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#104404 - 11/11/06 03:59 AM
Re: Piano bar, the worst gig around
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Musical Wallpaper.
That's what you've described, and I've done my share of it. It's not a "crowd participation" deal, and it's usually on the calmer side, but the venue that features such entertainment is something that I, myself look for when I dine out with Donna. When you are with someone that you want to talk to, it's nice to have music in the background that doesn't command your attention. I actually love places that feature a musician who knows how to read the room and stay just where he needs to be, with respect to volume, tempo and "schmaltz".
I admire performers that take each request, and tactfully place them into the set in the "right" spot, so as to please the requester, and still maintain the control of the room's PULSE. I always felt that my primary job was to "work" the room .... whether that meant jokes, music or quiet ambiance – it’s all part of the job description, as I see it.
I’ve mentioned before that I am starting to lean in that “background” direction, and I have no regrets so far. The days of yelling, screaming, and playing mindless renditions of overplayed pop-dance numbers just wore thin on me. I love the newer, quieter me … and my audiences seem to appreciate it as well. There is a place for EVERYTHING you all do, and we will all change our routines from time to time. The important thing is to LIKE your own performance. If it looks like YOU like what you play, then the crowd will accept it more readily. Humility on stage is essential. Big shot, or not – we’re STILL there to please the people first.
It’s a thing of beauty and art, when the audience is pleased, and the performer is happy with their work.
Ahhhhhh, the life of an artist !
[This message has been edited by Uncle Dave (edited 11-11-2006).]
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#104413 - 11/12/06 06:32 AM
Re: Piano bar, the worst gig around
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Just make that check payable to... ![](http://www.synthzone.com/ubbs/wink.gif) Fortunately, I only have to play a dozen or less of these jobs a year. For me, they're boring as hell, but the pay is exceptional, and more often than not there's a hefty tip that goes with the check. Yep, it's wallpaper music at its very best! ![](http://www.synthzone.com/ubbs/biggrin.gif) Gary ------------------ Travlin' Easy
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