I think you're right. The audience would eat that song up.
Who does the arrangements?
That's a group decision, when we step away from the studio version.
Unless one person brings it in as an idea, they may have already done some of the arranging. You'll fill in your parts yourself, otherwise.
It gets refined pretty quickly, 'cause the band is full of people who know what the fuck they're talking about. It's a wonderful experience to share the stage with them. They actually know what they're fucking doing - and that means more than just playing their instrument of choice.
It does have to be nice playing with competent players. As long as they know where the changes are coming they can play along
It's great. I've played with a lot of skilled players - and played with some who weren't so skilled. The band knows their shit and they're good at what they do. All of them know their job, in and out, and eagerly do their job. It's pretty fucking awesome.
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