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Busking With Backing Tracks
paulmcevoy75
Portland, MaineNew
Just wondering, does anyone do this? I have a hankering to be outside playing guitar but GJ is hard without a band. I am morally opposed to performing with backing tracks but I also think I should be out playing a lot more.
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I do not. In fact I can't stand backing tracks. And I don't like hearing backing tracks when buskers use them. Almost always sounds bad even if musically correct given the mix just never seems right or convincing. (And does that even count as "playing out"?) Sorry for being so negative. There are way worse things in the world. But if its just me & the geetar out there I'd rather just noodle on a park bench & enjoy the experience -- and definitely keep my guitar case closed & return any $ that may be offered me.
I think we’ve discussed this before and people had some strong opinions. I’ve fantasized about trying to get a little coffee shop gig where I would do a combination of solo arrangements and using a looper to lay down a rhythm track.