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Ben Daniel
Goo Roo
WA
UZZ31 & JZA80 (when I find one!!)
Posts: 1545
Reg: 03-2006
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Hey all, just thought I'd see if we have any musical talent amongst our soarer community. My principle instrument is the Piano, I played for about 9 years, did music for my TEE and graduated at a tier 7 level but had to give it up as I had a lot of outside commitments but can still sit down and play some stuff 
I used to watch my dad play guitar and for 10 years i've picked it up and had a strum here and there but now I want to get serious, have just bought a Jackson DK2L Left hand... Yes, im left handed and getting a left handed guitar that I like has been a nightmare and yeah also picking up a Line 6 combo in 4 weeks (hopefully).
After 9 years of Piano I learnt that the right teacher makes all the difference and am going to meet a few tutors next week to decide which one will be suited for me. Im pretty excited No longer will I just be able to listen to my favourite bands now i'll be able to play all my favourite stuff.
Oh yeah, can also play a little drums and some clarinet. So yeah, fire away !!! |
Mike Bradberry
DieHard
Queensland
V8 UnLimited
Posts: 949
Reg: 07-2005
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Hi Ben, I have played blues harmonica in various bands over the last 20 years. I am just getting into singing which is something I have wanted to do for some time but felt I didn't have the skills.
Nothing quite like being on stage and having people moved by what is being performed. |
Callum Finch
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT & Corolla
Posts: 4045
Reg: 09-2005
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Hey Ben!
I'd love to hear any feedback you have over guitar tutors.
I used to play in high school a little however stopped. =(
Desperately looking to get back in to it now however i dont have enough kohones to go to a music store and ask "Whut to do?" |
Graham Dollisson
Goo Roo
QLD
GTTL , Morris Marina, P76 V8 Super, P76 6cyl Deluxe
Posts: 1277
Reg: 07-2005
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I have a nice red and white electric guitar. It looks nice sitting in the corner of the room on its stand. |
David Henderson
Tinkerer
Nsw
TT
Posts: 48
Reg: 08-2007
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i've played alto sax for 12 years (jazz), before that violin for 6 years. Im currently in a dub band with my brother who plays guitar and is studying at the Con in sydney and, and also play weddings with my brother and sister (she plays violin)
Next time theres an event, we should have a jam! what about a band name? |
Mike Bradberry
DieHard
Queensland
V8 UnLimited
Posts: 952
Reg: 07-2005
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David said 'what about a band name?'
How about 'The Soarers'. |
Gary Poloskei
Tinkerer
A.C.T
Soarer TT
Posts: 46
Reg: 01-2008
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yeah i am a keyboardist/producer 10+ years
im involved with mostly heavy metal but some things have got in the way of that.
Trance music
www.myspace.com/mikrucio
I also produced pop/r&b music
www.myspace.com/sireeal |
Keenan Edinger
TryHard
WA
UZZ31 GT-L V8
Posts: 303
Reg: 02-2006
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I've played the drums for 14 yrs, played in all the top Jazz and Concert bands through my primary and high school days. Had a band for the first few years of uni, but now that we all have way more outside commitments we've basically stopped playing.
Still love playing though, and you'll always find me tapping something somewhere (much to everyone's annoyance, bloody drummers......lol!). |
Luke Nieuwhof
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT
Posts: 2739
Reg: 07-2005
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I played recorder in primary school. |
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
Mercedes Benz SLK230 Kompressor
Posts: 6757
Reg: 05-2005
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"The SOARERS"...........NOICE!  |
Ben Daniel
Goo Roo
WA
UZZ31 & JZA80 (when I find one!!)
Posts: 1549
Reg: 03-2006
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Callum, will defiantely let you know man, will depend on what you wanna play man... my interests might be different to yours but if we are looking roughly at the same thing we can maybe organise a discount if we both sign up... who knows ??
