2 Step lead singer?

2Stepleadguitarist · Unread post by **2Stepleadguitarist** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 6:31 pm

Ok, everyone on here has said repeatedly that we should get a frontman, and I should switch solely to lead guitar. I agree seeing that literally thousands of our fans have commented that we play with a vocal track because they can't see the drummer singing. On the other hand my bro started singing in his own voice and stopped trying to sound like dave for our last gig and everyone thought that took care of the problem. His voice sounds much much better now. However, he is still invisible to the audience, and the band is not impressed by auditioning singers easily. We're critical over who will be singing the music we write. I am hesitant to step up to the mic, but I write the melodies and the lyrics. Maybe I should try and lay something down for you to critique. Maybe one original and one dave. I'm just debating whether it is worth my time. I think I'm only good at lead guitar, bass, or backing vocals. I have noticed that the more a musician shifts their attention to another position, they begin to become mediocre at everything, and no longer as advanced on their first instrument. But, nobody can sing my songs like I write them except me, so I'm at a stalemate. This sucks.

martinstud17 · Unread post by **martinstud17** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 6:35 pm

quit crying and try to sing.

Willin · Unread post by **Willin** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 6:36 pm

martinstud17 wrote:quit crying and try to sing.

Beauford33 · Unread post by **Beauford33** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 6:42 pm

ummmm, often musicians attempt to leanr another instrument to increase knowledge of their surroundings in order to better their playing on either instrument. Unless you are carelss and just negate the first instruments, it will only better your playing.

2 Step sucks ass.

GuitarGuy305 · Unread post by **GuitarGuy305** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 6:44 pm

Just sing yourself.

I would be willing to travel to Charlotte to sing in the band. I will need a per diem however to make it worth my while to leave my current job. I will also require a car for my own use. I will also need a meal allowance.

Or, you could do kind of what you said. Post samples of the singers you're auditioning, including yourself. We can listen to the different samples and let you know who the singer should be. I would suggest setting it up as a poll on the boards.

Adam

mangold · Unread post by **mangold** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 9:58 pm

Beauford33 wrote:ummmm, often musicians attempt to leanr another instrument to increase knowledge of their surroundings in order to better their playing on either instrument. Unless you are carelss and just negate the first instruments, it will only better your playing.

2 Step sucks ass.

aw. i have to disagree there

yeah just try and sing, master as many instruments, including your voice as you can.

2Stepleadguitarist · Unread post by **2Stepleadguitarist** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 10:02 pm

Thanks for the GOOD feedback. 2 Step sucks isn't what I am interested in so unless you really have an opinion, and only an objective opinion then don't waste forum space with crap. Thanks Praise, I'll take that into consideration. Now, back to rehearsing for an unplugged new years eve gig.

mangold · Unread post by **mangold** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 10:03 pm

2Stepleadguitarist wrote:Thanks for the GOOD feedback. 2 Step sucks isn't what I am interested in so unless you really have an opinion, and only an objective opinion then don't waste forum space with crap. Thanks Praise, I'll take that into consideration. Now, back to rehearsing for an unplugged new years eve gig.

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Appfro · Unread post by **Appfro** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 1:37 am

I personally think you'll have more reign as a lead guitarist if you're the lead guitarist and you don't have to worry about singing except for backups. IF I were you, I would wait around, do what you're doing and wait for a lead singer to come around. Someone who can play rhythm guitar and sing for you.

Try not to be so overcritical about lead singers. Music is shifting to the less than perfect musician...awesome!!! i hate overproduced crap.

But don't jump for the first one you see either, just wait around and the right person will come along. That's my advice for your band and it will give you more freedom to be the lead guitarist that you want to be.

Beauford33 · Unread post by **Beauford33** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 1:40 am

I was just jerkin your gerkin with the whole "2 step sucks" thing. Ive never heard you guys so I have no position. No malice intended

Tranman66 · Unread post by **Tranman66** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 10:06 am

Appsoldier wrote:I personally think you'll have more reign as a lead guitarist if you're the lead guitarist and you don't have to worry about singing except for backups. IF I were you, I would wait around, do what you're doing and wait for a lead singer to come around. Someone who can play rhythm guitar and sing for you.

Try not to be so overcritical about lead singers. Music is shifting to the less than perfect musician...awesome!!! i hate overproduced crap.

But don't jump for the first one you see either, just wait around and the right person will come along. That's my advice for your band and it will give you more freedom to be the lead guitarist that you want to be.

that would be for the best

deceptivehero · Unread post by **deceptivehero** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 12:10 pm

I second(or third?) the idea of putting up clips of yourself and the others who you auditioned.

Speenis · Unread post by **Speenis** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 2:29 pm

deceptivehero wrote:I second(or third?) the idea of putting up clips of yourself and the others who you auditioned.

Yeah thats not a bad idea.

I'm interested to see how your bro sounds now that he uses his own voice. I think if he sounds right then don't change it because the audience can't see him sing, thats just silly.

GuitarGuy305 · Unread post by **GuitarGuy305** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 12:22 pm

Beauford33 wrote:I was just jerkin your gerkin with the whole "2 step sucks" thing. Ive never heard you guys so I have no position. No malice intended

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CheersDtoT · Unread post by **CheersDtoT** » Sun Jan 02, 2005 6:17 pm

I don't understand why you just don't sing yourself... it's just MUSIC... I don't know about you guys...but I didn't start playing music so that it would complicate my life....... sing and have some fun. Or as the Bible says (not Dave) eat,drink, and be merry.

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