Deadwing
(Cincinnati OH) | | Posted: Sep 14, 2011 - 16:10 | |
run4more wrote: OHMish wrote:Funny.. I loath the drumming on this one  I get it now... being sarcastic right? Gavin Harrison was the one who taught me (recently, after all these years) that I am not a drummer. Never was a drummer. I mimicked (or tried to) some drum solos back in the day: Wipeout (Sufaris), Frosty's (eponymous solo w/ Lee Michaels)... I saw Tommy Aldredge perform a solo with Black Oak Arkansas that blew me away... plus many recorded and TV performances of those thought to be the best. I've always been a listener driven by the beats but I was never discouraged until I watched some interviews and videos featuring Gavin Harrison. What a talent. And seems to be a good person on top of that. The man just exudes professionalism on so many levels—he doesn't even look like a rock musician. If you're into the drums thing check out the video: Gavin Harrison at PASIC 2008 - Slipping Away. Gives me chills every time I watch it; I've never seen anyone who can make drums "sing" like he does. Do a You Tube search for David Letterman drum week Gavin Harrison. Gav came on Late Night and did a really nice drum bit with the band on August 23rd. Letterman was doing a week of outstanding drummer performances and Gav did us all proud!  |
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Deadwing
(Cincinnati OH) | | Posted: Sep 14, 2011 - 16:06 | |
Byronape wrote:My car ate my copy of this cd! And not stuck in the cd player or anything... it's simply gone. I know the wife didn't steal it because she doesn't care for PT, it isn't in the back seat, under the seats, in the trunk, or the glove box.
I'm actually kinda pouty about it.
I call shenanigans!! hehe Buy a new copy  |
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Deadwing
(Cincinnati OH) | | Posted: Sep 14, 2011 - 16:04 | |
mandolin wrote:...okay, that's it, i have to upload nil recurring / normal, now...
The song What Happens Now is SO mind blowing. Normal is a very melodic accompaniment to this song. Nil is really excellent.  |
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Beastie
(Harrison, NY) | | Posted: Sep 09, 2011 - 22:01 | |
One of the few records from this most excellent group I heard first in Radio Paradise that I haven't bought. I don't really wish to analyse influences, tempos or intricacies. Just wish to enjoy the creativity and musical prowess. Bliss.
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mandolin
(...drifting...) | | Posted: Sep 08, 2011 - 08:02 | |
...okay, that's it, i have to upload nil recurring / normal, now...
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mistabird
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einfach nur genial diese gruppe vom Feinsten !!!  |
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clwguy
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LMAO Byronape wrote:My car ate my copy of this cd! And not stuck in the cd player or anything... it's simply gone. I know the wife didn't steal it because she doesn't care for PT, it isn't in the back seat, under the seats, in the trunk, or the glove box.
I'm actually kinda pouty about it. |
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eltom
(Frankfurt, Germany) | | Posted: Aug 09, 2011 - 13:26 | |
PT is outstanding, but there are lots of better songs of them. I gave this song a 9 ;-)
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Byronape
(Snorkeling in the River Styx) | | Posted: Aug 07, 2011 - 23:08 | |
My car ate my copy of this cd! And not stuck in the cd player or anything... it's simply gone. I know the wife didn't steal it because she doesn't care for PT, it isn't in the back seat, under the seats, in the trunk, or the glove box.
I'm actually kinda pouty about it.
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katzendogs
(Houston) | | Posted: Aug 01, 2011 - 17:05 | |
run4more wrote: OHMish wrote:Funny.. I loath the drumming on this one I get it now... being sarcastic right? Gavin Harrison was the one who taught me (recently, after all these years) that I am not a drummer. Never was a drummer. I mimicked (or tried to) some drum solos back in the day: Wipeout (Sufaris), Frosty's (eponymous solo w/ Lee Michaels)... I saw Tommy Aldredge perform a solo with Black Oak Arkansas that blew me away... plus many recorded and TV performances of those thought to be the best. I've always been a listener driven by the beats but I was never discouraged until I watched some interviews and videos featuring Gavin Harrison. What a talent. And seems to be a good person on top of that. The man just exudes professionalism on so many levels—he doesn't even look like a rock musician. If you're into the drums thing check out the video: Gavin Harrison at PASIC 2008 - Slipping Away. Gives me chills every time I watch it; I've never seen anyone who can make drums "sing" like he does. That video is interesting. A lot of what you wrote is true. He is a clean drummer who doesn't have the old hard rock persona.. quick with the beats and a pleasure to hear. I don't know a lot about Porcupine Tree., only that one member dislikes them to the hilt. But he ain't nobody! |
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run4more
(The cave) | | Posted: Aug 01, 2011 - 16:16 | |
OHMish wrote:Funny.. I loath the drumming on this one I get it now... being sarcastic right? Gavin Harrison was the one who taught me (recently, after all these years) that I am not a drummer. Never was a drummer. I mimicked (or tried to) some drum solos back in the day: Wipeout (Sufaris), Frosty's (eponymous solo w/ Lee Michaels)... I saw Tommy Aldredge perform a solo with Black Oak Arkansas that blew me away... plus many recorded and TV performances of those thought to be the best. I've always been a listener driven by the beats but I was never discouraged until I watched some interviews and videos featuring Gavin Harrison. What a talent. And seems to be a good person on top of that. The man just exudes professionalism on so many levels—he doesn't even look like a rock musician. If you're into the drums thing check out the video: Gavin Harrison at PASIC 2008 - Slipping Away. Gives me chills every time I watch it; I've never seen anyone who can make drums "sing" like he does. |
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westslope
(BC coast) | | Posted: Jul 20, 2011 - 23:57 | |
ShaunJ wrote:
And what might you suggest to improve the drumming?
