Guest Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2120886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 That's great! Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2120923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
granty Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) Thanks dudez - some good tips in this here thread. Except for the topless stuff. Edited January 28, 2014 by westhead Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide granty's signature Hide all signatures instagram.com/lo_five_ Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2120943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Next time you should got topless now that you've build up confidence. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2120953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
granty Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 That would be the ultimate test of confidence. After that it's tea bagging your laptop. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide granty's signature Hide all signatures instagram.com/lo_five_ Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2120955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xox Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2120980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
usagi Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 On 1/28/2014 at 7:39 PM, westhead said: I did it stood up, in front of a table with my laptop and keyboard, drinking a pint of Heineken. I had my headphones on as well, this was a good idea because I couldnt hear some of the quieter guitar parts through the PA and it sort of put me more in the electronic music producer category and less in the cabaret act category. Definitely the best and most enjoyable gig I've played - it was full because they showed a footy match on the screen just before I was on, and everyone hung around. I made sure the volume was such that people could chat if they wanted, but also listen - that definitely helped because a few people would have left halfway through my set otherwise. I didn't say much, just hello thanks and goodbye essentially, any extra would have been pointless because people were chatting amongst themselves. I really got into it, just enjoyedbthe whole act of playing music ive written and enjoy. It looked like other people were enjoying it too, got some applause after every tune and some dude was nodding his head ffs - like he was actually into it! Having more people watchining made it easier and less nerve wracking in a weird way, less embarrassing. The owner asked me back anyway, mission accomplished. nice. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide usagi's signature Hide all signatures On 4/17/2013 at 2:45 PM, Alcofribas said: afaik i usually place all my cum drops on scientifically sterilized glass slides which are carefully frozen and placed in trash cans throughout the city labelled "for women alco" with my social security and phone numbers. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2120983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudbreaker Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 On 1/28/2014 at 3:50 AM, luke viia said: On 1/27/2014 at 11:28 PM, cloudbreaker said: FWIW I dig the sitting in a nice outfit with a glass of wine idea. ... especially if you decide to start doing noise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp9yay_z6N0 ART IS THE BEST. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide cloudbreaker's signature Hide all signatures Bad Business means Good Art Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2121633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
granty Posted January 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 I can appreciate this on some sort of cerebral level - but my heart says, 'what a load of fucking wank' Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide granty's signature Hide all signatures instagram.com/lo_five_ Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2121710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
usagi Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 ^ those guys are like a noise version of TISM anyway yeah TISM, that's who you should take cues from about how to present yourself on stage, definitely, yep. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRGGsvb1oas Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide usagi's signature Hide all signatures On 4/17/2013 at 2:45 PM, Alcofribas said: afaik i usually place all my cum drops on scientifically sterilized glass slides which are carefully frozen and placed in trash cans throughout the city labelled "for women alco" with my social security and phone numbers. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2122299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke viia Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 how to present yourself on stage imo, by Caroliner: (ps - glad to hear your show went well westhead) Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide luke viia's signature Hide all signatures GHOST: have you killed Claudius yet HAMLET: no GHOST: why HAMLET: fuck you is why im going to the cemetery to touch skulls [planet of dinosaurs - the album [bc] [archive]] Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2122303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audioblysk Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 On 1/22/2014 at 4:47 PM, Friendly Foil said: There are plenty of rules for solo electronic musicians. 1. Look really really focused, and maybe even a bit annoyed, while staring into your laptop. It'll make what you're doing look really complicated. 2. Turn knobs on an unplugged mixer whenever you feel like showing that you've got things under control. People won't be able to tell that nothing is happening anyway since they music you're playing is super IDM to begin with. 3. If you're playing some hella banging choons, you're allowed to nod your head for a minute or so. Don't overdo it though. 4. Do not acknowledge the crowd. You may wave at them or something when you enter and leave the stage, but that's it. There's probably more I can't think of right now. This is perfect. /thread Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Audioblysk's signature Hide all signatures "You could always do a Thoreau and walden your ass into a forest." - chenGOD ##### | (.) (.) ] | < / | O / ----- Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2122304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
