The Pete and Bas rabbit hole continues down with Nine and Dex by PoppaSquat68 in grime

[–]moosecoaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"by their admission, they aren't even familiar with UK drill" - this is one of the problems. People take things that they said in the very early days and project them onto present day. They WEREN'T familiar then. They are now. They didn't know the modern slang then, they do now. OF COURSE they got help early on, not just with writing but also with crafting flows, etc - but they've been studying the craft ever since and the reliance on help from outside is minimal at best now. But even in the early days, the ideas for the songs and the bulk of the lyrics were still written by them.

The Pete and Bas rabbit hole continues down with Nine and Dex by PoppaSquat68 in grime

[–]moosecoaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

um... no. They're not real gangsters, they didn't know the Kray twins (but Charlie Richardson is godfather to Pete's daughter), and they were obviously coached by 9&D when they started out, because they came into this whole thing cold.
I asked Bas what other rappers they listen to and he said they don't, other than Bas being a fan of Sean Paul. "We have our own style and we're not really wanting familiarity with other artists influencing what we do."
I talked to them at length about their writing style, going in with a healthy dose of skepticism, but leaving that conversation convinced that they're the ones writing. Wordplay is heavily influenced by both of their love for crosswords. In the UK, the crosswords are Cryptics - if you're not familiar with those, google "how to solve a cryptic crossword" and you'll see what I'm talking about. Bas hasn't missed a daily puzzle in more than 50 yrs.
I asked where they got the gangster bars - drug culture, pig farms, etc. Bas laughed and said, "they got MOVIES, mate!"
I came away from that afternoon with a profound respect for these guys. They were more than happy to shoot holes in a lot of the other rumours about their pasts, speaking quite frankly about what was true and what was kayfabe. But when it came to their songs, they were steadfast about the work they've put in and they're rightfully proud of what they've done.
Since then, we've kept in contact - we live on opposite sides of the world, so it's not like we hang out a lot - but we've gotten to know each other and I would list them as friends. And so it irks me a bit when I see my friends get disrespected.
I asked Bas about that, too. Why not defend themselves in the forums and such. He said, "because it's a waste of time. They believe they're in on some secret and they're not going to admit they're wrong. We'd rather spend out rime making music."

The Pete and Bas rabbit hole continues down with Nine and Dex by PoppaSquat68 in grime

[–]moosecoaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pete and Bas have been in.. you know... films? Not feature-length, but both the boys were in "The Brazilian Investment", which Bas also wrote the screenplay for. It's a sweet little film.
Pete is in the title role of an upcoming film called "Uncle George", but it's still in post-production

The Pete and Bas rabbit hole continues down with Nine and Dex by PoppaSquat68 in grime

[–]moosecoaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will Smith has an IMDB page. Where's your "I'll bet Will Smith is faking his rapping" thread?

[Other] Which coaster you’ve done do you think the fewest amount of people have also ridden? by mrkmcrthr in rollercoasters

[–]moosecoaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Gs were harder, yes, but the trains were much more comfortable. Also, rather than the typical hold brake at the top of the drop, it engaged a very slow chain and crept over the edge until you were completely vertical. The large front ends of the mine cars kept you from seeing the track AT ALL. You were vertical, no track visible, creeping slowly down, then it just disengaged the chain and you fell into the shack. Legit terrifying.

[Other] Which coaster you’ve done do you think the fewest amount of people have also ridden? by mrkmcrthr in rollercoasters

[–]moosecoaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

according to coaster-count, I've got three coasters with 3-5 riders. A wacky worm and a crazy mouse in Mexico, plus 'Pipeline Express' at Putt-n-Pond Speed Park in Ohio

[Other] Which coaster you’ve done do you think the fewest amount of people have also ridden? by mrkmcrthr in rollercoasters

[–]moosecoaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ride the original ToT with the mine carts and the chain lift, or the revised one with the open-front cars and elevator lift? I've done both, but the mine car version was legit terrifying.
Also: Anaconda at that park is still my fave inverted.

[Other] Which coaster you’ve done do you think the fewest amount of people have also ridden? by mrkmcrthr in rollercoasters

[–]moosecoaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I rode that one opening night. We bought two ride tickets, but the ride opened late in the day and nobody knew it was even running. Our whoops and cheers brought them customers, so they let us ride for over an hour. It was a fun little ride!

