YTSEJAM Digest 2350 Today's Topics: 1) Re: YTSEJAM digest 2348 by "Richard A. Rivera" 2) Believer/MP3's by Adam Edwards 3) Megadeth vs. DT by Lars Hellsten 4) DT, Megadeth, Stephen King, Ibanez by email_address_removed 5) Re: Drowning by Cygnus 6) Re: Megadeth vs. DT by "KorgX3" 7) Friedman & Petrucci by email_address_removed 8) Re: new DT drummer? by Fernando Ma 9) Metropolis (5/6) by "Eric LaRue" 10) Re: Believer by "Dale R. Newberry" 11) Re: YTSEJAM digest 2349 by "Eric LaRue" 12) Re: Drowning by email_address_removed 13) Metropolis (6.1/6) by "Eric LaRue" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 15 Mar 1997 20:54:27 -0500 (EST) From: "Richard A. Rivera" To: email_address_removed Subject: Re: YTSEJAM digest 2348 Message-ID: On Sat, 15 Mar 1997 email_address_removed wrote: > > >Enuff Z'Nuff > > Oh I'm sorry, is this the Enuff Z'Nuff jam? I doubt it since to have a > mailing list you need to have FANS. I think the total sales of all their > releases probably is in the dozens. ;) First of all, Enuff Z'Nuff are a great band. Second of all, they have shitload of fans, enough to warrant an e-mail list of their own called The Enuff Z'Nuff express. E-mail me for details. *************************************************************************** > My member is black, as black as night. It am an ebony Rhythmstick. > You want to see it, you want to see it; here it am, here it am. > It am as big as a 14 lb ham. Thank you. > > Poem called "My Member" from Private Parts soundtrack. > *************************************************************************** > Interesting that you quote Howard Stern. In case you didn't know, Howard Stern is a huge fan of Enuff Z'Nuff, so much so that he wrote the liner notes to their excellent album "1985" and he mentions Chip Z'Nuff as one of the celebrities he really gets along with in the book version of "Private Parts." Not that Howard's opinion on music necessarily means anything, but just thought you'd like to know. Richie ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Mar 1997 21:00:18 -0600 From: Adam Edwards To: email_address_removed Subject: Believer/MP3's Message-ID: >Actually, you very well might be disappointed. >It should at least be pointed out that most of the vocals are >in the death metal style and therefore a lot of people could >consider them "horrible" and thus be disappointed. > I will have to agree that the vocals aren't for everyone (in fact, their not really that great, IMHO), but I cannot deny the musicianship. On a different note, does anyone know of an MP3 site with some good DT stuff? I've found some really good places on the Net for MP3's, but only a couple had DT stuff and I already had those songs. I'd really like to get my hands on some new live stuff, if possible. Any ideas? Adam Edwards http://www.students.uiuc.edu/~maedwar/index.htm *************************************************** After things have gone from bad to worse, the cycle will repeat itself. -- Farnsdick's corollary I've broken all my windows, Now I'm throwing stones. Anonymous *************************************************** ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Mar 1997 21:28:26 -0500 From: Lars Hellsten To: email_address_removed Subject: Megadeth vs. DT Message-ID: First of all, it appears most people here can't read. I said "most Megadeth fans". In my experience, I've found fans of that band to be stupid. That's just a simple observation. I'm not trying to insult anyone on this list, I'm just stating that I don't think most Megadeth fans would appreciate DT. Sure there are plenty of people who do, but that wasn't the point. I never said Megadeth fans couldn't like DT. Man, some people on this list are so paranoid. I hate to bring this debate up again, but two years ago I could've probably said the same thing and no one would've been offended. A lot of other people have noticed the same thing lately. Why are so many people on this list suddenly so easily offended? SO GOOD GOD, LIGHTEN UP PEOPLE. WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU??? Secondly, is this: >barrier when it comes to Megadeth. fyi here folks, Dave and >Marty rythm wise could destroy JP...that's a fact. JP is >impressive as a lead player and he can sure as hell hold his >own on a rythm base BUT Dave and Marty are the more solid I don't like Megadeth. I've listened to all their albums, and I used to think they were okay at one point, but I got bored and I really don't like them. That's my opinion. As for this comment, you might be interested in knowing that MOST (I assume) people listen to music for the MUSIC. If you think I - and I'm sure the same applies to most people on this list - would listen to a band because they have good rhythm guitarists, you need to get a brain. And in my opinion, Megadeth's music is utter CRAP compared to DT's (again, that's MY opinion - if you don't agree, don't bother arguing becuase I'll just tell you to fuck off). I mean, Mustaine's the worst singer I've ever