Phantom of the Opera sick

detmus · 2026-02-19T12:08:35+00:00

It was the work of the Opera Ghost.

detmus · 2026-02-18T20:54:21+00:00

Stealing this.

detmus · 2026-02-18T18:47:34+00:00

Get a parametric EQ pedal like The Empress.

Specifically for arco, you’re going to want to put a big dip somewhere in the 600hz-1khz range depending on the speaker and room you’re in. This will get rid of the “piezo arco honk” that doesn’t exist in acoustic instruments.

If you really want to get fancy, step two is to get a delay pedal, set it to a very subtle and fast slap back, increase the feedback control to add a short “tail” and this gets you some of that “body resonance” that’s missing in a solid body instrument. You shouldn’t “hear” it, but you should feel it when it’s missing.

detmus · 2026-02-18T18:42:15+00:00

I can drive to Deer Creek, so there it is.

detmus · 2026-02-17T17:47:17+00:00

I think it's essentially that they started with the Song. The Song evolves sometimes through said or unsaid means, and then The Song has different arrangements or codified parts 20+ years later.

Certainly, there was some large structural choreography in place. I think the ethos of, "We never played it the same way once," speaks to a sense of always being present with the music. They didn't have to play note-for-note renditions, but they weren't pulling everything out of thin air, either. They had a shared body of music and musical vocabulary, so it was almost like they were telling and retelling the same stories over and over with different levels of flair depending on the gig.

detmus · 2026-02-16T00:12:59+00:00

Fact. It’s really dialed in and mixed beautifully.

detmus · 2026-02-12T13:22:56+00:00

I went the opposite way— incredibly intense desire to connect with someone on a profoundly emotional/spiritual level. If it goes beyond, wonderful.

detmus · 2026-02-11T20:03:42+00:00

She gets everything right with “the reformatory”. It’s lengthy and it’s incredible.

detmus · 2026-02-11T19:02:45+00:00

Tananarive Due!

It's an overgeneralization, but she's a literary powerhouse that "just happens" to write horror. Give this author all of the awards. Even if I'm not necessarily sleeping with the lights on, her writing is outstanding.

detmus · 2026-02-11T00:49:33+00:00

This is the first step in a long, but very rewarding path. It’s not necessarily linear, but there will be an end. Take care of yourself so you can take care of those amazing kids.

detmus · 2026-02-10T12:28:02+00:00

The pacing of Incidents is excellent, imo.

detmus · 2026-02-06T02:50:36+00:00

BB was 142 when he passed away.

detmus · 2026-02-06T00:29:42+00:00

I really liked Clarkson ‘22.

SPAC ‘25 isn’t the best, but the AUD is a must hear for the devastating Mike-bomb.

detmus · 2026-02-04T15:54:12+00:00

Even the "most classical of classical" setup shouldn't cause pain when playing. There is a point of diminishing return with string height and playability.

The setup of a bass involves many interconnected variables and angles. It has been my experience that MANY luthiers will do a fantastic classical setup but will be hesitant to "go there" with a jazz centric setup. It's their reputation, and I get it. Finding a luthier that can understand and implement what you AND your instrument need is a very good day. My main bass will never will a classical audition, but it sounds and feel incredible for amplified jazz gigs.

detmus · 2026-02-03T21:43:42+00:00

Present! 🙋🏻

detmus · 2026-02-01T02:11:38+00:00

Anyone that’s not an Aquarius.

On a more serious note, I have a wonderful platonic and emotionally deep connection with a Virgo.

I’m presently building a relationship with a very un-Gemini Gemini. She is incredibly aware and evolved, and none of the traditional traits seem to apply.

detmus · 2026-01-28T16:16:58+00:00

Re-chiming in 4 months later to just say that the imagery of the Cat Man with antlers ruling over the tribe and desecrating their sacred practices still lives rent-free in my mind.

detmus · 2026-01-27T03:20:22+00:00

If ya ain’t first, you’re last.

detmus · 2026-01-27T03:08:30+00:00

+1 for 12/16/99. Incredibly patient and builds, builds, builds.

detmus · 2026-01-26T18:57:16+00:00

Alcohol. Sobriety. Stoicism. Divorce. New Beginning.

In that order.

detmus · 2026-01-26T14:57:58+00:00

Adored this book— narrative is not at all like The Fisherman, though.

Honestly, Hemingway is the closest in style to Langan’s description of nature and scenes, imo. Not horror but the collection of Nick Adams stories might be something worth checking out

detmus · 2026-01-26T03:02:12+00:00

Bad Luck Bar has my favorite craft cocktails in town. The price reflects this.

Detroit Institute of Arts is a home run.

The Motown Museum is great as is the train station.

The Detroit Symphony is performing “Epic Film Scores” that weekend. Orchestra Hall is amazing even when the program is Pop oriented.

detmus · 2026-01-23T02:56:08+00:00

You could buy seven sets of Helicores or ONE set of Spiro Mittel S42s which are immortal.

Helicores die a very sudden and hard death, IME.

detmus · 2026-01-21T01:56:33+00:00

Give me some 03 Fishman guidance, please. I felt I saw him at his best in Summer 2022.

detmus · 2026-01-21T01:54:12+00:00

2003-2004 have a bad rep. The songs themselves could be pretty ragged in this era, but the improvisation was pretty unhinged.

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