How To Talk Onstage Between Songs

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2 жыл бұрын

If you find it difficult to think of what to say in-between songs during a live set then this video is for you. With the help of my good friends Dave Gleeson, Jordan Lennon and Rohan Watts we're going to give you a number of ways you can improve your onstage banter in-between songs so you can feel more confident and less like a deer in the headlights.
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@BenIrvine11 Жыл бұрын

Im totally confident to sing and play guitar onstage, but the talking between songs is what i cant do

@rebornstillborn 11 ай бұрын

Me too man, it's nuts. During a song I have zero fear and go balls to the wall with everything (punk band) but between the songs I feel like an awkward kid.

@concernedcitizen3579 9 ай бұрын

I'm a lead singer in a band, who puts all the pressure on me to fill awkward silences. It's frustrating because there are gigs where there is no crowd or a few people who aren't engaged and that's when the silences are awkward. When the crowd is engaged I can think of all kinds of stuff but coming up with something to talk to a crowd of random individuals is hard for me. It's amazing because I've seen bands where the guitar player or bass or even the drums engages the crowd but with my band it's all on me. The other tricky part is my presense and talent in the band is the only reason we are getting numerous gigs at New venues. They were playing the same 3 dive bars before I was in the band to no crowds. The bass player will turn to me in awkward silences and remind me how there is dead air as if I didn't know lol anywayshad to vent that. It's frustrating not being able to bullshit off the top of my head.

@iawhitaker 8 ай бұрын

It's easier than you think. Just say something like "the bar staff look like they could be working harder". Or if the audience are being boring start tapping your mic and say "is this thing on"?

@ashleyfaye6048 2 ай бұрын

Exactly why I’m here 😂 I know how to perform but I’m a big introvert so talking is like 😅

@jimtalltheislandbrothers6639 Ай бұрын

@@concernedcitizen3579 It is possible that they are looking to you because they feel since your arrival in the group things have progressed and secretly they all know it is because of what you do. Take it as a compliment and work on it. I agree it is hard especially if the crowd is dead.

@lowellirish Жыл бұрын

"CAN YOU HEAR ME OUT THERRRRRRREEEEE?!!"... Ummm, yeah dude, there's only 14 people in the pub, and we're 12 feet away! 🤣🤣🤣

@Scott_McNamara 7 ай бұрын

“ it feels like you’re working without a net, but the fall isn’t that far”. Brilliant

@havable Жыл бұрын

Here's a good tip for getting used to talking on stage: take a drama class. That way you have to talk without hiding behind your music. It will build those skills, especially if you can get into improv theater.

@goljom 8 ай бұрын

Dont talk, don't try to be, just spread your stuff like an unstoppable madman, invite the audience in your crazy universe.

@kelly2558 Ай бұрын

I’m doing weekly open mic’s right now as a springboard to music career of some fashion and I have found that when I make a comment where I try to sound cool but I’m actually out on a limb I always sense I’m being called on it. I find the most comfortable thing is to just be authentic and keep it brief. Over time, I might make the comments longer or more in depth but it will be most important to be authentic, like the songs I choose.

@seabreeze3906 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tips. I saw @Wanderers perform, one of the cymbals broke, during a song. The sax player left the stage, came back with a bag of new cymbals, and the drummer installed the new cymbal, while still playing. Band kept up the energy, business as usual, and dealt with the tech problem, without drawing attention to it.

@checkedoff 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! To me good stage banter helps distinguish between "people good at playing music" and "professional musicians". I like the examples. Would be fun to see an entire video of actual bad stage banter or the artist not saying anything breaking down how it affects the crowd's experience.

@aaronjademusic5197 Жыл бұрын

GREAT information! For several years, I’ve played as a solo acoustic act for Beach bars and such and realized that the vacationers weren’t there for me. I was basically background noise. I could 5 songs deep without a single clap. So I became numb to have ANY interaction. However, just last week I scored 2 big shows further inland and now I’m learning about stage presence. I’ve got a lot to learn but I’m more confident after watching your video. Thank you!

@havable Жыл бұрын

In my town, a sign of respect is that the audience isn't talking over you in the bar. They are *way* too cool to clap. But if they're quiet you know you got them.

@okeifheron637 Ай бұрын

It’s my first time learning about set list

@samramjam 7 ай бұрын

so the singer in my band was getting his guitar set up between songs and for some reason i asked the crowd of like 40-50 people if they wanted to hear a joke (i had nothing in mind) so i said the first thing that came to mind and said the interrupting cow joke and it scared a couple people in the front. never doing that again 💀💀

@havable Жыл бұрын

Scored a gig at North By Northwest in 1996. We played at this Pizza joint that wasn't really set up as a venue, and their lights went out. We happened to have a bunch of candles on hand so we put them up all over the stage and carried on. Wound up missing half of our 1/2 hour set but we managed to get it rolling despite the panic. I was talking the whole time but I don't remember what about.

