dggeek
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I'm not a drummer, but I've been playing mostly the drum parts in Rock Band. It has made me listen more closely to songs and really pick out the drums. I find myself concentrating on trying to hear all the parts of the song instead of just the guitar or voice that tends to stick out in most pop songs. I keep coming back to the drums, though, because I really enjoy them. I love the drumming in this song. It is more varied than simply 'keeping the beat,' but I think it fits in with the overall song very well. It is the standout part here, like the guitars and voices of the norm, but doesn't overwhelm.
fredriley wrote:
Interesting comment from a 'pro' perspective. It certainly made me listen to the song in a new and more appreciative way. The drumming certainly adds interest to it, and IMO doesn't overwhelm it quite as much you fear. Maybe you concentrate on the drumming 'cos you're a skin-basher yourself ;)
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Rhinofin
(Portland, OR) | | Posted: Feb 18, 2010 - 07:52 | |
Anyone know the origin of the name, "Bat for Lashes" ???????????
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fredriley
(Nottingham, UK) | | Posted: Jan 29, 2010 - 07:58 | |
tompoll wrote:The drumming in this is interesting to me (I'm a bit of a drummer myself). There's really good standalone drumming, then there's drumming that fits in with the music. I'd say this effort is more of the former and less of the latter. Listening to this I find myself concentrating on the drumming too much—at the expense of the song overall.
Dating myself here, but it's like a distinction I've always made between Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa. Rich was an amazing technician as a soloist, but to me always steamrolled right over any music he accompanied. Krupa, on the other hand, always fit perfectly inside the music he accompanied.
Interesting comment from a 'pro' perspective. It certainly made me listen to the song in a new and more appreciative way. The drumming certainly adds interest to it, and IMO doesn't overwhelm it quite as much you fear. Maybe you concentrate on the drumming 'cos you're a skin-basher yourself ;) |
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fredriley
(Nottingham, UK) | | Posted: Jan 29, 2010 - 07:56 | |
"I will see...him whom I saw" - nice to see someone using the much-neglected subjunctive which is falling into disuse in English (written as founder, and indeed only, member of the Society for the Preservation of the English Subjunctive, or SPES). Nice song too. I always think Emo when I hear BfL but I don't really know why. Maybe yer woman on the cover looks a bit emo-ish? Anyway, 7 from the (pedantic) Nottingham jury.
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(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas) | | Posted: Jan 29, 2010 - 07:55 | |
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azdcryan
(Sunny Arizona) | | Posted: Jan 19, 2010 - 08:31 | |
for a second i thought that the album cover said "two suvs"...which i thought was odd. i mean, one is plenty right? made me ponder whether she was thinking that this song was soooo good that she would be rewarded with two suvs...but alas i had read it wrong. back to my cup of coffee.
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EssexTex
(Gitche Gumee) | | Posted: Jan 19, 2010 - 08:27 | |
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Hannio
(Austin, TX) | | Posted: Jan 19, 2010 - 08:20 | |
Welly wrote:love child of Sinead O'Connor and Bjork
Spot on. Makes it interesting. |
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tompoll
(Seattle WA USA) | | Posted: Jan 12, 2010 - 17:56 | |
The drumming in this is interesting to me (I'm a bit of a drummer myself). There's really good standalone drumming, then there's drumming that fits in with the music. I'd say this effort is more of the former and less of the latter. Listening to this I find myself concentrating on the drumming too much—at the expense of the song overall.
Dating myself here, but it's like a distinction I've always made between Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa. Rich was an amazing technician as a soloist, but to me always steamrolled right over any music he accompanied. Krupa, on the other hand, always fit perfectly inside the music he accompanied.
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Red_Dragon
| | Posted: Jan 12, 2010 - 17:53 | |
Lilly Allen's twin sister wails in sympathy.
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Welly
(Lotusland) | | Posted: Jan 04, 2010 - 17:24 | |
love child of Sinead O'Connor and Bjork
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themotion
(somewhere between infinity) | | Posted: Dec 31, 2009 - 18:26 | |
Giselle62 wrote:MMM....majestic. Loving it even more. The drumming is not a machine, right? Completely agree, very majestic. The drummer is not a machine; her name is Sarah Jones. This is a brilliant performance: |
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Giselle62
(California's Cental Coast) | | Posted: Dec 31, 2009 - 11:18 | |
MMM....majestic. Loving it even more. The drumming is not a machine, right?
