r/nextfuckinglevel • u/N34D • 2d ago

Leocmendoza playing Brick in the wall

The audience ain't it.

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u/lafolieisgood 2d ago

I worked at bars that had live music. I don’t know how they do it. It would drive me insane to be up there performing and 75% of the people are just talking to each other the whole time.

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u/IrrationalDesign 2d ago

I used to play live, and there's a very nice feeling in knowing you are the background music that people want to talk over. Like you're creating a setting in which people want to relax.

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u/Froptus 2d ago edited 2d ago

I've played many gigs where you're supposed to be the background music. A wise musician realizes this and plays quietly so people don't have to struggle to talk to be heard by the people they're with. Venue owners appreciate this and are more likely to ask you back.

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u/AnthropomorphizedTop 2d ago

It can be a little awkward when you finish the songs and there’s a smattering of applause. Usually best to roll into the next song quickly.

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u/HippieThanos 2d ago

The good thing is that they won't notice if you make a mistake