Wednesdays did feel like an apology record, but remember it was actually recorded and done before all the drama occurred. Originally, Big Colors was supposed to come out in the first quarter of 2019, with Wednesdays to follow in the second quarter, then an as yet un-named third album in the...
Obviously she can sing, but I'm not sure that was the best song choice for her. She seemed quite timid in her vocal performance. Over all, it makes me very interested to see how her career progresses, as this seems like a "coming out" moment for her as a vocalist. I'm eager to hear what else she...
I’m also anxiously awaiting the Weather instrumental rework. I agree with @chandra the vocals on Weather were well sung, but lyrically mostly duds imo. I mean, what the hell is Pink & Blue supposed to be? That lyric “you’ve been asking all about my diet” is so random within the context of the...
Tycho is absolutely amazing. The progression Scott has lead the music through is pretty awesome. I'm honestly not that big a fan of "Weather" but I'm keen to hear the forthcoming reworking of the record. Funny thing is, live, they're amazingly perfect, but to a fault. It sounded like they just...
Great read, thanks for sharing. Please continue posting, this is super interesting to hear how tings were done in the "major" studios in the pre-digital age. Basically like a Mixerman entry without the sarcasm (or falsifications to protect the not-so-innocent!)
I got into electronic music back in the early 90's and started DJ'ing around '96 when my band broke up. Transitioned into producing by the late '90s, right as Reason came out. I never had much hardware back then, and to suddenly be able to have all the virtual instruments I wanted was...
This. But also Dickeys' tone usually is a little warmer than Duanes'. Dickey also has a pretty distinctive way of bending notes which you'll start picking up on after a while. DB was a huge influence on my lead playing.
This is a big bummer. I really hope it wasn't a suicide. Years of drug use will wreck the body and mind though. I'm thankful at least he seemed to have had a few clean years up to now though. I guess that's what shocks me about it, I thought he was clean these last few years?
That video is brutal. It'll be shoved in the faces of everyone on stage...I can't imagine how they feel. Knowing just the little I do of the Col. I could see him "falling out" on stage and being "revived" by the music...I gotta believe that's what everyone thought was happening. I just really...
Such a bummer. I've seen ARU, plus seeing The Colonel sit in with dozens of bands over the years. His energy and good will will forever be missed. Sad day.
I got my email yesterday with downloads since I bought the box set version of Prisoner. I really like the B Sides, it's more like a different record than a continuation of Prisoner. Totally sounds like Charlie and Ryan mixed it all at PaxAm, although it sounds more lo-fi than 1989 does, which as...
I'm at the point where I need to upgrade my interface, currently an M-Audio Fast Track Ultra 8r. I'm out of channels and the FTU8r is keeping me from updating to the current versions of osX and LPX.
My initial plan was to upgrade to two Focusrite Saffire Pro 40's chained together via ADAT, but...
I listened to the new record about 4 times today, popped it in the cd player in my truck and just let it play on my work commute.
I like it, and it's what I expected...a continuation of the S/T album. To me it sounds like A&F, S/T, and Prisoner are all about his separation and eventual...