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Originally posted by Diki:
Well, you've amply demonstrated all of the above (well, perhaps not the bit about not being patronizing). Of course, you left out the insensitive, rude, spiteful and bitter part, but I guess that comes under the 'honest' section

Of course, blunt, honest opinions have perhaps a slightly higher value if backed up by actual real world skills...

For instance, the voluminous posting on arranger value, operation, quality (or not) might have more weight when it comes from someone that can actually PLAY. Same with recording skills, live sound engineering or the grocery list of just about everything that you post about...

But don't worry. If I need advice from someone with no credibility, you can be sure I will look for your posts first!

You see, were I to post incessantly about how to sing well, and had a voice well, kind of like mine (not exactly very good!), I imagine that eventually (or in your case, pretty darn soon) you might chime in with what utter rubbish I was posting. And tell me to leave it to people that COULD do what they offer others advice on... Me, I want driving tips, I tend to want to listen to someone that can actually drive

BTW, have a re-read of your definition of 'topper' and see if it doesn't apply to yourself in the context of your involvement in this forum... It struck me as pretty accurate. But hey! What's the opinion of one bitter and frustrated wedding singer in the face of a mighty ex-karaoke singer who hasn't posted a single piece of arranger music here (sorry if I missed it - the last thing I remember was a WS demo)?



DIKI you have lost all credibility with me. Your agenda here is only to be respected as leader in your field whatever that is..arranger playing?. On this board you may get what you desire so much. You can toot all you want about your precious g70 and performing skills. Frankly I have not heard anything from you that even I would shout well done....and me being what you say I am thats pretty bad....I don't have to "prove" anything to you....Yeah that sucks I know. you don't impress me. I am comfortable where I am, where I have been and what I am doing now. I would not change a thing. I have done everything I wanted to do. and far far more than I dreamed. In that reagard I can see an extremely frustrated "musician" when I see one who felt un appreciated. Have a peek in the mirror. I have worked with keyboard players that can read down 24 charts in a soundcheck/rehersal at 3PM for 5 acts and play the show at 8PM for 10,000. Those are players I respect. Players like my wife who did exactly that for years. Players who would not think of taking an arranger on any gig. Players who don't even know they exist.


You want to hear an "arranger piece" so bad..... turn on your keyboard and hit a few buttonos and press "play"////:0 even I can do that with the best...Doesn't take a Julliard Grad..Suprised?




[This message has been edited by Kingfrog (edited 03-16-2009).]
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