What are you listening to Today?

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Originally Posted by DogtorEvil

That recording isn't the final mix. They're going to wait to get a full album of songs abd then go in for final mixing.


Their latest stuff is pretty impressive....

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I am impressed. I hope they can push the creative envelope and not just become another generic metal band.

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Originally Posted by Guisslapp

I am impressed. I hope they can push the creative envelope and not just become another generic metal band.

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They're trying to "do their own thing". They're very influenced by Dream Theater. when they write, they're all involved. It's an interesting process that they go through.

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Originally Posted by DogtorEvil

They're trying to "do their own thing". They're very influenced by Dream Theater. when they write, they're all involved. It's an interesting process that they go through.

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Dream Theater is a good band to draw influence from. My problem with Dream Theater is that there music has a bit of a sterile feel to me - too much virtuoso and not enough feeling.

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Originally Posted by Guisslapp

Dream Theater is a good band to draw influence from. My problem with Dream Theater is that there music has a bit of a sterile feel to me - too much virtuoso and not enough feeling.

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I agree. I keep telling the guys they need to play more from the heart and less from the head. As they get more confident, you can see then maturing.

BTW, I just bought this:

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item-...RBX4A2-BK-LIST

Son is going to give me lessons. I'm hoping to instill in him some funk, blues and classic rock

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Originally Posted by DogtorEvil

I agree. I keep telling the guys they need to play more from the heart and less from the head. As they get more confident, you can see then maturing.

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It is definitely a tricky balance to establish. It is awesome when you can make music that appeals to intelligence and emotion.

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Originally Posted by DogtorEvil

BTW, I just bought this:

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item-...RBX4A2-BK-LIST

Son is going to give me lessons. I'm hoping to instill in him some funk, blues and classic rock

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Nice. And it certainly helps to learn to play music outside your preferred genre. I bought myself these this past weekend:

http://www.music123.com/Paiste-Signa...39770.Music123

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Originally Posted by Guisslapp

Nice. And it certainly helps to learn to play music outside your preferred genre. I bought myself these this past weekend:

http://www.music123.com/Paiste-Signa...39770.Music123

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Sweet. I'm going to talk my wife into buying Shane (the drummer) his last two cymbals (his whole set was stolen at one of the gigs they did). We call him our adopted son because he's at our house all the time.

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Originally Posted by DogtorEvil

Sweet. I'm going to talk my wife into buying Shane (the drummer) his last two cymbals (his whole set was stolen at one of the gigs they did). We call him our adopted son because he's at our house all the time.

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Sabians?

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Originally Posted by Guisslapp

Sabians?

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Yep. Going to try to sneak to get them. One of the guitarists is a Manager at Guitar Center. Should be able to work a deal.

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Originally Posted by DogtorEvil

Yep. Going to try to sneak to get them. One of the guitarists is a Manager at Guitar Center. Should be able to work a deal.

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Very nice thing to do.

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Originally Posted by Guisslapp

Very nice thing to do.

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However, you should take away one of his bass drum beaters as payment. :icon_wink:

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Originally Posted by Guisslapp

Very nice thing to do.

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I am Mr. Nice.

I'll find out what he's missing and hit you up for suggestions.

ears ringing....

the guys played at the Scout Bar in Clear Lake tonight

Song I Hate --The Toadies