I've always loved my Classical music and thats what I learnt on Piano as its probably the most technical out of all styles (a lot will argue this tho) I'd keep playing Classical on guitar to develope my technique but in the end I wanna be able to play •••• like Eric Johnson, Van Halen, Joe Satriani etc etc |
David Murray
Tinkerer
NSW
SC400 V8
Posts: 35
Reg: 04-2007
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does guitar hero count? i rock that s**t  |
Glen Muller
TryHard
Victoria
V8 Soarer UZZ31
Posts: 428
Reg: 12-2007
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I play flamenco guitar, and have a couple of electrics for shredding. Love my metal fast, heavy and thrash.
During my teens I played viola in symphony orchestras, and bagpipes with the Clan Macleod.
I also fart about with pianos and keyboards, something I'm practising to uitlise when I get out of uni and into the classroom. |
Ben Hesketh
Tinkerer
WA
UZZ31 v8
Posts: 35
Reg: 02-2008
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I've played drums for 10+ years and dabble in recording and electronic music (lots of reason and pro tools). The band I'm currently in has done two national tour supports, a few East Coast runs, few trips to Radelaide and Melbourne and a lot around WA. We'll be doing a lot more again this year, including 10 shows in NZ in November. Tis hectic trying to fit it in with uni, work and other hobbies but well worth it.
My band's myspace: www.myspace.com/dyscord
(It's rather metal) |
Callum Finch
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT & Corolla
Posts: 4048
Reg: 09-2005
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Ben Daniel wrote on Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 06:31 pm:
Cooooooool!
My background is classical acoustic but am looking to get in to slightly heavier rock and everything leading up to it.
ie, The Beatles -> Iron Maiden
I know it wont happen overnight ;) |
Ben Daniel
Goo Roo
WA
UZZ31 & JZA80 (when I find one!!)
Posts: 1556
Reg: 03-2006
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David Murray wrote on Friday, June 27, 2008 - 09:02 am:does guitar hero count? i rock that s**t
I knew someone would say something like this... |
Daniel Clarke
Goo Roo
NSW
TT 2.5L 6 cylinder
Posts: 3651
Reg: 03-2006
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I have sitting next to my PC desk, My Marshall VS100R combo and Ibanez JS100 Electric, also have a JAckson Dinky XL USA pro series electric and a Yamaha 12 string acoustic.
Played in a band when i was younger, 3 piece, female vocalist.. Light pop rock was our thang. Was Great fun, did some recording and played around Sydney!
Although i love to play Metal and some Satch as well, Im extremely rusty and no where near as good as once was... I play it for fun now and then
Music was a great escape, but once i got settled down, My best mate ( drummer ) moved to the ACT and is part of a very succesful band called " Using Three Words ", the SInger was married and expecting her 1st child, so it was then we parted and went our seperate ways... I still listen to our stuff every now and then..Memories./sigh |
Jose-Antonio Castillo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer VVTi
Posts: 1552
Reg: 07-2005
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I haven't picked up my acoustics in ages! Still need to get one of them restrung as well lol. |
Will Schultz
TryHard
new south wales
tt
Posts: 168
Reg: 05-2007
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Jose-Antonio Castillo wrote on Saturday, June 28, 2008 - 12:57 pm:I haven't picked up my acoustics in ages!
Pretty much all i play now.Used to play in heavy bands but barely pick the electric up at all.
Maybe i should crank the old gibson and bug the neighbours a bit..... |
Jose-Antonio Castillo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer VVTi
Posts: 1556
Reg: 07-2005
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Sounds like a plan hehehe |
Adam Collins
TryHard
Victoria
Soarer GTT-L
Posts: 165
Reg: 02-2006
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I've been playing drums for about the last 8 years or so...
I use a brushed Metallic black Tama Superstar Hyperdrive, mix of Paiste / Zildjian cymbals and Iron Cobra hardware. Biggest gig I played was with a band about 4 years ago at Rod Laver Arena... we played two shows in the one day there, and even though it was only two songs each time it was seriously awesome.
