YTSEJAM Digest 2220 Today's Topics: 1) king's x semi-secret shows 1/24/97 in houston by Brian Cox 2) Masquerade & Holy Solider by Matthew P Robbins 3) sankyuverimeny by "Raivo Hool" 4) re: my previous post about Portnoy by email_address_removed (Michael Washkevich) 5) Damn The Machine by Jan van Huizen 6) Keyboard Videos by Matthew James Guillory 7) Misunderstanding Miasma by Gilbert Jack Thetgyi 8) *** HELSTAR *** by "Carlo D'Angelo" 9) misunderstood? by Rick Audet 10) tomorrow by Rick Audet 11) Froth by Jon Parmet 12) "Dream Theatre" sic by "Kevin Donnelly" 13) Re: YTSEJAM digest 2219 by Chris Ptacek 14) moo by email_address_removed 15) Cd Burners and "Serenity" by email_address_removed 16) Re: moo by "Vincent G. LuPone" 17) Re: Mastermind by "Dave Neff" 18) NDTC: Lemur Voice & QR Promised Land CD-ROM by Michael Burstin 19) band suggestions... by Eric Gillingham ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 10:28:39 -0600 (CST) From: Brian Cox To: email_address_removed Subject: king's x semi-secret shows 1/24/97 in houston Message-ID: i dont know much about this, but here is everything i know: three bands are playing at area51 in houston tomorrow night, 1/24/97. two of these bands have two of the guys from king's x in them. i dont know if one is in one band, one in another, or what. i dont know which two guys, either. i dont know if these are side projects, or their new bands. i have no idea if king's x is stil together. just wanted to warn everyone within driving distance. i will be there and report back on what is going on. i dont even know the names of the bands. i heard a rumor that king's x was playing that night, and i got my ex-girlfriend down in houston to do some detective work for me. <><><><><><><><><> Brian V. Cox (email_address_removed) <><><><><><><><><> <>Rush|Dream Theater|Queensryche|King's X|Echolyn|King Crimson|Voivod><> "You have to systematically create confusion - it sets creativity free. Everything that is contradictory creates life." -Salvador Dali, 1980 <><><><><><><><><>DAT Taper/Trader - Email me for list<><><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><><>< http://www.metronet.com/~lerxst/ ><><><><><><><><><> ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 10:31:27 -0600 (CST) From: Matthew P Robbins To: email_address_removed Subject: Masquerade & Holy Solider Message-ID: Phillip commented about Masquerade and asked about Holy Soldier. While Masquerade IS on Metal Blade (my previous mistake -oops!) and don't specifically market themselves as Christian, their lyrics on Surface of Pain ARE clearly christian. If you know anything about christianity, read the lyrics and it will be obvious to you. They are even carried by most of the on-line christian CD stores. Holy Soldier did release a new album about a year and a half ago. Its titled "Promise Man." IMO, their new singer is much better than their last. His voice is more mature and refined and he doesn't feel the need to constantly scream. PM contains a lot of harmonies too, which can't hurt to cover any shortcomings the lead vocalist may have. The music changes mood song to song and covers everything from pretty heavy metal to moody alternative, to very bluesy. Thanks to the guy who caught my mistake about Masquerade's label (they are indeed on Metal Blade). However, Believer is not. They are (were) on R.E.X. - a christian lable specializing is heavy metal & hard core christian (although rumor has it they just folded). ~Matt ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 19:21:22 +0200 From: "Raivo Hool" To: email_address_removed Subject: sankyuverimeny Message-ID: > Basically, don't be shocked if on the thank-you list for DT'd next > album you see "I Mothre Earth" :) Aye Muther Urth? R. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 09:25:06 -0800 (PST) From: email_address_removed (Michael Washkevich) To: email_address_removed Subject: re: my previous post about Portnoy Message-ID: I was unaware of any confusion about who Portnoy was being endorsed by. It is Tama. Pick up a Modern Drummer magazine. That should clear up your confusion. The fact that I watched him play a Tama kit at the Birch Hill made it pretty clear to me. As far as merit in what I said about the label giving them the runaround on the release of the new disc- What do you mean "merit"? I'm quoting Mike Portnoy. If its not true than I've been lied to. I'm only telling