granty Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 I like the idea of being masked and anonymous. Ideally I'd do the gig dressed as robocop, then at the end get my mate to shout out 'nice playing son, what's your name?', then I'd just go 'murphy' and walk off. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide granty's signature Hide all signatures instagram.com/lo_five_ Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2122327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entorwellian Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Some things that help with reducing anxiety before a set: - Don't get high before your set.- Walk around the block a few times before you go on. Open air does wonders and you feel completely relaxed. - Have 3 back up plans if your main set fails, even if its just playing mp3's off of a thumbdrive you carried in your pocket.. If you play infrequently your main set will probably fail 30% of the shows/performances you go to. - As a last resort, make a song completely out of Windows OS sounds so if your set crashes you can do a smooth recovery. To presenting: Look like whatever you are doing is important. Don't feel afraid to dance to your own stuff on stage. Don't look at the audience if whatever you are doing *is* actually important. If you have a heckler just call him up and be humble. I play weird stuff so I usually just make a self aware joke about it. Ignore the drunk ones, though; they are trouble Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Entorwellian's signature Hide all signatures When A Heron Turns BlackNorthern Flicker Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2134728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audioblysk Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 On 2/1/2014 at 2:46 AM, Audioblysk said: On 1/22/2014 at 4:47 PM, Friendly Foil said: There are plenty of rules for solo electronic musicians. 1. Look really really focused, and maybe even a bit annoyed, while staring into your laptop. It'll make what you're doing look really complicated. 2. Turn knobs on an unplugged mixer whenever you feel like showing that you've got things under control. People won't be able to tell that nothing is happening anyway since they music you're playing is super IDM to begin with. 3. If you're playing some hella banging choons, you're allowed to nod your head for a minute or so. Don't overdo it though. 4. Do not acknowledge the crowd. You may wave at them or something when you enter and leave the stage, but that's it. There's probably more I can't think of right now. This is perfect. /thread There were these guys I saw open for wisp earlier this month and they had the most IDM set I have ever experienced. They followed Friendly Foils 4 simple steps to a fuckin T. There was about 5 minutes out of 30 where they played something relatively dance-able/not random and never, not even once did they acknowledge the crowd was there. Plus turtleneck sweatshirts. Don't forget those. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Audioblysk's signature Hide all signatures "You could always do a Thoreau and walden your ass into a forest." - chenGOD ##### | (.) (.) ] | < / | O / ----- Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2134733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendly Foil Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 lololol having a friend stab you. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2134862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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awepittance Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 rule #1 if playing on TV definitely bring a synth with a bunch of knobs Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide awepittance's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2135550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xox Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 ok. wat wow wat waaat Reveal hidden contents watmm john for president! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2135567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xox Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 (edited) so can someone remind me why shouldn't we love Russia Today? where else is this even possible? btw john, i respect you even more after this ...all well said, and played Edited March 3, 2014 by xox Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2135569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryancolecreate Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 ya that's awesome. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide ryancolecreate's signature Hide all signatures ------ dailyambient.com ------ New Ambient Music Every Day. New ambient album "Sun and Clouds" now out. Use the discount code watmmer for 50% off the $4 album.Check it out. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2135944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
foresense Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 nice one dude I've checked that show in the past, weird coincidence Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide foresense's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2135950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aces Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 On 3/3/2014 at 1:20 AM, John Ehrlichman said: rule #1 if playing on TV definitely bring a synth with a bunch of knobs That was great all round. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2136247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest AsylumSeaker Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 This is also quite good: I'm not sure if they always take that much gear on stage, but they're one of the most genuinely 'live' acts around, in my opinion. I love that every movement they make is functional, rather than merely for show. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/82023-how-to-present-yourself-on-stage/page/3/#findComment-2137003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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