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« Reply #40 on: February 21, 2008, 11:01 PM » |
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I used to fly charter.
One night I sat in the jump seat from Phoenix to LA - very interesting and fun.
We had a Swiss jet on one tour and I was one of a few who requested a more passenger friendly flying style.
It was a nimble and maneuverable jet, and they had a habit of making a screaming dive/turn descent into the runway. You'd either be looking at outer-space or straight down at the houses, with no horizon visible.
I was often mentally fried before I even got to the soundcheck.
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« Reply #41 on: February 21, 2008, 11:12 PM » |
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Heck yer just 1 state over from me, off I-40 I believe. Would love to hang with ya. I'll give you a call the next time I am in Tennessee. We can listen to rap music and drink some strawberry pop.  |
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« Reply #42 on: February 22, 2008, 12:37 AM » |
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I used to fly charter.
One night I sat in the jump seat from Phoenix to LA - very interesting and fun.
We had a Swiss jet on one tour and I was one of a few who requested a more passenger friendly flying style.
It was a nimble and maneuverable jet, and they had a habit of making a screaming dive/turn descent into the runway. You'd either be looking at outer-space or straight down at the houses, with no horizon visible.
I was often mentally fried before I even got to the soundcheck. That had to be quite harrowing at the time  I would love to hear some of the things you went thru back in the day Chris......or now in the day. Im sure you have some tales to tell......... I feel a new thread coming up |
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« Reply #43 on: February 22, 2008, 04:26 AM » |
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Apparently it's the difference between flying for the passenger (like an airline) and just flying the plane within it's capabilities. The American crew I flew with (from Phoenix to LA) told me they would fly quite differently when they had no passengers. Softly does it when you have a band on board. You might spill a drink. |
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« Reply #44 on: February 22, 2008, 08:00 AM » |
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Similar to race car driving in that respect. I guess. I, for one, drive for the passengers in the car (to keep from spilling my drink) while she is the female coming of Nigel Mansell. I'm shocked and amazed by what she can get our tiny (and I mean tiny) Fiat to do...
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« Reply #45 on: February 22, 2008, 11:51 AM » |
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The best drums I've ever heard? I would have to say Tama Starclassic 100% Bubinga. I've played these in GC and with two different sets of heads on them. Made me melt both times. If I didn't have a decent set now, I'd definitely be in the market for those. Killer tone.
As for experiences? I would say that Pearl and again Tama I really like. Vinnie Paul and Joey Jordison have some really good live sounds coming from their Pearls, and likewise I've always liked Lars Ulrich's sound. I guess for Lars things really got GOOD sounding in the Black Album.
The Tama Bubingas sound very good. I heard someone work out on them at Manny's over the summer. Then, the same guy sat down at a set of Sonor Delite Maples, and frankly they ate the Tamas for breakfast. The attack, the volume...man, they were just there! But, in no way would I complain about the Tamas. And I'd be less in hock, probably. Lars got a great drum sound on the black album because of Bob Rock and a set of Gretsch drums and Sabian cymbals. I first noticed that on the "Nothing Else Matters" video, and it has been documented elsewhere. How and when he employed his other stuff, I don't know. Lars would sound good playing anything, IMO. He gets bashed in some circles, but I always liked his playing. Dan |
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« Reply #46 on: February 22, 2008, 01:38 PM » |
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One was a Mapex Deep Forest 22 x 16 (18?) bass drum. It just had this big warm womp when you played it.
I'll agree to that. I bought a Deep Forest set from the old drummer for Jerry Lee Lewis. His wife was mad at him for buying another set, so I was lucky to run across it. The set is Cherry wood, with 24 carrot gold rims. I bought a Cherry 6"x14" Craviotto snare to go with that set. I also bought a Mapex phosphor bronze snare that I use with it on certain occations. I changed to Aquarian heads and it's got one of the best bass drum sounds around. Great sounding set....  |
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« Reply #47 on: February 22, 2008, 01:49 PM » |
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No fair. Can't count your set Chip! True story. In the drumstore a couple of days ago and tapped around on a sonor kit and a mapex (mid level models)- suprisingly similar tones eminated from each one with a nod going to the mapex. *Notice how felix is being very objective in this thread* It still boils down to the player really, but I can appreciate any great sounding kit. I like it when I get compliment on one of my kits' sound but prefer a compliment about my playing. |
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« Reply #48 on: February 22, 2008, 01:57 PM » |
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. . . *Notice how felix is being very objective in this thread*. . .
Who are you? And what have you done with Felix?  |
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« Reply #49 on: February 23, 2008, 02:57 AM » |
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Who are you? And what have you done with Felix? I bet there was a UFO sighting in Ohio recently. Can you imagine some alien kidnapping Felix? Hey Noob, would be the first word oout of his mouth! |
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« Reply #50 on: February 23, 2008, 08:25 AM » |
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OH c'mon. I'm just not sickenly sweet nice like some of you guys.  I learned a little adversity is good for one's development. |
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« Reply #51 on: February 23, 2008, 01:49 PM » |
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I learned a little adversity is good for one's development.
That is why greenhouses toughen the plants. If they are kept sheltered they will not florish. However, I still want to see the look on the aliens face when you call him/her/it a Noob. I can hear it now, "Hey Noob Dood, you ain't got no cereal!" |
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« Reply #52 on: February 24, 2008, 12:49 PM » |
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But you would say a boy like me "has gots cereal?" Heard a very very nice sounding set of starclassic birch drums last night. |
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« Reply #53 on: February 24, 2008, 09:17 PM » |
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But you would say a boy like me "has gots cereal?"
Felix you funny feline, you gots more ceral than Kelloggs! |
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« Reply #54 on: February 25, 2008, 12:15 PM » |
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I think it was Tama. I was watching a video on youtube of Simon Phillips with Toto and his toms sounded absalutely fantastic!
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« Reply #55 on: February 27, 2008, 05:09 PM » |
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Lars got a great drum sound on the black album because of Bob Rock and a set of Gretsch drums and Sabian cymbals. I first noticed that on the "Nothing Else Matters" video, and it has been documented elsewhere. How and when he employed his other stuff, I don't know. Lars would sound good playing anything, IMO. He gets bashed in some circles, but I always liked his playing.
Gretsch and Sabian? Never knew that...always thought he was a Tama and Zildjian guy. I wonder what particular lines he played. I do recall seeing a Sabian hi-hat.... |
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« Reply #56 on: February 28, 2008, 01:08 PM » |
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I'd definitely say Eric Carr's Ludwig from the Creatures of the Night album by KISS. I haven't technically heard it with my own ears, but hell that thing had a punch!
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