What We Have Learnt So Far
Recently we had lots of gigs to play. We were lucky enough to be endorsed by C&M. Thank you to C&M for trusting WD with the deal. With all the good things coming at us, what have we learnt from these 5 years being in a band, being Wynken Delirium? We received many feedbacks after shows from friends and observers, some good to hear, and some not, but hey, these are all part of experiences and knowledge gained. What we need is a good kick in the ass to make sure we stay level-headed despite all the good things coming at us.
Lesson #1
Never skip basic things such as attending soundchecks and getting to know the equipment provided in gigs. These will help us as a band to not look and sound like fools when we start to play.
Lesson #2
Be ready and be 100% prepared to entertain the crowd. Don't let circumstances take your attention away. This is because people pay to come and see you play. We do want them to go back feeling worthy of paying whatever amount of money that parted from their well-guarded wallets.
Lesson #3
Stay true to your music. Do not try to be someone else when people dictate what to play and what not to play. At the end of the day, it is easier to be yourself rather than someone else. You will feel happier and much more satisfied.
Lesson #4
Do enjoy yourselves on stage and let the music do the talking. Let the music flow within you and share that great feeling of being onstage with the crowd. For that 15 minutes of fame, enjoy it, bathe in it, and ride it like a wild bull in the meadows of Texas. Dude! You earn it. Dont worry about it too much.
Lesson #5
A band is a family extension unit. Be truthful, be respectful of your band mates because, actually, they are the ones that also understand you and may be at some point will be there for you when you are in trouble.
Lesson #6
Practice, practice, practice, and practice some more. Play together as a band as much as possible and be yourself when you are playing your instruments, may it be guitar, bass, throat, drums (or saron, in our case). Work to be good at what you are doing and be professional about it. You make the job easier for others to play along.
At the end of the day, we must enjoy what we are doing. It's not a job, it's not a duty but it's an adventure that six guys can go through and tell to our grandchildren one day- Hey! You know what, when I was younger, we rocked the house of thousands of people.....what a dream!...
Well, it's a long way to go, but I can see it coming! Very soon my friends...very soon!
Peace!
Harris
Lesson #1
Never skip basic things such as attending soundchecks and getting to know the equipment provided in gigs. These will help us as a band to not look and sound like fools when we start to play.
Lesson #2
Be ready and be 100% prepared to entertain the crowd. Don't let circumstances take your attention away. This is because people pay to come and see you play. We do want them to go back feeling worthy of paying whatever amount of money that parted from their well-guarded wallets.
Lesson #3
Stay true to your music. Do not try to be someone else when people dictate what to play and what not to play. At the end of the day, it is easier to be yourself rather than someone else. You will feel happier and much more satisfied.
Lesson #4
Do enjoy yourselves on stage and let the music do the talking. Let the music flow within you and share that great feeling of being onstage with the crowd. For that 15 minutes of fame, enjoy it, bathe in it, and ride it like a wild bull in the meadows of Texas. Dude! You earn it. Dont worry about it too much.
Lesson #5
A band is a family extension unit. Be truthful, be respectful of your band mates because, actually, they are the ones that also understand you and may be at some point will be there for you when you are in trouble.
Lesson #6
Practice, practice, practice, and practice some more. Play together as a band as much as possible and be yourself when you are playing your instruments, may it be guitar, bass, throat, drums (or saron, in our case). Work to be good at what you are doing and be professional about it. You make the job easier for others to play along.
At the end of the day, we must enjoy what we are doing. It's not a job, it's not a duty but it's an adventure that six guys can go through and tell to our grandchildren one day- Hey! You know what, when I was younger, we rocked the house of thousands of people.....what a dream!...
Well, it's a long way to go, but I can see it coming! Very soon my friends...very soon!
Peace!
Harris
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