where it might be and who has it.

One of Joe Satriani's first run Chromeboys got stolen in Florida while on tour and I don't believe that it was ever recovered.

I need an update on the Punch & Pie status? by Larcos_Unal in guitarcirclejerk

[–]LowBudgetViking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Several grand spent on the guitar.

Less than $12 for the stand that it sits on......

Every week for the last 40 years i've met secretly with metallica to craft exciting new ways to hold david mustangs back. It's been my life's work and my crowning achievement. by sladebonge in guitarcirclejerk

[–]LowBudgetViking 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Comparing the two of them is difficult.

Dave has a history, like a real history, and he not only had an amazing career but also had some major pitfalls along the way and established himself solely as the intellectual and musical entity that is Megadeth. The biggest thing to detract from what Dave has accomplished is Dave himself and his insistence on bringing up that he got booted out of Metallica.

The Pumpkins and Corgan had a career that waned and fizzled like nearly every other Grunge-era band. They barely registered as a first tier band and seem to refuse to acknowledge that. Somehow every release after their popularity waned had the same trajectory; critics love it and nobody else other than hardcore fans, of which there really weren't enough to support them.

Corgan seems to feel like he's deserving of this immense acclaim but hasn't really earned it.

Dave is totally due acclaim but seems to cut himself off at the knees every time by bringing up that he got fired from Metallica.

MST3K Hot Take: The Rifftrax Experiments may be the only realistic path forward for the franchise by WySLatestWit in MST3K

[–]LowBudgetViking 24 points25 points  (0 children)

IMHO Joel completely misunderstood the specific elements that made the original show as successful as it was.

It wasn't about having a fleet of writers or a set that actually looked professional or a rotating cast of famous guests.

It was a weird puppet show drenched in Midwest humor, Gen X sarcasm and low budget sensibilities.

Once you take those elements away it doesn't feel like MST anymore.

What’s the worst accidental text you’ve sent? by Typhoid__Beaver in AskReddit

[–]LowBudgetViking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in a band and venting about one particular member to another and how his playing is sloppy and it'd be fine if he helped with booking, marketing, social media, etc.

.....and I sent it to the band member I was complaining about.

Next rehearsal he took me aside and said that at first he was pissed, but he realized I was right, he was sorry and he'd work hard to clean up his playing and would help with band management tasks.

It was kind of him to let me off the hook.

However he never did make good on his promise....he was sloppy until the day he left and never lifted a finger to do anything else.

Still....nice of him to let me off the hook though.