SHOULD I STOP PLAYING GUITAR?

SHAWN · Post by **SHAWN** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:36 pm

We are so incredibly fortunate to have a great guitarist in Greg Titzer.

So, I'm just curious. How many of you think I should put down the guitar adn just be a front man?

Click the link below:

http://www.pollpub.com/should-shawn-put ... aines.aspx

or visit our myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/migraines

I'm seriously interested in your opinion.

Thanx,
Shawn

Oliver's Army · Post by **Oliver's Army** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:42 am

Speaking from a purely technical point?

That extra guitar adds another aural layer the would be missed.

Be it either a crunchy rhythm or a finessed acoustic.

It's not like you suck at it either.

Keep it. You can always set it down on the songs that dont *need* it.

conley · Post by **conley** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:43 am

Shawn,
When did you start playing guitar?

conley · Post by **conley** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:46 am

In all seriousness......I agree with Markus - keep the 2nd guitar. Nothing sounds better than the crunch of a Les Paul holding down the groove.

The_Dude · Post by **The_Dude** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 8:04 am

From a fan of live music's standpoint (and a non-musician)...keep the 2nd guitar. It drives me crazy when the lead singer of a band doesn't play an instrument.

Aero · Post by **Aero** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 11:52 am

I say it depends on the kind of music you're playing. There are many great 4-piece bands that have frontmen who don't need to play guitar.

Graverobber doesn't seem to need two guitars because they seem to mostly play the same part, and you guys mostly play pretty straightforward power chord rhythm parts, but Migraines could probably keep 2 guitars.

Garr · Post by **Garr** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 11:54 am

To Shawn: Play where it helps the music, but don't play just to play. . .and don't not play just to not play. Think first of the song. Think next of performance. Beyond that, what really matters?

At The Dude: That is one of the most angering statements you have ever made. EVERY lead singer plays an instrument. Not only do they play an instrument, but they play an instrument that requires them to remember words, properly breathe, hit the correct notes, sustain notes, inflect notes, and manage to harmonize with every other instrument (tonally or rhythmically) in the band.

Singing CAN be very hard work requiring a great degree of skill, training, and talent. It shouldn't be dismissed.

Aero · Post by **Aero** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 11:59 am

Garr wrote:Singing CAN be very hard work requiring a great degree of skill, training, and talent. It shouldn't be dismissed.

And that's why powerhouse singers like Plant, Cornell, etc. tend not to want to focus on playing an extra instrument at the same time.

The_Dude · Post by **The_Dude** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 12:39 pm

Garr wrote:At The Dude: That is one of the most angering statements you have ever made. EVERY lead singer plays an instrument. Not only do they play an instrument, but they play an instrument that requires them to remember words, properly breathe, hit the correct notes, sustain notes, inflect notes, and manage to harmonize with every other instrument (tonally or rhythmically) in the band.

Like I said...from a non-musician's standpoint. The voice to me is not an instrument. You're a vocalist...you'd surely disagree. I don't enjoy watching someone stand behind the microphone, swaying their hips like Axel Rose and singing. It's not my thing. Never has been, never will be.

Sorry (not really) if you don't agree, but that's the way I feel and I couldn't give 2 sh*ts less if you agree or not.

The_Dude · Post by **The_Dude** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 12:41 pm

And by the way...it doesn't hold true for me 100% of the time, either. It's just what I prefer. There are definitely exceptions.

sevesd93 · Post by **sevesd93** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:05 pm

Does the Axel Hip Sway make you question your sexuality?

The_Dude · Post by **The_Dude** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:10 pm

Well, yes...yes, it does. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

conley · Post by **conley** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:59 pm

If Shawn's going to be shaking around the stage like Axel Rose.......uh........man, definitely stick with the guitar.

SHAWN · Post by **SHAWN** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 3:03 pm

conley wrote:If Shawn's going to be shaking around the stage like Axel Rose.......uh........man, definitely stick with the guitar.

And, now we know why Conley plays guitar!

Recordstar · Post by **Recordstar** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 5:04 pm

SHAWN wrote:
conley wrote:If Shawn's going to be shaking around the stage like Axel Rose.......uh........man, definitely stick with the guitar.
And, now we know why Conley plays guitar!

You saying Conley can't sing ???