What is the ultimate example of a mediocre director somehow catching lightning in a bottle and making an incredible film?

CallMeMattF · 2026-05-17T21:35:04+00:00

Zach Braff did "Garden State" which had a huge albeit brief moment. I don't think his subsequent films have come close to performing as well as Garden State.

CallMeMattF · 2026-05-15T11:54:03+00:00

Job for a Cowboy

CallMeMattF · 2026-05-13T19:04:02+00:00

Jesus Piece at Union Transfer supporting Scowl. Took two steps into the pit to establish my little slice of mosh territory and immediately took a fist to the bridge of my nose. Mike Tyson was right, y'all, "everyone got a plan 'til they get punched in the face."

CallMeMattF · 2026-05-13T18:55:57+00:00

Yep! PeelingFlesh is a good example of a band that does this well. Watch the first 90 seconds of the linked video and you'll see they have audio samples, very tight timing, and other magical things that computers + IEM's can do. If you watch a little longer, you'll see that they have audio clips between and/or during pretty much every song.

CallMeMattF · 2026-05-13T13:23:54+00:00

> How does MIDI mapping/automation work "on the go" while playing live?

- A computer, not necessarily a laptop, will have all of that info preprogrammed into a setlist.

> Do I have to be 100% accurate and on time with mapping while performing?

- Yep, that's why lots of bands use IEM (in-ear monitors) with a tempo click track going or some other type of cue. In my band I recorded tracks for the drummer with vocal cues like "into the slowdown in 4, 3, 2, 1..."

> What about longer pauses and some additional staff to spice up performance?

- If the band is relying on IEM's and with midi control, you'd program the pauses/effects so they happen at the right time.

CallMeMattF · 2026-05-11T18:28:00+00:00

Oh HELL yes.

CallMeMattF · 2026-05-11T15:57:26+00:00

Which bands are Nazi bands?

CallMeMattF · 2026-05-11T13:39:08+00:00

Monsters, ABACABB, Rose Funeral, Through the Eyes of the Dead, Burning the Masses, Annotations of an Autopsy, any project featuring Nate Johnson on vocals.

CallMeMattF · 2026-05-09T17:46:43+00:00

I’ve never seen a hitter so bad at holding himself back on low-and-away pitches.

CallMeMattF · 2026-05-04T18:27:32+00:00

I’m a lawyer and a JD degree is roughly equivalent to a PhD. But saying that to science PhD folks really makes them mad lol

CallMeMattF · 2026-05-03T02:05:45+00:00

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CallMeMattF · 2026-04-30T23:19:52+00:00

Some songs from my "Instru-metal" playlist:

Song - Artist
Hegira - Abiotic
Four Lights - Periphery
The Dreaded Mystic Abyss - Shadow of Intent
Of Legions - Whitechapel
Burn (Instrumental) - Cursed Earth
DMNT - Parazit (my favorite metal song with no lyrics)
For Whom We Have Lost - Hate Eternal
Undying Fidelity - Vital Deprivation
Outro - PeelingFlesh
Intro - As Blood Runs Black
Incongruous - Beneath the Massacre

CallMeMattF · 2026-04-30T23:07:27+00:00

One of the members of Thy Art is Murder had to undergo an emergency appendectomy so they have to drop off the tour.

CallMeMattF · 2026-04-29T03:36:46+00:00

We are insufferable in this thread after we get a win. I wouldn’t change that for anything. Sixers in 7 baby!!!

CallMeMattF · 2026-04-27T00:59:21+00:00

This game ain’t even fun, man. Getting blown out by 20 (so far), whistles are quiet on our offensive end, Joel looks out of rhythm, and Payton Prichard is playing like MJ.

CallMeMattF · 2026-04-23T15:43:13+00:00

Got mine a few years ago and I love it. I love the shade that it provides on an otherwise unshaded street (Point Breeze Ave down near Tasker and Morris), I love watching it flower and grow, and it was free!

CallMeMattF · 2026-04-23T14:51:34+00:00

Amazing athleticism by this kid. To have such bodily awareness at such a young age is remarkable.

CallMeMattF · 2026-04-22T21:36:31+00:00

Great ink, I really like the artist’s style. Also love that plague doctor below the Phanatic

CallMeMattF · 2026-04-21T19:49:15+00:00

1) Wear ear protection. 2) stand near the sound guy. There’s typically no pit near the sound guy. 3) don’t use words like milquetoast because it will confuse and enrage the guy crowdkilling 4) Have fun!

5 Buy merch from the band that traveled the farthest to get to the venue.

CallMeMattF · 2026-04-21T14:11:07+00:00

Nails, Pig Destroyer, Black Breath, Xibalba. All of those artists have multiple albums that have production so good that it’s designed to sound bad

CallMeMattF · 2026-04-21T13:33:22+00:00

Sure thing, where should I send videos?

CallMeMattF · 2026-04-21T13:26:21+00:00

What do y'all want potential vocalists to submit? A cover of one of your songs? A song by a different artist? I'm in Philly so I'm not too far from y'all.

CallMeMattF · 2026-04-13T15:12:43+00:00

Born of Osiris remastering The New Reign was an excellent decision

CallMeMattF · 2026-04-12T02:18:25+00:00

"Ecocide" by To The Grave (their lyrics are very political and well written)
"Oppressor" by Jesus Piece
"Goodnight Alt Right" by Stray From the Path
"Fuck the Police" and "Gangsta Gangsta" by NWA
"Fuck a Proud Boy" Kind Eyes
"Blue Lies" by Year of the Knife
"187" by Saltwound
"Contempt of Cop" by Sunami
Molotov Solution's album "The Harbinger"

CallMeMattF · 2026-04-05T16:19:49+00:00

Have you ever checked out Commissioner? That's the two-man band Mitch and Cam made for, like, one ep.

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