heard in my life. Friedman could be 100 times better a guitarist than JP, but with that horrible singing, I would still think they suck. ------------------------------ Date: 15 Mar 1997 22:20:58 CDT From: email_address_removed To: email_address_removed Subject: DT, Megadeth, Stephen King, Ibanez Message-ID: Hello everyone. Thursday was a good day. I got my diplomas in the mail, I met an Ibanez representative who told me all I could possibly want to know about the new RG series 7-string that will be available to the general public before the end of the summer, and when I left that guitar shop, PMU was on the radio! I have heard PMU on the radio twice. The other time was back in 1993 at 3:30 AM, which was the first DT I had ever heard. I had to pull my car off to the side of the road and listen to the song, of course, because I was so blown away. Then, when it was over, I found a pay phone and I called the station (TK 101 in Pensacola, Florida) and proceeded to cuss out the DJ for stopping the song before it was over. In the middle of a measure, no less! Heheh :) I'm a-gonna get me a 7-string soon :) And I would have liked Dave Mustaine's side project (MD.45) a lot more if he would have done the vocals himself. Since I'm doing the stream-of- consciousness thing here, does anyone who reads guitar mags remember Marty Friedman stating in an interview that he can't read music and doesn't know a lick of theory? That struck me as odd, because I once rented his instructional video, "Exotic Scales and Modes," and the aforementioned statement does not mesh with what I remember from that video. Hmmm.... And if anyone else has any of the underground David Allan Coe tapes, I've got some of the songs, but I would like to trade to complete my collection. Phil Martelli is an asshole. A big, brown, shitty one. And coming next month on ABC, a 3-night miniseries called "The Shining." Screenplay by a man named Stephen King. It's gonna rule :) Mark Peters email_address_removed ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Mar 1997 21:28:32 -0600 (CST) From: Cygnus To: email_address_removed Subject: Re: Drowning Message-ID: > I agree wholeheartedly that variety and creativity are Good Things(TM). > What I'm trying to point out here is that the deliberate marketing > effort involved in creating something like grunge KILLS the kind of > variety that we both want to see. True. It makes it quite difficult for many people to find this variety. If I didn't gain access to a computer I would have been doomed as far as finding out about any new band from after about '93 or '94. > The idea here is not so much to set up a pecking order or hierarchy, > but to point out that there are objective measures for the level > of craftsmanship and quality in different styles of music. There is definitely some music that takes more talent by nature. But there are still people out there who don't care what is put into the music thay listen to. That's not to say that they are wrong in listening to it however. ***Rob*** email_address_removed ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Mar 1997 20:23:58 +0000 From: "KorgX3" To: email_address_removed Subject: Re: Megadeth vs. DT Message-ID: > a brain. And in my opinion, Megadeth's music is utter CRAP compared to > DT's (again, that's MY opinion - if you don't agree, don't bother arguing > becuase I'll just tell you to fuck off). I mean, Mustaine's the worst Well, personally I think Dream Theater's the shittiest band to ever come around. Same with Queensryche, Enchant, Shadow Gallery, and every other prog band. The only reason I listen to them is because I think KJLB has a cute butt. You all are fucking psycho! BTW, you really suck and don't bother arguing because I'll just tell you to fuck off. UP THE IRONS! KorgX3 a.k.a. email_address_removed Disclaimer: The content expressed in the previous document is not the opinion of the author. The author is exonerated of anything written therein. Viewer discretion is advised. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Mar 1997 23:12:12 +0000 From: email_address_removed To: email_address_removed Subject: Friedman & Petrucci Message-ID: > DT would blow Megadeth off the stage. I think even if DT does play lots of dificult stuff (great stuff), Megadeth's Marty Friedman also kicks ass! Many guitar players would love to see JP sharing stage with MF, and I personnally think that Friedman's composition and technique skills are not that easy to blow off by JP. MF does not apply at all his hole range of habilities when playing in Megadeth, you should really listen to his solo albums, this guy really rules and he's as good as JP! Off course, MF would be the exception, because MP sureley could give some drum lessons to Menza, and the same with JM to Eleffson, and LaBrie to Mustaine (singing, of course), individually speaking. These are both great bands, and even though many Megadeth fans wouldn't know how to appreciate DT's exceptional live performance, the huge majority would end