@MustafaBaabad 8 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers from Indonesia.

@tylermoore6675 Жыл бұрын

As a songwriter, guitarist, and singer, I appreciate all the tips in this video. Thanks for posting!

@scottastill865 2 жыл бұрын

Cool info. 👍 I always struggle with talking. It’s out of my comfort zone, but I know I should do it more. I’ve worked on it for ages, and occasionally nail it, but it’s an ongoing process.

@CraftyMusicTips 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed... Glad it was helpful mate - keep it up!

@worsethanhitlerpt.2539 Жыл бұрын

Its good to make an anectdote about an obscure song before you play it. Then people might pay more attention. Then again I never gave a shit about the audience their response is never a good indicator of how well I played

@mathewmolk2089 Жыл бұрын

@@worsethanhitlerpt.2539 The audience is the reason you are there. You better give a shit about how they like you or you will not be there again.

@JordanLennon 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work brother, thanks for having me on :)

@jkerman5113 6 ай бұрын

I love the Grateful Dead's stage banter, especially in their old 1966 tapes. Never occurred to me that there was an art to it. Also, I saw a band one time and in between *every* song they've read out a ChatGPT-generated joke about laundry. It was real silly but the crowd loved it. Or you can just be Chuck Berry - "EVERYBODY SAY 'OLE!'"

@topnotch4564 Жыл бұрын

"Be Present!!!!!!!!!" Love it!!!!!!

@SoraiaLMotta Ай бұрын

thank you

@kepps Жыл бұрын

I appreciate this video...though I never had issues speaking in front of a crowd..it's important to me to have some structure to know or at least have an idea what I'm going to say whether on or off script. Big up👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 great video

@tyjuarez Ай бұрын

I saw WAR live. They adapt the spoken parts of Spill The Wine to be city-specific, and it sounds like a cheesy thing to do but it's so hype in person.

@ShawnWilkieMusic 7 ай бұрын

Best part of this video was the practice side of things, but also presence.. Cool.

@jackwilloughby239 8 ай бұрын

I think it's good to take a page or two from Comedians, not just Jay Leno or Richard Prior, but since the days of Vaudeville, there was always a comedian to warm up the audience. They later were absorbed into the MC job. But for a long-time comedians opened for Miles Davis, and a lot of Rock Concerts back in the day had Comedian Opener's, so the old time Musicians kind of had firsthand experience at how to make an audience laugh and relax. Every band has a natural comedian in it, or a straight man like Paul Shafer. So really all you got to do is banter with the bandmates sometimes, natural path of least resistance.

@mathewmolk2089 Жыл бұрын

Remember the crows is the reason you are there. Treat them like friends,,,,,Talk to the crowd the same way you talk to a guy (or girl) sitting next to you at the bar. ---- Even if it's scripted make it seem natural. - Remember laugh and the world laughs with you. - Cry and you cry alone. STAY UPBEAT! (And for God sake don't spend 5 minutes between songs tuning guitars and turning pages in your cheat book and deciding what song to do next. STICK TO THE SET LIST or you are going to have a 14K train wreak. One more time, Make it seem natural and spontaneous,

@stevefeatherston4977 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@joelglaser5657 10 ай бұрын

Excellent! Thank you for sharing.

@allisononyoutube5794 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely helpful! Thank you ❤

@ginamaria3570 11 ай бұрын

Veryyyy helpful! Thank you!

@artbyporschia Жыл бұрын

Wow! So well done, thank you!

@edlist9213 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Very helpful. Thank you.

@thaddeusvergeldedios6190 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This is gold.🙏🍻

@onechord1837 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@patricianaggayi8397 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this

@crafttonez 2 жыл бұрын

great tips , thank you

@pedroarellano4266 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, mate!!

@Lanman106 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic tips! I hope to cut my teeth on some live shows this year and I don’t want to fall apart in between songs. Lol.

@AL92660 5 ай бұрын

Good info. Thank you!!

@pedroarellano4266 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, mate!

@IlliaLevchenko Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TheSingingDoctor325 Жыл бұрын

This was very hgelpful - thank you.

@mariawil888 10 ай бұрын

love this

@KevinKlampe-zu7pi 4 ай бұрын

It was very helpful, appreciate it!!!! ❤ Thank You!!!!

@ishmamulfarhadelin 6 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@justcount 9 ай бұрын

Yes very helpful , found I'm doing some of thoes already , good ones work Thank you for all the tips ... Count

@darlenecarruthers-shelton837 6 ай бұрын

Thank You

@RadnaTheCreator 10 ай бұрын

This was really really helpful

@diogoalmeida4115 10 ай бұрын

I would compile in this sentence. Practice at home that you're on stage. Imagine with all of the confidence how you'd interact with the audience (be realistic). On stage do the same. Now I know that on stage is completely different and u get nervous. But remember that the audience doesn't control you. YOU are the performer, YOU controll them. So command the crowd. You don't need to be very dramatic. You can only say hi, ask if they can say it back, introduce the band, say some stupid shit, even if you dont get a good answer, do it with confidence

@goldacunit9464 Жыл бұрын

Good video!

