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Should I be in Solo or band?

Asked by niki (714points) May 27th, 2009

I used to be in bands before,
and in the most recent band, I used to change the whole concept & notched it up higher into more experimental & generally higher-quality pop/rock music.
however, I quit the band, because of some reasons.
one of ‘em is because I’m very perfectionist when it comes to music, and many of my previous bandmates have often told me (either jokingly, or seriously, or even angrily) that I’m a control-freak, and some just didn’t like it. and since I don’t like conflicts, I am often the one who just quit from the band, because got tired with it.

also, not to brag, but a lot (if not all) people have always told me honestly that i’m multi-talented in music (& also have very high passion). and I just feel that my previous bandmates have sort of held back my total potentials in musical ideas & concepts, due to their lack of skills, or ‘feel’ , or generally-speaking, talent.
I write songs (music & lyrics), and often know exactly the arrangements down to the tiniest little detail in my head when i write song. and also the stage concept, lighting, etc, everything is often already in my head.
I play piano, keyboard, and also know how to play guitar, bass, and drums. I can sing too, and some have even told me that I sing better than my ex-vocalist in my previous band/s.

now, my question is, should I be in Solo or band?
my ideal (dreams) has always to be in a band, but sort of “Solo” or taking almost total control in all music ideas & concepts, for example, like Muse, or Nine Inch.
however, i’ve also heard from some people that being in Solo is often much more difficult than if in a band, because problems like additional/session musicians who often come-and-go as they wish, and then i have to pay ‘em (not if i’m in a band with my bandmates) , and basically I have to shoulder ALL the burdens, if i were to go Solo.
this is what has been helding me to quickly go in Solo path..
I am now even still confused should I be in Solo, or band?

and also, related with this question is,
if I’ve decided to be like, say, Muse or Nine Inch (ie: with me being the main songwriter & singer, & also play piano) , would it be better to use my name (as a Solo), or find a band name (ie: like Muse, instead of “Matthew Bellamy band”) ? any pro & cons? what do you think would be the best option for me, reading my description above?

I really need a clear & good advice on this issue!
thanks.

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