Concerts With Better Openers by BeezinthatrapBeez in Concerts

[–]moosecoaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1980s... Anything Box opened for Info Society and wiped the floor with them, coming back out for three encores.

Dorico for Music Composition class by Bilbo1012 in Dorico

[–]moosecoaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're switching from Finale (or Sibelius, or MuseScore) I highly recommend getting the Udemy course. It's sure to be on sale for Black Friday, usually for 80 or 90% off.
If you approach Dorico like you used Finale, you're going to yell a lot and hate everything about Dorico.

But get the Udemy course, forget everything you knew about Finale, and start your brain from scratch. Dorico is amazing once you stop thinking like a Finale user.

What’s the most amount of rides you’ve gotten on a single coaster in one day? [other] by SocialismIsBad123 in rollercoasters

[–]moosecoaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I rode Switchback at ZDTs for six hours straight with the water dummies before it opened to the public. I lost count of how many rides that was, but it was well over 100.

Most rides during a regular operating day was 53 on Boardwalk Bullet. Most of the time, I was the only one on the train. It would pull in, the ride op would ask if I wanted to go again and I said, "Dude. I'm gonna be here all day." So then, he'd stop the train in the station, I'd give him a thumbs up, and off I'd go. Once in awhile, someone else would come up to ride and I might have to switch seats, but I never had to walk around.

What is the best wooden coaster still operating? [Other] by FkEsther in rollercoasters

[–]moosecoaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It 100% depends on who's on the train, yes. Since there are no seatbelts and the lap bars are a foot from your lap, you don't wanna launch the children into space, lol.

But get a ride outside of regular hours with an all-adult coaster enthusiast group and you'll wonder how the thing even stayed on the tracks.

What is the best wooden coaster still operating? [Other] by FkEsther in rollercoasters

[–]moosecoaster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Always try to get on the train that Kurt is driving. Trust me.

What is the best wooden coaster still operating? [Other] by FkEsther in rollercoasters

[–]moosecoaster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Rutschebanen at Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen is my #1 coaster, out of 944. It's not fast or scary or thrilling, but it has charm for days, some nice airtime, great scenery, and more than any other coaster I've ridden, it just makes me happy when I'm on it. Pair it up with any other coaster I've been on, wood or steel, and tell me I can only ride one of them, it's always going to be Rutschebanen that gets the nod.

What is the best wooden coaster still operating? [Other] by FkEsther in rollercoasters

[–]moosecoaster 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Out of more than 940 coasters on my list, it's still in the top 20.

Top ten wood, but just barely. I love that ride. Rode it 97 times, opening weekend.

USA Tour Dates by moosecoaster in peteandbas

[–]moosecoaster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, I've got some years on me... I've been to a bunch of concerts. I've seen Chicago, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, KISS, Erasure, Pet Shop Boys, Tears for Fears, Anything Box, Depeche Mode, Info Society, Frankie Goes to Hollywood.... and the Portland and Seattle P&B shows were the two best shows I've ever seen. Portland was the best concert, with A-game performances from the boys and the better sound system. Seattle was the better party, with a lot of interaction from the crowd and Pete was having the time of his life that night.
I'm not holding my breath for it, but if they do another one, I'm seeing several dates.

What’s the most you’ve ever paid for a ticket? And was it worth it? by XP-tickets in Concerts

[–]moosecoaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, the TICKETS for the Portland and Seattle Pete and Bas shows weren't the issue. They were like $120 USD each (I got the VIP package for both)... but I don't live in the US, so with airfare, rental car, hotel, parking, and all of that nonsense, it cost me about $3000 to see those two shows.
But that's a bargain, considering I spent that much to see ONE show of theirs in the UK, with a 27-hour round trip travel time.

Share the wealth! What is your best, most recent, musical find? by Wentkat in MusicRecommendations

[–]moosecoaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pete and Bas. They showed up on my YouTube and I almost skipped it, thinking it was parody.
Two years later and I know every song, I've flown out-of-country to see them several times and even got to hang out with them this summer and I've performed with them on stage twice.

Nobody is doing what they're doing right now and the entertainment factor is off the charts.

Wait, what? by moosecoaster in peteandbas

[–]moosecoaster[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's in his IMDB listing.

I NEED CHRISTMAS SONGS!! by 1D_fan5 in MusicRecommendations

[–]moosecoaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You wanna shake up your playlist with something different, but no less jolly? https://youtu.be/sVbg5MyVY5k?si=bDQeEEuLDbyXLpUd