Progressive Rock Music Forum : Dave Kerman joins Aranis http://www.progarchives.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Progressive Rock Music Forum : Prog News, Press Releases : Dave Kerman joins Aranis Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 22 May 2013 02:49:13 +0000 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:21:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.69 360 www.progarchives.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=63366 Progressive Rock Music Forum http://www.progarchives.com/forum/css_styles/mac-prog/PAlogo_v2.gif http://www.progarchives.com/forum/ Dave Kerman joins Aranis : And in Canada (Québec, in fact). European... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3610902#3610902 Author: Tsevir Leirbag
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Posted: April 05 2010 at 12:21

And in Canada (Québec, in fact).
European bands never tour around here...
]]> Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:21:48 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3610902#3610902 Dave Kerman joins Aranis : Ready for the next album. But... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3610548#3610548 Author: CPicard
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Posted: April 05 2010 at 03:21

Ready for the next album. But I wonder if they will try to tour in France, at least in Paris?]]> Mon, 05 Apr 2010 03:21:55 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3610548#3610548 Dave Kerman joins Aranis : Originally posted by Dave KermanWell,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3610374#3610374 Author: Man With Hat
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Posted: April 04 2010 at 20:49

Originally posted by Dave Kerman

Well, just a little aside: I think the first concert with the new Aranis line-up went exceedingly well.  For those who doubt drums might be worthwhile - please understand that Joris is ALWAYS trying something new, and that the understanding is that I am a guest musician for the current programme, which just happens to incorporate drums.

They confessed to me that they had auditioned several "drummers" who showed up not having memorized the music, and just started bashing away. Not to blow my own horn too much, but I took the job responsibly, and worked for many weeks to both memorize Joris' complex percussive rhythms, and to extrapolate upon them (with his blessings) when I felt it necessary. To boot, I play with Aranis using chopsticks instead of drumsticks, and by all accounts the drums were not overbearing in the live setting.

So, we'll see how this goes. I too must confess that I would feel terrible to "spoil" such a unique approach. But this program is, as I said before, just the current phase of Aranis, and the next one will probably be very different again.

On a personal note, I will say that I have never before worked with such a marvelous group of young people. Besides being utter virtuosos on their respective instruments, and absolutely committed, they are the kindest, warmest, most generous, and classiest group of musicians I've ever worked with. Please listen to the album with an open mind when it's released in October, as they deserve the benefit of the doubt, to be sure.

Bests,

Dave K
 
Sounds excellent! Love the chopstick idea. I hope they release a live cd from this tour.
 
I'll definitely be picking up a copy of the new album in October. Thumbs Up
]]> Sun, 04 Apr 2010 20:49:01 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3610374#3610374 Dave Kerman joins Aranis : Originally posted by Dave... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3610227#3610227 Author: avestin
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Posted: April 04 2010 at 18:29

Originally posted by Dave Kerman

Well, just a little aside: I think the first concert with the new Aranis line-up went exceedingly well.  For those who doubt drums might be worthwhile - please understand that Joris is ALWAYS trying something new, and that the understanding is that I am a guest musician for the current programme, which just happens to incorporate drums.

They confessed to me that they had auditioned several "drummers" who showed up not having memorized the music, and just started bashing away. Not to blow my own horn too much, but I took the job responsibly, and worked for many weeks to both memorize Joris' complex percussive rhythms, and to extrapolate upon them (with his blessings) when I felt it necessary. To boot, I play with Aranis using chopsticks instead of drumsticks, and by all accounts the drums were not overbearing in the live setting.

So, we'll see how this goes. I too must confess that I would feel terrible to "spoil" such a unique approach. But this program is, as I said before, just the current phase of Aranis, and the next one will probably be very different again.

On a personal note, I will say that I have never before worked with such a marvelous group of young people. Besides being utter virtuosos on their respective instruments, and absolutely committed, they are the kindest, warmest, most generous, and classiest group of musicians I've ever worked with. Please listen to the album with an open mind when it's released in October, as they deserve the benefit of the doubt, to be sure.

Bests,

Dave K


Hi Dave,

Great to hear it, can't wait to get my hands on this new album when it's out.

