The (Factually) Greatest Drummer - Progressive Rock Music Forum

Originally posted by dtguitarfan

Originally posted by thellama73

^Even a patriotic American like me finds such jingoistic spelling complaints annoying. Let the man adhere to the traditions of his native land!

OK...so, I can start calling groups "The Beetles", "Lead Zeppelin", and "Leonard Skynard"?

Sure.

Don't forget Van der Graaff Generator.

And be sure to use Googol instead of Google - we've suffered Larry Page's spelling mistake long enough.

If you cannot be wise, pretend to be someone who is wise and then just behave like they would - Neil Gaiman

I like Prague rock.

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Originally posted by HolyMoly

I like Prague rock.

In that case, I know some good bands you should Czech out.

Edit: Dammit, ninja'd

Edited by thellama73 - September 20 2012 at 08:30

If only we knew a drummer that could do a passable badum tish.

If you cannot be wise, pretend to be someone who is wise and then just behave like they would - Neil Gaiman

I think we've found a new way to com-Munich-cate.

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Originally posted by thellama73

Originally posted by HolyMoly

I think we've found a new way to com-Munich-cate.

It would be a lot easier if dtguitarfan would stop being such a Buda-pest.

What a gulla-bull. What a nin-cow-poop.

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Originally posted by dtguitarfan

So I found out (surprised I hadn't heard of this until now) why people around here have all the DT hate - it's jealousy, man! Wink

You just can't stand that they have THE (FACTUALLY) Greatest Drummer alive!

This is the most hilarious post here.

"One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain.."

Originally posted by HolyMoly

He is fast. Was he in a band before DT?

He was. It was called Extreme, but I never really got into them. I keep meaning to listen to a whole album all the way through, but haven't ever done so.

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Originally posted by dtguitarfan

Originally posted by HolyMoly

He is fast. Was he in a band before DT?

He was. It was called Extreme, but I never really got into them. I keep meaning to listen to a whole album all the way through, but haven't ever done so.

Extreme.... Not the Gary Cherone band?

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Originally posted by Snow Dog

Interesting that you equate speed with greatness.

A lot of nastiness, this thread has, but I do think SnowDog summed it best.

DTGuitarDude, I am honestly thrilled you enjoy Dream TheatRE so much, for me it is the music of YES.

For my part here I will offer a quote:

"In order for progressive music to excel and have a new generation of listeners, I think the melodic, thematic development of which ever piece is used as the main vehicle has to be distinctive and memorable. It’s all well and good to be technical and fast all the time, but I think a lot of it after a while just washes over you."

So much for all the little speed runs your guitarist and drummer do. Eddie Van Halen did the speed thing decades ago

but with soul & composition. Al Dimeola did the speed thing, but flatpicking each note, not using two hand tricks that any guitarist who plays for more than one year can easily do. Oh that Euro dude, Yngwie also did the speed thing decades ago...

You think DT is the best band in the world, God Bless You. I think Three Dog Night was the best band in the world, but I keep that to myself(for good reason).

.....Oh by the way, the quote above is Keith Emerson, perhaps you have heard of him?

I believe the Brits would say: "Game, set & match!"

Cheers!

DM

"Yeah, people are unhappy about that - but you know what, it's still Yes." - Chris Squire