Music Band Expansion Pack

"CAPTAIN_NXR7;c-17851840" wrote:
Note: I copy/paste this bands idea in almost all music/ band dedicated threads ‘cause I ain’t gonna write it all down again.
And kiddos, I certainly need a fair % just for bumping this one. ?

Bands and Musical Ensembles.

• A system very like the GT Club mechanics will give a player the option to form a band or a musical group.
  
• A sim with enough skill in a particular instrument can start a band or ensemble and start a band practice.
  
• A band or group with high enough band skill will be able to organize a gig, or attract a manager who will organize gigs for them.
  
• A band may be invited to play at a Wedding or other Event.
  
• A band or group will receive ratings based on their performance and music sales.
  
• The group can give their revenue a boost with sales in merchandise.
  

Some bands or ensembles that can be created:

• Rock/ Indie/ (Synth) Pop band.
  
• Hip Hop/Rap group.
  
• Choir. (kids,classical, gospel)
  
• String Quartet.
  

Instruments and skills that currently exist but can be used in combination:

• Piano.(BG) Synth (CL)
  
• Acoustic Guitar. (BG)
  
• Violin.(BG).
  
• Singing. (CL)
  
• Organ. (Vampires).
  

Instruments and skills to be added to such an EP:

• Electric Guitar.
  
• Bass Guitar.
  
• Drums.
  
• Cello & Double Bass.
  
• A Rapper Mic/ Sound Box?
  
• Saxophone
  

Crossover with other EP's:

• Bands performance level will influence the Fame system in GF.
  
• A Sim with a DU degree in Fine Art or Drama will get higher pay out for completed gigs.
  
• Gigs will be added to the calendar in Seasons.
  
• Create a Merch. Store via GTW retail.

I can see this as part of an EP as I'm aware it takes a considerable amount of resources to record music for different genres at different levels in different combinations and create animations based on each variant.

But hey, it would be nice.

ETA: I'd like to add that a world with music venues and stages should be part of this EP.

As much as I like all the ideas, I wouldn't like to have a crossover with DU in the same way you mentioned (A Sim with a DU degree in Fine Art or Drama will get higher pay out for completed gigs.) because it doesn't make any sense. The degree shouldn't give you any higher payout when you'll finish a certain gig since education doesn't really matter when it comes to performing, for example, Beyonce didn't even go to college and look where she is now. Instead, I would add a career like a music teacher in which that would be allowed.

Additionally to the ideas mentioned at the top, I would also like to see some of these features:

• writing lyrics, creating a melody, recording, and releasing singles (and albums)
  
• record deals, labels, and managers (good and bad, could be done similarly to acting agencies menu but differently to acting, you would be able to make music without a record deal or manager)
  
• promoting singles (and albums)
  
• music charts (if our song will be in the 1st to 10th place we would be invited to receive an award and perform)
  
• improved followers and also platforms for artists (SimTube, Simsify, etc.)
  
• stage names (similar to The Sims 3 system, optional)
  
• performing in venues (similar to The Sims 3 system where you need to sing for an owner in order to be paid for the performance with an option of regular performances. If we'd have a manager, they would send us messages with opportunities to perform somewhere)
  
• creating concerts and tours (you will need to pay (or your record label if you have one) in order to schedule a concert or an entire concert tour in special venues, depending on how many people bought the tickets and how much money you spent (or how much % your record label took) you will earn a certain amount of money)
  
• new radio station with mixed genres and also a chance for songs created by our Sims to appear in this radio channel