Antithesis 0 #1 August 21, 2002 Just a thought... ... One of my two passions in life is music, the other is of course skydiving. Is it just me at my little dz in michigan or are there not many skydiver musicians? I Haven't played in a band in a while but I think that would be the coolest thing in the world to have a skydivers only band... skydivers playing for skydivers singing songs about skydiving, even doing the classic jump music covers. I don't know about you guys but I would rather listen to a band of skydivers at a boogie like the WFFC than some moderately talented college cover band who doesn't even know why they are starting out the set with "hey asshole!" Just a though.. are there any other musicians out there. Has this concept already been done? Peace and blue skies BGS I travel the land, Work in the ocean, Play in the sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #2 August 21, 2002 I jumped with a guy from Perris a couple years ago who was in a band. They had just hit their 10 minutes of fame at the time (he proved it by turning on the radio and waiting about 15 minutes for their song). I don't really follow pop music much, so I'm not sure how he made out after that. I think he was the only skydiver in the band though.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 August 21, 2002 I play lead trumpet for the Texas A&M Jazz Band and I also play blues Harmonica, not in an outside band besides that, though. Although I would get a big kick out of playing harp (harmonica...) in a skydiver band.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SudsyFist 0 #4 August 21, 2002 Quote Has this concept already been done? from the dj perspective... we've had a few parties out here where skydivers were on the decks all night. which reminds me, i think we're overdue for one! bands require a lot more work and coordination. if anyone in socal wants to give it a shot, i'm down for it... guitar, bass, keyboards, programming, etc. as long as it doesn't take any time from my already full schedule! steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antithesis 0 #5 August 21, 2002 Remember the song? I found a video in a skydiving archive from a band called "Good Charlotte" (or something like that) but it wasn't that good and they could barelystay stable in the air. Good for them anyway though. If they do jump alot at least they have something to do on rainy days. Peace I travel the land, Work in the ocean, Play in the sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #6 August 21, 2002 The video you are talking about was a personal video the kid had mixed to the original Good Charlotte video. The person was from Rec.skydiving and I seem to remember his Brother?? breaking some bones recently jumping.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antithesis 0 #7 August 21, 2002 I play the guitar, Bass, keyboards.. .. Although I have been in bands (that played out) in the past I mostly play for fun now. Same deal though, I'd give it a go if I found the right fun group of people. But you're on the other side of the country man Peace I travel the land, Work in the ocean, Play in the sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #8 August 21, 2002 i play acoustic guitar. mostly covers, but i have written a few original things which have not been shared with any of the public. writing stuff is a release for me. I've done a few CDs for families I work with, etc. my fender is with me most of hte time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antithesis 0 #9 August 21, 2002 It wasn't the same guys in the band jumping, Kinda looked like them if I remember right. But then again I never heard of good charlotte before I downloaded that video. Peace I travel the land, Work in the ocean, Play in the sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antithesis 0 #10 August 21, 2002 Same here mostly. I used to write alot.(just for personaly expression). To the point that I would carry a notebook with me wherever I went. But since I started playing the guitar all I have to do is pick up and play, It doesn't matter what, I make it up as I go.. Peace I travel the land, Work in the ocean, Play in the sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allrightscud 0 #11 August 21, 2002 Were the guys in the Bluetones not skydivers? I think I remember reading it somewhere. S'later Tom Too much is never enough! All right scud? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #12 August 21, 2002 mostly what i do is write in my spare time. i tend to write a lot of stream of consciousness style stuff, it's easy to set to music. my junior year of college i took a piece of prose i had written and set it to music for full SATB choir and orchestra, it was pretty modern, using a lot of 12 tone stuff but actually in the end had a tonal center... it was premiered at a concert that year on campus. not too bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #13 August 21, 2002 The band was called "The Flies". I don't really remember the song. Hmmm. Maybe it was that "Got you where I want you..." bit. Not sure. Anyway, the guy (his name was Nicky, as I recall), and the song are both on the Flyboyz Party Mix.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antithesis 0 #14 August 21, 2002 Awesome! That would be soo cool to hear some thing I wrote come to life like that in an orchestra. I play into my computer now for fun. I have a few programs that let me plug whatever instrument in that has a jack. I've put togather some fun tunes, nothing polished but definately fun. I tried to compose a synphony once. It sucked! Definately sucked! Did I mention that it really sucked. It also brought me someplace that I did not want to go... Ever see the movie shine? Well enough about that. Peace I travel the land, Work in the ocean, Play in the sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #15 August 21, 2002 Right... this kid had taken their video and chopped it apart and added footage of him in so make it look like a music video. There was a local band "13 Grand" that played a few of the boggies at my DZ last year that was all active skydivers and one person that had did a tandem.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antithesis 0 #16 August 21, 2002 Really. In ohio? Were they any good? What kind of planes do you have at your DZ? Do they need a packer. Was the one guy who did a tandem the Bassist by anychance.. hint hint(that is my instrument) Peace I travel the land, Work in the ocean, Play in the sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #17 August 21, 2002 I play guitar and sing..yes Ive got at least one song directly related to skydiving. I plan on doing the same thing when I m in Las vegas. (may have to settle for whuufos though....Ill trun them into one of us though!)My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #18 August 21, 2002 The guitar player for the country band diamond Rio is a skydiver, name is Jimmy Olander. I don't normally listen to country, but they're pretty good. I got to jump with him earlier this year when they did a radio promo at our DZ.Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #19 August 21, 2002 Regarding musician skydivers: There were guys at my old DZ who could fart in three different keys on the way to altitude!! I think it had something to do with utilizing the changes in air pressure!! Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #20 August 21, 2002 They're pretty good, for a commercialized sounding country band (i.e. all that shit coming from Tenn.), although I prefer Texas Music (Texas Country, i.e. Jerry Jeff Walker, Pat Green, etc), they're still pretty good. Even better now that I know one jumps.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricx 0 #21 August 21, 2002 Sibson in England have a DZ band called Grounded!!! They are made up completely of AFF instuctors who were getting board being grounded due to bad weather, so they picked up a base and a guitar and they were away! They play at the BPA dinner dances each year and loads of pubs around the country. pretty popular. And yea, i think it would better to listen to them at the WFFC than onther woffo band! ( Rhino is one of the band members, but I don't think it's our dz.com rhino! ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasmin 0 #22 August 21, 2002 Jazz and blues singer. Play piano. Played trombone for a little while. xj "I wouldn't recommend picking a fight with the earth...but then I wouldn't recommend picking a fight with a car either, and that's having tried both." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #23 August 21, 2002 did you Jas?(sing) Hmm. I definitely will bring my guitar next trip to OZ! it would freak me out to hear your accent when you sing. hahahaMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasmin 0 #24 August 21, 2002 No aussie accent on this girl! A hint of American (east coast) twang maybe...xj "I wouldn't recommend picking a fight with the earth...but then I wouldn't recommend picking a fight with a car either, and that's having tried both." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bivar 0 #25 August 21, 2002 Does throwing a Grand Piano out of an air plane and play on it it in freefall count as "skydiving musicians" ? If it does, then I know of a few skydiving musicians. BI---------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
