Sounds like this guy could use a music program like something from the Sonor X1 line.... He could create the arrangement in the software quickly enough and practice his solo ideas endlessly over it to better figure out the ideas in his head without walking you guys down burnout road. Also I would have him record the practice session then step away from the piece for a couple of weeks, then come back to it with, hmmm.... a fresher set of ears or a less critical set of ears rather than having him churning the piece over and over for perfection. What he may not realize is that time may give him better perspective on the peice and that the new ideas he is trying to incorporate (or even force in) may be better suited outside of the current piece his is working on and become whole as their own in a new song (rather than endless re-workings... it may allow him to tap into additional creative energy). He may also have to learn that sometimes you just got to let it go... The Bambino didn't hit a homerun everytime he stepped up to the plate!Wonderful idea... something like this can be quite satisfying no doubt.
As computer savvy this guy is, he relies upon his old Korg 12 track recorder!!!
I guess I get frustrated 'cos we have been working forever and only have 8 songs to show for it. Worse yet, he wants to sh** can at least one of those!!!!
As far as the cancelled gig goes? I was more angry that he made a unilateral move at a time I didn't have the cash to rent a place and didn't ask me, even though we're "equal partners"...
Sometimes he does write a new song out of the one he's polishing, but he then wants us to work on the song he re-arranges!!! It's just feeling like I am going nowhere...
I think you lot are just helping me make a decision. Thanks for your input and PLEASE feel free to give more...
