Dad3353

Good morning, Dagada, and ... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167528] Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share (... but you knew that already..!).

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've got Stuff happening right now, so I'll get this posted in here whilst I can. Here, then, is...[/font][/color] [color=#800080][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]The Return Of The Return Of 'Play Of The Day'..![/b][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]In order of appearance...[/font][/color] [color=#800080][b]'Doom Di Doom Di Doom', from Dad3353 ...[/b][/color] A steady 'chug', but it's a lure, a sort of count-in to an up-tempo blast-beat, rocking straight into an almost country-picking guitar lick, a firm bass riff and hard-rock drums. There's a definite sensation of déja-vu, a feelng of familiarity . Now where has this been heard before..? A short solo sax, slightly distanced, takes over, but is immediately pushed aside by the urgent guitar/bass/drums. Follows a few bars of chundering and drum break; the steady 'chug' makes its presence felt before the riff is back with a vengeance, the guitar now doubled. The pattern continues, with solo sax variants, contrasting with the raw tone of the overdriven bass, and extra guitar layers joining in successively, interspersed with ever more sophisticated drum breaks, each time with a reminder of 'Old Faithful' chugging away, oblivious of the pace that was so innocently set at the start. There's a leitmotif established right from the start, with the traction engine ticking over with constance, and echoes of a distant funfair evoked by the sax melodies; the theme of the picture is respected without resort to too much cliché. You never know; it just might work. [color=#800080][b]'Carouhell', from Mornats ...[/b][/color] Ominous, foreboding, menace. Nonchalant chattering in the background seems heedless of the impending pounding building up. A stomping pace is established, along with a disturbing jangle, like muffled alarm bells. Virtual 'stabs' of brass cut through; the girlish shrieks in the vicinity are provoked by what, exactly..? The disquietening ringing fades away, replaced with equally unsettling murmurings and sound effects, which break into a rather mocking cross between a cheezy Farfisa organ and a hurdy-gurdy, playing a strnge mixture of half-jazz, half-circus, half-theatre interlude music. The stomping has mutated into a more classic, but just as enthusiastically pummelling drum set, adding to the incongruety. Diabolical mocking laughter rings out, doing nothing to allay our troubled state, the organ continues unabated with a brash melody, then relapdes into its vamped travesty of euphony before desisting behind one last derisive cackle. The crowd continue their chatter; perhaps the worst has been averted..? There is ample expression of the theme here, with the pounding pace and rhythm well match the locomotive; the carnaval is represented through the crowd 'noises off'. There's a certain lack of cohesion in the evolution of the piece, but the global effect aimed for is attained. [color=#800080][b]'All the fun...', from lurksalot ...[/b][/color] Ah..! A funfair..! A nice waltz-time carousel theme..! Oh, that was just the intro; we're into the 'real' compo now. A bit of a 'stomping' beat, an enthusiastic crowd and a lilting organ stabs out the melody. Now it's joined by an orchestra, filling out more and more, the audience ever more appreciative. Every sort of variation is thrown in, all retaining an authentic link to the theme, as if in the imagination of a listener, extrapolating the basic sounds, adding progreessively to the complexity of the already rich harmony. The dream comes to an end; reality pierces the bubble and the piece ends with a flourish, rightly applauded by the assistance. Does it fit the picture..? Not 'alf it does, eh..? Where's me toffee apple, me ol' china..? [color=#800080][b]'Scream If You Wanna Go Faster!', from Leonard Smalls ...[/b][/color] It's not so much a problem (well, it is, but ignoring that...) as a philosphical challenge. From the start, one is inclined... (well, I say 'one'; I really mean me, of course...) I was saying, one is inclined to 'fast forward', or even to end the session as abruptly as the 'music'. I have, however, for my pains, a conscience, which disallows such behaviour. I said I'd review the works; revue them I shall. Still, I can't really write what I think of it [Tommy Cooper] "Just like that..!", I need to at least try to find something, anything, that's not too defametory. Hmm... I'll have to listen again; there's no other way. What was that..? A crafty shift there... Was that a spoken phrase..? Hey, it's been sped up, but the voice has sped down..! That's almost a neat trick..! The drumming not half bad, either; better than the too-often abused disco big beats. That's a positive remark, isn't it..? Yes, the more one listens, the more one hears good bits, carefully hidden away, tiny nuggets that require intensive sifting amongst the silt clogging it up. But that's the point, isn't it..? This stuff needs listening to, again and again. Forget the initial pain, the bleeding ears soon heal and a grainy image forms in the mind, twisted and distorted, somewhat elusive; as soon as I think I've caught a glimpse it's swept away from earshot, to be followed by another, equally disturbing flash of insight. I do so wish Lenny would get his bass repaired, though. [color=#800080][b]'Acid at the carnival', from christofloffer ...[/b][/color] Giggles, almost hysterical, as a pipe organ churns out it's 3/4. Sturdy basses resonate boldly, a carillon peeps out timidly from behind the lay of the air. The melody chiming out in the background seems disjointed, although its rippling cascades are pleasant enough. The chortling continues unabated as the chimes edge forward; the organ and its basses slink away, leaving the peals of ringing and the peals of laughter have share the front of stage. The tittering is twisted towards the end; this is a strange, but fair, interpretation of an 'amusement park'. Jolly Good (but I'd recommend reducing the dose, just the same...). I'll try to post others as and when they drift in; my apologies in advance if I can't do 'em all. To be continued, hopefully...