up becoming DT fans as we are, so I think it would be a great marketing opportunity for the band (even if they surely won't see it that way!) Chao ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Mar 1997 21:06:43 -0700 (MST) From: Fernando Ma To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Re: new DT drummer? Message-ID: On Sat, 15 Mar 1997, MAMALOOKABOOBOODAY wrote: > I was just curious; if Mike Portnoy decided to leave DT (HE'S NOT, SO RELAX!) > who do you think would be a good replacement. My pick would have to be Eric > Singer. Lots of you may not like KI$$, but Eric is a brilliant drummer that > would compliment ANY band that he plays for. > > MAMALOOKABOOBOODAY > > "I've been subjugated by the White man! THE WHITE MAN! > > *************************************************************************** > My member is black, as black as night. It am an ebony Rhythmstick. > You want to see it, you want to see it; here it am, here it am. > It am as big as a 14 lb ham. Thank you. > > Poem called "My Member" from Private Parts soundtrack. > *************************************************************************** > > Danny Carey from TOOL!! No doubt on that one! Fernando Ma Materials science & engineering University of Arizona http://bigdog.engr.arizona.edu/~ma "I could sail by on the Winds of Silence, and maybe they won't notice. But this time I think it'd be better if I swim." - The Silent Man ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Mar 1997 20:48:34 -0800 (PST) From: "Eric LaRue" To: email_address_removed Subject: Metropolis (5/6) Message-ID: Well, we're almost finished! I'll get the last chapter up here soon. I don't know if I'll do any other song-based stories, but if I do, and the song is by DT, I'll certainly let you know! But until then, enjoy! Metropolis Part 5 "Before the leaves have fallen, Before we lock the doors, There must be the third and last dance. This one will last forever. Metropolis watches and thoughtfully smiles She's taken you to her home." Metropolis watched, with a bit of joy on his face, but traced with a bit of concern. He was grateful that this incident hadn't destroyed Dan and Jennifer's relationship, since they did love each other very much. But now was the problem of how to save them from the conflict that was currently happening. "I need your help." "Of course. I am here to advise you," Sleeper responded. "I want to save Dan and Jen, but I don't know how to do it." "Are you sure that's what you're supposed to do?" Damn. That's right. As the spirit of the city, he had to think about _all_ the people. Not just the ones he was close to. Sleeper interjected Metropolis' doubt, however. "Don't let me detract you from what you need to do. That may be exactly what is needed here." Metropolis thought about this as he watched the young couple below. He then smiled and said, "Yes, this is exactly what they need. The union of the two warring sides will bring them together at last." "Then you should tell them." Metropolis was amazed. "You mean I could have talked to them all along, and you didn't tell me?" "Well, I didn't think you were ready. And besides, you will need some help. Miracle!" "Yeah, you call?" Miracle piped up. "We need you to establish a communication link between Metropolis and some mortals." "Ooh! Big time stuff! You think you can handle it?" Metropolis smirked. "Yeah, I can handle it." "Big talker," Miracle quipped. --- As Dan and Jennifer were locked in their passionate embrace on the hillside, they heard a voice come from the heavens. "Dan! Jennifer!" The two shuddered as they heard the voice call their name. "Who is it?" Dan screamed. "It sounds like Paul!" Jennifer answered. However, it was Metropolis himself that gave the final answer. "In life, I was known as Paul Attredies, a friend and partner. However, my true name is Metropolis, the spirit of the city. My mission is to finally bring the warring factions together and bring this city to a great and final peace." Dan responded to this statement. "But that is not possible. Each side has its own views that are both drastically opposing, and both sides are adamant. Neither will waive their position, because both feel that the other's position is destructive." "Look at the two of you. You both come from opposing factions, and you are together. Why cannot the principle that brings the two of you together bring all the people of this city together?" "Because between us is just a physical attraction. It's not something that can easily be transmitted to the rest of the people of the city." Metropolis smiled as he spoke, although it almost sounded like Paul speaking instead. "I know the two of you better than that. You have something much more noble than just some petty lust or sexual magnetism. You have a psychic connection that binds you to each other, that will drive you to defend each other until death. That will aim to cure all misery within each other, and instill a sense of hope and joy. This force which has united the