Most ridiculously over the top drummer ev
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Topic: Most ridiculously over the top drummer ev
Posted By: NotSoKoolAid
Subject: Most ridiculously over the top drummer ev
Date Posted: June 10 2007 at 23:39
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Who is the most ridiculous, extravagent, "pretentious" over the top drummer ever?
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Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: June 10 2007 at 23:41
Travis Barker. 
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Posted By: NotSoKoolAid
Date Posted: June 10 2007 at 23:46
| Very funny, hah... |
Posted By: stonebeard
Date Posted: June 10 2007 at 23:59
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Obviously Portnoy. I think he needed to cut back on the new album and he did, but I'd like it if he revamped his style or drum sound a bit.
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Posted By: chamberry
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 00:09
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If you mean it in a good way then Zach Hill. He's a madman! ------------- 
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 00:19
| in his time it probably would've been Moon.. for today, Virgil Donati would be a good candidate |
Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 00:25
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How about Damon Che from DON CABALLERO,the guy is a maniac,but in a good way of course. ------------- "The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
Posted By: BroSpence
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 01:59
| Portnoy plays drums annoyingly. |
Posted By: Hratche
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 02:08
| For pretentiousness, gotta go with Narada Michael Walden, followed by his predecessor with Mahavishnu, Billy Cobham. For over-the-topitude, I nominate Mothers-era Terry Bozzio -- the sum'bitch just never lets up! |
Posted By: tardis
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 02:26
You know, I love Mike's drumming, but I would like to see him experiment a bit more, try something new, take a risk... |
stonebeard wrote:Posted By: enteredwinter
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 03:03
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I'd consider Brann Dailor of Mastodon to be a little "ridiculous" and "over the top", but I like it. He's one of my favorite drummers. ------------- 
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Posted By: theBox
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 03:18
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^^^^ I agree about Brann Dailor. Another ridiculously busy drummer is
Furio Chirico of "Arti e Mestieri" and "the Trip" (among others).
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Posted By: iguana
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 03:19
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... the fuzzy one from the MUPPET SHOW? ------------- progressive rock and rural tranquility don't match. true or false? |
Posted By: JayDee
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 03:28
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Anybody heard Marco Minnemann play? I think he fits the ridiculously over the top description. ------------- 
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Posted By: JayDee
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 03:32
Ah, yes. This guy can take out Mike Portnoy, anytime, anywhere:
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Posted By: KoS
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 03:36
Well, Animal did have the guts to take on Buddy Rich.
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Posted By: The Whistler
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 03:39
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Uh, his name is Animal? Guys, if we're going to discuss serious musicians, let's use the proper handles, shall we? ------------- "There seem to be quite a large percentage of young American boys out there tonight. A long way from home, eh? Well so are we... Gotta stick together." -I. Anderson |
Posted By: magnus
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 13:26
One of my favorites as well. Mastodon seem to use drums as both a rhythm and a lead instrument. I enjoy it. A lot. ------------- The scattered jigsaw of my redemption laid out before my eyes Each piece as amorphous as the other - Each piece in its lack of shape a lie 
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Posted By: StyLaZyn
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 14:51
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Who is the most ridiculous, extravagent, "pretentious" over the top drummer ever?
Portnoy doesn't know when to shut up. He has very little reserve. His overplaying can be ridiculous.
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Posted By: NotSoKoolAid
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 16:43
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For those of you who didn't say useless things concerning Portnoy, which has nothing to do with the topic by the way, thanks for your responses!
I'm going to check out the guys mentioned here that I really don't know much about, such as "Zach Hill." I don't even remember where I know that name from.
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Posted By: BroSpence
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 22:11
Ah man I love Minnemann! I mean he can be a bit too much, but he's a crazy lunatic in a good way of course. |
Posted By: Ghandi 2
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 22:12
He's the drummer for Hella, and he's amazing.
In a good way, I would say he is more over the top than nearly any other drummer.
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Posted By: NotSoKoolAid
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 22:49
| Oh I've heard Hella before! I didn't like the actual music too much the first time around but I'm willing to take a closer listen. And yes, the drummer is good. |
Posted By: MusicForSpeedin
Date Posted: June 12 2007 at 12:49
Here are some good easier to digest tracks that may set you on your way to possibly LOVE hella.
1-800 Ghost Dance
Republic of Rough and Ready
Try Dis...
Song From Uncle
The Devil Isn't Red
The D. Elkan
aside from that most everything is crazy amazing-ness
I really miss the two piece
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Posted By: NotSoKoolAid
Date Posted: June 13 2007 at 01:26
| KoolAid like crazy...ness..... |
Posted By: chamberry
Date Posted: June 13 2007 at 11:38
Having heard one album from both incarnations of the band I don't think it looks that bad. It sure is a bit more restrained, but the new album is quite good. Either way they're awesome.  -------------
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Posted By: MusicForSpeedin
Date Posted: June 13 2007 at 14:26
but I really loved the unrestrained aspect. I just hope it doesnt start to sound more like other Zach Hill projects like Holy Smokes, The Ladies, etc, etc. (even though these are very good, old two piece Hella holds the title of my favorite. Maybe their later efforts will change my mind...and I hope so)
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Posted By: rileydog22
Date Posted: June 13 2007 at 18:10
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Christian Vander played over (Janik) Top for a large fraction of his career with Magma.
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Posted By: chamberry
Date Posted: June 14 2007 at 12:39
I see what you mean there. The Ladies sometimes sounds like one of those "indie" bands (albeit a really comlpex one). I surely wouldn't like Hella to take that direction either. Speaking of Zach Hill, I was scared when I listened to Crime in Choir! I've never thought to hear Zach Hill play in such a normal way! I missed his personality (and playing) in that band. -------------
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Posted By: Melomaniac
Date Posted: June 14 2007 at 12:41
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Virgil Donati is an alien !!! ------------- "One likes to believe in the freedom of Music" - Neil Peart, The Spirit of Radio |
Posted By: chamberry
Date Posted: June 14 2007 at 12:52
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^^^ Are there any streamable songs here in PA or even myspace where I can listen to Mr. Donati? I've heard his name several times before like in Planet X, but haven't heard it yet. -------------
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