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Monday, April 30, 2007
Debrief of Pop gig

Pop gig didn't go as well as we all imagined. I believe its basically due to 2 reasons.

1) We got complacent and didn't practice as hard, putting in lesser effort. And the songs are harder cos of the more intricate parts like solos and licks and the pressure of wanting to sound like the original form.
2) Sound system wasn't good, thus we got affected by people's comments.

But to me, I think it's a learning experience for us. We learn how to perform and learn how to be on stage in public. We learn how to notice everyone's and learn how to adapt. That to me is learning something.

What we have to learn individually, like singing and playing on our own instruments should be done individually at private time. When we come together, its to learn how to be a band. To react and to adapt.

I think everyone did well enough, perhaps there is not enough time to learn so much. But nonetheless, I see major improvements. Esepecially Zac's ability to sing. He has improved drastically. Zac you might want to choose songs that are within your range, so that you don't have strain your voice, cos songs in your range you sound really wonderful. Very proud of you.

Randall, you have great talents at times and yet you sound like crap at times! I know its hard to keep up when you have school work and all. So you got to find a way to do some learning or at least listen to the songs in your mp3 so that you know all the songs and learn with Aloy. With little practice now, you are almost there, I'm sure you will pick up if you have a little more time.

Aloy, don't say you have peaked. Some people are born great, others have greatness thrust upon them. You are the band leader of a band that wants to be great. Do you think Clifford and I spend so much time in this band just to play play? Surely not, you need to learn as much as possible so that we can be better. Remember what I said? 2 years from now, we will have an album. So let's do it.

Bass and drums, you 2 have been wonderful. Continue to keep up the good work. But please voice out more. I know you are quiet by nature and seldom share your views and thoughts. But this band belongs to all of you as well, and I need you to share with me your thoughts so that I know what you are thinking. I believe you have issues or suggestions that are important.

So can we have more open-ness? Let's talk more and communicate our thoughts more. I know sometimes all of you wonder where this band will take us. I too have that confusion. But since we have performances coming up, then we just let God decide for now. There's no need to look too far off, just each gig at a time.

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