Working closely together as a 6-person band for the past several years has probably taught us some things about music; but it's definitely taught us a lot about group decision-making. Here's an illustration of the kind of high-precision, well-integrated, fully- coordinated manner in which a sophisticated group of musicians approaches the many professional challenges that require creative and logistical judgments:
THE SILLY PILLOWS ORDER LUNCH AT SUBWAY
JONATHAN: . . . . It seems to me we might want to record the organ separately, in case we want to change the reverb later.
SERVER: Green peppers, sweet peppers, pickles?
DAVE: All three.
SAM: Actually, we can alter the reverb even if the organ is recorded with the rest of the band.
CHARLIE: But then I'd have to overdub the piano, because I can't play both parts at once.
MIKE: Pickles only. So we've still got a few tracks left open, right?
DAVE: Excuse me, could I please have barbecue sauce on my vegi- patty? Do you think we'll have room to overdub those chimes we like?
CHARLIE: Very light vinger and oil, please -- just a touch. Maybe the chimes could share a track with the guitar.
BELINDA: So which day are we probably doing most of the vocals?
SERVER: Salt, pepper, oregano?
SAM: I don't think we have any tracks open for oregano.
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