Good one! Actually prefer the Normal version but both versions are excellent. A little insight into the song-making process for the curious. |
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ShaunJ
(Tsawwassen, BC) | | Posted: Jul 07, 2011 - 14:35 | |
OHMish wrote:Funny.. I loath the drumming on this one And what might you suggest to improve the drumming? |
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OHMish
(Copenhagen) | | Posted: Jun 19, 2011 - 07:40 | |
Lumpy13 wrote:This album cover makes a really creepy image on my i pod. Anyway, absolutely love the drumming on this one. Funny.. I loath the drumming on this one |
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Lumpy13
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This album cover makes a really creepy image on my i pod. Anyway, absolutely love the drumming on this one.
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ski19570
(Northern Sierras, California) | | Posted: Jun 07, 2011 - 13:19 | |
No my favorite CD from them but one of the better bands out there that's for sure. Good old Steve Wilson was just in SF with Blackfield and I missed it!! Damn..
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heliosweb
(New Mexico USA) | | Posted: May 20, 2011 - 14:45 | |
ChicoCyclist wrote:Best band (that I know of) on the planet.
IMO, best band for listening to on long bike rides. (I assume, ChicoCylist, that you ARE a cyclist?) My favorite playlist on my iPod is mostly PT. Every once in a while, I get a bit burned out and load something different up, like a blues mix, but in a short while I return to the PT playlist. (I have a lot of their albums.) Especially nice for long night time rides... Put on Yellow Hedgerow Dreamscape and go for a spin under a full moon... Nice... |
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ChicoCyclist
(Chico, CA) | | Posted: May 20, 2011 - 14:39 | |
Best band (that I know of) on the planet.
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brander
(Southern California) | | Posted: May 18, 2011 - 16:54 | |
As an almost 60-year old, I really enjoy PT. Gavin Harrison is right up there with my favorite rock drummers of all time. Great time signatures!
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1wolfy
(Mission Viejo California) | | Posted: May 11, 2011 - 15:46 | |
This song was my 'gateway' intro to this magnificent group.
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robco1
(Chicago, IL) | | Posted: Apr 07, 2011 - 11:46 | |
westslope wrote:Gavin Harrison really shines in the 17 minute epic Anaethesize on the same CD. But even before Harrison, the complimentarity between Chris Maitland's drumming and Colin Edwin's percussion work with the bass were already a unique feature of the band. Some of the In Absentia and Incident CD songs are good examples of bass-guitar drumming. Oh yeah he does; love Gavin channeling Billy Cobham with the bass peddle. I really love Gavin's partnering with Tony Levin on Steven Wilson's solo album. No Twilight Within the Courts of the Sun—an homage to King Crimson played by the bassist of King Crimson. Gotta love that. IMO Edwin doesn't get enough credit for his contributions. That guy is an incredible bassist, and I get what you're saying about bass-guitar drumming, especially on .3. |
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scrubbrush
(Sea of Calm) | | Posted: Apr 07, 2011 - 11:35 | |
I'm now a huge PT fan, thanks to RP. This is truly exceptional |
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Pyro
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I love this side of PT. Beautiful, melodic, orchestral...I never seem to tire of them.
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SmileOnADog
(Arizona) | | Posted: Mar 28, 2011 - 11:56 | |
This is a really delicate, nuanced song and very well produced as one would expect from SW and the boys. I gave it a 9.
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ccwcool
(O-HI-O) | | Posted: Mar 28, 2011 - 11:55 | |
Fear of a blank planet... no, rather, fear of this kid's eyes! Great song though.
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acolt
(Pittsburgh, PA) | | Posted: Mar 28, 2011 - 11:54 | |
It takes a lot for Porcupine Tree to not get at least a 7 from me. I really should buy one of their CD's. Great stuff.
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maxgruv
(Vancouver, Canada) | | Posted: Mar 18, 2011 - 13:40 | |
Beautiful song... But the album cover is kinda freaking me out.
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horstman
(Syracuse, New York) | | Posted: Mar 16, 2011 - 17:48 | |
westslope wrote:Bought a 46" LED TV recently, and the rest including an amplifier and a reasonably decent 2.1 sound system — better than a cheap 5.1 or 7.1 surround. Am now hearing things on my Porcupine Tree CDs that I usually pick up on only with headphones. The hard-wired rear speakers are next. I had a reasonable 4.1 system: left, center, right, and rear hooked up to Advent Mini's and the sound was good. I then hooked up my top of the line Logitech 5.1 585 watt system and the sound was breathtaking. PT sounded soo good and I could crank it up so much higher than with the advents. And the system was only like 325 retail. Amazing bang for the buck. Now the advents live upstairs hooked up to my quad channel Sansui Receiver and Technics linear tracking turntable. Pure 70s bliss. Take care friend on the west coast. Horstman  |
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westslope
(BC coast) | | Posted: Mar 16, 2011 - 16:24 | |
thekenshow wrote:Gavin Harris, what a drummer! Pure artistry. To borrow from The Princess Bride: Do you think this happens every day?
Gavin Harrison really shines in the 17 minute epic Anaethesize on the same CD. But even before Harrison, the complimentarity between Chris Maitland's drumming and Colin Edwin's percussion work with the bass were already a unique feature of the band. Some of the In Absentia and Incident CD songs are good examples of bass-guitar drumming. |
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westslope
(BC coast) | | Posted: Mar 16, 2011 - 16:16 | |
Bought a 46" LED TV recently, and the rest including an amplifier and a reasonably decent 2.1 sound system — better than a cheap 5.1 or 7.1 surround. Am now hearing things on my Porcupine Tree CDs that I usually pick up on only with headphones. The hard-wired rear speakers are next. |
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