Good evening, Pedro, and ... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167528] Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. Yet another Portuguese resident, eh..? There's quite a few here...

If it's a mistake, you offer it back; if it's deliberate you say 'Thank you'.

Good evening, DS, and ... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167528] Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Good evening, Quevlar, and ... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167528] Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

At least you weren't swindled out of your gig money. It can happen if you're playing with Pros and Cons. ...

[quote name='Bolo' timestamp='1504942243' post='3368407'] In what situation does a drummer need to hear vocals? Is he on backing vox duty? [/quote] I'm a drummer... 1 - On odd occasions, I think it helps the show if I know just where we are in the song, or repertoire. The singers vocals help with that, sometimes. 2 - Our singer is rather good. I [i]like [/i]to hear him sing 3 - Someone has to listen for the cock-ups and fluffs, to deflate his ego afterwards 4 - I need to be able to hear when someone's shouting 'shut the f... up..!' at me. 5 - It makes me feel as if I'm part of the group (I'm easily fooled...). 6 - Folks think I'm good because I'm wearing 'phones; little do they know... Enough..?

[quote name='itsmedunc' timestamp='1504918701' post='3368357']... Any input would be greatly appreciated! [/quote] My only suggestion would be to look at 'sports' ones, that clip around the ear and stay in place, like these... [url="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-MDR-AS210-Sports-Splashproof-Headphones-Black/dp/B01LDKH2PG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504919643&sr=8-1&keywords=sony+earphones+sport"]Sony MDR-AS210 Sports In-Ear Splashproof Headphones ...[/url] Drumming can be quite physical (depending on character and repertoire...), so he'd want 'em to stay in place. I can't think of anything special, otherwise. He sounds like a bit of a cheapskate, really, unless he's simply skint, of course. Hope this helps.

Good afternoon, Chris, and ... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167528] Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1504795008' post='3367382'] This guy impresses me... [/quote] Amazing..! A bass player with (at least...) seven tee-shirts and polos..! Wow..! I wonder where he got the TAB for that from..? ... No, seriously; that's seriously Good Stuff.

Good evening, Nelson, and ... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167528] Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. There are many Continental forum members here (several from Portugal...), so you're far from alone.

If there was to be an 'evil' side to TAB, I'd suggest that it's its very existence, surely designed by the Beelzebub himself as a sure-fire way of causing strife between musicians..! Those that use it: carry on. Those that don't: carry on. It's become akin to the Jonathan Swift fictitious debate on which end of a boiled egg should be opened..! Tolerance, anyone..?

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1504701571' post='3366694'] I am not a drummer, but I can't help but feeling that you could improve on the layout of those drums for optimal access [/quote] 'The long arm of the law'..? No, the front tom is for our singist (also a good drummist, as it happens...) to beat during 'There, There'.. [media]http://youtu.be/bwYDRS4o9qg[/media]

[quote name='Nicko' timestamp='1504700189' post='3366667'] So vous pensez en francais? [/quote] Bien sûr, comme tout le monde. Pas toi..?