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Originally Posted by Plankton
Nice.
We (our band) has a friend that used to be a lounge pianist/singer, and can play just about anything you ask him to. He's VERY entertaining when it's just him. He sat in with us one day at practice and couldn't keep time for ****. The last party we had at our practice spot, he was there playing (there's an old stand-up piano) and I hopped on the drums to try and get him to keep a steady beat. It helped a little, but he kept faltering. I think he has a bit of OCD or ADD, and it really effects his performance.
Not sure why I'm typing this, but I thought it might be food for thought, since you mentioned that your new friend isn't 'focused'.
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Ja I mean an unfocused beat works well for my style of music anyway but well see how it goes. I've seen both sides of the situation you describe, I kind of feel the opposite of your friend because I do far better working off of other musicians than going solo. I guess it makes sense being more if a lead guy (it's why I love playing free jazz, everyone can play lead if they want to make a fun little mess). But I agree that it's best not to put him in a box until I see the whole package.