dre ([info]xxdrexx) wrote,
@ 2005-12-12 18:01:00
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My roommate is goddamn amazing.
After watching Much The Same record at my house, I came to the realization that we really need a fucking drummer. We need someone who is going to be to us as Jevin is to Much The Same.

Jevin practices for an hour every day with a metronome, so that his timing will get better. And so that when it comes time to play a show, he is solid as fuck. When Much The Same is playing, he's leading their performances. He plays the role of the conductor. Plus, he has raw talent and is creative in ways that complement the band. His hits are consistent, precise, and completely appropriate to the individual moments in a song. He is completely enthusiastic about his band, and I think despite some ups and downs has been a foundation of support for Much The Same since he joined.

We need that, except dedicated to OUR band. While I am an accomplished drummer, and so is Jeff, we both come from the same background, and Jeff has plenty of other stuff on his plate right now. I think there is only so far "filling in" can take us, whether it's me or Jeff or even Jevin.

I know there's someone out there who is both creative AND mature. Someone who has the presence of mind to hold a (somewhat) steady job, but the drive to throw it away when the time comes. An aggressive son of a bitch behind the kit. Maybe frustrated with his current band, or he just left a band or something. He is out there, he probably lives within 15 miles of my house AND I WILL FIND HIM!!

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[info]gunnerpunk
2005-12-13 12:20 am UTC (link)
You forgot to say how much ass we kick.

hahha j/k.

I will take this moment to say how much ass YOU kick. Thanks again for giving us your saturday, it was very much appreciated by all of us.

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[info]xxdrexx
2005-12-13 12:38 am UTC (link)
Well right, yeah you guys all nailed everything. And I really like the new songs a lot. So, er, you guys kick ass too!

You're welcome. And hey it was a lot of fun! I'm really glad that you guys seemed to like the results, too. It was definitely time well spent.

Anyway I didn't mean to slight you or Dan or Frank's role in the recording at all at all -- I mean I *knew* you guys were good -- it was just eye-opening seeing how you guys all interacted with Jevin when playing. Such an enormous difference with someone who's got their shit completely together. I mean I've seen you guys with him many times before, but not under the microscope like that.

Plus you have to realize I'm coming from a recording experience where, if you add up the hours, I spent literally weeks if not months of my life just on the drums...

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[info]gunnerpunk
2005-12-13 01:20 am UTC (link)
haha don't worry, i know it was more a post about how you need a drummer than how much you like my band. =)

glad you like the new stuff. i was impressed with how great of a sound you got with minimal setup time.

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[info]smoldering
2005-12-13 04:02 am UTC (link)
um if you fly me out I'll tear it up on some pots and pans... unless you'll let me touch your sweet orange kit. In which case, I will be Counterpunch's drum bitch. That would be fucking cool.

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[info]smoldering
2005-12-13 04:04 am UTC (link)
note: I am fully aware that you are more than likely laughing at me and not even goig to acknowledge that with an "um... no." But hey, it was worth a shot.

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[info]mrfunktion
2005-12-23 10:50 am UTC (link)
I always liked watching you drum.

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