@colauty2598 Жыл бұрын

Whatever you do it's gotta be done with confidence in yourself, making audience feel part of your act gets them part way to being somewhat forgiving, rambling unfunny jokes a NO NO, this vid makes a lot of sense, nice one !!

@worsethanhitlerpt.2539 Жыл бұрын

Onstage you should be aloof but not a total asshole. Dont kiss ass to the crowd they will turn on you

@colauty2598 Жыл бұрын

@@worsethanhitlerpt.2539 Totally agree about kissing ass, but nothing wrong with engaging with the crowd, Beatles did it ?

@worsethanhitlerpt.2539 Жыл бұрын

@@colauty2598 Engage the crowd but dont be a cheesy dork constantly talking to them. Never do tired cliche things like "should I play an original or a Cover???"

@colauty2598 Жыл бұрын

@@worsethanhitlerpt.2539 Totally agree !!

@mathewmolk2089 Жыл бұрын

@@worsethanhitlerpt.2539 If yuoy playing there for money it's obvious that particular audience is not into originals. = Kind of hard to get them singing along with a tune they never heard before.-

@artemisdarkslayer 8 ай бұрын

Talking between songs is definitely something I need to work on.

@telecasterbear 2 ай бұрын

I grew up just playing cover songs and not worrying about talk between songs. I don't look for that when I go to see a band. Some people want to hear talk. Silence is ok, said the nice red bear.

@brainstormingredligh 3 ай бұрын

If everyone wants to have a master class in talking in between songs what's John Farnham concerts he's amazing at it he's a total natural

@joequintana5546 8 ай бұрын

I use a lot of comedy in between songs but I have a bit of a dilemma. I live in Puerto Rico and Spanish is my second language. As much as I can actually speak enough Spanish to hold a personal conversation, I have not been able to successfully speak Spanish to my audience because I stumble on words, pronunciation, and fluidity. When I perform at Resorts, Hotels, and Tourist Areas I can speak English and everything flows perfectly and I can get the audience involved by making them laugh and sing along and dance. I make it a fun show. But when I have a Spanish speaking audience it is so unnatural for me to speak and I feel I become boring because I don't have the same dynamic strength as I would if I could just speak English.

@microwaveableselfie3421 6 ай бұрын

Just yell more and smile, mispronunciation/accent is attractive and memorable

@andysmith6156 Жыл бұрын

I have been doing this fulltime for 40 years and I'm awful at this. HELP!!!! I'm all ears.....

@jadelesidi 9 ай бұрын

Q have you ever considered doing stand up bc you are hilarious 🤣 Sidebar: That Fyre Festival guy is bold af 😆

@KingMedulla 6 ай бұрын

Great content by all standards. Keep doing the good work What's the name of the cartoon? can someone help me find the name? It's really funny

@dbass4973 6 ай бұрын

go to a nearest theatrical masterclass or just pay for a couple of months of the actual acting/performing training you don't need to become Ryan Gosling, they'll just show you the basics and it will be more than enough. you'll have more overall 'stage presence' as well

@seabreeze3906 Жыл бұрын

#jordan lennon

@johnmaoriroyalmusic3797 Жыл бұрын

I talk about the song, the lyrics, the dark lyrics, the lyrics of light. Sometimes I tell a story about changing the lyrics of a cover, eg. Springsteens i'm on Fire, I tell the audience that I can't sing, Hey lil girl is your daddy home, na not for me. talk about life, make it fun, be fun, feel the fun. Practice at work, on the bus, in front of family, practice talking and talk from the heart.

@asksocial7281 Жыл бұрын

Chris Martin from Coldplay is the best at all time at doing this

@GaryMeadowsMusic 5 ай бұрын

I usually just want to hear the music, not all of talking. Sometimes, a little about the next song.

@Lochlannkilburnmusik Жыл бұрын

I’m a complete rookie at this. Playing and singing is already nerve wrecking, talking…oh my goodness, I’m gonna be sick.

@mathewmolk2089 Жыл бұрын

Over 60 years playing for money.....Everybody has stage fright when they first start out,,,,,and get used to it. It still happens to me every now and again after literally hundreds and hundreds of gigs . Remember, without that audience you would not be there. They are your best friends, Treat them like that,,,,,You are n different then anybody else so get ou there and entertain the audience!.

@mabellatfishingblues5381 Ай бұрын

Struggle here

@worsethanhitlerpt.2539 Жыл бұрын

Its easy to think of funny things to say about songs I like to say "That song is called SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE" after I play the most agonizing Nirvana song