By the way, did you get Joris into some Gaza... ? 
]]> Sun, 04 Apr 2010 18:29:30 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3610227#3610227 Dave Kerman joins Aranis : I haven't heard any Aranis... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3610191#3610191 Author: Sckxyss
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Posted: April 04 2010 at 17:33

I haven't heard any Aranis yet, but I certainly will soon. Great to hear Mr. Kerman's input on the collaboration, though!]]> Sun, 04 Apr 2010 17:33:18 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3610191#3610191 Dave Kerman joins Aranis : This will be interesting...gotta... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3607324#3607324 Author: Evolutionary Sleeper
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Posted: April 01 2010 at 15:07

This will be interesting...gotta love a band that changes things up from time to time at least. ]]> Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:07:34 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3607324#3607324 Dave Kerman joins Aranis : Well, just a little aside: I think... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3607201#3607201 Author: Dave Kerman
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Posted: April 01 2010 at 12:45

Well, just a little aside: I think the first concert with the new Aranis line-up went exceedingly well.  For those who doubt drums might be worthwhile - please understand that Joris is ALWAYS trying something new, and that the understanding is that I am a guest musician for the current programme, which just happens to incorporate drums.

They confessed to me that they had auditioned several "drummers" who showed up not having memorized the music, and just started bashing away. Not to blow my own horn too much, but I took the job responsibly, and worked for many weeks to both memorize Joris' complex percussive rhythms, and to extrapolate upon them (with his blessings) when I felt it necessary. To boot, I play with Aranis using chopsticks instead of drumsticks, and by all accounts the drums were not overbearing in the live setting.

So, we'll see how this goes. I too must confess that I would feel terrible to "spoil" such a unique approach. But this program is, as I said before, just the current phase of Aranis, and the next one will probably be very different again.

On a personal note, I will say that I have never before worked with such a marvelous group of young people. Besides being utter virtuosos on their respective instruments, and absolutely committed, they are the kindest, warmest, most generous, and classiest group of musicians I've ever worked with. Please listen to the album with an open mind when it's released in October, as they deserve the benefit of the doubt, to be sure.

Bests,

Dave K
]]> Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:45:45 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3607201#3607201 Dave Kerman joins Aranis : On the other hand, there aren't... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3470996#3470996 Author: CPicard
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Posted: December 07 2009 at 11:36

On the other hand, there aren't so MANY bands which sound like Univers Zero! Big smile
Usually, we have to complain about Dream Theater clones, Magma obsessive disciples or wannabe Pink Floyd.
I would not be upset to hear Aranis use some drums: after all, we have three (3!) records drumless!
]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:36:02 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3470996#3470996 Dave Kerman joins Aranis : I would say good, because they... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3470476#3470476 Author: Henry Plainview
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Posted: December 06 2009 at 18:26

I would say good, because they were forced to express rhythm in a different way because they coudn't just have somebody bang on a drum, and that made them better. We don't really need more bands that sound like Univers Zero. I'll still give it a chance, and I'm not saying they have to make Aranis I and II again, but a drummer was the last direction I wanted them to evolve into, even though I like Ahvak.]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:26:27 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3470476#3470476 Dave Kerman joins Aranis : ^ I hope I do like Aranis, but... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3469974#3469974 Author: Tsevir Leirbag
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Posted: December 06 2009 at 11:06

^ I hope Big smile
I do like Aranis, but imagine how good the results could be if they start making a more Camber Rock kind of music... Wow!
Anyway, that's good news.
]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:06:04 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3469974#3469974 Dave Kerman joins Aranis : Originally posted by Henry... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3469897#3469897 Author: CPicard
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Posted: December 06 2009 at 07:58

Originally posted by Henry Plainview

But their lack of drums was what made them so good. :(


I won't say much as "good" than "unique" or "original".
But I remember, when talking to bassist Joris after the show at Le Triton this last summer, that he said he enjoyed bands like Univers Zero.
Does that mean that Aranis is planning to evolve to a "chamber rock" direction à la UZ / Présent? We'll see.
]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2009 07:58:27 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3469897#3469897 Dave Kerman joins Aranis : But their lack of drums was what... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3469775#3469775 Author: Henry Plainview
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Posted: December 05 2009 at 23:50

But their lack of drums was what made them so good. :(]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:50:38 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3469775#3469775 Dave Kerman joins Aranis : Wow! http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3469459#3469459 Author: Logan
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Posted: December 05 2009 at 17:36

Wow!]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:36:39 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3469459#3469459 Dave Kerman joins Aranis : Me likey. http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3469450#3469450 Author: Man With Hat
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Posted: December 05 2009 at 17:29

Me likey.]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:29:16 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3469450#3469450 Dave Kerman joins Aranis : Dave Kerman (drummer for 5UU's,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63366&PID=3469193#3469193 Author: CPicard
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Posted: December 05 2009 at 13:05

Dave Kerman (drummer for 5UU's, Present, Ahvak, Thinking Plague) will join the Belgian chamber music group Aranis in 2010, playing on their forthcoming fourth album and touring with them in Europe.

http://www.generalrubric.com/dkerman/main.html

http://www.aranis.be/eng/group/index.html

The first performance of this line-up will be in De Singel (Antewerpen) the 27th of March 2010.





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