Musicians or non musicians

[yorksrvc]

Well..started playing guitar in 1966, sold all my equipment in 1978. What a shame My first band was called Southside 6: British and Ameican Blues 67-68. I played guitar in 2 or 3 3 pc. bands in 69-71, played bass in a 9 pc. disco band 74-76 and ended my playing as a full time musician (bass) in a cover prog/rock and some original stuff band from 76-78. Do I consider myself a "musician"? Though I could play fairly well, at the time, the fact that I quit, makes me more of a "wanted to be". All I can do now is riff around the neck. I never was good at remembering songs, once they dropped my playlist, I forgot 'em.
What do I like musically? Actually.........about anything, but rap. I was heavy into "hard rock" in the late 60's early 70's. Was VERY much into import progressive and jazz/rock fusion until about 85, then the music disappeared. From 95-2000 I was HEAVY into Country. Then got hung up on 60's-70's Oldies...........00-04, where I rediscovered rock in Dream Theater, Threshold, Symphony X and then along came the moon, Aural Moon was my revival into feeling the music again, just like the good ol' days!!

[sharcnorris]

piano and Korg, lifetime habit, prog usually a keyboard medium

[mossy]

Welcome to the forums, Andy!

I've never met a more musically sensitive bunch than the moonies. Whether they actually play an instrument or not, the ears of those who frequent this site are as finely tuned as those of any instrumentally oriented musician. The appreciation for music and the sensitivity to the aural muse has always been something I respect here and am constantly surprised at. So..whilst I'm not answering your Q in the way you intended, it's never seemed so black and white to me.

What makes a musician? To me, everyone on this site who participates and shares their musicality is a musician. Some have dedicated their musicality to learning an instrument, some not. Imho, both are musicians in their own way.

Thanks for the Q...a good one and as I said, I know I'm not answering it in the way you intended, but thanks for humouring me.


mossy

[Andyyyy]

Originally Posted by mossy

Welcome to the forums, Andy!

I've never met a more musically sensitive bunch than the moonies. Whether they actually play an instrument or not, the ears of those who frequent this site are as finely tuned as those of any instrumentally oriented musician. The appreciation for music and the sensitivity to the aural muse has always been something I respect here and am constantly surprised at. So..whilst I'm not answering your Q in the way you intended, it's never seemed so black and white to me.

What makes a musician? To me, everyone on this site who participates and shares their musicality is a musician. Some have dedicated their musicality to learning an instrument, some not. Imho, both are musicians in their own way.

Thanks for the Q...a good one and as I said, I know I'm not answering it in the way you intended, but thanks for humouring me.


mossy

Thanks Mossy!

I think we can see that prog fans actually have more than a casual interest in music...

Welcome Andyyyy. It's good that you joined the Forum and, more importantly, the family that is The Moon.

I own a few guitars incl. a Fender Strat that I love but can't really play a note. I have sung in a few bands but never anything seriously. Just for (huge amounts of) FUN.

I have a very eclectic taste in music but my main focus (no pun intended ) is Prog, Classical (11th C onwards) and Jazz esp. Miles Davis. I love going to gigs and do so as often as possible (the first gig I can remember going to was The Doors and Jefferson Airplane in the late 60s). I feel very lucky that my Dad encouraged me to listen to all sorts of music when I was growing up and feel that this is probably the most important thing he ever did.

We did have a thread going where people listed their "Guilty Pleasures" (Mine included Barry Manilow ) but it seems to have disappeared which is a shame because it made for fun reading. I'll look for it again and post a link if I find it.

In the mean time, welcome again Andyyyy. Why not add yourself to the Aural Moon map and stick a photo in the rogues gallery. It's always good to put a face to the name. Have fun on the Moon and don't be a stranger. Those are the only

The map can be found here. http://www.frappr.com/auralmoon

[Darksider415]

I play the Bb soprano clarinet and the BBBb Contrabass clarinet, both for the high school band, and some solo stuff that I write in my spare time. Now, to work on that sorta-kinda transposition by ear of "The Canterbury Sequence" on the contra....

[yorksrvc]

after reading this forum, I want to say that mossy really pegged it. Appreciation of music is really in the heart and soul. Physically, I was able to express it through my hands, mind, and emotions........BUT!!! I don't play anymore and I can get REALLY emotionally over-whelmed by a sreaming high guitar note or a mellotron waving behind a driving bass or deep bass pedals or a fancy drum fill. I can be alone listening and let out a................WHEW!!! That WAS GREAT!!! or drive down the road and laugh happily at some awesome riff. You surely don't need to play or be playing to feel the beat!!! I MUSIC!!!

[Andyyyy]

Originally Posted by Darksider415

I play the Bb soprano clarinet and the BBBb Contrabass clarinet, both for the high school band, and some solo stuff that I write in my spare time. Now, to work on that sorta-kinda transposition by ear of "The Canterbury Sequence" on the contra....

Hey DS,
I'd like to hear that when ready! Sounds like it could be Gentle Giantish!

[Andyyyy]

Originally Posted by KeithieW

Welcome Andyyyy. It's good that you joined the Forum and, more importantly, the family that is The Moon.

I own a few guitars incl. a Fender Strat that I love but can't really play a note. I have sung in a few bands but never anything seriously. Just for (huge amounts of) FUN.

I have a very eclectic taste in music but my main focus (no pun intended ) is Prog, Classical (11th C onwards) and Jazz esp. Miles Davis. I love going to gigs and do so as often as possible (the first gig I can remember going to was The Doors and Jefferson Airplane in the late 60s). I feel very lucky that my Dad encouraged me to listen to all sorts of music when I was growing up and feel that this is probably the most important thing he ever did.

We did have a thread going where people listed their "Guilty Pleasures" (Mine included Barry Manilow ) but it seems to have disappeared which is a shame because it made for fun reading. I'll look for it again and post a link if I find it.

In the mean time, welcome again Andyyyy. Why not add yourself to the Aural Moon map and stick a photo in the rogues gallery. It's always good to put a face to the name. Have fun on the Moon and don't be a stranger. Those are the only

The map can be found here. http://www.frappr.com/auralmoon

Thanks Keithie! I done it! I like this, it's kinda cool to see who all is here!

My first bass was Rick 4001 (or was it 4002?) The neck warped and was not fixable. So I got a Kraemer with an aluminum neck. It's straight as an arrow today!