I want to be in a (rock) band
My musical inclination is limited to my four years of piano lessons and recitals. My parents had big dreams, but sadly I did not-and I decided it was much more important to watch Saturday morning television than learn how to play “Chopin.” My passion for music dwindled to me trying half-heartedly to play my old guitar-then, something big and astounding happened that brought it all back: Rock Band.
My musical inclination is limited to my four years of piano lessons and recitals. My parents had big dreams, but sadly I did not-and I decided it was much more important to watch Saturday morning television than learn how to play “Chopin.” My passion for music dwindled to me trying half-heartedly to play my old guitar-then, something big and astounding happened that brought it all back: Rock Band.
Rock Band is nothing less than a phenomenon. It took the greatness that is Guitar Hero and built steadily onto its following. Rock Band is perfect for people who are not actually cool enough to be in a real band but still want to rock. However, that might be a false statement because Lindsay Lohan had her own band in “Freaky Friday,” and she wasn’t cool until her career tanked and she started dating Samantha Ronson. Anyway, my point is-Rock Band is super because it is good, old-fashioned American fun. How great is having your own electronic band practice without even having to write your own songs?
Basically, how Rock Band works is there is one or two people singing a chosen rock song, someone on drums and someone playing guitar and/or bass. It sounds easy enough, but you have to sing on key. Trust me-I would know, because my years in choir never paid off and my singing voice sounds like a cat being strangled.
I am awful at Rock Band. I’m actually barely coordinated enough to work the guitar keys, but I am not going to let my dream die. I am going to form my own rock band and practice until I am better at fake instruments than everyone else I know. I am driven and up for the challenge. I know I have what it takes to be the coolest rock band on the block. In fact, I am going to take it one step farther and say that in exactly six months from now I want to compete in a local Rock Band competition. I’m dreaming big, guys. I want to take our future band all the way to the top.
After careful research, I realized there is actually a lack of Rock Band competitions coming up in 2009, but a plethora of Guitar Hero ones-granted they are all online through individual computers. Therefore, I am going to put together my own Rock Band competition. Rock bands from all over Richmond-this is your time to shine.
Since I am both poor and selfish, it will be BYOB and BYO Rock Band sets. Rock Band Contest 2009:Total Domination, will be held on May 17, exactly six months from today. And, incidentally, my 21st birthday-so get ready to rage extra hard.
Bring your A-game everybody, because this is not a joke. The stakes are high and some will have everything to lose. Mark this down on your calendars and come from all over Richmond, no matter how hungover you are. In fact, the more hungover the better-it will only make it easier for my band to win.
Speaking of my band, I don’t exactly have one-yet. I will be holding auditions sometime soon. There is only one condition: I get to pick the band name because that is the best part of having a band. That being said, the auditions are open and will be held at my apartment. I easily am bribed, so even if you are worse at playing fake, electronic instruments than I am, you are in if you bring me a kitten. I repeat, this is not a joke. I have never been more serious in my entire life. Prepare your best “Black Velvet,” “Sabotage” and many other classic-rock songs because this is do or die people. Get ready.
