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Paul L posted in the group Open Mic (Open Discussion)
Is it just me – or is there a general thing at many open-mic events where people chat throughout performers’ sets? It’s a tad frustrating!
I’m going to have to purchase a massive stack and turn it up to 11!
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You’re spot-on, Joe. A few open-mics that I’ve been to, the audience really respects the musicians and there’s definitely also an unwritten law that says that if most people are keeping their conversations generally quieter, then they will too, however, one open-mic that I performed at recently was at absurd conversation level even before it…Read More
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Paul L replied to the topic New music – Alternative rock/psych/dark synth by SKY PATTERNS in the forum Share Your Music
Thank you, Tom, your words are much appreciated. I handle all of the elements in the recording – and bass guitar isn’t my first instrument, so I go for feel more than anything. With some songs on the album (e.g. Fireflies), I’ve gone for a synth bass, which may well scratch the itch.
I’m a huge Church fan, so it’s lovely to see that r…Read More
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Paul L replied to the topic New music – Alternative rock/psych/dark synth by SKY PATTERNS in the forum Share Your Music
Excellent! Thank you. I’m just back from an open-mic, so this is timely!
I can’t see the right-hand sidebar, though I’m currently on my phone, so will switch to checking out the site on my laptop tomorrow.
As for the band, there’s just me. I do everything. I’ve learnt a ton of stuff – not least Ableton, which was initially an uphill str…Read More
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Paul L started the topic New music – Alternative rock/psych/dark synth by SKY PATTERNS in the forum Share Your Music
I’ve just released my second album ‘Night Call’. Sound-wise, it has a darker edge to it. Think along the lines of ’80s/90s synth bands but brought right up to date. Sound-wise, there are elements of The Cure, the darker side of Depeche Mode, Editors, early Verve, Radiohead etc.
A number of the songs touch on anxiety, fear, and isolatio…Read More
Paul L
It does seem to be usual here in the UK unfortunately – I think people tend to think of them as more informal events so tend to talk more. If it is a free entry gig in a pub it is hard to control that unfortunately. What is worse is when there is a booked artist at a free entry gig and people talk all the way through – this happened at several…Read More