How can I form a metal/rock/swing (big band sound) band?!
Question: As an ageing rocker (yes I know that "you're never too old to Rock'n'Roll if you're too young to die" Thanks JT) I find that my musical tastes are expanding (just like my waist-line).
I can still sing the "rock" thing...but I wish to try something a little different! I know that Paul Anker has done a "pop/swing" thing but how about a metal/rock/swing thing? Along the lines that Hayseed Dixie are doing with the Blue Grass/Metal vibe!
SO - My question is......How does one find "Big Band" musicians and try to pursuade them that the re-interpretation of Metal/Rock classics will work?
I know that it will work - the arrangements are all buzzing around in my head...
Imagine - Jack Black meets Glenn Miller.....WOW!
Thanks to the (probable) solitary answer...in anticipation!
Answers: As an ageing rocker (yes I know that "you're never too old to Rock'n'Roll if you're too young to die" Thanks JT) I find that my musical tastes are expanding (just like my waist-line).
I can still sing the "rock" thing...but I wish to try something a little different! I know that Paul Anker has done a "pop/swing" thing but how about a metal/rock/swing thing? Along the lines that Hayseed Dixie are doing with the Blue Grass/Metal vibe!
SO - My question is......How does one find "Big Band" musicians and try to pursuade them that the re-interpretation of Metal/Rock classics will work?
I know that it will work - the arrangements are all buzzing around in my head...
Imagine - Jack Black meets Glenn Miller.....WOW!
Thanks to the (probable) solitary answer...in anticipation!
I'd say the best bet is to try to find people at the local college who play in the jazz or concert bands. It sounds like an interesting idea, but I'm sure it would probably be a pain in the *** to try to find some older people who play the instruments you need in order to form the band. Younger people are generally more open minded, that's why I'd suggest the college thing. You can also try posting an advert in your local music shop's community board.
Good luck