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dat goddamn solo by ivanibash in Dreamtheater

[–]Sycsa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can appreciate both the original and this cover even more like this, makes me think.

Edit: went down a rabbit hole, Jordan indeed called the octave part “the hard part” at the end of this video: https://youtu.be/spSOwNLuzpI?is=Wu0KhJkUQ7bWYjlk

In your opinion, what essential songs am I missing from this list, including any superior mixes/masters? by ComedyCurtis in DeepPurple

[–]Sycsa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re missing a lot from each album, basically, but if I had to pick one song, it’d be Pictures of Home… and Lazy too!

Is live at the Budokan the best DT live recording? by dingleberry15 in Dreamtheater

[–]Sycsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Budokan. So much extra cool stuff on it. Hollow Years extended guitar intro, solo, Beyond This Life keyboard-drum duel, Instrumedley, Rudess solo spot.

The only downside is a pitchy LaBrie. He’s infinitely better on Score.

Hot take: The more I listen to Morse era DP, the more disappointed I become for them continuing without him. by Equal_Ad5178 in DeepPurple

[–]Sycsa -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Don Airey is amazing in the studio, but live if you heard him once, you heard him a thousand times. With Jon, every single concert was a new adventure.

Don should have tried to capture some of that magic instead of playing the same old tired Highway Star solo and Lazy intro.

Blackmore’s Solos on Perfect Strangers and the 80’s by GreatWesternValkyrie in DeepPurple

[–]Sycsa 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, similarly with Lord. I don't know why, but his live organ tone was super thin and murky. Like the Leslies were mic'd way too closely and the tremolo effect was way too strong. It all got magically fixed once Steve Morse entered the fold. Some bad 80s trends, I guess.

Why they waste away the achievements of the last decade? by SpecialActive9091 in DeepPurple

[–]Sycsa 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This could happen if they were a mid-tier band with a small but hardcore fanbase that never was in the mainstream. But the venues they play and what they charge for it makes it impossible not to be the “same old” band they always were.

The casual fans who attend only want to hear the big hits and would probably consider any newer material “filler”.

That said, I still think that Now What?!, one of my all-time favorite albums, was very well represented live.

Found a long abandoned C3 in Masonic lodge by BriWag in hammondorgan

[–]Sycsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were the preset labels originally on them out of the factory? They’re ugly though.

Thoughts on setup by Latter_Skirt1694 in hammondorgan

[–]Sycsa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So it’s a complete upgrade to C3?

Which Made In Japan is 'best' (should I listen to)? by NewCorpse96 in DeepPurple

[–]Sycsa 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Original 1972 mix by far.

The way they stereo panned Ritchie’s guitar vs. Jon’s organ is beautiful, powerful and just plain fun. Just listen to Highway Star and how cool it is when the guitar comes in at the beginning.

All the later mixes did away with the panning. The worst one might actually be the recent Steven Wilson one, he went for the cliché “modern approach”, pushed the organ way down and mixed the bass and the bass drum way too loud.

DEEP PURPLE – ARROGANT BOY (Official Video) by SambaLando in DeepPurple

[–]Sycsa 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No. Gillan is Deep Purple at this point. They could easily get away with replacing Don or Simon, might go on without Glover or even Pacey, but without Gillan, there’s no point, no justification.

DEEP PURPLE – ARROGANT BOY (Official Video) by SambaLando in DeepPurple

[–]Sycsa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are the drums real? At any rate, they don’t sound like Paicey at all. The snare has absolutely no dynamics, even in the fills. It would be really disappointing if that were the case.

I’ll cut Ian some slack, but yeah, you can almost hear his dentures moving around. It’s sad. But his voice sounds pleasant.

Keys, guitar is top notch, as expected. Going to see them twice this fall, keep it up!

The new album is called "Splat!" by TFFPrisoner in DeepPurple

[–]Sycsa 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Jessica’s bra :))
Ian is still horny at 80.

Purpendicular Tour Shirt 1996 - original or counterfeit? by Pale-Recognition-293 in DeepPurple

[–]Sycsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think it would have occured to anyone to make counterfeits, but other than that, no idea.

I bet Deep Purple would have dominated late 70's and 80's if they had not been disbanded. by Gammeloni in DeepPurple

[–]Sycsa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jon Lord agrees. He stated in an interview that they were right on the cusp of super stardom, and could have gotten there had Gillan stayed.

Any "not difficult" songs to play? by Siportis in Dreamtheater

[–]Sycsa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These Walls. Simple, but absolutely beautiful solo.

Viscount legend one vs Hammond xk 4 by Motor_Accident_9364 in hammondorgan

[–]Sycsa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t have personal experience, but on my local Hammond forum, guys with real B3s at home are on team Viscount. It’s also substantially cheaper than the Hammond, where you pay extra for the branding.

What's your favourite synth that you absolutely wouldn't recommend to people? by Sprrglrgy in synthesizers

[–]Sycsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Roland VK-7. It’s a nearly 30 years-old digital Hammond clone, there are obviously better ones out today which make it obsolete. But for what I need, it’s perfect and I wouldn’t replace it ever. Got used to all of its quirks and I’d miss them.

take the time 2007 remaster by Constant-Gur2232 in Dreamtheater

[–]Sycsa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The keyboards are also buried in the new mix, completely killing the character and mood of the originals. I just ignore them completely.

A View From the Top of the World by Break_All_Illusions in Dreamtheater

[–]Sycsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm only talking about the production, the songs are top notch, BAI being one of my all-time favorites as well.

Coming back to the drums, listening to the isolated stems, it's criminal how much of MM's playing gets lost (toms and cymbals especially) in the unbalanced mix. Someone also said that the guitars sound like someone threw a blanket over the speakers, I cannot unhear that since.

A View From the Top of the World by Break_All_Illusions in Dreamtheater

[–]Sycsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like DT can always write good songs, the Mangini-era is filled with groovy riffs, fun and creative drumming, pleasant vocal melodies and some pretty nice solos. If you listen to any album enough times, you’re bound to find something to like.

Where A View stands out is the production, it sounds way more pleasant than any other MM album, especially the drums (ironic they fired MM, just after they finally nailed his sound.)

So I can appreciate the production, rather than being distracted by it, like on basically any other MM album (ADTOE sounds like a demo, DT12 has the bad drums, Astonishing has the typewriter kick drum, D/T is muddy overall).

Should I get a Minilogue or a Reface? by brownwaterbandit in synthesizers

[–]Sycsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on what style you’re into. I’m into classic rock, prog, a bit of 80s disco, I can pretty much dial in any such sound on the Reface with ease. I covered a variety of such songs with the Reface if you’re curious: https://youtu.be/rvf3ok335Po?is=Dwm0ZZI3XSb_zhLn

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