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Do you suffer from Stage Fright?

YES!
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Somewhat...
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You kiddin' me?
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Stage Fright

Unread post by firedancer86 » Thu May 29, 2003 8:03 pm

So...MRV asked, and I thought it would make a good topic to hear everyones thoughts on it...

***DO YOU SUFFER FROM IT???*** :shock:

If you do, and even if you don't, what say you about the topic?
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Unread post by Pickles » Thu May 29, 2003 8:09 pm

ive only played in front of a group of people (as a worship leader) once, and it was easy. not scared or anything like that. now TALKING in front of people screws me up
Sort Of A Protest Song wrote:I don't know if this is shameful or not, but after waking up in a girls bed that was really high up off the ground (almost top-bunkbed type high) I told her that if I fell off I'd "come back to life as a white wizard". I was still a bit tipsy. She did not laugh.
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Unread post by firedancer86 » Thu May 29, 2003 8:26 pm

I would like to think that I have overcome my fear of playing for others...by the grace of God, I led worship services at my youth group for 2 years...that (and my personal relationship with HIM) helped me through being infected soon after beginning to play in front of people...

HOW I BEAT IT:
...it began when I was 14...I had only been going to my youth group for about 3 weeks when my Youth Pastor asked me, "would you be willing to play and sing and lead a band of 7 other people for our services?"... :lol: they were like 17 and 18 and I was this new guy coming in and doing what I had never been trained to do...so, after seeking God in the matter, I thought that since I felt that that was/is what I am called to do, that it would be an excellent learning experience and a great way for me to serve my God, and my Youth Group...so I agreed...there is nothing like going up on stage the first time with 7 strangers (with around 20 min. practice behind you) holding your Dad's Fender DG10ce (where you have to stand on the neck to get sound to come out), and leading people in worship...rough beginnings, but with some help from the Lord, I was getting to where I could play without worry of 'making mistakes', or 'looking funny'...'missing notes', or being a hair oof time'...why? Because IT DOESN'T MATTER TO ME WHAT OTHER PEOPLE MAY THINK...I HAVE A HEAVENLY FATHER WHO IS PLEASED WITH ME...I GIVE WHAT I CAN, AND I TRUST HIM TO COVER ME ON THE REST... :lol: ...

well, now I can play in front of most anybody without fear...

NOW THAT I GOT THAT OUT OF THE WAY:
There are many too many types of crowds/audiances out there...I have had the opportunity to play to alot of them...Christian and secular...
TYPE 1> ONE PERSON (1): Easy, but not nescicarily the easiest, depending on how well you know the person...
YPE 2> Small Group (2-10): When it comes to wroship, it is my favorite...the most intimate - personal setting...
TYPE 3> Medium Group (10-20): Also fun; getrting a little harder though...probably the hardest for me seeing my response for type 4...
TYPE 4> The easiest for me; no matter how well I know the people doesn't matter...there are so many, that I just tend to block out individuals and just "zone out" while I play...of course when I "jam", I put some spice into stage presemce and you have to be careful not to neglect the crowd...but I don't picture them naked :lol: I just zone into "large crowd mode"... :wink:

I have played from as little as 1 to 400 and it ipays SO UCH to get familiar with the guitar, but what I fall back on is trust in God.
Don't take any of what I said as self rightous please...I am being honest and it is not meant to be proud :wink:

YOU ASKED ! :lol:
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Unread post by Pickles » Thu May 29, 2003 8:29 pm

no i didnt but good story :lol:
Sort Of A Protest Song wrote:I don't know if this is shameful or not, but after waking up in a girls bed that was really high up off the ground (almost top-bunkbed type high) I told her that if I fell off I'd "come back to life as a white wizard". I was still a bit tipsy. She did not laugh.
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Unread post by firedancer86 » Thu May 29, 2003 8:35 pm

shane wrote:no i didnt but good story :lol:
I WASN"T TALKING TO YOU YA' *&%($*@*&&@T :P :P :P


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Unread post by The Man of The Hour » Thu May 29, 2003 8:54 pm

Stage fright, what a wonderful thing ! I played in front of 650 people at my talent show, and what fright I had. I played with a group of good friends of mine, and with my signal we decided to draw it out for about 50 more measures and improvise. That's when the fright faded, when i suddenly remebered im playing it for myself and these other 3 musicians, that's when it hit me. The mind is such a complex thing, how thoughts can just end suddenly like that...
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Unread post by MWR » Thu May 29, 2003 9:02 pm

No judement on my end but I personally don't draw inspiration/courage from religion. I'm not religous but I have a lot of respect for people who genuinely love their god whoever that may be.
I don't see myself playing for 400 (or 20) people anytime soon. It pisses me off though cause I'm at a point where I'd like people to hear what I put so much into. I have played some recordings of mine to friends but it's just not the same as performing.
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Unread post by DreaminBassMunky » Fri May 30, 2003 6:18 am

I've been acting forever but I've only recently pretty much gotten over my stage fright. Just playing in front of people all the time really helps I've found. You've gotta play like no one is watching, is what my friend always says.
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Unread post by firedancer86 » Fri May 30, 2003 6:48 am

DMBFreak84 wrote: played in a talent show, by myself, played a tim solo called after the goldrush...
a cover of somebody elses cover :lol:


and I just get mad sometimes...thats all :? :lol:

that was the point of the post you &*%)_$(*(_(_*(^#(&^!!! :twisted:
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Unread post by cave_cricket » Fri May 30, 2003 9:02 am

I'd have to say that I am more anxious to play than nervous. The first time I was on stage I was a bit nervous but I just said to myself that I knew what I was doing and just played. I mean I've played these songs hundreds of times on my own it shouldn't be any different on stage.

Now I look foreward to playing for people no matter what "TYPE" (as defined by Fire :lol: :wink: ) of crowd it is.
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Unread post by DMBFreak84 » Fri May 30, 2003 9:58 am

nope, never had stage fright

played in a talent show, by myself, played a tim solo called after the goldrush, had fun, impressed a lot of people

also, had been acting from 8th grade til senior year, i miss acting too :cry:

oh well, i still play for small crowds at college, right now im tryin to get some more songs down, possibly go to an open mic night this fall...
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Unread post by DustyDave » Fri May 30, 2003 1:36 pm

firedancer86 wrote:
shane wrote:no i didnt but good story :lol:
I WASN"T TALKING TO YOU YA' *&%($*@*&&@T :P :P :P


:wink:
Hey isn't that saying against your believes bro ;) ? :lol:

Anyways im always nervous but i'll live :)
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Unread post by littlefriend » Wed Jun 04, 2003 6:40 am

I got stage fright once, the first time I had to act out a tv commercial in my Drama I class in front of 20 of my friends and peers. I never looked back after that. I must say, though, that I've always found it easier to perform in front of large crowds, or even small ones, I guess, made up mostly of strangers, rather than small crowds made up mostly of friends. There's just that added pressure of knowing that your friends are gonna bust your chops if you screw up even the slightest bit.
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Unread post by slapman24 » Wed Jun 04, 2003 7:05 am

no
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Unread post by fatjack » Wed Jun 04, 2003 7:53 am

stage fright is a very funny thing, usually when i play, im only a little nervous at first, but then i just get into it and go nuts. Dave is a perfect example, he just lets the music take him away.
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