Today, it was my first ever live piano performance. It went all great until the end, when I stood up, slipped, and smashed face-first into the keys. I've lost half a tooth and all my dignity. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I performed a piano piece at a school play. Everything went well until I got up and accidentally smashed my shin against one of the piano legs. Before I could bite my tongue, I'd already yelled "Fucking hell!" in front of about 50 second graders. FML
Today, I had my first concert and was really anxious about screwing up my performance. Good news: I played fine. Bad news: as I walked off the stage, I tripped over my own feet, face-planted the floor, and busted my nose open. FML
Today, I was performing for a fairly large crowd with my band. I decided it would look cool to stand on one of the speakers and sing from there. It did look pretty cool for a bit until I tried to step off and fell face-first on the floor mid-song. FML
Today, my band played its first real gig. It was going well, and I, the vocalist, thought it would be a good idea to stage dive. I underestimated the distance between the stage and the crowd and crashed into the floor. FML
Today, I was singing and playing keyboards with my band on stage at a club. A drunken chick from the crowd tried to climb up onto the stage in her heels, fell, and grabbed the back of my mic stand to catch herself. And busted me in the mouth with my own microphone. Then she requested a song. FML
Today, while playing a gig with my band, I tried pulling the classic "playing the guitar with one foot on the monitor" rock-star pose. However, I misjudged the height of the monitor, didn't notice the puddle of beer in front of it, slipped, and fell off the stage into the security guy. FML
Today, I had a piano exam, for which I'd worked hard. I went in, and the examiner asked me to play some scales. I was so nervous, I played 3 octaves and then realised I'd ran out of space. I might have then said, "FUCK!" really loudly… and she heard. FML
Today, I was at a local talent show and during a piano performance I had to go to the bathroom. I sang along in the bathroom but was unaware how loud I was until I walked out and everyone started applauding me while the pianist was still playing. FML
Today, I was trying out for a local basketball team, so I put extra effort into showing off my baller skills. Unfortunately, I managed to hit myself in the face with the ball, knocking out one of my own teeth. FML
Today, I was setting up my keyboard when the stand came loose. The keyboard started to fall, so I tried to save it, held it up in the air, and ended up falling off the stool onto the floor. I’ll feel that tomorrow, but at least the keyboard survived. FML
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Tijenai 5
You should take a rest.
Welshite 40
Well, the keys ARE ivory. I just never expected a pianist to chip in his own teeth.
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Comments (64)
qnmt 9
At least you made a lasting impression :)
middlenamefrank 8
End all your future concerts that way. Pretend it's just a unique flourish you like to throw in.
Omniprism 15
It's ok. Shit happens. I hope your mouth is ok. I'm sure they were more concerned with your well being than judging you. Though it may seem like the reverse. Good luck.
eternal_malaise 10
Could be worse, OP. Someone could have posted a video of it on Youtube. P.S. Anyone got a link?
FLDR 5
I know the feeling , i had a 4 hand live performance in front of 400 people , and once we were done my partner and I where about to leave until this smartass stepped on one of my laces ... I think the people enjoyed the scene of me falling face first more than my actual music.
Gityerchicken 12
Thank goodness you don't need teeth to play piano!
Shepuz 4
I wouldn't be so worried.. at least it was a rather SMASHING way to end the concert, and people will remember you for it.
TheMystery13 13
Should've just gone into Purple Haze with your teeth. It would've looked intentional, and quite cool.
LoneBooker88 16
I wonder if you made good music with your head.....perhaps they'll add that to your audition.
theseanmaster 3
I can't stop laughing trying to imagine this