Stage Antics

[Stan_Kumar]

Is it really necessary?

And I mean all types of stage antics from the mild to the seriously crazy.

What are your opinions about it?

 

[justheretolook]

if there weren't any stage antics, phrases like, "my fav guitarist is...!" wouldnt exist.

 

[Stan_Kumar]

if there weren't any stage antics, phrases like, "my fav guitarist is...!" wouldnt exist.

True.....but what if you were just a local band?

Is it seriously necessary?:???:

 

[jerryoc221]

Well even though you play good,most of the times thats not enough to WoW the crowd & that's why some people are stars, they do things that put the WoW on the crowd. Stage pressence,showmanship,etc.... and its a good feeling to groove to the music your playing & it will feel better if the crowd goes along with you.

 

[Kimmi]

its not really about necessary but more of personal preference of both the crowd and performer.

The crowd might have two different opinions on it.
1." Just quit moving and play the instrument properly.The dude is moving like hell but he can't get hold note properly and his cables keeps on disconnecting".

2." Move lah!! so boring.NO LIFE"

While the from the band view varies from.

1."eh later,don't just stand there.Move and express yourself.Don't be boring"

2."I'll just play my instrument properly.I don;t want to look like a fool and screw up the song".


Theres many more reasons but then again this is all my opinion.haha.my 5 cents

Some local guitarist don;t move that much or rarely moves but are a good to watch and play damn well. Mark John of Allura and Field of caracal ( I think ) .

While some local musicians move and still do well at thier instruments.Caracal ( field,martin,gab,KC,Chris) , Josh of the fire fight, trella , Inch from allura ,Matt of AVA and Shah from Silhouette just to name a few.

( sorry if i got the names wrong or gave wrong opinions )

 

[cereal]

Stage Antics = Attention-seeking
Stage Presence = Poised and naturally at ease

Go for the latter.

 

[someone]

I think it depends on what suits the music you are playing.

If you are playing punk or hardcore then you should be fierce on stage. and leap everywhere in a violent manner.

If you are playing traditional jazz or blues then you will probably stand still and you movements will only be as you feel the music (like scrunching the face when you bend the high notes).

I guess it also reflects what you expect from the crowd. If you want them to mosh their brains out then your onstage should reflect that.

Likewise if you you want them to stand/sit and watch you will be more more restrained

But I agree with those who say that the stage performance needs to have visual appeal.
Some can do this while still standing still, some use gimicks (like a hat or costume or something).

If people only want to hear your music then play CD is the best bet because you can play and mix until it sounds killer then people can really hear everything properly.
Performing live is a different experience so "stage antics" start to play a part

 

[kuang89]

slash will not move much even if he is soloing fast or slow songs, except ard the november rain era where he jumps while doing half squats...

 

[Kimmi]

Stage Antics = Attention-seeking
Stage Presence = Poised and naturally at ease

super well said...haha

 

[Stan_Kumar]

Thanks for the advice gents!

So in the end, it really depends on the song choice and the crowd?

That's tough to decide.......

 

[Kimmi]

just ask yourself

"What would ____( inserts name ) do".

when i mean inserts name,i mean you.haha

Just do it if it feels right.what ever one does,will come under some scrutiny.haha..just the way it goes i guess..

 

[Stan_Kumar]

just ask yourself

"What would ____( inserts name ) do".

when i mean inserts name,i mean you.haha

Just do it if it feels right.what ever one does,will come under some scrutiny.haha..just the way it goes i guess..

That's so true, about your actions being scrutinised by the public...

Thanks!

 

[Hydrofly]

My antics are done by my fingers

 

[Stan_Kumar]

My antics are done by my fingers

Haha! Nice one! :mrgreen:

 

[theunknown]

be spontaneous be comfortable be happy. if they like you, they like you.

oh yeah u should see the video where slash and michael jackson performed together and slash wouldnt leave the stage even though the security tried to pull him off. he just kept soloing. that was classic....

my $99999999 neg