![]() There were times when we would look at the request, and then usually, say something like we'll get your requests in the next set or there were times where we'd drop that song into the set we were in right then and there. Our response to the request was often dependent on a number of factors. Especially when we were the house band in a club for two and a half years. Chances are no one will really notice or say anything about it.Ĭould I ask if you were playing at one of these types of venues and somebody asked for a song that is in your repertoire but that you haven't played in over two years what you would do? So just lay out for the balance of the verse. ![]() in which case you should be on stage anyway unless you're George Jones. No one forgets the lyrics to the chorus unless they are falling down, knee crawling drunk. Pick up again when you know where you're at. So regarding your live gigs with background tracks. Doing either of those things makes the audience think it was intentional and not simply a forgetful moment on your part. or I stop and while the music is playing, tell the audience I thought they were singing this verse. either I make up lyrics until I get to the place where I remember the correct ones. Everyone forgets the lyrics once in a while. ![]() It's really not a bad thing, and a pro can handle it in a way that the majority of the audience didn't even know it happened. There's a certain connection to the audience that happens when you blow your lines live. The audience saw a "special, personal moment" with the artist, not a mistake. Have you ever seen an artist stop singing in a song and smile at the audience, or say a few words? Most likely, you saw a professional handle the forgotten words like a pro. Unlike BB or some other pre-programmed song, the band can loop as long as they need to until the artists picks it up again. The band supporting the artist knows, and when they see it happen, they are in rescue mode immediately. And I guess, if I was on a stage being broadcast nationally, I might want that too, but then again. I see some of the big stars are using teleprompters that scroll the lyrics. Beyond that, no, the song was supposed to be committed to memory by the point we took it in front of the audience. If there was a new song on the list, perhaps I would write the first word of each verse as a reminder. I don't play live anymore, but when I did, we had a set list of the songs generally laying by the floor monitors. ![]() If you use that method, it's easy to make it a crutch and rather than interacting with the audience, making eye contact, you are glued to the screen. Plain and simple, you should have all the songs for a live gig learned to the point that you do not need to have scrolling lyrics and chords. ![]()
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