two of you is called... "...love. "This is the force which will bring the people of this city together. You must demonstrate this to the people of this city. You must set the shining example that will radiate to everyone, and then they will see what they must do." "But it will be dangerous. The people are filled, not with love, but with hate. They will kill anyone who opposes them. How do we know we will not suffer the same fate." "It is not your place to die, but to live, to bring about this, the third and last dance." "I don't get it." "Think about it. We have endured death together, when I was killed in the raid. Then, when we discovered that Jennifer was a member of the Yamato Militia, and a prominent one, we endued the pain of deceit. These were the first two dances of our lives. Now it is the time for the third. The third is love, and you must bring it to the people of this city." "But, how do we know that we will be accepted?" "There is nothing that you can do but try. If you are not accepted, then so be it, life will go on as it is now. But if you are accepted, then the virtue of life will be dramatically improved. The violence will cease, and people will work together to improve mankind instead of tear it down. This is why you must go and not fail. Go, now, and may the virtue of the ages be with you." End Part 5 Complete with burning guitars, bashed up drum sets and sealed with a kiss, Eric Paul LaRue "Take hold of the flame. Don't you see life's a game? So take hold of the flame. You've got nothing to lose, but everything to gain!" Queensr˙che-"Take Hold of the Flame" http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Towers/6289 "We're on a mission from God."-Blues Brothers --------------------------------------------------------- Get Your *Web-Based* Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com --------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Mar 1997 23:00:32 +0000 From: "Dale R. Newberry" To: email_address_removed Subject: Re: Believer Message-ID: On the topic of Believer, yeah, most of the vocals are in the thrash/deaht/sorta shout/growl style (it's nto the low-end growl you find in a lot of death metal, though). The vocals are fairly discernable. They also include some female operatic vocals on Trilogy of Knowledge (from Dimensions) and Dies Irae (from Sanity Obscure). Speaking of Sanity Obscure, I just scored a trade for some old stuff for it, and The Crucified's 'Pillars of Humanity.' I recommend them for anyone who likes complex, tight, heavy sorta proggy thrash. Dale R. Newberry ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Mar 1997 21:06:01 -0800 (PST) From: "Eric LaRue" To: email_address_removed Subject: Re: YTSEJAM digest 2349 Message-ID: Just thought I'd respond to a few things I noticed on this digest. My pick would have to be Er= >ic=20 >Singer. Lots of you may not like KI$$, but Eric is a brilliant drummer th= >at >would compliment ANY band that he plays for. Wait a minute-Wasn't KI$$' drummer Peter Criss? What happened to him? >"Egotist: a person more interested=20 > in himself than in me."=20 > - Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914)=20 That's great! Just great! > Hello All!!!! > Here's the latest: >2 more new songs to add to the never-ending list of material. > 1. A New Millennium (8:15) (lyrics by MP) > 2. Speak To Me (6:15) (lyrics by JL) > >This bring the current (and I think final) taley up to 16 songs clocking >in at 2 1/2 hrs. I have no further news at the moment, but I have a fee- > ling something's around the corner.......(but what the hell do I know?! > I thought that 6 months ago!!!!) > I will obviously let everybody know when there is something to know. I think they should just make id a double CD! Give the fans more music for their money! :-) >please excuse the ingonorance, but I'm a novice DT fan (but still a GRE= >AT >appreciator of their tremendous talents) and I don't know the "Metropolis= >" >story. I keep reading little tid-bits of info. but I still can't figure = >out >the story. Please, I'll be VERY greatful if someone would "TAKE THE TIME= >" >(haha) and explain it to me.=20 >Much appreciated...... Adam. >email_address_removed< The Metropolis story is a story I came up with based on the lyrics to the song. It is not something that came from the band, this list, or anywhere else but my imagination. I'm posting it here because I thouh you guys might enjoy it.