astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
might as well put this up too. I wish LHS would chime in. that's a MIM tele
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Full band Message in a bottle/sex on fire Jam
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might as well put this up too. I wish LHS would chime in. that's a MIM tele
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Funkfingers
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Re: Full band Message in a bottle/sex on fire Jam
It is a bit early for LHS. He's probably still sleeping off the effects.
"Message..." needs to swing more and drive harder - like the bassist and drummer wanna punch each other. Stewart Copeland's trademark is his hi-hat work. Gotta NAIL that.
The guitar tone on "Killing..." is suitably heavy.
It is a bit early for LHS. He's probably still sleeping off the effects.
"Message..." needs to swing more and drive harder - like the bassist and drummer wanna punch each other. Stewart Copeland's trademark is his hi-hat work. Gotta NAIL that.
The guitar tone on "Killing..." is suitably heavy.
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astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: Full band Message in a bottle/sex on fire Jam
The drummer we're playing with is... difficult.
I remember Him saying somthing to the effect of "the guy who plays in the police must be left handed".
I went :eyecrazy: what?
The drummer we're playing with is... difficult.
I remember Him saying somthing to the effect of "the guy who plays in the police must be left handed".
I went :eyecrazy: what?
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Funkfingers
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Re: Full band Message in a bottle/sex on fire Jam
IMO, the word "difficult" is too long by five letters. Try re-arranging A, C, P and R.
Stewart Copeland is one of the best drummers I can name. His work with The Police involved a fair amount of Cod Reggae. (Sometimes known as One Drop.) Some drummers never manage to get their heads around this. Copeland's drumming with Oysterhead is incredible. Not many can cope with Les Claypool.
IMO, the word "difficult" is too long by five letters. Try re-arranging A, C, P and R.
Stewart Copeland is one of the best drummers I can name. His work with The Police involved a fair amount of Cod Reggae. (Sometimes known as One Drop.) Some drummers never manage to get their heads around this. Copeland's drumming with Oysterhead is incredible. Not many can cope with Les Claypool.
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astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: Full band Message in a bottle/sex on fire Jam
that must have been a hell of a rhythm section.
We definitely need a different drummer. I was just talking about this with the bassist yesterday. Either that, or he needs to get his technique up to speed.
quickly.
I don't know though, we just dont click. there isnt that instant chemistry.
I like playing with my bassist. He's aggresive, he likes to create his own path in our music as opposed to following me all the time, which is very interesting to me. Im so used to bass players who just chug straight 8ths or whatever.
yesterday I was trying to put together that song Im writting with them, and right when the cure style riff came in, the drummer started playing a very busy rock type beat. I thought he'd go straight into some Joy Division "love will tear us apart" kind of groove.
that must have been a hell of a rhythm section.
We definitely need a different drummer. I was just talking about this with the bassist yesterday. Either that, or he needs to get his technique up to speed.
quickly.
I don't know though, we just dont click. there isnt that instant chemistry.
I like playing with my bassist. He's aggresive, he likes to create his own path in our music as opposed to following me all the time, which is very interesting to me. Im so used to bass players who just chug straight 8ths or whatever.
yesterday I was trying to put together that song Im writting with them, and right when the cure style riff came in, the drummer started playing a very busy rock type beat. I thought he'd go straight into some Joy Division "love will tear us apart" kind of groove.
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Funkfingers
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Re: Full band Message in a bottle/sex on fire Jam
You know what this means, don't you?
The Police had musical chemistry and personality clash tension. So did The Who. So did The Cream. Three of the most explosive three instrument plus vocals live acts of all time.
Oysterhead might be a bit leftfield for a 19 year old. I doubt that your "difficult" drummer would get it. When I was your age, the King Crimson album Discipline had recently been released. Half of my band understood it, the other half did not.
You know what this means, don't you?
The Police had musical chemistry and personality clash tension. So did The Who. So did The Cream. Three of the most explosive three instrument plus vocals live acts of all time.
Oysterhead might be a bit leftfield for a 19 year old. I doubt that your "difficult" drummer would get it. When I was your age, the King Crimson album Discipline had recently been released. Half of my band understood it, the other half did not.
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astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: Full band Message in a bottle/sex on fire Jam
I understand. Maybe I worded it wrong: we don't have that instant non-verbal communication that some bands have where they know what the song needs by just looking or nodding. Then again, maybe he just needs some more practice hours behind his kit.
I understand. Maybe I worded it wrong: we don't have that instant non-verbal communication that some bands have where they know what the song needs by just looking or nodding. Then again, maybe he just needs some more practice hours behind his kit.
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Funkfingers
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Re: Full band Message in a bottle/sex on fire Jam
Maybe I was not blunt enough? :scratchch
In a three instrument band, if your drummer is not right on top of his/her playing, you might as well leave your instruments in their cases. IF THE DRUMMER SUCKS, THE WHOLE BAND WILL SUCK.
Peter "Ginger" Baker has a reputation for being difficult to work with. He also has a unique musical talent that makes it worthwhile putting up with his foibles. Does the drummer on your latest recordings have that special something?
Maybe I was not blunt enough? :scratchch
In a three instrument band, if your drummer is not right on top of his/her playing, you might as well leave your instruments in their cases. IF THE DRUMMER SUCKS, THE WHOLE BAND WILL SUCK.
Peter "Ginger" Baker has a reputation for being difficult to work with. He also has a unique musical talent that makes it worthwhile putting up with his foibles. Does the drummer on your latest recordings have that special something?
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: Full band Message in a bottle/sex on fire Jam
No. I thought about this the other day actually, "you're only as good as your weakest link".
No. I thought about this the other day actually, "you're only as good as your weakest link".
