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fargon · 02-18-2017, 01:31 PM

Yay Undertoad and the band!!!

Gravdigr · 02-18-2017, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

We now have a drummer who can keep time.

Know how to tell if the drum stage is level?

The drummer drools out of both sides of their mouth.

Griff · 02-18-2017, 05:50 PM

Eggsalad!

monster · 02-18-2017, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

It really came together last night. We now have a drummer who can keep time. Our gal singer Judy has a lot of friends and can bring them out at certain places. The harmonies are working, we can now run our own sound OK, hard work is paying off. Feels good!

nice

Undertoad · 06-20-2018, 01:05 PM

So I guess I stopped updating here, or anywhere for that matter...

We lost our gal vocalist, so I sing now; we decided I should be the lead on "Black Water", and so I do it, as well as singing low harmony on about 15 other songs.

This is a lot of fun, although I believe my voice is pretty much unremarkable. I'm on key, but there isn't a lot of personality to it. It's vanilla. That's very good for harmonies, where it blends nicely.

The reason I started singing is Claritin (Loratadine), daily. I've spent my whole life with inflamed sinuses, but for the last few years, my nose is wide open, full time. Now that I'm not fighting my own skull, I know I can sing freely at any time, and it makes me want to do it.

That, and driving around listening to Belle and Sebastian. Their main dude Stuart Murdoch writes amazing melodies.

Gravdigr · 06-20-2018, 01:31 PM

One of my musical buddies says the hardest thing he's done musically is play bass while singing lead.

Undertoad · 06-20-2018, 02:09 PM

Without a doubt. First time through some of these songs, I'm like, I don't even know where I am!

And I'll tell you what. I thought I appreciated what McCartney did. He's at a whole 'nother level to me, now. "Day Tripper". "Drive My Car". These are really difficult bass parts to play, AND hard songs to sing and harmonize on. Both at the same time? Genius.

xoxoxoBruce · 06-20-2018, 02:32 PM

Got to pay your dues if you wanna sing the blues
And you know it don't come easy.

Flint · 06-20-2018, 03:21 PM

Bass and Vocals seem like the most un-complimentary parts of a composition, following completely different phrasing. Anyone who can do both parts with any competency is really impressive to me.

I've got a few projects going this summer.

1) A "hospital band" of ER nurses, a PACU nurse, and a Pharmacy Manager. Branching out from our normal "end of summer music party & potluck" to do a big outdoor Health Fair at the Astoria Regatta & Land Parade. As an example of the vocal talent, will be doing "You Go Down Smooth" and "Suite Judy Blue Eyes." Guitar showcases, "Sultans of Swing," "Black Magic Woman," "Comfortably Numb." A lot of bluegrass/blues featuring vocal harmonies. "Crazy little Thing Called Love." "Runaway" --the Bonnie Raitt version.

2) A Surf Rock gig with local heavy hitters, "Telstar," "Pipeline," "Walk Don't Run" and such. "Sleepwalk." Also "Green Onions" and "Secret Agent Man." Will be doing a Limbo contest. Between two surf rock sets, a set of Fats Domino. We'll be wearing period-style outfits.

xoxoxoBruce · 06-20-2018, 04:11 PM

Sounds like a great show.

lumberjim · 06-21-2018, 12:22 AM

I've heard it said that the only thing that improves with age is your voice. My dad always had kind of an off nasaley voice, kind of restrained... but in the last 4 or 5 years, he's been doing the singing with his group. And he's gotten pretty good. Clay died, so he was the only one with balls enough to fill the void. Clay looked like an old miner 49er. Like Blue from old school. He sang out his whole life.

Dad said the hardest part of it was admitting to himself that he could, indeed, sing. To trust his lungs.

That's why vodka helps.

Griff · 06-21-2018, 06:02 AM

Good stuff guys!

Gravdigr · 06-21-2018, 02:09 PM

A lot of times alcohol is damned liar, too!

Gravdigr · 06-21-2018, 02:13 PM

Now I got Ringo and Booker T in m'head.

