Øyvind Skald Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) I love this stuf. Trying to find the true answer to such questions as in this video, instead of just ansvering a title to a Dream Theater, Pagans Mind or Symphony X tune. Edited February 27, 2019 by ØSkald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 I don't post often in this part of the world, but... that was pretty cool! Interesting stuff. I liked all of it, but the last section about compositions based on small intonation adjustments really stood out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sprouse Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Adam is awesome. It's also a great window into the mind of his generation. Younger musicians are so much better trained than they were decades ago. David Cola is also from Berklee and is an *influencer*. Really amazing musicians. The only deal with Adam that confuses me is that he's probably a better researcher and teacher than he is a performer (IMHO of course). Living the life of a working bassist is a lot harder than being a professor. I hope he gets picked up by someone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synkrotron Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 An interesting watch. I remember when I first watched a Dream Theatre performance on DVD. A friend lent it to me. I wasn't familiar with Dream Theatre at all so this performance was my first encounter. I found it rather tiresome and boring and after a while I stopped watching. It quite literally gave me a headache... Just too much "virtuosity" for my liking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 1 hour ago, synkrotron said: I remember when I first watched a Dream Theatre performance on DVD. A friend lent it to me. I wasn't familiar with Dream Theatre at all so this performance was my first encounter. I found it rather tiresome and boring and after a while I stopped watching. It quite literally gave me a headache... Just too much "virtuosity" for my liking. ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Øyvind Skald Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) On 2/27/2019 at 7:17 PM, synkrotron said: An interesting watch. I remember when I first watched a Dream Theatre performance on DVD. A friend lent it to me. I wasn't familiar with Dream Theatre at all so this performance was my first encounter. I found it rather tiresome and boring and after a while I stopped watching. It quite literally gave me a headache... Just too much "virtuosity" for my liking. Yeah. I think it’s just a taste thing. Like, they are not the definition of advanced music, tho they are advanced. But there is also advance music in other styles. And like Adam try to explain, “advance” is needed to be defined before you can you can make a list of advanced music. For a guitarist, music like Animals As Leaders might be in that category (strange techniques and fast), or someone would put in some of the best country guitarists that put more heart into their playing than anyone else. Or someone who can play a heartfelt song with just 3 chords on a piano (he masters to make lots with less). For me there is fugal technique and the power of a melody. But I am not good at it myself. I just envy the ones who master it. But we all have different definition for “advanced”, “best” and so on. Edited March 1, 2019 by ØSkald 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Hurley Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 I enjoyed the watch. I like music that involves physicality, emotional pull, and intellectual challenge. If any of these parameters is pushed too far or not balanced it doesn't last long on my playlist. However, I've often found that I had to listen to unfamiliar styles many times. Once I grasped the overall structure I sometimes alter my initial evaluation and things I had disliked became listed among my favorites. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Øyvind Skald Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) If you just have a fast beat its just a fast beat but if you break it up with contrast, the beat seems faster and it suddenly have a depth. Edited March 1, 2019 by ØSkald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razor7music Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 @synkrotron I have to agree. I don't quite get a headache, but definitely get bored. I respect their individual musicianship and tightness as a band, but I don't get into that genre of music at all. In fact, when I watched their live video, I found myself forwarding all the parts where their singer comes in. I think he sits backstage and watches the concert on CC TV or something, and then when his parts are coming up, he leaves the green room, hits the stage for his part, and then goes backstage again. Works for me since it's easy to see when he's on and off stage while in FF mode. Again--no disrespect. Just a matter of taste. ( I do like several of those Music Man guitars though! Wouldn't mind having one of those one bit!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulo Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.L.I.P. Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 On 2/27/2019 at 9:12 AM, ØSkald said: I love this stuf. Trying to find the true answer to such questions as in this video, instead of just ansvering a title to a Dream Theater, Pagans Mind or Symphony X tune. At two minutes and twenty seconds, we see a nano second of our fearless leader. I deem this to be political, and in violation of the TOS. Please moderators do you due diligence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Hurley Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 I thought the reference to Rachmaninoff's hand span was comedic, not political. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royal Yaksman Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 I like Neely's stuff, even though I'm not sure I'd ever use much of it? His vid on 7/11 polyrhythms is a mind bender, though he does a good job of explaining how to count it out: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Øyvind Skald Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 7 hours ago, Royal Yaksman said: I like Neely's stuff, even though I'm not sure I'd ever use much of it? His vid on 7/11 polyrhythms is a mind bender, though he does a good job of explaining how to count it out: Yeah. love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Ooo... Being a nerd, that was a FUN video! I can already see that his videos would be a huge (but enjoyable!) time-suck for me - lol! I've subscribed so I can enjoy his stuff once I'm not working 90+ hour weeks... ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Øyvind Skald Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 40 minutes ago, craigb said: Ooo... Being a nerd, that was a FUN video! I can already see that his videos would be a huge (but enjoyable!) time-suck for me - lol! I've subscribed so I can enjoy his stuff once I'm not working 90+ hour weeks... ? Do you have a hat with geek on? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, ØSkald said: Do you have a hat with geek on? lol No, no... Just like our new start-up business name ("Two Bright Nerds, LLC"), I'm a nerd. I try not to be too much of a geek. ? ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synkrotron Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 11 hours ago, Royal Yaksman said: His vid on 7/11 polyrhythms is a mind bender Yeah, it was. Oh well, I think I'll just hit the piano roll and get my DAW to do the hard work... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Øyvind Skald Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 20 minutes ago, synkrotron said: Yeah, it was. Oh well, I think I'll just hit the piano roll and get my DAW to do the hard work... I love the Cakewalk Piano roll... Its my greatest tool... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synkrotron Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, ØSkald said: I love the Cakewalk Piano roll... Its my greatest tool... Indeed! As someone who lacks any real ability to stay in time with a simple 4/4 beat, Piano Roll is essential 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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