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TheBoyWithAName Posted Thu 23 Jul, 2009 7:47 PM |
| Where do you get your inspiration from? Any favourite drummer or so? :) |
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Somewhere Else Posted Thu 23 Jul, 2009 8:36 PM |
| Agree....Friends is precision - but then his skills are perfect for each track as sometimes he is seen and not heard if you know what I mean.....that ain't easy :) |
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rella Posted Fri 24 Jul, 2009 3:43 PM |
| Quite right. Love that album. |
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weirdmom Posted Fri 24 Jul, 2009 3:58 PM |
I totally agree that Neil's work on Ode is fantastic. I don't know if it was the style of the songs or the mix but I found his drumming more noticeable on Ode- in the very best way.
I told Neil this when I saw them in Chicago and he seemed quite pleased. I don't think drummers in general get the respect and admiration they deserve. (said by the wife of one) |
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TheBoyWithAName Posted Fri 24 Jul, 2009 5:01 PM |
| I love that kinda back-beat(probably isn't. but anyway) on Song To Self and everything about his drumming on J. Smith is just ACE! Top shelf! |
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I Came in Through the Bathroom Window Posted Fri 24 Jul, 2009 5:14 PM |
| I agree with everyone here. One of the very first things that blew me away when I first listened to Ode was the drumming. Brilliant stuff! |
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Ana_Smith Posted Fri 24 Jul, 2009 6:38 PM |
weirdmom wrote: I don't think drummers in general get the respect and admiration they deserve.
My exact thought, it's cool to see a thread where we can express our appreciation for Neil's skills as a drummer :)
(There are exceptions to the rule but in general even on stage they are way in the back! :P)
The first time I listened to Ode I was taken aback by its sound and much of it had to do with the drums playing a more dominant role without overshadowing any of the other instruments (Long Way Down, Quite Free and Get Up) it's magical and a pleasure to my ears. I can't help but follow the beat with my foot, simply magnificent!
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leticia Posted Fri 24 Jul, 2009 7:26 PM |
| I agree with all the things that my fellow boardies have said... and I'm going to add that I absolutely LOVE how you play in Indefinitely and Last Words. It's just perfect perfect perfect! |
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Lord_Conker Posted Fri 24 Jul, 2009 9:14 PM |
| I agree, Neil is very solid on Ode. I like when the drumming kicks in with force in Before You Were Young, after the "I love you I love you" line :) |
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hennypenny Posted Fri 24 Jul, 2009 9:36 PM |
Lord_Conker wrote: I agree, Neil is very solid on Ode. I like when the drumming kicks in with force in Before You Were Young, after the "I love you I love you" line :)
Yes, fantastic drumming on that song. |
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TheBoyWithAName Posted Fri 24 Jul, 2009 9:47 PM |
hennypenny wrote: Lord_Conker wrote: I agree, Neil is very solid on Ode. I like when the drumming kicks in with force in Before You Were Young, after the "I love you I love you" line :)
Yes, fantastic drumming on that song.
I conquer, definetely one of the highlights on the album :) |
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bogusblue Posted Sat 25 Jul, 2009 5:03 AM |
| Friends, Big Chair, Writing To Reach You are just a few examples of how good he is. But, I agree, in Ode he exceeded himself. He is indeed a great drummer. |
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MusicGirl99 Posted Sat 25 Jul, 2009 7:59 PM |
| He's always been fantastic, but these songs bring the drumming front and center. Wonderful job Neil (esp on Get Up). ;) |
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seasonticket Posted Sun 26 Jul, 2009 10:47 AM |
| Oh and Long Way Down, that is some SKILL drumming right there. <3 |
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