Some random musical ramblings.
Robert Fripp is a genius. Aside from wasting a ton of time this weekend, I have reinforced this musical maxim. King Crimson are just so spanking good at what they do. I can’t help but love prog, it never gets old. I watched an old video of Elephant Talk on the mighty Youtube, it is most impressive.
The only bad part is that I feel torn between Belew and Fripp as a guitarist and then watching the incomparable Bruford; he makes me need to pound the skins so bad I can hardly stand it. I wish I did not love both instruments. I’m really not that good at either, but I do enjoy myself. If you like prog rock, check out King Crimson. Also, check out a group called Aphrodite’s Child. I am still getting used to them, but I love Four Horsemen (Thanks Joneseph and DZ).
Van Halen is in a continual state of letting me down. After yet another botched reunion attempt that ended in failure, I think I am done with these jokers. I hope that Edward can beat his addictions, he is unique; I just hope he doesn’t leave us unnecessarily early. Mike Anthony has been replaced by a 15 year old, which is just wrong. The Van Halens snubbed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. David Lee Roth didn’t even show up. What a disgrace. To top off the insanity, Velvet Revolver wouldn’t play Jump. I didn’t know it was Velvet Revolver being inducted, why did they have a say in the matter!! They so totally screwed up Runaround that I was speechless. I could have farted the song better than they played it. What an utter wasted opportunity. Imagine if the original lineup had walked out on stage and played "Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love and Jump and then Sam Hagar came out and sang Right Now and Amsterdam. That would have been classy and shocking. At least Sammy and Mike were gentlemen enough to mention the rest of the band in civil terms. This may be the most botched induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s short history. It was worse than the Blondie debacle.
My little letter to Eddie: Dude, a porn star girlfriend? Making soundtracks for porn? You are Eddie Van Halen! You are the father of modern guitar, among the likes of Jimi Hendrix. You are not some starvin’ street guitarist. I am sure you could put out solo music, I’d buy it. Hell, tell Alex to put out a solo album! Why? Why? Why? You need to go on a long motorcycle ride alone, I mean for weeks. Or a wildlife retreat, with jerky, beans, and dried fruit. And I mean somewhere wild, not some Californian rich boy getaway. Purge the pampered rich guy from your system and become hungry again. The world misses you.
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4 comments:
While I don't share your love (perhaps because of ignorance and lack of exposure) for Van Halen, I can appreciate the feeling of when a band, or band member, lets you down.
Dave Matthews did that to me. i thougth the guy could do no Eco-Harm...that is until he dumped his poo in a river, and subsequently a passing passenger boat.
"Don't Drink the [Poo} Water"...beyond fitting.
Ahhh faithful Ibid. Thank you for commenting. My readers are few but loyal. Who am I kidding? I would probably go to a reunion show, if all four original members were present. Perhaps I am also just growing up. I just don’t care like I used too. The more responsible I have to be, the less I care about supporting people who can’t do the same. Sorry about Matthews. I wish all of their albums could be as good as Under the Table....
Carter Beauford’s drumming is barely human. Sometimes his playing is indescribable.
G: What a thread. It gets ma blood a pumpin' to read other prog nerds waxing on and on. Love the King Crimson. I love that you talk about them shamelessly. I used to take endless crap from my friends for loving King Crimson and ELP as much as I did.
Your thoughts on Van Halen are right on. It is even most sad that MA was given the shaft only to be replaced by little Wolfie Van Halen. Nepitism still runs the game. That little fatty.
Sad, of course. Eddie has proverbially fallen farther than his whammy bar could ever imagine bending a note.
CA: I also find it a relief to hear of others that enjoy prog. As of this week I find myself head over heels with Frippertronics and Soundscapes. They are like the soundtrack to my dreams! You sparked a mischevious conversation with the Z-man concerning the brilliant metaphor of Eddie Van Halen and the dive bomb he seems to have taken being akin to the dive bomb of his vaunted Floyd Rose. Masterfully put.
Lo’ how the mighty have fallen.
If Cream can do it, I think they can.
I have the choice between seeing Dream Theater or Rush this year, whom shall I choose? It is like choosing between my children! “Torn between two lovers, don’t know what to do...
Speaking of the Z, his last post was his most artful thus far.
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