JON THEODORE Leaves The Mars Volta!!!
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Topic: JON THEODORE Leaves The Mars Volta!!!
Posted By: 46and2
Subject: JON THEODORE Leaves The Mars Volta!!!
Date Posted: July 31 2006 at 23:03
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I can't believe it but it is true. this is the 2nd time in too short of a time period that one of my favorite drummers has quit one of my favorite bands.(lopez leaving opeth). Theodore is being replaced by blake fleming who has played with the band before. What are your thoughts on this depressing event?
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Posted By: Barla
Date Posted: July 31 2006 at 23:20
I've never liked TMV so much, but that drummer rocked on the band. The energy (widely influenced by John "Bonzo" Bonham) he has is very important to the band. What a pity ... 
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Posted By: Tholomyes
Date Posted: July 31 2006 at 23:26
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oh no!, really sad news...
btw, is there an audio o video where the other drummer plays with TMV?
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Posted By: AngelRat
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 04:52
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His drumming was for me one of the main attractions about TMV's music. -------------  |
Posted By: THE_POLE
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 05:22
*curls up in a corner and begins to sob* first martin lopez and now
this? please god, don't let danny carey quit, otherwise the art of good
drumming will be lost forever
------------- http://www.last.fm/user/the_pole/"> 
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Posted By: Phil
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 06:03
| Shame, his drumming was integral to their sound. What's Blake Fleming like? |
Posted By: Tasartir
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 10:10
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I wouldn't worry too much though, TMV will probably find an appropriate drummer that fills Jon's shoes alright....plus Jon just might form another rocking band in the future. ------------- ...Histoires Sans Paroles... |
Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 10:26
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I can't believe it. He added so much to the band dynamic, especially at live performances. ------------- "One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. " |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 10:33
Bad news indeed. I listened to "Deloused..." twice in 12 hours in order to write a review (which I posted yesterday morning), and Jon Theodore's drumming really impressed the heck out of me. Let's just hope his replacement is a good one...
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Posted By: Deadwing12
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 11:13
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I read about this the other day, and was shocked. Jon Theodore's drums are, for many, a very integral part to the Mars Volta sound. I personally felt that he was one the very best up-and-coming progressive drummers. I have heard good things, however, about Jon's replacement, Blake Fleming. Apparently, he's just as insane as Jon is, and he even played on the original Mars Volta demos. So, HOPEFULLY, all hope is not lost.
------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Deadwing008/?chartstyle=Basquiat"> 
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Posted By: Empathy
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 11:27
I actually disagree. maybe it was just the show that I saw, but he seemed like a wind-up toy. Like someone just wound him up and let him loose. he didn't appear to be listening to what the rest of the band was doing at any point. He IS a phenomenal drummer, however, and in the studio he was a very important part of their sound. This news is depressing to me. ------------- Pure Brilliance: 
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Equality 7-2521 wrote:Posted By: Meddler
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 11:39
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It's a great time to be a TMV fan. I'm not worried. ------------- [IMG]http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i165/amorfous/astro-1.jpg"> |
Posted By: CaincelaOreinim
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 11:54
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I'm not worried either...judging by Blake Flemming's material...he should be a worthy replacement. And honestly, Theodore was good...it's just I really never saw what was so 'otherworldly' about him. The band to me is always first and foremost Cedric and Omar...their bassist and saxophonist have definitely stepped up on this new one though, and when Ikey comes through he plays some nice stuff. |
Posted By: Legoman
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 12:13
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Here is a link to what this 'Blake' character can do: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycbGqjn4_ac&search=Blake%20Fleming%20 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycbGqjn4_ac...ke%20Fleming%20 Still not too happy about the whole thing but at least he sounds promising... |
Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 13:04
I really think it was jsut your show. I've seen TMV three times, and all time Jon and Omar carried the band in the jam sessions and onstage energy. ------------- "One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. " |
Posted By: el böthy
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 13:05
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Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...why?!?!?!?
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Posted By: The Ryan
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 13:24
The real title of this topic is "JON THEODORE Breaks The Ryan's Heart!!!"
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Posted By: Ty1020
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 13:24
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Really disappointing news ,
Jon will be missed. He's one of my favourite drummers (as was Lopez) so
I hope to hear something new and exciting from him in the near future.
