Andy
Honorary Member
better not to take the gig, even if it seems good.
I went to an audition last night. Strong original material, great vocalist / songwriter, good players, own rehearsal studio, well financed. I was offered the gig - I turned it down.
I think I'll let the subsequent email exchange say the rest:
Hi Karen, thank you so much for the warm welcome last night. I really enjoyed playing with you all. Great bunch of people, & I believe there’s some real depth to the songs.
I’ve given this much thought, & although I believe I could carry the gig, I don’t think it’s right for me. I think you need a player who’s more experienced / comfortable in a lighter dynamic playing environment, as well as someone who leans more towards the jazz / popular / easy listening spectrum than me. I would frequently be thinking that the songs deserve drum parts that I’m not equipped to provide with any depth & credibility, & I would find that personally very frustrating.
I hope you understand my decision, & that you find the right player. I believe it’s worth the effort in persevering until you find that certain person. You have a good friendly team, & that makes it much easier for the right person to fit in.
My fondest regards, Andy.
Hi Andy
Thank you for your warm email and honesty, I always appreciate both, and thank you for making the long trip over on a cold February evening.
I am not surprised by how you feel, and I quite understand where you are coming from. I didn't necessarily see us as a fit when I saw your links, but thought perhaps you were looking for something a little way removed from what you normally do... It's got to feel right for everyone though. I feel I can speak for the rest of the band when I say we also enjoyed meeting you very much AND having your fantastic drumming even if only for one night, so it's a bit of a disappointment, however, on the bright side it only serves to demonstrate how great our songs will eventually sound with a full compliment, and makes me more determined to try and find someone. Your feedback on the material is also very much appreciated...
Warm wishes
Karen
I went to an audition last night. Strong original material, great vocalist / songwriter, good players, own rehearsal studio, well financed. I was offered the gig - I turned it down.
I think I'll let the subsequent email exchange say the rest:
Hi Karen, thank you so much for the warm welcome last night. I really enjoyed playing with you all. Great bunch of people, & I believe there’s some real depth to the songs.
I’ve given this much thought, & although I believe I could carry the gig, I don’t think it’s right for me. I think you need a player who’s more experienced / comfortable in a lighter dynamic playing environment, as well as someone who leans more towards the jazz / popular / easy listening spectrum than me. I would frequently be thinking that the songs deserve drum parts that I’m not equipped to provide with any depth & credibility, & I would find that personally very frustrating.
I hope you understand my decision, & that you find the right player. I believe it’s worth the effort in persevering until you find that certain person. You have a good friendly team, & that makes it much easier for the right person to fit in.
My fondest regards, Andy.
Hi Andy
Thank you for your warm email and honesty, I always appreciate both, and thank you for making the long trip over on a cold February evening.
I am not surprised by how you feel, and I quite understand where you are coming from. I didn't necessarily see us as a fit when I saw your links, but thought perhaps you were looking for something a little way removed from what you normally do... It's got to feel right for everyone though. I feel I can speak for the rest of the band when I say we also enjoyed meeting you very much AND having your fantastic drumming even if only for one night, so it's a bit of a disappointment, however, on the bright side it only serves to demonstrate how great our songs will eventually sound with a full compliment, and makes me more determined to try and find someone. Your feedback on the material is also very much appreciated...
Warm wishes
Karen