Chas- Isn't this am arranger keyboard forum ???????? What do you expect so see and hear??? Piano concertos?? I don't remember filling out an application as to my specific playing ability and being accepted or rejected on that premise, or auditioning for the right to belong here.. You want to set the bar for yourself fine- but you have no business doing it for others. Perhaps you could start a non arranger keyboard forum somewhere else and remove yourself from here- then you wouldn't be so upset at what you see. This kink of judgmental stuff pisses me off. This is not "Keyboard Idol". Just when I was getting back to posting after other narcissistic guys were spouting the same stuff not so long ago. You can have it back.

sparky ... with Nigel's comment, and the 'mysterious disappearance' of chas' more recent post, I may be wrong, but I have a feeling you won't have to be concerned about him 'judging' anyone's musical contributions for a while, or telling us how we use 'self-playing' keyboards ...
I think it's too bad because he would often have some insight on things from a different perspective ...
Anyway, we make our bed ... and don't be afraid about posting any of your work ... we would love to hear it ...

Right now I'm working on converting 100's of song lyric docs to plain text to load into the pa600. Recording projects have to wait though I have some from the full band. Only recorded with an ikey stereo recorder at the time so individual parts not well balanced. I will post something when it gets nearer the top of my priority list. When are you coming back to NJ?

Sparky, there's an easy way to do those conversions all at once. If you remember those old DOS commands you can batch convert them.

Gary

Tony, I don't think Nigel has banned Chas, but instead gave him a warning/reprimand of sorts.

I agree that Chas has some great insights and a different perspective, and I respect his point of view.

This place is however, primarily an "arranger" forum and should be viewed as such, although there is certainly nothing wrong with "off topic" posts.

Personally, I have attempted to adopt a "live and let live" policy, and try to stay off people's toes while still offering my own views on whatever arranger topic is on the go.

Ian

PS...I am really pleased to see more members sharing their music.

I agree totally, Ian ...

Unfortunately, no dates set right now, but I will let you know where and when ... hmmm ... sounds like there is a song in there ...

Ian, I LIKE the new way you're approaching things.

I try to do the same.

Here's a question: In my opinion, there have been a few posts here recently that were plain AWFUL!

What's the right thing to do, in light of the request by the poster to comment?

I start off by thinking that if this person doesn't know that he/she can't play or sing, they should keep it to themselves.

Then, I think, "hey, this is a good guy (or girl). Maybe I should just say nothing".

That's what I usually do, but a few of the recent posts were really sad!

What do you think?


Russ

PS: If you really new Chas, you'd understand that he's not
afraid to discuss a controversial subject. He's also not trying to hurt anyone's feelings.

And, in my opinion, he's right more often than he's wrong.

SZ is peaceful and enjoyable to come to lately with everyone posting songs talking shop etc, ...it's not a question of good or bad its all about sharing musicianship, constructive criticism,
& learning from each other.Russ why not post a few tunes get in the mix, that's what it's all about. "Keeping it to yourself" doesn't help anyone IMO. we're all here to have fun and enjoy arranger KB's..

Donny, I don't have fun listening to bad music. I'm in the studio over 40 hours a week recording film scores, tracks for live performances, etc. Sadly, I haven't recorded anything for just fun in many years. I'm too far behind on promised projects. My clients are all Fortune 200 Companies.

And, other than really rough score concepts, I never record with an arranger.

I have posted 2 spec film score projects and one solo guitar effort here. None actually belonged here, since arrangers weren't used. They do, however, give an indication of my involvement and level of music production.

I kind of wish I had the time to just play for fun.

Sadly, everything is deadline work, and I'm also writing scripts, editing and even doing V/O's...all under tight deadlines...many times, keeping at it for 30 plus hours, with just bathroom breaks.

Anything I post might interest a few, but would not show arranger work. And, the work is so specific to what's going on in the film(s) that is sometimes does not stand alone as music very well.

I just struggle with bad work, and don't know if just letting it stand does anybody any good.


Russ