(Which I hope you are! :-) ) If you want the whole thing, you can find it here: http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Towers/6289/metroindex.html Well, that's it for my ramblings! And speaking of the story, I think I'll go ahead and post the final chapter now! See ya soon! --------------------------------------------------------- Get Your *Web-Based* Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com --------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Mar 1997 23:35:17 -0600 From: email_address_removed To: email_address_removed Subject: Re: Drowning Message-ID: >There is definitely some music that takes more talent by nature. But >there are still people out there who don't care what is put into the >music thay listen to. That's not to say that they are wrong in listening >to it however. Exactly! There are people who only read romance novels, watch nothing but game shows and soap operas, and eat exclusively at McDonald's. Same thing. :) -- Pete Dziadzka ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Mar 1997 21:45:23 -0800 (PST) From: "Eric LaRue" To: email_address_removed Subject: Metropolis (6.1/6) Message-ID: Well, as it turns out, Part 6 was too big to post in one post, so here's the first half of... THE THRILLING CONCLUSION!!! Metropolis Part 6 "It can only take place when the struggle between our children has ended. Now the Miracle and the Sleeper know that the third is love. Love is the dance of eternity." "Nice speech, Aristotle," Miracle said. "Bite me," repsponded Metropolis as they both chuckled. --- Dan and Jennifer ran to the main city center to get their message to the people. "Do you think they'll listen to us?" Jennifer asked Dan, a little concerned. "All we can do is try. If they don't, there really isn't anything we can do." Suddenly, there was an explosion. Dan was thrown back, and when he got up, he couldn't see Jennifer beside him. "Jennifer! Where are you!" "Over here! I'm all right! How about you?" Before he could answer, there was another explosion. Out of instinct, he ran away from the explosions. By the time they had stopped, he had lost Jennifer totally. So he did the only thing he could think of. He kept running. Hoping that she was all right. And hoping she would stay all right. And hoping he would stay all right. --- "Damn!" Metropolis said furiously. "What, what happened?" asked Miracle. "Some whiz kids in the Saratoga found Dan and Jenny and started dropping bombs. They're both still alive, but they've been separated. "Great, just what we need!" "Not so fast, Miracle," Sleeper interjected. "This is a problem that is not possible to resolve. We do have the ability to bring them together again. In fact, this may be the perfect opportunity to show the people we are trying to reach the power that we are trying to show them." "But how?" Miracle asked. "Metropolis," Sleeper said, "You told Daniel and Jennifer that they would stay safe until they delivered their message, correct?" "Yeah." "Then you must deliver on your promise." "But I made that promise thinking that it was the hand of fate that would protect them. How am I going to do it singlehandedly?" "There is nothing that says you have to do it singlehandedly. You have two willing assistants who will help you. You have me, who has been your mentor through this entire process. I have given you any knowledge you have needed, or rather I have directed you to find that knowledge within yourself. I have no reason to cut you off from that now. And you also have Miracle, who will lend you his power in any way that you see fit to accomplish your mission." At this moment, Metropolis arrived at his decision. "All right, I know exactly what I want done. I want all the belligerent parties to be unable to exercise any violence except fist fights until Dan and Jenny find each other. And I want them to remain hidden until I determine that the time is right." And at that moment, Miracle was serious for the first time in his life. "Whoah, that's pretty deep I'm not sure I can do it." Metropolis turned to Sleeper. "Do you think that's possible?" "To have originally considered this course of action would have gone against our creed to maintain the free will of mankind. It would have taxed our powers for too long a time, prevented us from using that power for more worthwhile purposes, and would have prevented the course of humanity from taking its natural path. But as a temporary course of action, I think it would be acceptable." Miracle instantly jumped in with, "Yeah, but is it possible?" "Have faith, my friend. We all make mistakes. Even those of us with power as great as ours. Yes, we try to be perfect, but even we are prone to occasional flaws. Nevertheless, we are also capable of doing good, and doing it successfully. Do this, Miracle, and you will be pleasantly surprised at what you accomplish." "Very well. But, I'll need your help to do it, Metro. Don't fail me." "I'll try not to." --- Complete with burning guitars, bashed up drum sets and sealed with a kiss, Eric Paul LaRue "Take hold of the flame. Don't you see life's a game? So take hold of the flame. You've got nothing to lose, but everything to gain!" Queensr˙che-"Take Hold of the Flame" http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Towers/6289 "We're on a mission from God."-Blues Brothers --------------------------------------------------------- Get Your *Web-Based* Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com --------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ End of YTSEJAM Digest 2350 **************************