Dear CineMedics—I'm a musician and want to rock it to the world! My problem is that I get stage fright whenever I try to play in front of a crowd. Any suggestions on how to deal with this and do either of you play? Marc Bolan Jr.
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Every single show I played I was nervous as hell... every single one. But I wouldn't have missed out on those years for anything. So get yourself a band and hop to it (I recommend the band because you're not alone up on stage). Oh, and as soon as you have said band, book a show... about 2-3 weeks out. Make it a benefit show, so you're doing a good deed. You'll have no choice but to write some songs, practice practice practice, and you have to show up because it's for a good cause. Doctor Borderless
For inspiration:
Elwood: It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses.
Jake: Hit it.
____________________My brother from another mother and I used to do talent shows during high school as the Blues Brothers, Jake & Elwood. I learned harmonica so I could try to be like Elwood; He learned cartwheels & eyebrow raising so he could be like Jake. Halcyon days indeed. As my fellow Doc-tor has stated, practice, practice, practice. The more you do, the more confidence you'll have in engaging the public. I suggest the following to fill you with a sense of purpose, more inspiration and also what not to do:
The Runaways -watch it for the culture, watch it for the music, watch it for Joan Jett mofos!
Almost Famous
Sid & Nancy - before he was Batman's Gordon, he was the shit.
Notorious -'cuz it's the B.I.G., punk, that's why.
A Star is Born (both versions)
Hard Days Night -the best midnight film ever! 'who's that lil' ol' maaannn?'
That Thing You Do
Cadillac Records
Dreamgirls
Country Strong -strongly recommended!
Once -I cried. seriously. freakin' croc tears.
Eddie & The Cruisers
Five Heartbeats
Commitments
and since you've come this far,
Streets of Fire (Diane Lane! insert Bob Hope/Conan O'Brien growl here!), Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem, & Rock & Rule.
You're welcome. -Dr. Ziggy Stardust Hoo
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