But then it's ok to have lose .... use it as a drive to do better ... Losing doesn't mean you have to give up and die.... But if you asked me I don't mind having last in the lineup for music isn't about being the best but pure expression and satisfaction... If you have the chance to meet a pro guitarist (Vai, Gilbert etc) Is it important to be voted the best guitarist... I bet you they will tell you the same thing I've said ..IMHO
Sucks doesn't it?
Well, today was my talent show. I arranged an instrumental of Wonderful Tonight and Liberty. The moment I opened on that first riff on Wonderful Tonight, people clapped and cheered. After I played the two songs, I received a nice round of applause.
Guess what? I lost. Yes, I lost to my friend who played a few beginner songs on a Chinese classical. Imagine my dissapointment
. A lot of people came up to me and said that it was unfair. They didn't clearly hear my friend play yet they heard me crystal clear. The only flaw that I made was that I bended a string too high and hurt my finger .
Ah well, you win some you lose some. The teachers (judges) were teachers that knew my friend well, so I'm thinking that maybe that played a little part in the contest. I'm dissapointed, but not angry. People were quite shocked that I didn't win though, and older guitarists complimented me on my performance. So I think that was enough. I joined the talent show to prove that I can play the guitar, and I did that well, so I'm very satisfied.
Next year: Bad Horsie. Let's just see how that works out.
Guess what? I lost. Yes, I lost to my friend who played a few beginner songs on a Chinese classical. Imagine my dissapointment
. A lot of people came up to me and said that it was unfair. They didn't clearly hear my friend play yet they heard me crystal clear. The only flaw that I made was that I bended a string too high and hurt my finger .Ah well, you win some you lose some. The teachers (judges) were teachers that knew my friend well, so I'm thinking that maybe that played a little part in the contest. I'm dissapointed, but not angry. People were quite shocked that I didn't win though, and older guitarists complimented me on my performance. So I think that was enough. I joined the talent show to prove that I can play the guitar, and I did that well, so I'm very satisfied.
Next year: Bad Horsie. Let's just see how that works out.
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Better luck next time .
Regards
André
.Regards
André
I never stated that I'd give up.mi2tom said:
It's just that the judges liked the songs my friend played better. If Bad Horsie doesn't go well next year, then I'll do Last Train Home (sans Sitar, unless if I get a synth)
. Now who doesn't like that song?
Is winning really everything???? Music ain't sport you knowKamikaze_1 said:I never stated that I'd give up.
It's just that the judges liked the songs my friend played better. If Bad Horsie doesn't go well next year, then I'll do Last Train Home (sans Sitar, unless if I get a synth)
No, winning isn't everything. But it's fun performing at my school's talent show, so it's something that I'll do every year. If I win, it would be nice. If I lose, I'll just try again (not the obsessive way of course) the year after. But for now, I'll just freshen up my chops.mi2tom said:
Yeah that's what I mean... It's fun to perform right.... But you're so concern bout wanting to winKamikaze_1 said:No, winning isn't everything. But it's fun performing at my school's talent show, so it's something that I'll do every year. If I win, it would be nice. If I lose, I'll just try again (not the obsessive way of course) the year after. But for now, I'll just freshen up my chops.
better luck next time dude.but its cool that you are satisfied with it.
You've got a great attitude about the whole thing. Yeah, the best doesn't always win at talent shows. The judges are just making it up on the spot, no matter how much you've rehearsed There's a story about a famous American singer/actress from the 50's getting beaten on a radio talent show by a guy playing the spoons! I always remember that when judges in these things miss the obvious. You got out on that stage and had some fun and played the guitar, that's what matters!
There's a story about a famous American singer/actress from the 50's getting beaten on a radio talent show by a guy playing the spoons! I always remember that when judges in these things miss the obvious. You got out on that stage and had some fun and played the guitar, that's what matters!
Sorry to hear that, congrats on giving it your best shot, better luck next time.
sounds like a cool set you played. metheny's last train home would be neat. and i wouldn't say that you focus on winning too much. every guitarist has/needs that competitive edge.
it could've been worse. i lost to a beatles cover band (and they only did one freaking song!)
or you could team up with this years winner; then you're sure to win
it could've been worse. i lost to a beatles cover band (and they only did one freaking song!)
or you could team up with this years winner; then you're sure to win
Maybe, but he's reluctant to play anything besides Green Day (seriously, he's been playing the same song for ages and would have played it if there was someone on vocals). But seeing as he's my friend, hopefully he'll agree to it. The problem is finding a band. But hey, it's next year. Since a lot of people saw my performance, I hope that some hidden bassists, drummers, and vocalists would be interested to form a band.vette6600 said:or you could team up with this years winner; then you're sure to win
Plugged in my Classic 50's Strat into my Spider II 30. No effects, and the amp wasn't even hooked up to the PA . The Strat sounded awesome when I played Wonderful Tonight, but fell short a bit on Liberty. The single-coils were too bright, but luckily I managed to tweak the amp's EQ and roll back the tone control to give me a more PAW sound (it came close, though).
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