Random Music Talk LIII: Even more fun than the last thread!

[iron yuppie]

Yeah, Devendorf has got to be the best drummer around right now. He is one the very few drummers I have ever heard who can really propel a song forward. John Bonham is the only other one that springs to mind at the moment - Tony Williams as well, but that's jazz, which a whole different story.

 

[cobl04]

Brainy is another example. Never been a favourite of mine, but always rewards you when you return to it. Fantastic drumming.

 

[LemonMelon]

Steven Drozd was one of my favorite drummers. Shame he switched instruments, although Kliph is a solid replacement. He carries his weight on Embryonic.

 

[cobl04]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woKyGavzW0Q

 

[iron yuppie]

Oh yeah, Dave Grohl as well. The guy was (is) a beast on the drums.

 

[LemonMelon]

I think that track really illustrates the importance of good mic'ing to drummers. It's very tough to do, but when you get it right, every hit to the snare is just nasty. John Bonham had a whole slew of mics and a couple bass drums to get that full-bodied tone he had.

 

[PhilsFan]

For those of you who frequent FYM, what percentage of the posts in that forum would you say deal with abortion in some way? Over or under 90%?

Not that much. Gay rights are probably the biggest discussion points. Then mix in the economy (which is, unfortunately, most talked about in broad strokes about philosophy, which allows people to call Obama socialist over and over again), abortion, climate change, "The Food Police" ... that's about it. There used to be a shitload of war discussion, but we're mostly out of Iraq now so it's not a big deal anymore.

 

[Jive Turkey]

Yeah, Devendorf has got to be the best drummer around right now. He is one the very few drummers I have ever heard who can really propel a song forward. John Bonham is the only other one that springs to mind at the moment - Tony Williams as well, but that's jazz, which a whole different story.

I honestly believe Barrick from the Walkmen is just as good, if not better. On some songs, he's completely balls out and probably better in terms of speed (a bit more Keith Moon than Devendorf), but even on the quieter songs, he's subtle, but still impressive. A few years ago, I would've argued for Sam Fogarino from Interpol too; His drumming on Brigh Lights and Antics is amazing. The latest output isn't as impressive though

 

[Jive Turkey]

I think that track really illustrates the importance of good mic'ing to drummers. It's very tough to do, but when you get it right, every hit to the snare is just nasty. John Bonham had a whole slew of mics and a couple bass drums to get that full-bodied tone he had.

The spaces he would record in helped with the sound too. Church stairwells and what not

 

[Reggo]

Some of my favourite drummers in no particular order:

Keith Moon
John Bonham
Tre Cool
Neil Peart
Joey Kramer
Ringo Starr
Topper Headon (or however you spell his last name)
The drummer for The Decemberists

I can't think of any others, and if I could I'd list Keith Moon like 30 times. Seriously love that guy.

 

[Moonlit_Angel]

Then mix in the economy (which is, unfortunately, most talked about in broad strokes about philosophy, which allows people to call Obama socialist over and over again)

Seriously, what I wouldn't give for someone to start a discussion on that topic that DOESN'T end with him being called a "socialist" at some point. And I'm not even referring to FYM so much on that point, I'm just talking the general conversation.

Yeah. The abortion issue's quieted down a lot-it pops up every now and again, but there's been times in the past when it was discussed a HELL of a lot more than it is now. I remember a number of years back it seemed at some point every single discussion eventually delved into that topic.

 

[PhilsFan]

Yeah, but WESTERN EUROPE, Moonlit_Angel.

 

[Moonlit_Angel]

Well, western Europe has a lot about it that appeals to me and makes me want to visit it someday, so I guess I'm screwed and a commie socialist pinko, then .

 

[cobl04]

Oh yeah. Keith Moon fucking rocks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD4u4sIjHmY

 

[LemonMelon]

I like the drummer from the Arctic Monkeys too. Hell if I can remember his name.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

I like the drummer from the Arctic Monkeys too. Hell if I can remember his name.

His name is Matt Helders. Far and away my favorite rock and roll drummer right now. The dude's energy and enthusiasm (and skills) are just off the charts. And he loves Girls Aloud, too. So there you go.

 

[Jive Turkey]

I know I post their shit all the time, but this is some quality drumming

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hKUJnMners

 

[bono_212]

Ringo Starr

Come again?


My favorite drummer will always be Max Weinberg, I'm pretty sure.

 

[IWasBored]

Some of my favourite drummers in no particular order:

Keith Moon
John Bonham
Tre Cool
Neil Peart
Joey Kramer
Ringo Starr
Topper Headon (or however you spell his last name)
The drummer for The Decemberists

I can't think of any others, and if I could I'd list Keith Moon like 30 times. Seriously love that guy.

You can't even list Peart on there, cos even if you hate anything and everything about Rush, there are drummers in one category (of which Devendorf definitely counts as badass as hell) and then that guy gets his own category. Or something.

Headon, you spelled it right. And like hell that intro to "tommy gun" made me want to play the drums like nothing else when I was in high school.

 

[IWasBored]

Magnetic Fields are a tremendous band, but I'm less certain that you'll love them. Stephen Merritt is one of the best songwriters around, he seems to churn out a handful of great, offbeat folk songs about love lost/found nightly, and pairs them with bizarre imagery to keep it from being too saccharine, but they have their twee moments, and their lo-fi synth sound isn't for everyone. Listen to Get Lost or Holiday (about 35-40 minutes each) and make up your own mind before tackling their aptly-titled 69 Love Songs opus or their new album Love At The Bottom of the Sea, which is a neat little throwback to those two classics I recommended.


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Heh, being on the ridiculous Magnetic Fields kick that i am right now, I felt compelled to mention it regardless of whether he would actually like them. Plus that new album is so good. But I haven't even made it through all of 69 love songs yet. I'm sure they're not a band any of you guys would expect me to like, but Merritt is too grumpy and writes rhyme-y dry humor for me not to like. And a lot of those tunes are catchy as hell. Although I get the impression I'm in some kind of a minority for loving the crap out of distortion, but I do.

Yeah, the new Shearwater is good. Crap, I got that on iTunes today and forgot to put it on my iPod.

 

[martha]

I like Phil Selway a whole lot as far as drummers go.

 

[nielsgov]

I like Devendorf a lot. Matt Tong is great as well.

 

[cobl04]

Hey laz wanna come see Coldplay with me in Melbourne in November?

I like Phil Selway a whole lot as far as drummers go.

Me 2

 

[djerdap]

If some members of Interference decide to form a band, call it The Beehivers.

 

[bono_man2002]

Hey laz wanna come see Coldplay with me in Melbourne in November?

Coldplay are coming?

 

[corianderstem]

If some members of Interference decide to form a band, call it The Beehivers.

10 people really love a song I can't stand. Clearly, there is more here than meets the eye.

:conspiracy:

 

[Reggo]

The Beehivers? Yeaaaaaaaah, no.

 

[djerdap]

The Beehivers? Yeaaaaaaaah, no.

Rate Electrical Storm thread for a bit of a background on that.

 

[ryancoke71]

If some members of Interference decide to form a band, call it The Beehivers.

10 people really love a song I can't stand. Clearly, there is more here than meets the eye.

:conspiracy:

We are followers apparently, unable to formulate an opinion on our own.

 

[cobl04]

Coldplay are coming?

Yep! So much for that car I was saving for...