Drummer Wanted for Live Video Game Experience

Los Angeles CA

Description

We're Extra Lives, an established pro musician side project that performs classic video game themes live. We're an LA-based foursome with a sizable following around the world thanks to our weekly YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/extralivesmusic This year we launched a brand new, innovative stage show that blends video game music into an immersive choose-your-own-adventure experience where the audience is the main character. It's been successful so far and we plan to bring this show on the road. Our current drummer is awesome but unable to tour due to family commitments, so we're looking for a drummer who'd be interested in joining the team for live shows, tours, VGM festivals and anything else we dream up. If you're fond of nostalgic video game music and a skilled/pro musician, this is likely the most fun side project you'll ever be part of. The time commitment is relatively low, the musical standards are high, and the things we make are innovative and cool. Travel and lodging will be covered for tours. While past pay has been a share of record sales, ad revenue and concert revenue, we're working on plans that will make this a more profitable project. Those will take time, though, so only apply if you're passionate about this music. Here's who we're looking for: -You're a SoCal-based drummer with your own gear. -You've got excellent time, command, accuracy and groove, as well as the creativity to express chiptune parts via live drums. -You know how to transcribe and prepare precise percussion parts totally on your own from recordings. We pride ourselves on performing these pieces in their original arrangements, albeit arranged for our instrumentation. -You're skilled in, and enjoy playing, many different styles. Classic video game music spans many different genres and styles, so you should be confident in everything from jazz to funk to world music to heavy rock. -You're positive, professional and clear in your communication style. -You're interested in shows, tours, and being a part of an adventure that will touch fans' hearts. TO APPLY: email us your info, link(s) where we can see/hear your playing, and anything else you want us to know about you. Make sure to address the specific qualifications mentioned above. We can't wait to meet you. To the next level!