jonpall Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I want to improve my stage moves, specifically during instrumental sections. So I was wondering, what do great rock singers usually do during guitar solos, or just in terms of moves in general? I'll start: I've noticed that Bruce Dickinson moves the arm that's not holding his mic in a wide arm a lot when he sings and when there's a guitar solo, he just runs a lot - but he has a big stage Have you guys analyzed the moves of some of the greatest rock or pop front men out there? If so, maybe you'd like to write shortly about them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vocalist Dad Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Some of the things I have picked up on watching different front men are moving to a location that allows the soloist to move into the center during the solo. I have also seen the front man will pick up a shaker, tambourine or something to keep his hands busy, it might even be clapping or snapping. I have also seen some air guitar playing go on as well. It is a fine line to walk because you don't want to take away too much from the soloist moment. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoney Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 ^Air guitar is what you do! Make sure people watch the other guy, not you, of course. But I never had to, since I'm always playing+singing live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronws Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Depends on the effect that you are going for. In the seminal video of Deep Purple performing "Child in Time" in front of an audience, Ian remains relatively motionless and quiet as Jon Lord and Ritchie Blackmore do their bits. David Lee Roth, on the other hand, is shaking his behind and showcasing people such as Steve Vai. I've seen Dickinson doing what looks like a 440 m sprint while the band takes their solos and he rushes back stage to take a few hits from an oxygen tank. Bono rests a leg on the monitor. Back in the day, Steve Walsh would forward flips off the monitor stacks. Scott Weiland slithers like a snake. I say, do what ever moves you. Granted, having some moves helps give continuity to the performance. But I would hate to seem wooden, myself, worrying too much about the right pose or move. I don't think any taught Mick Jagger the chicken walk. I thnk he just came up with that as being a bit of a clown and it stuck. And he has accounts to help count his money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpall Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 Thanks guys. Thanks Ron for all of that. That was really what I was looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchi Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Axl Rose leaps into the crowd and beats people up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negoba Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 What would you do in the audience of a rock concert during a guitar solo? Basically watch with attention and cheer the guy on if he's kicking arse. Give him his time in the spotlight and share the enjoyment with the audience of seeing some great music. The worst singer we ever had would act like he was too cool for the solo sections. We would do "War Pigs" and I would be playing most of the stuff straight off the record. It wasn't like I'm yanking my own chain. Those guitar parts are essential to the song. If you don't communicate that your band members rock, the audience won't think so either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpall Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 Cool - thanks, Negoba! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronws Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I just had a totally useless thought. Make sure the rider in the performance contract has a pole built on stage. Then, do a pole dance during instrumentals. :cool: I told you it was useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpall Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 *Writes down the ideas...* ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gno Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Have you seen Steve via lately? Just saw him couple weeks ago - he has worked on his moves big time. Unbelievable theatrical performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharmineshin Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Well, they just attract viewers and listeners to cheer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Validar Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Have you seen Steve via lately? Just saw him couple weeks ago - he has worked on his moves big time. Unbelievable theatrical performance. I haven't seen him recently, but his performance of "Bad Horsie" from the "Live at the Astoria" DVD is absolutely insane. Words fail to describe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpall Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 Do you mean Steve Vai? Might be my favorite guitarist, or one of them, and he's a showman - but he doesn't really have the problem of what to do during guitar solos :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Some singers do this during guitar solos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpall Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 I suppose that the best thing to do during guitar solos is just do dance somehow. That way, you kind of become a part of the crowd and also encourage them to dance more. Does anyone know of any youtube videos that teach good moves for this type of dancing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opaa Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Good topic, I would also like to have some kind of kickass dancemoves or something, we're going to hit our first gigs with my new band in couple or months or some.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bounce Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 I agree with the "become part of the crowd" idea. When it's the soloist's time it's their time, and if anything you should be glorifying them, perhaps even silly gestures about how great they are. Hell, the rest of the time you're the centre of focus so why not give them a break? Especially if you play instruments as well you know what I'm talking about. I have dropped to my knees and worshipped at the feet of my lead guitarist once. I felt like an absolute tool but sometimes the moment overcomes you -- and the crowd loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronws Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I think performing experience will also lead to what to do. Or just go hog wild. Bon Scott was never much of a dancer. He would do some spasmodic stuff, Malcolm would be rooted in one spot, crushing chords, and everyone knows Angus. In fact, the whole chaotic melieu of action is part of the appeal. But it's a good question. We have plenty of coaching advice of what to do while we are singing, how to overcome stagefright, etcetera. But what happens when we shut up and let the other members solo or take the spotlight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillerKu Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Best bet would to also be an instrumentalist if you have no good ideas and suck at dancing. Someone's gotta lay down rhythm guitar eh? Then again when Robert Plant would grab the tambourine I'd feel a little embarrassed so if you're going the 'I'm also an instrumentalist' you might want to pick something a little cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDEW Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Cowbells rock. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpall Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 I think there's no buts about it. I gotta learn how to dance. Does anyone have any youtube links to dancing lessons for singers in a rock/pop band? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDEW Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Watch live performances of your favorite groups. That should give you some ideas. Try to find the ones taken by fans. That way you won't just see close ups of the guitar players during solos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxoRoqRMBHU fast forward to 1:13 for the ONLY dancing lesson you youtube :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronws Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Cowbells rock. "I feel the need for more ..... cowbell!" - Christopher Walken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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