On the topic of vocals....thanks for trying to get better and please continue to do so, but don\'t beat yourself up or get stressed out over it either. Amazing vocals would be cool but it\'s not why any of us go to the shows. It would make you more appealing to new fans though so stick with the lessons and again thanks for your willingness and effort to improve.
a: shows that are intense/loud/fast all the way through or
b: shows where there is more of a mix of softer stuff and abstract jams +the intense stuff
It depends.....
If your talking about more softer jazzy stuff that is mellow but at the same time groovy so you can DANCE and move to it then I say yes, bring it on.
If your talking about ballads that bring the show to a screeching halt and make the entire crowd stand there with their arms at their side and feet cemented to the ground..HELL NO. Please don\'t do that.
Don\'t be afraid to go a little softer. Just don\'t go too soft and keep it tasteful and fun and DANCEABLE.....always danceable.
In the end though it\'s up to you guys. Don\'t be afraid to write and play whats in your brain and your heart and your soul because of what the fan response might be.
I think everyone would be down with a little more balance.
We don\'t want to be put to sleep but a hip and groovy jazz tune or a reggae tune or something totally new to take it down a notch but not kill the momentum between ragers would be great.
A show should not be just rage rage rage from start to finish. It should be diverse but still have a recognizable and enjoyable flow to it, going many different places and hitting many different styles an just mixing it up and keeping it interesting and
unpredictable.
I think you have added a great deal of balance to the band already though. Before you came along most of the jams were just start low and build it up to freakout intensity then end it.
Since you came along many jams have gone in various unexpected and interesting directions and the results at times have been phenomenal. There is a new found freedom and patience and exploratory nature in the jams. I am really thankful for that.
I like the super built up freak outs as much as the next guy but there are so many different ways to go and the most memorable, most EPIC of jams comes out of just letting go, letting it all hang out and going wherever the universe dictates.
Keep bringing the diversity. There are so many different styles out there and you guys are good enough musicians and creative enough to master many of them and incorporate a huge variety of good styles into your songs and the jams that accompany them.
You presence in the band has without a doubt taken things to the next level and made me very excited for the future.
So keep up the good work!!
