Grant Collins

[elpatricio]

I second that, I wasn't insulting him at all either - it was just a joke. I have nothing but respect for people who are dedicated to their art form to his extent, and the persuit of self improvement.

[Andy Edwards]

Sorry Juan and elpatricio

I am responding a bit to general trend here...


Thanks Juan for the Google Earth program...I've been on it for hours!

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ October 11, 2005 06:17 PM: Message edited by: Andy Edwards ]</font>

[juanexpo]

I understand you Andy.
If you need a name for your next band call it:

GENTLEMAN BAND [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]

As far as the size of the drumset, it is an option in order to sound like one wants. For one drummer it would be with 3 pieces, another with 100.
P.D.: name one drummer who wouldn?t be frightened playing before Lang or Mineman. If I knew in the same day that I was going to play with them, I sure break myself a leg or an arm voluntarily...

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ October 12, 2005 06:32 AM: Message edited by: Juan Expo ]</font>

[PocketPlayer]

4pc or 400 pc kit...who cares. All part of the blessing of freedom when you think of it that we can even have these arguments.

Life's a vapor...pursue your passions!

[Sam L]

Originally posted by Andy Edwards:
I suppose my point is that when you start talking negatively about musicians it can create a negative outlook on music. This can close the mind to new things which is always a danger the older we get.

I started doing clinics here in the UK in 2000 and I made a bit of a name for myself and then I was booked to do a clinic with Marco M.

When I saw him soundcheck I was truly shocked (I had never heard him before, no one had back then) My first impulse was to try and criticise him (theres no groove, it's boring, the audience doesn't get it)but I realised he had pushed me outside my comfort zone. He was so humble and had nothing but praise for me. I realised then and accepted he is truly one of the worlds great players.

I have played loads of times with Thomas Lang too.
He is also very humble and always open to share ideas. I've jammed with him a lot and all I can say is on every level he is a very, very good drummer!!! (understatement)

Recently I told him how I hated playing in front of him as I felt he is looking at all my bad habits and weaknesses. He said 'No, I'm interested to see how YOU use these ideas. I'm interested your approach' He is one hell of a guy and musician.

When they get bashed here it always saddens me...they are such great musicians, the masters of our times

<font color="#a62a2a"><font size="1">[ October 11, 2005 05:39 PM: Message edited by: Andy Edwards ]</font></font>

<font color="#a62a2a"><font size="1">[ October 11, 2005 05:40 PM: Message edited by: Andy Edwards ]</font></font>

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent post!