My current band "the Wise Gents" have supported the likes of The Getaway Plan, Behind Crimson Eyes, The Vasco Era, The Spazzys and H-Block 101, we're actually going to start recording our new EP this weekend but you can have a listen to some stuff at www.myspace.com/wisegents
All the tunes on the page were produced by ourselves, and are unmastered... not too bad for a $0 budget... |
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
Mercedes Benz SLK230 Kompressor
Posts: 6772
Reg: 05-2005
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Good stuff Adam.........great sound  |
Dave Billings
Goo Roo
Louisiana
SC 300, 2JZE, 5 Speed
Posts: 1614
Reg: 06-2007
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I play a mean "air guitar" if anybody has room in their band, hehe!!! |
Aka Abedin
Goo Roo
NSW
91 G-TT, 93 GTL 31
Posts: 1142
Reg: 07-2005
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my instrument of choice is a 1JZ with full exhaust and a turbosmart Megasonic BOV  |
Daniel Clarke
Goo Roo
NSW
TT 2.5L 6 cylinder
Posts: 3679
Reg: 03-2006
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Very COol Adam! NIce sound Good luck with the recording!
My Best mate who i used to play with in Sydney now lives in ACT and plays in band downt here!
http://www.myspace.com/usingthreewords
I love there sound, Are an awsome bunch of talented guys and recently done some more recording. |
Adam Collins
TryHard
Victoria
Soarer GTT-L
Posts: 166
Reg: 02-2006
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Thanks guys, glad you like it!
We should have some new stuff up on the page in a couple of weeks, I'll post up on here when we get it cranking... |
Daniel Clarke
Goo Roo
NSW
TT 2.5L 6 cylinder
Posts: 3680
Reg: 03-2006
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Aka Abedin wrote on Thursday, July 03, 2008 - 03:16 pm:my instrument of choice is a 1JZ with full exhaust and a turbosmart Megasonic BOV
Ive heard you cant even play with your Doodle properly yet.... WTF are you talkin about... Bwuahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha |
Luke Bell
TryHard
NSW
JZZ30 GT-TL Manual
Posts: 167
Reg: 04-2006
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I play several instruments, been playing bass and guitar for about 10 years, violin and piano for about 16 years. Also do some recording and sound production for local bands here in Orange.
My gear:
-Cole Clark Mistress
-Cole Clark Guardian
-Fender Jazz Bass (5 String)
-Fender Precision Bass
-About 50 effects pedals lol
I have a whole hep of amps as I build guitar amps, so if any guitarists here are looking for an amp I can custom make valve amps for whatever you want |
Daniel Clarke
Goo Roo
NSW
TT 2.5L 6 cylinder
Posts: 3698
Reg: 03-2006
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Hey Luke, A mate of mine is lookin at some new amps, You got any info on what you build and what they sound like??? |
Owen Williams
Tinkerer
nsw
tt luxury pack
Posts: 38
Reg: 03-2007
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another drummer ... have played for about 9 years , i play a really old pearl kit but with newish zildjian cymbals consisting of high hat , splash , medium crash, crash and ride bought it like that have no idea why someone spent all that money on cymbals to sell em with an old cheap kit.. ahwell reaping the benifits..... ADAM ! great stuff mate awesome sound...good drumming ..am a fan now |
Luke Bell
TryHard
NSW
JZZ30 GT-TL Manual
Posts: 174
Reg: 04-2006
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I mostly build copies of allot of classic Fender, Marshall, Vox etc amps but give them a few tweaks here and there or modify them for what the customer wants. I generally only build the amps, usually don't make speaker cabinets as it is too time consuming.
I have a few models of my own design that are in the prototype and testing phase at the moment, I am also working on getting a website made up but probably wont be up for a while yet |
Adam Collins
TryHard
Victoria
Soarer GTT-L
Posts: 169
Reg: 02-2006
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Hey guys, you know how I was saying we were recording our new EP? Well I've just put some samples of songs on our page
www.myspace.com/wisegents
They aren't mastered and still need a couple of tweaks but hey, it gives you a pretty good idea. Cheers! |
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