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ick
(S.E. La Jolla) | | Posted: Dec 31, 2009 - 11:14 | |
tpa29970 wrote:
Uncle! I have failed, failed miserably, to appreciate anything about this song. Bat For Lashes, you win! Your music has proven too challenging and artsy for my rhythm-and-melody tastes. I assume all the kids will soon be painting their bellies and plaintively screeching. I am so un-hip. Please play "Dear Prudence" again to cleanse my square, mid-century palate.
Odd you should pick "Dear Prudence" to clean your palate. That particular song was remade by Siouxsie and the Banshees which, to my ear, Bat for Lashes kind of sounds similar to. |
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derekd
(Just Visiting This Planet) | | Posted: Dec 31, 2009 - 11:11 | |
Don't worry. I'll enjoy it on your behalf. This is an amazing artist.
I don't fault you for your opinions however. To me, she is a young newer mash up of Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Tori Amos but with her own voice in her own right. I aprpeciate the bold avante guardness of her sound. But I equally understand how it would be polarizing to others as are the aforementioend artists I cited.
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tpa29970
| | Posted: Dec 29, 2009 - 14:20 | |
tpa29970 wrote:I'm trying to enjoy Bat for Lashes, but so far my efforts are in vain. Uncle! I have failed, failed miserably, to appreciate anything about this song. Bat For Lashes, you win! Your music has proven too challenging and artsy for my rhythm-and-melody tastes. I assume all the kids will soon be painting their bellies and plaintively screeching. I am so un-hip. Please play "Dear Prudence" again to cleanse my square, mid-century palate. |
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aquadonia
(Green Bay, WI) | | Posted: Dec 24, 2009 - 01:13 | |
Wow!! Where the heck have I been?  Instant 8 for sure! I have a feeling it's a grower, though. X-D |
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peter_james_bond
(The Burg) | | Posted: Dec 10, 2009 - 10:01 | |
bkrontz wrote:Agreed... really like the drummer as well!!
 Awesome band and singer. |
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tpa29970
| | Posted: Dec 10, 2009 - 09:38 | |
I'm trying to enjoy Bat for Lashes, but so far my efforts are in vain.
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spigolli
(Peachtree City, GA, USA) | | Posted: Dec 07, 2009 - 09:01 | |
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Mandible
| | Posted: Dec 04, 2009 - 08:57 | |
::CHILLS::
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!
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chyk5
(Florida) | | Posted: Dec 01, 2009 - 09:51 | |
helgigermany wrote:
Just want to say sorry, that youve missunderstood me, or I have missunderstood you, sorry!!
Thanks for that but I'm not easily bruised. It's all a matter of taste! I love MMJ and get trashed for it constantly. It doesn't matter as I think they're awesome just the same! |
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helgigermany
(Germany) | | Posted: Nov 30, 2009 - 04:31 | |
chyk5 wrote:
I'm not sure what you mean by "you people", but I have all of Coldplay's CD's. I think they're really talented.
Just want to say sorry, that youve missunderstood me, or I have missunderstood you, sorry!! |
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helgigermany
(Germany) | | Posted: Nov 30, 2009 - 02:11 | |
Rotterdam wrote:helgigermany wrote:
So when i tell you, that she is going on tour next year with coldplay, you will hate her more and more? I know, you people dont like coldplay, or what you say?!
chyk5 wrote:
I'm not sure what you mean by "you people", but I have all of Coldplay's CD's. I think they're really talented.
Dear chyk5, I think maybe what prompted helgigermany's comment was the quality of some of the comments from other listeners. You get shot down for honest opinions, sometimes, and that can make any of us a bit paranoid. I wish that sometimes people would discuss things a bit more calmly and fairly... Thanks, rotterdam, you got the point!! |
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kaybee
(Lost in the Wilds of Toronto) | | Posted: Nov 27, 2009 - 16:08 | |
Awww, Bill... this would have been a great segue from Tull's "Reasons for Waiting", instead of a station break.
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bkrontz
(Times Square) | | Posted: Nov 23, 2009 - 17:25 | |
Agreed... really like the drummer as well!!
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tm
(Atlanta) | | Posted: Nov 17, 2009 - 12:35 | |
This song gets better every time I hear it!!!
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joshfm
(Laramie) | | Posted: Nov 17, 2009 - 12:33 | |
Sounds like one of those bands who take themselves too seriously. Goofy album cover aside.
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Giselle62
(San Luis Obispo,Ca) | | Posted: Nov 17, 2009 - 12:33 | |
her voice is great; the drummer is god.
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UltraNurd
(Boston, MA) | | Posted: Nov 17, 2009 - 12:31 | |
crockydile wrote:7—>8
Like Bjork, only a better voice and better music. Reminds me of a combination of Kate Bush and Silversun Pickups. |
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