I still want to be a musician, even though I've never been famous. I am OLD, in my mid 40's, but can still make soundtracks and other such things and know I am good enough, because peopel say so, and mostly aren't kidding.
I've been playing guitar for over thirty years and started on the Violin when I was five. Flute for 15 years.. I don''t write anything, (thank God you'd probably not want to hear it), but I just enjoy playing cover tunes, just mu old favorites to share... The reason I've really applied myself over the last five years especially, is because i was sick of my records and CD's always being ripped off, so decided just to learn and play the stuff instead, in order to keep it that way..
Would someone like you be embarrassed to hear an older person play and sing music, the way a kid probably would?. I'm just a 'late bloomer' musician, but is that OK?
2007-07-30 01:07:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Of course it is ok. And why be embarrassed? I mean look at how many people go to see the Rolling Stones in concert! Your a spring chicken compared to them!
2007-07-30 01:12:52 · answer #1 · answered by Jack B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Music is ageless. The Rolling Stones still rock the house when most of their contemporaries can barely rock their chairs! And some of the best classical musicians I know (a genre known for its old stuffiness) are kids in their 20s.
If you've got the urge to make music, go with it!
However, as a player in your mid 40s, know that you're playing for the love of it as you're unlikely to get the big break and make a career of it. THAT usually requires an earlier start.
But have fun.
2007-07-30 08:33:45 · answer #2 · answered by dansinger61 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you really need to play and need to share your music who the hell are we to say no? Youre a player thats all there is to it, you go for it man. Im in the same boat myself Ive still got the ability but havent got the patience to practise hehe.........but Im working on making a small time album or CD of my stuff.....not sure if its commercially viable but Ill be rapt if any of my choons get played anywhere? Id even be happy to get a choon played in a cafe or coffee place etc. i even thought of accidently on purpose leaving a few of my CD's lying around town like bars, resturaunts etc, and hopefully if its the right music for the place the owners might play it over their in house sound system? LOL.......I think the main thing is just to have fun with it.
good luck.
2007-07-30 08:17:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats the great thing about music, if your stuff rocks, it speaks for itself. I mean, take a look at guys like Meatloaf, Rick Ocasik, etc.... they're not "good looking dudes", but incredible musicians.
Now, especially with coverbands, it really really doesnt matter as long everything's meshing well. As a drummer for coverbands for about 8 years now, I know. If you might seem out of place with a bunch of younger musicians, check craigslist for guys/coverbands looking for guitarists your age. Out here in Philly there's always groups looking.
Best of luck, rock on!
~Chris
2007-07-30 08:16:35 · answer #4 · answered by Chris D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe Sir Paul McCartney is in his 60's and he is still rocking.
When you start and if you have a chance is up to you. Now, will you hit the big time, chances are probable not, but, there is still that glimmer of hope, but, if you do not try at all... you'll never had a chance... so lead on... play hard, and sing loud... and stand by your dreams!
2007-08-05 18:22:15 · answer #5 · answered by cockroachdavis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it . Of course it's OK. I've been playing stringed instruments (Mainly guitar/banjo/ fiddle for over 40 years, and I'm still going strong. Rock on!
2007-07-30 09:03:55 · answer #6 · answered by SKCave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as someone young i think older musicians are amazing. the younger generation of musicians can really look up to you and your expierence. you have something that alot of young musicians don't and it's expierence wisdom and it can't be packages bought or fabricated.
as for people wanting to listen to you music look at great musicians who happen to be older like paul from the beetles and mick from the rolling stones.
2007-07-30 14:26:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes!!! I think it's great that you've never let go of your dreams. I think everyone should have a chance (no matter what their age) to pursue what they want to do.
2007-07-30 12:50:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
im 52! go for it kiddo, you aint gettin no younger!
2007-07-30 09:17:25 · answer #9 · answered by Ol Uncle Dave 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