The stick and other Crimson equipment
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Topic: The stick and other Crimson equipment
Posted By: Man With Hat
Subject: The stick and other Crimson equipment
Date Posted: May 08 2005 at 20:18
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I was watching a Crimson DVD (Neal and Jack and Me) and they zoomed into Levin playing the stick. Now, the camera was moving, as was he, and i couldn't tell how many strings there were. So my question is this: How many strings are on the stick? Also, what is the name of instrament that Bruford plays in The Sheltering Sky? Is that just a different version of a woodblock (or multiple ones)? Thank you for the help ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
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Posted By: JrKASperov
Date Posted: May 09 2005 at 08:44
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www.stick.com All you need right there. Personally i don't like the stick that much. It has a midi sound which I find disgusting, especially compared to the sound of an electric bass, like Squire's. Also, I find the normal instruments better in the way they have more range in playing sounds. You can pluck, slam, pop, use a plectrum etc. ------------- Epic. |
Posted By: goose
Date Posted: May 09 2005 at 11:51
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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: May 10 2005 at 20:54
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Man that site is awesome. And, for personal opinion, i enjoy the stick. The sound is unique and i think adds something to the music. I'm also a huge fan of bass as well. I think the mood or atmosphere of the song determines which is better. Take Discipline by KC for example. Having the bass would make all the songs, not only sound different, but give them a different feel. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
JrKASperov wrote:
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: May 11 2005 at 19:47
I believe that is a slit drum.
I'm sure he uses a much better version, but these can be found in most gift shops and import places.
He also plays it on the Gordian Knot CD, "Emergent." |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: May 11 2005 at 22:20
Yep, that's it. Thanks ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: May 12 2005 at 03:50
Can't agree, J - I love these 'touch' instruments in all their forms, Chapman Stick, Grand Stick, Warr Guitar... Just a shame it's impossible to look cool playing them (I know, shallow Jim!) ------------- 
Jon Lord 1941 - 2012 |
Posted By: Kingkay
Date Posted: June 09 2005 at 18:36
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I partially agree with jim (i think you can look cool playing them) I love the stick sound and i love the possibilities it gives you (anyone can beat Petrucci in speed after a bit of practising and that's definitely not something he needs to be ashamed of) and everything on it makes perfect sense. All the major, minor and other chords are exactly the same on all places of the stick, so the design is really brilliant! If you don't like the midi sound, listen to a stick without the midi thing on it. The midi thing (whatever that might be) is optional on sticks. If you think sticks are limited to just tapping, you're right, but on the ns stick you can tap, pluck and do whatever you do on a regular guitar or bass guitar. This instrument should be VERY cool to play for bass players too. At least that's what Ron Baggerman (www.galaxygypsy.nl) told me  so try it if you're a serious bass player!Of course the coolest thing about the stick is that you can play solos and accompany them with bass at the same time. Sure, the stick has its minor points, but so do all other instruments. Well, the rest is just a matter of taste i guess  |