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ericthecableguy
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ericthecableguy
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01/25/2006 1:47 am
Number 1, GET A KEYBOARDIST!!!!
A good keyboardist influences you in so many ways, even in little things like when to hold back. ;)

We all have different definitions of "progressive", but since I'm extremely biased towards Dream Theater, I'd reccomend "surrounded", off images and words, it's a great song, and it's not that hard.

As far as a band, your main concern is knowing when to shut the hell up. I know it seems hard, but listening to the other members idea's (no matter how dumb they sound to you) will ultimately benifit the band, as well as your playing.

Anyways, you got to have fun, and if things ever go stale, do a cover or something. O ya...and KICK MAXIMUM ASS!!! :cool:
For life is quite absurd and death's the final word, You must always face the curtain with a bow
Forget about your sin - give the audience a grin
Enjoy it - it's your last chance anyhow.

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