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slawie
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Username: slawie

Post Number: 222
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Thursday, June 24, 2010 - 11:43 pm:   Edit Post

Folks wish me luck it has been 8 years since my last audition.

slawie
sonicus
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Username: sonicus

Post Number: 1086
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 - 1:20 am:   Edit Post

I hope that you will be victorious and make your competitors appear to be " no match " for the brilliance of " ((((( Slawie ))))) " !
artswork99
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Username: artswork99

Post Number: 1174
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 - 5:10 am:   Edit Post

Go get em slawie, Good Luck!
serialnumber12
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Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 764
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 - 8:22 am:   Edit Post

Tare Some Shit Up!!!
slawie
Advanced Member
Username: slawie

Post Number: 223
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 - 4:16 pm:   Edit Post

The audition went well.

There were a number of tunes that they singer
forwarded to me as a brush up a couple of days prior to the audition although....

The songs the lead singer sent me were in the wrong keys!!!

It had been a while but I needed to do an on-the-fly transposition for all the 10 numbers they passed on.

Dammit "singers" grrrrrr!

I picked out a two more songs from their set-list
and asked if they wanted to do those also.

Ahhh Summertime! I love that tune played it so many times before and really have a great series of riffs that sit well with the progression. I think I blew them away with that one.
The creme de la creme was my version (actually Ray Browns' version of You are my Sunshine)
The three of them were just staring at me and stopped playing.
I got a "stiffy" over that!

The next auditionee was due in a couple of minutes so I asked to stop. The singer said that I do not need to be uncomfortable by playing in front of the other guy.
I said that "I'm not uncomfortable, I don't want him to hear any of my chops!"

As he was bringing his gear in I left my roadcase open with the Series I shining like the piece of art it is, and looking all sweet and cool in its golden envelope of velour. That should intimidate him.

As I was leaving the drummer offered to help me load up my car and followed me out.
He would not stop engaging in conversation and was very friendly (not in a gay way either).

In summary: They have 3 more folks to audition next week and I will find out Friday if I get the
spot.

What I learnt;
1. Preparation! Practising the patterns on the fretboard helps.
2. Be willing to add some value to the lineup have a showcase piece or two to highlight your capabilities.
3. Get some good vibes from the brilliant folks at the Alembic club forum.

Thanks guys and girls!

slawie
crobbins
Senior Member
Username: crobbins

Post Number: 644
Registered: 6-2004
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 - 4:34 pm:   Edit Post

Good Luck..
pauldo
Senior Member
Username: pauldo

Post Number: 477
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 10:41 am:   Edit Post

"As he was bringing his gear in I left my roadcase open with the Series I shining like the piece of art it is, and looking all sweet and cool in its golden envelope of velour. That should intimidate him."

Brilliant manuever!
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 9409
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 6:21 pm:   Edit Post

Makes you wonder what kind of tone the next guy showed up with.
slawie
Advanced Member
Username: slawie

Post Number: 227
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Sunday, June 27, 2010 - 4:02 pm:   Edit Post

Ouch Dave.
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 9414
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, June 27, 2010 - 5:13 pm:   Edit Post

It's an interesting question. From the perspective of the band members, it's kinda like listening to one stereo for a while and then listening to a different one. If the band members have been listening to a Series I for a while, the difference in tone from that to the next bass might be significant.

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