Hey Stitch,
Why wouldn't you put BR in the category of "older" drummers. He started in vaudville in 1917, got the sideman job with Joe Marsala in 1937, played with Tommy Dorsey in 1939. He was older than Roy Haynes. There was no mistaking BR's pleasure when his band was smokin'. Sorry for the rant. I'm good now.
I agree, the big band era is of the 30's, 40's and 50's was great. I'll take a 16 piece big band over a Marshall stack any day.
-r
I agree, the big band era is of the 30's, 40's and 50's was great. I'll take a 16 piece big band over a Marshall stack any day.
-r
Someone above said that "Drummers like groovey solos. People like fireworks."
I'm not sure. If you watch the Shiela E. solo again, notice when the crowd starts clapping: it's several minutes in, when she leaves the "drum chops in free time" stuff behind, and starts playing something on the cowbell that the average Joe could actually clap his hands to. Seems to me the audience was quite happy to finally hear something with some actual rhythm to it.
Drum solos aren't supposed to be participatory, you are supposed to watch and enjoy. Just because people are not clapping, doesn't mean they are not enjoying. At RUSH concerts, everyone just stands there and watches the professor do his thing. All these people that say they don't care for Neil, probably have not taken the time to watch what he has done. Take an hour out of your life and watch "Beyond the lighted stage". You might be very surprised at how many pro drummers he has influenced. They dig him! He has been as important to drumming as any of the other greats. Give him the respect he deserves, just like the old guy last night. It isn't Jazz thank goodness, but it is amazing stuff he does.
From what you know about Neil and his drumming, I would say you have a lot to learn. Who knows. Maybe one day I will be at your superior level. Any drummer that says they are not really into Neil Peart has a lot to learn as well. You don't mind being judged do you. You seem pretty good at it. You have done it twice on here to me."the old guy last night"
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have the decency to call a legend by name bro
we all know Neil is great and has been through a lot in his life........I have nothing but respect for Peart and Rush........even Rush before Peart......
but any drummer that refers to Roy Haynes as "the old guy last night" has something to learn.
....and I sure hope Neil doesnt pull out that half ass swing stuff he has been doing in recent years.....he's not so great at it.......we get it....he studied with Freddie Gruber.....but stick to the rigid stiff Neil Peart we all know and love
From what you know about Neil and his drumming, I would say you have a lot to learn. Who knows. Maybe one day I will be at your superior level. Any drummer that says they are not really into Neil Peart has a lot to learn as well. You don't mind being judged do you. You seem pretty good at it. You have done it twice on here to me.
An interview with Neil about getting ready for Letterman, and soloing in general:
http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/interview-rushs-neil-peart-talks-drum-solos-458100
Peart solo tonight was alright. ... With the 5 min. time limit he didn't have as much time to build the normal drama & intensity. Swing section felt really rigid, but the ending was pretty cool. Overall, not his best work but a fun show nonetheless!
Normally his solos happen deep into Rush's set when he's nice and warmed up, which didn't feel like the case here.