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by Pocketplayer
Sun Jul 10, 2016 12:56 pm
Forum: Drumming Chat
Topic: SIMON PHILLIPS - The thread about Simon
Replies: 381
Views: 305066

Re: SIMON PHILLIPS - The thread about Simon

LOVE that kit...thanks to Kurtis I got into Andy Timmons.
Simon's snare never disappoints.
by Pocketplayer
Thu Jul 07, 2016 11:59 am
Forum: Drumming Chat
Topic: Steve Smith Back in Journey
Replies: 178
Views: 161174

Re: Steve Smith Back in Journey

No...he's just losing that golden high tenor to match those classic notes recorded by a legendary singer. Unlike Geddy Lee who is always compared to himself, Arnel's gig is cloning a legend and unlike a guitar that can be tuned to the sound of 1981, the voice is prone to wear n tear...especially a h...
by Pocketplayer
Wed Jul 06, 2016 6:02 pm
Forum: Drumming Chat
Topic: Steve Smith Back in Journey
Replies: 178
Views: 161174

Re: Steve Smith Back in Journey

I get the feeling Steve did some serious wood shedding after this 'event' interesting Smitty described this as a competition...he seemed like he wanted to 'win'...another drum wankery fest in who can play faster while wearing tuxedos. A super wow in the evolution of Steve's ergonomic switch from the...
by Pocketplayer
Tue Jul 05, 2016 7:06 pm
Forum: Drumming Chat
Topic: SPUD Alert on HOD
Replies: 3
Views: 3124

SPUD Alert on HOD

Where does Joey Heredia (they spelled his name wrong...that has to sting some right), Kenny Arnoff, Tom Brechtlein, Steve Ferrone, Chester Thompson, Walfredo Reyes jr, Gary Novak hang out this month? 7/6 WEDNESDAY NAVARRO BRANDON FIELDS ...THE BEST SAX JOEY HAREDIA ...THE BIG DRUMS JOEY De LEON ...P...
by Pocketplayer
Mon Jul 04, 2016 12:31 am
Forum: Drumming Chat
Topic: Drum Fantasy Camp '11
Replies: 26
Views: 15098

Re: Drum Fantasy Camp '11

WOW...Smith seems much more energized here than on his Journey gig.
never seen him smile so much!
by Pocketplayer
Mon Jul 04, 2016 12:17 am
Forum: Drumming Chat
Topic: Way to stop people film live gigs?
Replies: 10
Views: 5372

Re: Way to stop people film live gigs?

i think it taps disrespect...like having an intimate conversation with someone and they want to record it. does take one out of the moment and there's a selfish stream happening. the phone thing is totally out of control today...totally. i don't think i sit at a traffic light without seeing the car ...
by Pocketplayer
Sat Jul 02, 2016 2:34 pm
Forum: Drumming Chat
Topic: VINNIE - The thread about Colaiuta
Replies: 2738
Views: 1654105

Re: VINNIE - The thread about Colaiuta

He's a bass player, what does he know!
Cool intro tho...
by Pocketplayer
Sat Jul 02, 2016 9:25 am
Forum: Drumming Chat
Topic: Some Live Tony Williams
Replies: 14
Views: 12426

Re: Some Live Tony Williams

Has there ever been a jazz player with the skills and sensibilities of Williams also possessing the raw rock power of Cozy Powell all in one? Old news here, but this cat was from a different place. That kit just explodes. Yellow! Interesting read; Emergency! Race and Genre in Tony Williams's Lifetim...
by Pocketplayer
Thu Jun 30, 2016 8:58 pm
Forum: Drumming Chat
Topic: Special GROOVES - Tunes with Trademark Grooves
Replies: 78
Views: 45252

Re: Special GROOVES - Tunes with Trademark Grooves

...pushing the thread hi-jack here, but just had to post this!
This song, Mental Hopscotch was a pretty "special groove"

by Pocketplayer
Thu Jun 30, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: Drumming Chat
Topic: Special GROOVES - Tunes with Trademark Grooves
Replies: 78
Views: 45252

Re: Special GROOVES - Tunes with Trademark Grooves

Spring Session M Vs Rhyme & Reason...huge departure in sound, production, direction. First record, like The Knack was raw, cutting edge, brilliant...than after success, record label took control and ruined all that raw energy. Roto tom kit to the electronic kit...come on now! Rhyme & Reason ...

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