Undertoad · 06-21-2018, 02:48 PM

For some reason, I can always believe in myself on stage. No booze needed, I am always ready to perform. It's off stage that I get wicked imposter syndrome.

02-18-2017, 01:31 PM	#166
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	Yay Undertoad and the band!!! __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

02-18-2017, 05:50 PM	#168
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Eggsalad! __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

06-20-2018, 01:31 PM	#171
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	One of my musical buddies says the hardest thing he's done musically is play bass while singing lead. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

06-20-2018, 02:32 PM	#173
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Got to pay your dues if you wanna sing the blues And you know it don't come easy. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-20-2018, 03:21 PM	#174
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Bass and Vocals seem like the most un-complimentary parts of a composition, following completely different phrasing. Anyone who can do both parts with any competency is really impressive to me. I've got a few projects going this summer. 1) A "hospital band" of ER nurses, a PACU nurse, and a Pharmacy Manager. Branching out from our normal "end of summer music party & potluck" to do a big outdoor Health Fair at the Astoria Regatta & Land Parade. As an example of the vocal talent, will be doing "You Go Down Smooth" and "Suite Judy Blue Eyes." Guitar showcases, "Sultans of Swing," "Black Magic Woman," "Comfortably Numb." A lot of bluegrass/blues featuring vocal harmonies. "Crazy little Thing Called Love." "Runaway" --the Bonnie Raitt version. 2) A Surf Rock gig with local heavy hitters, "Telstar," "Pipeline," "Walk Don't Run" and such. "Sleepwalk." Also "Green Onions" and "Secret Agent Man." Will be doing a Limbo contest. Between two surf rock sets, a set of Fats Domino. We'll be wearing period-style outfits. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio** Last edited by Flint; 06-20-2018 at 03:28 PM.

06-20-2018, 01:05 PM	#170
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	So I guess I stopped updating here, or anywhere for that matter... We lost our gal vocalist, so I sing now; we decided I should be the lead on "Black Water", and so I do it, as well as singing low harmony on about 15 other songs. This is a lot of fun, although I believe my voice is pretty much unremarkable. I'm on key, but there isn't a lot of personality to it. It's vanilla. That's very good for harmonies, where it blends nicely. The reason I started singing is Claritin (Loratadine), daily. I've spent my whole life with inflamed sinuses, but for the last few years, my nose is wide open, full time. Now that I'm not fighting my own skull, I know I can sing freely at any time, and it makes me want to do it. That, and driving around listening to Belle and Sebastian. Their main dude Stuart Murdoch writes amazing melodies.

06-20-2018, 02:09 PM	#172
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Without a doubt. First time through some of these songs, I'm like, I don't even know where I am! And I'll tell you what. I thought I appreciated what McCartney did. He's at a whole 'nother level to me, now. "Day Tripper". "Drive My Car". These are really difficult bass parts to play, AND hard songs to sing and harmonize on. Both at the same time? Genius.

06-20-2018, 04:11 PM	#175
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Sounds like a great show. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-21-2018, 12:22 AM	#176
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I've heard it said that the only thing that improves with age is your voice. My dad always had kind of an off nasaley voice, kind of restrained... but in the last 4 or 5 years, he's been doing the singing with his group. And he's gotten pretty good. Clay died, so he was the only one with balls enough to fill the void. Clay looked like an old miner 49er. Like Blue from old school. He sang out his whole life. Dad said the hardest part of it was admitting to himself that he could, indeed, sing. To trust his lungs. That's why vodka helps. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

06-21-2018, 06:02 AM	#177
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Good stuff guys! __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

06-21-2018, 02:09 PM	#178
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	A lot of times alcohol is damned liar, too! __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

06-21-2018, 02:13 PM	#179
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Now I got Ringo and Booker T in m'head. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

06-21-2018, 02:48 PM	#180
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	For some reason, I can always believe in myself on stage. No booze needed, I am always ready to perform. It's off stage that I get wicked imposter syndrome.

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