I'd really like to know what happened, though. Fortunately, though, the more I read about Blake, the more optimistic I'm becoming about the future of TMV. He helped found the band back in 2001 and has played in a number of prominent experimental bands over the years so I get the feeling he wasn't just a random choice for replacement. The guys in The Mars Volta obviously know him well and think he'll be a suitable replacement, so here's hoping for a bright future for a great band. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Ty1020/"> 
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Posted By: stonebeard
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 13:26
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I see it as a glimmer of hope. The Mars Volta will always retain their style, and finding a drummer to keep up with their fluid and crazy music is not that hard, and I see they've alread filled the hole. Theodore will go on to better things. ------------- http://soundcloud.com/drewagler" rel="nofollow - My soundcloud. Please give feedback if you want! |
Posted By: Kleynan
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 15:19
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NOOOO! That's too bad. He was the most talented musician in the band. ------------- 
You've just had a heavy session of electroshock therapy, and you're more relaxed than you've been in weeks. |
Posted By: Tasartir
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 15:58
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I think it's a natural evolution for The Mars Volta, even though Jon will definitely be missed TMV will keep on proggressing.
I also thought that this would happen since Jon kept being on the verge of passing out on almost every gig, I know it's very demanding music he's making but you just can't put your health at risk this way, I knew Jon would leave eventually. ------------- ...Histoires Sans Paroles... |
Posted By: The Miracle
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 17:42
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*Goes out and slowly suffocates himself with a rusty wire*
------------- http://www.last.fm/user/ocellatedgod" rel="nofollow - last.fm |
Posted By: Inferno
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 18:18
John Bonham? I believe you meant Billy Cobham witch is REALLY his main influences in drum! |
Posted By: chamberry
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 18:59
That was very unexpected news and sad too, but still good news. I love Jon's drumming, but now I'm eager to see what direction TMV will go now that he's gone. So I guess is a win win situation.
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 19:04
wow... hadn't heard this.... that's a shame... not particularly a favorite group.. but appreciated what they were doing... more prog than 99% of what is being called prog today. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: The Miracle
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 20:12
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*Takes a fork, pulls veins out of his wrists and sits chewing on them*
------------- http://www.last.fm/user/ocellatedgod" rel="nofollow - last.fm |
Posted By: Arsillus
Date Posted: August 01 2006 at 20:16
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Man, that guy had some insane drumming skills. He will be missed.
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Posted By: Legoman
Date Posted: August 02 2006 at 02:56
O... mar...? |
Posted By: Meddler
Date Posted: August 02 2006 at 18:51
Too bad you won't be able to hear how awesome The Mars Volta will be this year.  ------------- [IMG]http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i165/amorfous/astro-1.jpg"> |
Posted By: Kleynan
Date Posted: August 04 2006 at 14:24
J... on...? -------------
You've just had a heavy session of electroshock therapy, and you're more relaxed than you've been in weeks. |
Posted By: Meddler
Date Posted: August 05 2006 at 00:36
If you feel this way you are no fan of TMV. You only listen for the drummer's sake. Please move on to better things and don't complain.  I'm sorry, but it ticks me off when people idolize Jon when there some just as good and even BETTER in the band. PS. I'm not saying Jon isnt good, i like it him a lot, but it isn't going to endanger them. ------------- [IMG]http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i165/amorfous/astro-1.jpg"> |
Posted By: Kleynan
Date Posted: August 05 2006 at 09:52
Hey, I'm a huge TMV fan. And I've practised my share of Omar licks. I do not listen for the drummer's sake, but it just happens show that he is a major factor of the TMV sound, with all the weird time signatures. -------------
You've just had a heavy session of electroshock therapy, and you're more relaxed than you've been in weeks. |
Posted By: Meddler
Date Posted: August 05 2006 at 17:05
Hehe, okay. sorry for coming accorss like that, when I read elsewhere there are people who made a post like yours (2 up) so I figured you were just a Jon fan and not a TMV fan like them. no worries! ------------- [IMG]http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i165/amorfous/astro-1.jpg"> |
Posted By: Lex C
Date Posted: August 06 2006 at 10:44
| Hakke and Mike Portnoy are still on the scene though so all is not lost to be on the bright side. But seriously WHY WHY WHY WHY he is amazing he makes TMV amazing why would he leave at the release of a new album oh god I am going to listen to Meshuggah and go throw some Emo Kids around to make myself feel better. |
Posted By: Lex C
Date Posted: August 06 2006 at 10:45
| NOOOOOO god I cant get over this |
Posted By: Kleynan
Date Posted: August 06 2006 at 13:21
Point taken. The new drummer definetly has some big shoes to fill. Hehe. -------------
You've just had a heavy session of electroshock therapy, and you're more relaxed than you've been in weeks. |
Posted By: Moatilliatta
Date Posted: August 07 2006 at 01:29
| That is really diappointing. Does anybody know why he left? Hopefully this new guy will do just as well. The boys in the band wouldn't settle for anything less than spectacular; so I'm not worried. |
Posted By: Sacred 22
Date Posted: August 07 2006 at 16:12
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Wow, this kinda reminds me when Bill Bruford announced he was leaving Yes many moons ago. I remember we all sat around bummed about it.
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