Acoustic Acts and Performers (London)
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Pete Smith replied to Toby Burton's discussion 'Bands are fun to play in; playing acoustically and solo can be lonely and scary. So, why do it to yourself?' in the group Acoustic Acts and Performers (London)
Playing with even one other musician is a nightmare for me, because I like to improvise. I extend notes, throw in an unscheduled couple of bars in 3/4, I do all kinds of stuff that you can only get away with as a solo performer. Chuck in the fact…
Pete Smith replied to Martin Ashworth's discussion 'Music has lost its importance to the younger generation.'
I fear that is your loss Timothy, not theirs. I for one am very glad that the yoof of today is out there making music, and I think a lot of it is great. Listening to new sounds from kids who are nearly young enough to be my grandchildren keeps my…
Pete Smith replied to Jimmy Hargreaves's discussion 'I want a new electro-acoustic guitar - any recommendations?'
I'm very pleased with my Simon & Patrick, cost just under £400. Sounds good acoustically, is very well made and plays nicely without a setup. Made in the Godin factory in Quebec, the nearest you'll get to a hand-made guitar at…
Pete Smith replied to Kirsty Pollock's discussion 'Songwriting'
Surprised you find time Andy, with all that tennis ;)
Pete Smith replied to Martin Ashworth's discussion 'Music has lost its importance to the younger generation.'
If it's this... http://direct.asda.com/Rock-N-Roll-Guitar/000755154,default,pd.html ... then I think not. OK, so it may make a few guitar-like noises, but I can't see how it could produce real music.
Pete Smith replied to Martin Ashworth's discussion 'Music has lost its importance to the younger generation.'
You can buy a guitar in Asda for £7? Really? Wow... yet another reason to grumble about how the yoof of today doesn't know when it's well off
Pete Smith replied to Martin Ashworth's discussion 'Music has lost its importance to the younger generation.'
Is technology to blame? The ritual of vinyl had its benefits, but man, the inconvenience of having to get up halfway through the album to turn it over. And they were so fragile! CDs are so convenient and forgiving of the occasional fingerprint or…
Pete Smith replied to Kirsty Pollock's discussion 'Songwriting'
2 octaves? Wow, I don't think I can manage one LOL Is prolly why most of my work remains instrumental, no point in writing lyrics to a toon I can't sing.
Pete Smith replied to Kirsty Pollock's discussion 'Songwriting'
Much the same when working face to face, but with less aggro. I can imagine being less than impressed when your collaborator dude(ette) waltzes in and plays his/her new evolved version of your masterpiece, and then refuses to budge on compromise. At…
Pete Smith replied to Kirsty Pollock's discussion 'Songwriting'
I'm guessing all songwriters use some kind of musical instrument in their work. I wonder what restrictions are placed on people's output by their choice of instrument and their ability to play it. For example, if you only know four guitar…
Pete Smith replied to Kirsty Pollock's discussion 'Songwriting'
All this raises some interesting questions:
(a) What are the pros and cons of collaborating? I can see benefits such as bouncing ideas around, specialised skills (lyrics v melody). The downside would include arguing ("Oh no it…
Pete Smith left a comment for Hacksaw Hank
If you're still looking for someone to collaborate with, I live in Bromley and I seem to have very similar musical tastes to yours... blues, jazz, alt country, all tick my boxes. I'm a guitarist... yeah, I know, not many of us about :)
Pete Smith replied to Kirsty Pollock's discussion 'Songwriting'
OK, I have to ask... anyone in the London area need a songwriting collaborator? I tend to be a tunes person rather than words, but I can turn out a reasonably well-crafted lyric if inspiration strikes.
Don't all respond at once LOL
Pete Smith replied to Kirsty Pollock's discussion 'Songwriting'
It varies... sometimes a line or two of lyric pops up, sometimes a chord progression, sometimes a melody... I file away the fragments and let them stew for a while. The thing about songwriting is, you have to have something to write about. By that I…
The Deluded Old Guy Who Thinks He Can Play Guitar AND Sing
(Good Music, Good Beer And) The Warmth Of Your Smile - Original composition by Pete Smith 2010
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- Town or City you live in
- Bromley
- County/State or Country
- Kent
- What instrument(s) do you play; or if you are signing up as a band, what is its line-up?
- rhythm guitar, lead guitar
- Describe your status, and/or your band's:
- Hobbyist
- What style(s) of music do you play/like?
- rock, indie, blues, folk, jazz
- Please tell us more about you, and/or your band/studio etc (including its name)
- I'm a 58 year old self-taught guitarist, I was bought my first guitar at the age of 11. I play every day, but haven't played in public for over 15 years. Just bought a new acoustic after my 1963 Hofner went in for repair, and the new box makes me sound a bit more competent than I thought I was. Looking for musical collaborators for fun and/or profit.. Folk,blues,jazz,country,indie, any of the above. I love to improvise, I am a sheet music free zone, you hum it I'll play it! No wheels, so somewhere near transport links in the Bromley/Croydon/SE London Dead Zone LOL
- What do you do for a living?
- Not in paid employment
- When you do finally 'drop', what song would you like played at your funeral?
- "He's Heavy, He Ain't My Brother"
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