porcupine tree

[neber_dude]

Yeah, I took lessons with him for about 2-3 years I think, about half of those where when he was in PT.

[Randy walker]

some history regarding Barbieri the keyboard player, an analog wix when it comes to textures, not a wonder why i love this disc. He would be the Amin Bhatia(performed the intro to the title track of TOTO's farhenheit cd) of pop when it comes to analog synth.
Bhatia is an amazing analog synth performer, if your into Patrick Mraz, Jean-Michel Jarre, Eddie Jobson and others, then you need to check out his long out of print solo cd Intersteller Suite, this is where Steve Porcaro first came into contact with Bhatia.
http://www.interstellarsuite.com/index.html

Also, all the string arrangements from the "in absentia" cd were done by Dave Gregory, former member of XTC, another great band and fantastic performer.

[CLWarunki]

As far as current "prog rock" goes, Porcupine Tree is tops! I drove down to Seattle to see them live a couple years ago, killer show... Gavin is one of the most percise drummers I have ever seen/heard. The groove for "the sound of muzak" is one of the best original grooves I have heard in YEARS!

Oh and yeah, his DVD is amazing. Get it!

Chris Maitland was FANTASTIC too, very musical. Check out his drumming on "buying new soul" and "stop swimming". Stylish! Too bad he in an Abba cover band now, but - oh well, good gig I suppose!

[Randy walker]

Harrison sounds great, but after digging to find info on the band I fine this.........Richard Barbieri plays keys......... THIS GUY RULES< he's from one of my all time fav bands from the 80's Japan featuring David Sylvian. The drummer in that band was Steve Jansen, very creative player, highly recommend any Japan disc, especially the live Oil On Canvas and Sylvians first solo cd Brilliant Trees, Steve comes up with the most colorful drumming.

[woodshed]

Randy,

Check out Gavin?s ?Rhythmic Visions? DVD (available amazon.com) Gavin has some killer lessons on displacement, modulations, subdivisions etc. Not for the beginner, this DVD is for the intermediate to Advanced/Master players. Truly a treasure in my on going and growing library of drumming instruction.

[Vdrummer]

I saw Gavin with PT twice last year, Gavin is very precise, with a great groove, but is surprisingly restrained. He does add some very effective double bass and the occasional modulation and displacement live. Offstage he is a very laid back guy too. I spoke to him after one of the shows and he came by the Drum Pad (the shop I teach at) the next day and hung out for a couple of hours. I like the DVD too (and his books), though one of the teachers found it too dry and clinical for his tastes.

Brad

[FuseU1]

I like the DVD too (and his books), though one of the teachers found it too dry and clinical for his tastes.

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[CLWarunki]

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ October 12, 2004 01:09 PM: Message edited by: CLWarunki ]</font>

[CLWarunki]

Yeah the DVD is "dry" due to his personality and methods... kinda like Dave Weckl vids, ya know.

Don't let that dissuade you.