Kirk is one of the most intense drummers around today ! On my top five ! I am going to the Modern Drummer Festival next Saturday, May 28 where Kirk will be performing with Danny Carey in their new band !
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Kirk is one of the most intense drummers around today ! On my top five ! I am going to the Modern Drummer Festival next Saturday, May 28 where Kirk will be performing with Danny Carey in their new band !
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I like Kirk C., he grooves aplenty.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I don't know what it is, but I really don't like Kirk's playing. I think it's either his touch, or his sound (which is sort of the same thing). Both on record and live, he leaves me cold. Just my opinion though...the guy can obviously play amazing stuff.Quote:
Originally posted by Groovissimo:
Kirk is one of the most intense drummers around today ! On my top five !
You know, you have to see Kirk perform "Live" to appreciate what kind of "musician" he is. It's the way he plays, the dynamics, the intensity.
And being a big guy, it's fantastic to see how soft he can play, but, watch out, he can explode into the craziest chops you've ever seen.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I've seen him live several times (even bought his band a round of drinks once). Doesn't do it for me. Larrie Londin was a big guy too, and HE blew me away. I loved his playing.Quote:
Originally posted by Groovissimo:
You know, you have to see Kirk perform "Live" to appreciate what kind of "musician" he is.
Don't get me wrong though. Kirk is totally one of the greats out there, but there's something I can't put my finger on that rubs me the wrong way. I get the same feeling about Dennis Chambers - even if I like what he's playing, something about his touch/sound/tone leaves me cold.
<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ May 20, 2005 06:32 PM: Message edited by: drumming sort of person ]</font>
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I've seen him live several times (even bought his band a round of drinks once). Doesn't do it for me. Larrie Londin was a big guy too, and HE blew me away. I loved his playing.Quote:
Originally posted by drumming sort of person:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Groovissimo:
You know, you have to see Kirk perform "Live" to appreciate what kind of "musician" he is.
Don't get me wrong though. Kirk is totally one of the greats out there, but there's something I can't put my finger on that rubs me the wrong way. I get the same feeling about Dennis Chambers - even if I like what he's playing, something about his touch/sound/tone leaves me cold.
<font color="#a62a2a"><font size="1">[ May 20, 2005 06:32 PM: Message edited by: drumming sort of person ]</font></font></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I can totally relate to what you're saying, i personally can't get into 'Gregg Bissonette' nor 'Stewart Copeland', they're great players but just not my cup of tea.
BTW 'Groovissimo', i'm sure you already know this, but 'Kirk' is also an accomplished pianist as well as being a human tornado on the drums. I saw him playing piano with a straight ahead jazz band at the 'Montreal Drumfest' a few years back, and he was wailin' ! [img]biggrin.gif[/img]
[quote]Originally posted by drumming sort of person:
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">i'm not alone....thank you...i agree. although not quite as much with DC. i dig him for the most part. and yes, these guys are obviously great players. you hit it on the head DSPQuote:
Don't get me wrong though. Kirk is totally one of the greats out there, but there's something I can't put my finger on that rubs me the wrong way. I get the same feeling about Dennis Chambers - even if I like what he's playing, something about his touch/sound/tone leaves me cold.
I would have to disagree about the "coldness" of Kirk. I think he has that special "something" that makes him different than a lot of the other drummers.
He does tend to go a tad overboard in his soloing, but he can lay it down with the big boys.
That "something" I mentioned is what I like about Vinnie and find empty with Weckl. I don't know, maybe it's the go for it attitude. But if you listen to some of the recordings on Face First, and that era of TT, man, he crushes it.
He is also a killer keyboardist and can sing the Blues as well.
On top of all that, he is a great guy to hang with.
Just my opinion though.
Kirk's solo on The Big Wave from Illicit is one of my favorite drum solos. He has an identifiable sound; I agree about the go for it attitude, it's refreshing to hear that.
Wow, a TT <font size="4">DVD</font>?! [Boot?!]
I agree, I dig KC, he just goes for it. He can be OTT, as can ALL the "big boys" [literally, with regards to him], but oh well, wth, ya either likes it or ya don't. It either "hits ya" or it doesn't.
But I don't get that DC thing. [img]confused.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/hmmm.gif[/img]
Man, yesterday I was just playing along with the Sco tune Loud Jazz for the first time, & figuring out all the kicks & rhythm changes [listened to it many times; just never tried to play along, BION], & MAN, he's just incredibly groovalicious & musical on there...his feel is incredible, even when he's playing a little bright[ly]...yep, Loud Jazz, Pick Hits, & Blue Matter have some wicked rhythmic-groovin' stuff. Chambers is one of my [many] all-time faves. [img]cool.gif[/img]
<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ May 21, 2005 01:48 PM: Message edited by: got_a_matchgrip? ]</font>
This dvd rocks. Guy's got a great voice, really mixes it up while playing stuff other than 4/4.
Just had to plug Covington...I've been digging the Live Scott Henderson....wew. That is some wicked guitar...Kirk plays & sings great. Great trio stuff
Is this the concert in Israel?
Hear you DSOP about KK. The first time I saw him live I was [img]eek.gif[/img] but he is playing better and better. I especially like his expressions both on his kit and face [img]graemlins/grrr.gif[/img] LOL.
But for all drummers we discuss here, it is just a matter of personal taste [img]graemlins/smarty.gif[/img] [img]wink.gif[/img]
I am not into Vinnie that much anymore [img]graemlins/sure.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img]
KC is a freakin' freight train! He's a great guy, very down to earth. I asked him before a clinic here in SC to give me a quick 'drum lesson in one sentence'. He said: "I don't go for the doubles bullshit, I'm all about the singles!" [img]smile.gif[/img] He's a lot like DC in that regard.
Here's a quick story:
I played in a jazz combo directed by Bert Ligon here at the University of South Carolina. He was recounting a gig he did at a club in Texas when he had his Condor group (with KC and Matt Bissonette). It was an avg size club - a hundred people or so. After the first set, Bert went to the back of the room and asked his wife how the sound was. She replied that everything was fine, but the kick drum was too damn loud.
Kirk's kick drum wasn't mic'd. [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/beer.gif[/img]
The big guy can definitely draw some sound...but he's got the lower end of the dynamic covered as well. I'm definitely a fan!
-Scott
Hey DSOP...
You probably caught Kurt at La Ve Lee like I did. Quite frankly, I was blown away. I came to see Scott Henderson play and was wondering, "who's this guy playing drums"?? Kurt who??
The dude just NAILED the gig. Was totally at par with Henderson and company.
And then...... once I heard/saw Kurt hit the keys and sing, that's when I threw my hands up in the air. It's few people that can do so many things very very well. And Kurt definetly deserves kudos on his very accomplished abilities.
Even though he's not my cup of tea when it comes to playing styles, I definetly give him props to chew up and spit out what the "big boys" can dish out to him.