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Good point... There are some specific cases to analyze. For example AC/DC Phil Rudd is an strong money-beater to beat!
Unpopular Drumming Opinion Thread
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Anon La Ply
Diamond Member
I agree. He might not do a lot of different things but he does what he does brilliantly. Steve Gadd has a bunch of pet moves that he recycles all the time too, just that they are great moves perfectly executed.
Some players are specialists and some are generalists.
My unpopular opinion: I'm a big fan of 70s fusion and prog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gpaMTgBCx0
_Leviathan_
Senior Member
Another one... *ducks*
After listening to Pearl Jam's Versus, Dave Abbruzzese plays some cool grooves, and adds in nice fusion-y touches like splashes and cymbal accents. I like the drumming, but at the same time feel like he's totally overplaying most of the songs. There's a weird thing happening in my head when I listen to the record because I enjoy the music, enjoy the drumming, but don't think they quite match up and think the record sounds too "drummy" in a lot of spots. I can understand why he was fired even if he had an unusual style with cool quirks. Didn't really fit a relatively simple band like Pearl Jam IMO.
After listening to Pearl Jam's Versus, Dave Abbruzzese plays some cool grooves, and adds in nice fusion-y touches like splashes and cymbal accents. I like the drumming, but at the same time feel like he's totally overplaying most of the songs. There's a weird thing happening in my head when I listen to the record because I enjoy the music, enjoy the drumming, but don't think they quite match up and think the record sounds too "drummy" in a lot of spots. I can understand why he was fired even if he had an unusual style with cool quirks. Didn't really fit a relatively simple band like Pearl Jam IMO.
Agreed. And they last longer, so if you are concerned about the ecology, then the fewer natural sticks that wear out the fewer trees to fell.
Midnite Zephyr
Platinum Member
I know, I have all these perfectly good sticks and the only thing wrong with them is that the tips are worn out and chipping away causing dead spots on the tips. It would be great if they made a nylon replacement tip with a wood screw inside it where you can cut the old wood tip off, pilot a hole and screw a new tip in there with a little epoxy to hold it. Something like that.
Sjogras
Silver Member
Sounds like quite the hassle! I'm SO glad that I don't dislike the sound of nylon tips, because frankly, wood tips have pathetic durability.
*Content user of nylon tipped sticks*
Midnite Zephyr
Platinum Member
Sounds like quite the hassle! I'm SO glad that I don't dislike the sound of nylon tips, because frankly, wood tips have pathetic durability.
*Content user of nylon tipped sticks*
I think the durability of nylon certainly keeps me coming back. I've always played 747's and 5AX w/ nylon tips, and only in the past year have I been trying different wood tip sticks. I really like the Aaron Spears sig model for normal to heavy playing, and the Steve Smith sig model for a lighter playing stick.
Which leads me to my unpopular opinion. I'd say that there are too many stick and head options. I don't like having all this minor stuff to think about like fretting over 0.005" in thickness and an 1/8th inch in length, whether my taper was long or short and if my shellac will cause me a blister. In many cases, I'd say ignorance is bliss. Just go with something that feels good and leave it alone for awhile.
Andy
Honorary Member
Now, if you'd said that here two years ago -----
toddbishop
Platinum Member
Neil Peart isn't even the best drummer in Rush.
Wait, that's not right...
Wait, that's not right...
Now, if you'd said that here two years ago -----
I've got my Glen-dar out and ready for action.
Duck Tape
Platinum Member
I can see Vinnie's talent and jack of all trades appeal but I don't see why so many people call him the worlds best. I mean it's probably reasonable that some people think so but it seems like there is a big number of people who say so.
To be fair I haven't heard a ton of his playing, mostly youtube and some frank zappa. There's lots of other guys I'd prefer to listen to.
To be fair I haven't heard a ton of his playing, mostly youtube and some frank zappa. There's lots of other guys I'd prefer to listen to.
SquadLeader
Gold Member
I agree...
Wife signed me up to 'Drummer' magazine a couple of years back...Most of those guys on the front covers could walk past me in the street and I wouldn't have a clue who they are.
Perhaps other instruments are same.....I was talking to our bassist about Geddy Lee and Chris Squire last week....he'd never heard of either
SquadLeader
Gold Member
I believe he's the best drummer alive....
And I'm not a massive Rush fan.
But really, he's a force of awesome
JimFiore
Silver Member
Come to my home studio and you'll fit right in.
My unpopular opinions:
- The only finish on a shell that looks decent is real wood, preferably with minimal dye/stain. If I want something plastic with sparkles or swirls on it, I'll buy a beach ball.
- Ambidexterity is a worthwhile tool. Stop crossing your arms. You wouldn't drive a bike or eat your lunch that way so why do you play the drums like that?
OK, this is a big one but it's not about drums. Are you ready? I'm not fond of Eric Clapton's guitar work, or Duane Allman's for that matter. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that the sounds emitted on the second part of Layla remind me of someone trying to drown a cat dosed with methadone.
That's all I got.
Midnite Zephyr
Platinum Member
Sir, may I introduce you to Guru Drums. Oh, I see you've already met.
Now, that one hurt. One "Up-Vote" here for how unpopular that opinion is.
Anon La Ply
Diamond Member
Sounds like quite the hassle! I'm SO glad that I don't dislike the sound of nylon tips, because frankly, wood tips have pathetic durability.
*Content user of nylon tipped sticks*
Here's an unpopular opinion, I have no problem with the muted sound of worn sticks. I play 'em until they are pretty stuffed - same with heads. I make minor adjustments along the way as the sounds and feels change over time ... this is part of my drumming life like the phases of the sun and the moon ... the stick and head wear cycles
Some rotate their sticks and heads every day, for others its might be months or years. Elvin Jones didn't change heads unless they broke. Worn gear has its own character.
con struct
Platinum Member
All the really great technical players, every single one of them, the ones who put out videos and can make impossible runs around the kit and play impossible polyrhythmic-funk-fusion-gospel-chops beats while hitting every cymbal they've got, these people bore the hell out of me.
I can only be amazed so much. After awhile it all becomes tedious and predictable.
I can only be amazed so much. After awhile it all becomes tedious and predictable.
adamosmianski
Senior Member
I hate steel drums and all things soca.
Andy
Honorary Member
Are we brothers in another life?
Wow, someone actually agrees with me on this. I don't care what references to "crying angels" & other such excuse crap are made, that guitar part sucks. It's sour, flat, & repetitive to the point of wanting to scratch my eyes out. Hell, it's worse than Dylan's vocals, & that's quite an accolade!
Usually under 10 seconds
Yes, Jim is my new bestest friend eva!Sir, may I introduce you to Guru Drums. Oh, I see you've already met.
I agree, hence Charlie's primary appeal
longgun
Gold Member
.......+1, with the exception of Jens Hanneman