you what he told me. Mike Washkevich ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 18:40:16 +0100 From: Jan van Huizen To: email_address_removed Subject: Damn The Machine Message-ID: >A question for those who know... is Damn the Machine still around? Did they >only release one CD? I got it, and it just rocked... It rocked ? Man, this is one of the best new bands of the 90's. Although they changed their name to Mumbo's Brain, they are still around. Doing some performances too I believe. I dunno if they have demo recorded or are in the studio yet. Does anyone have more info on this great band ? Btw, singer/guitarist Dave Clemmons has left the band. Seems they have a new leadsinger, but I have no idea who it is. Hope this helps you and other DTM/MB hungry fans for more info. See ya, Aurora ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 10:12:51 -0800 (PST) From: Matthew James Guillory To: email_address_removed Subject: Keyboard Videos Message-ID: Hey guys, This is an interesting list here. Somebody (Hector?) posted in digest 2218 that they were looking for a decent keyboard instructional video. It is to my understanding that "T Lavitz" has a pretty good one out. For those of you not familiar with him, he was the Keyboardist for the Dixie Dregs for a while. He also has some solo releases. T. Lavitz is a great player. He combines rock, jazz, blues, and country into his style which creates an interesting blend. I hear that Chick Corea has a good one as well (maybe 2?). Anyway, I hope this helps. Take care, Matt ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 13:27:57 -0500 (EST) From: Gilbert Jack Thetgyi To: email_address_removed Subject: Misunderstanding Miasma Message-ID: >I would like to explain that thing in that sig file was taken from the >"Deep RUSH Thoughts" homepage...I tthought it was damn funny, and I >didn't think anyone on THIS list would be offended by it. But since it >did, I won't use it anymore. I wasn't offended by your sig., I just wanted to know why _you_ thought Lush "sucks". I didn't know you're sig. was merely one in a series. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Now I know, and knowing is half the battle... I'd wager that there are some Bush or Nirvana fans on this list, maybe even Blind Melon, and while I may not take offense, maybe they do. >PS - Is it too early for a "Fix For 97" tour? =) How about "Heaven In 97?" Or "Revvin' In 97"? "Where's Kevin In 97"? Or my favorite, "John Myung Is The Next Tony Levin In 97"? >No matter what their religious views, being a great musician is what is >important for the music I listen to. Thoughts from other jammers? I don't have any problem with Christian lyrics or messages, but I wouldn't listen to an artist if their lyrics/content were blatantly Satanic. I would find it difficult to "get into their music" knowing that their values/message conflicted with mine. >but anyway, before we went on, JR, the lead singer, gave a us a little >talk which really impacted me and i think would be good to share with >y'all. the gist of it is that music is a spiritual thing, not a >competition...you have to let the music take over, let it flow through >your body, let it control your movements and your actions. This was one of the posts I've ever read on the 'Jam. Especially considering all the unfocused posts about Kirk Hammett lately. As far as music being the "one thing we have in common with God", I think Bach (it might have been Beethoven) said it best: "Every note for the grace of God". >[About Jan Hammer]: And of course, Axel F...the Beverly Hills Cop theme. Point of clarification: Axel F. was written and performed by Harold Faltermeyer. Speaking of soundtrack music, if you haven't already, pick up the re-released Star Wars soundtrack. The unreleased material is a definite plus, and the limited edition packing is the icing on the cake. Even though you can't be a kid again, January 31st will be the next best thing. See you in Mos Eisley, G. Jack Thetgyi ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 13:34:05 -0500 From: "Carlo D'Angelo" To: Ytsejam Subject: *** HELSTAR *** Message-ID: > While in the CD shop, I saw a bunch of stuff that shocked the snarg out > of me, including: > -not one but TWO DIFFERENT HELSTAR cds - I have heard a song or two > from these guys. Any opinions? Yes!! HELSTAR is sooooo amazingly good! I'm guessing you saw "A Distant Thunder" and "Nosferatu", which are the only albums on Metal Blade and I think they were recently re-released so whoever finds "Nosferatu" and doesnt pick it up is missing the opportunity of a LIFETIME!!!! Those 2 albums are their best out of 5. First two albums "Burning Star", "Remnants of War" are pretty good, but by no means reaches the level of brilliance that is achieved on "Nosferatu"!!! Harmonized guitars, swirling melodies, hyper-melodic riffing, haunting lyrics (most of it is a concept album on Dracula!) and mesmerizing vocals...HELSTAR does NO wrong on this album!!!!! Its probably one of the few CD's that I won't let my friend borrow because it took me ages to finally find (before they re-released it) and it is timeless. "A Distant Thunder" is equally amazing and highly suggested..same lineup for these two albums....partly because of the addition of Andre Corbin (currently FATES WARNING future touring guitarist in place of Aresti)..he was supposed to be on the new FW album but I'm guessing Jim Matheos got word of his not-so-trustworthy personality and wanted to try him out in a live situation before dedicating him to the band. **Do NOT get their latest "Multiples of Black"..it is horrible (because half the band is gone and the production is horrible no thanks to Dave Ellefson) Lead singer James Rivera's new band CHAOTIC ORDER is pretty damn good (I have their demo from the guitarists girlfriend) and will hopefully get signed to Metal Blade soon! The next SENTINEL STEEL should have Part II of the HELSTAR interview..I can't wait!! Whoever knows of HELSTAR, PLEASE speak up..I can't believe this gem of a band has gone virtually unnoticed for so long!!!! Too bad chances of a reunion are very slim since their parting with Andre was on real bad terms. Long live "Nosferatu"....."You fools...you cannot destroy me..I am the KING of my kind" they also use samples from the Dracula movie (the one w/ Frank Langella I believe) as intros to most of the songs...now I must go listen to it because I am salivating at the thought of those harmonized leads :-))))))))) cheers, Carlo (aka fates, aka YtseSatan) -- _ __| |__ "When you know that your time is close at hand |__ __| maybe then you'll begin to understand | | Life down here is just a strange illusion." | | |_| --IRON MAIDEN (Hallowed Be Thy Name) "Neo-classical, progressive, melodic metal" ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 13:52:40 -0500 (EST) From: Rick Audet To: email_address_removed Subject: misunderstood? Message-ID: Mr. Peters displayed a bit of bafu-esque humor: >>same thing) in the parking lot at BH with Alabama plates. Talk about >>idiots - what kind of jackoff would drive that far just to see a >>concert? Some DT fans just don't have a life, huh? Mr. Warren apparently missed it: >Mr. Peters. A lot of people outside of the internet community would >consider you an "idoit" or a "jackoff" because you subscribe to and read an >internet mailing list....>snip< At least +I+ thought it was humor. And by the way, today is Mr. Myung's birthday, ain't it? Happy Birthday, sir. shhhhhhoooooooop. -Rick Audet ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 14:02:31 -0500 (EST) From: Rick Audet To: email_address_removed Subject: tomorrow Message-ID: Oops. Delay that B-day greeting till tomorrow. My mistake, it's the 24th. -Rick ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 19:20:11 +0000 From: Jon Parmet To: email_address_removed Subject: Froth Message-ID: > Is Kirk Hammett a poofter ?? Is he from Wyoming? ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 23 Jan 97 12:25:02 MST From: "Kevin Donnelly" To: Subject: "Dream Theatre" sic Message-ID: Hi I am out of lurk mode to make a comment on the observations concerning the misspelling of Theater. This may be a no-brainer to everyone so I apologize in advance if I am stating the obvious but no one else has said it (flames to email_address_removed). THEATER is the American English spelling of the word while THEATRE is the commonwealth English spelling of the word (Commonwealth countries include Britain, Canada, Australia, etc.). The meaning of the word is no different. There are several other examples of such disparity between American English and English (as a Brit living in the US I know about these because I am often ridiculed for apparent misspellings!!) e.g. Color/colour, center/centre, aluminum/aluminium. Out of respect for the country of origin of the band (USA) we should always use the American English spelling. Innocent mistakes will happen and I guess it is a cultural thing.......and we all know about multiculturalism now don't we!!??! My thanks to all those who post reviews and recommendations for other worthy bands on the jam - my taste and CD collection are growing better every day. Bye, Kevin D. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 13:52:13 -0600 (CST) From: Chris Ptacek To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: YTSEJAM digest 2219 Message-ID: > Unfortunately, on RB, his voice is saturated with a rich chorus effect. > I think. James' vocals sound wonderful to me without effects, so the > processing on RB kind of turned me off. I would've rather listened to > James sing straight through an SM58, because he is in command of all the > little things that make a voice sound good. He doesn't need electronic FX to > cover up any shortcomings with his voice. And he's a nice guy, too:) Well, I'm sure I hear Delay on some of James's stuff. I would also count pretty highly on there being all kinds of compression and mild chorusing on everythinghe sings. That's not a flaw... it's just how they make vocals work on an album. Also, I'd be pretty damn scared if James sang into an SM58 in the studio. The SM58 is a decent mic... but does NOT have the dynamic range to pick up the subtlties that some of your better AKGs and the likes have. In the studio, I'd bet the farm on them using condenser mics for all the vocal recording. > Actually, yes and no. I own some videos, (Lit) and a QR one which I > want to record some of the songs off of. I like some versions on the > videos better than some boots I own. I would NEVER do anything > illegal... I hope my Mits vcr can put out a good quality sound. Thanks for > the help... Just a side note, because I (had I a cd burner) would do the same thing.... just because it's dubbed from a video, doesn't make it legal. :) > Unrelated question: Who plays the guitar solo in Testament's 'Return to > Serenity'? James Murphy was in Testament after Skolnick, right? I know > this was right around the time of Skolnick's departure, so is it him or > Murphy? This one falls into the category, 'My favorite solos on albums I That solo is Skolnick. Skolnick was in Testament from it's inception through "The Ritual". He was then replaced by Glenn Alvelais (sp?) who was sacked in favor of Murphy. That's the story as I know it. There may have been someone in the band after Glenn but before Murphy. > Next question: Does anyone know if the tone on Satch songs Day at > the Beach and Baroque are from his FRED humbucker? I know, I know: how > specific can I get? But I'm in the market for new pickups and Joe's tone > is amazing. I've also heard the Screamin' Demon is an excellent pickup. > Any recommendations? I play a lot of clean and chorused clean, but when I > go for distortion, I like the sound that Joe gets, or Marty Friedman. Not > that I'm Joe or Marty... > Mr. Peters. A lot of people outside of the internet community would > consider you an "idoit" or a "jackoff" because you subscribe to and read an > internet mailing list. I believe a fan making the trip from Alabama to New /me bonks Mr. Warren over the head with the great hammer of wakefulness -- Dude, he was joking. I believe he was one of the long road trippers himself. And hey, that's fine if you don't like comparing musicians, but I have to totally agree with Carlo. While DT is one of my absolute favorite bands, there are LOTS of bands that now, after seeing them a few times, I'd choose to see instead if both played on the same night. They're great, but you need some variety. There are people I think are better musicians than the members of DT. That's my opinion. I don't force it down your throat (unless it's Jason Becker or Michael Romeo :) ) and you don't have to accept it. It's just there as expression and food for thought. Lastly, Waaaaay back around the Awake tour I remember people looking for the off white DT hat with the black bill and the Majesty symbol on it. I'm not sure I'm going to give mine up... but I'm curious. What would be the interest in a DT hat signed by all the members of the band (I was at the aftershow party and got some things signed). Let me know by personal E Mail. - Chris Ptacek The Barrel Rider, and Spider Stinger - He who drowns his friends and pulls them alive from the water - The Ring Finder - The Lucky Number ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 14:56:53 -0400 (EDT) From: email_address_removed To: email_address_removed Subject: moo Message-ID: What's a Cow Virtuoso? ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 15:07:13 -0500 (EST) From: email_address_removed To: email_address_removed Subject: Cd Burners and "Serenity" Message-ID: Alex Skolnick did play on "Return To Serenity." It was the last album he did with Testament. Shame he was never able to get Exhibit A off the ground. One thing you sure warned about CD Burners is that the discs they make have a habit of skipping in a lot of players. Especially car players. Sometimes regular component CD players won't read them right. -Christian Kremo email_address_removed ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 13:18:33 -0700 From: "Vincent G. LuPone" To: email_address_removed Subject: Re: moo Message-ID: At 11:59 AM 1/23/97 -0800, you wrote: > What's a Cow Virtuoso? > Udderly awesome? Moo, moo, good? A really sick pervert ;p ? John Moo-ung? ---- Peace be with you and God bless. ~Vince (http://www.u.arizona.edu/~vgl) ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 15:27:21 -0500 From: "Dave Neff" To: Subject: Re: Mastermind Message-ID: > From: Walter Semerenko > I don't think that the singing is bad. It doesn't take away from the music. This is true. It certainly does not take away from the music. I don't think it's bad either, just that ... well, I guess JLaB has me spoiled. :) Thanks for pointing that out tho, I don't want to scare anyone away! > From: Michael Backof > and bombastic drums of Rich Berends. Bombastic! Great word, and entirely accurate. > Or you can get to his WWW site through my Unsigned Bands page. If you haven't seen Mike's Unsigned Bands page, go now! It's great! http://www.gl.umbc.edu/~mbacko1/munsign.html Later! - Dave Neff (email_address_removed) ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 15:32:30 -0500 (EST) From: Michael Burstin To: email_address_removed Subject: NDTC: Lemur Voice & QR Promised Land CD-ROM Message-ID: Just a few quick comments... I finally got around to buying Lemur Voice CD ($15 at Newbury Comics) and I must say that it is very good... I heard part of it in my car on the way down to the Proividence Fix for 96 show (thanks to Jeremy) and decided to buy it once I found it... The music has some great parts, but I won't really comment too much, especialyl since I have not listened to it all that many times... the 1st instruemtnal, Akasha Chronicles is increcdible... The music at times reminds me alot of Fates Warning... and the singer at times sounds alot like Sting, but thats just my opinion... Anyway, Marcel, incredible CD... would definatly go to a concert if you guys are ever on tour in the States... Also, for the person who mentioned wanting to hear the new QR song that is on the Promised Land CD-ROM, if you really want, simply browse the CD and double click on the .mov file (I forget what it is called) and this will bring up the QT player installed on your system and allow you to see the video/hear the song without finding it through the game... -- +--------------------------------+-------------------------+ | You took away my hero, | Michael Burstin | | Now take away my pain. | Brandeis University | +--------------------------------+-------------------------+ | John Petrucci, Dream Theater | Lets go Pens | +----------------------------------------------------------+ For info about Dream Theater, finger email_address_removed http://www.cs.brandeis.edu/~mikeb/home.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 13:11:26 -0800 From: Eric Gillingham To: email_address_removed Subject: band suggestions... Message-ID: what bands might you be able to suggest i listen to along the lines of progressive metal such as that of dream theater...so far i own all dream theater...at least i think i do....( i have when dream and day unite, images and words, awake, and a change of seasons...is there anything i'm missing there...?) some rush, love queensryche...but what other bands might i be able to listen to along these lines? i do have savatage's edge of thorns....but can you please recommend some of the best prog metal albums...and how hard it might be to find them....thanks... ------------------------------ End of YTSEJAM Digest 2220 **************************