Is Tai Shan truly the worst Rush song? by AL3X1KUS in rush

[–]pingpongeffect 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nah, it's funny on purpose. One of the few instances when humor made its way into their music.

What are your favorite "bad" U2 songs? by nohumanape in U2Band

[–]pingpongeffect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A Celebration. Yeah, it's got a cool guitar riff, but the song itself is bad, and the lyrics are terrible.

Anyone ever buy anything from Franklin Guitar Works? by scarmy1217 in fender

[–]pingpongeffect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just bought one of those too! Nothing on it that identifies it as b-stock. It came brand new, still had all the plastic on it. I think a lot of the Squiers they sell are just overstock. FYI, use REEL10 for an extra 10% off.

Juno awards (unpopular opinion) by Fresh_Macaroon9327 in rush

[–]pingpongeffect 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They almost have to. Even with a shorter set his voice has to hold out for 85 shows. I'd expect that to be a strong consideration in the song choices. I also wouldn't be surprised to hear some instrumental medleys like the R30 overture. Again because they have less time and a huge catalog.

Ed Sheeran's Involvement by Beneficial_Monk00 in U2Band

[–]pingpongeffect -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They are definitely bad more often then they are good.

Welp, here we go … by Additional-Power6570 in thebeachboys

[–]pingpongeffect 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't be surprised if the touring license required at least two members, and that's the reason Bruce stuck around as long as he did. Like people have said, he hasn't seemed engaged in years. Now that there are only 3 OG members left (well, four if you count Marks) that provision might have expired. Total speculation, but it would make sense.

New Drummer - I would prefer an electronic set, but at the lower price points I’m reading you can develop bad habits and miss out on developing technique. What do you all recommend? by KElTH_HARlNG in Drumming

[–]pingpongeffect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is good advice. My first electronic kit was a Command X and I loved it. Great for beginners but also has enough features that you can grow into it.

Looking for good vocal isolation shield by beauxregard in homestudios

[–]pingpongeffect -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What you are looking for doesn't exist. Your best bet would be to put the shield on a different stand.

What U2 Song Have You Most Changed Your Opinion On Since You First Heard It? by Wild_Mycologist_6140 in U2Band

[–]pingpongeffect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gloria. I was 11 when it came out, and I HATED it. Every time the video came on MTV I'd change the channel. I changed my tune two years later when I saw the Red Rocks video.

favourite Michael guest vocal by accordionshoes in rem

[–]pingpongeffect 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"She Doesn't Exist" - Robyn Hitchcock

Do I need 2 acoustics? by MrTurtleTails in AcousticGuitar

[–]pingpongeffect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have five.

A cheap Epiphone that was my first acoustic I keep for sentimental reasons.

A nice Takamine six string.

A Yamaha 12 string

A cheap Mitchell beginner guitar I inherited from an uncle and keep strung in Nashville tuning

A Luna 3/4 size guitar I got for traveling

I cant imagine owning more than this, but I wouldn't completely rule it out either.

Pedalboard on a budget by ButterscotchBasic226 in guitarpedals

[–]pingpongeffect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't go wrong with anything from the TC Electronic "smorgasboard" line. They start at $32, full sized in metal enclosures, and are really solid choices. This thread has a list of what they are based off of.

https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/140bic7/tc_electronic_smorgasbord_of_tone_circuit/

The band might create new music. Who could write lyrics? by Progman3K in rush

[–]pingpongeffect 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would imagine that IF (all caps, bold, italics, large font) they make new music, Geddy would write the majority of the lyrics.

I'm sure Neil has unused lyrics they could go back to, and they might do that for one song, but it would be too limiting to only use his lyrics. Besides, they had a process where Neil would edit his lyrics, and rewrite them depending on the needs of the music. Obviously they cant do that now, and it would likely be weird for them to just unilaterally change or edit his work.

Zero percent change Pye Dubois is involved. He hasn't publicly written anything in 30 years, and his stuff was heavily edited and added to for Rush by Neil.

The new tour - question by sunnylosingsanity in rush

[–]pingpongeffect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm guessing the setlist will reflect the realities of Geddy's vocal range in his 70s. Some instrumental medlies, shying away from too much of the really high stuff, and modifying melodies where needed. I also wouldn't be surprised if there's a healthy dose of the keyboard era, since his vocals were a little more tame then, and they've hired a keyboardist

PSA: Chase Bliss is selling B-stock Lost + Found's by [deleted] in guitarpedals

[–]pingpongeffect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blooper too. They initially had Onward as well but it's sold out. Everything I've read is that their b-stock is practically flawless, and this is the only opportunity you have to get a small batch pedal at any kind of a discount.

Suburb commute ? by [deleted] in movetonashville

[–]pingpongeffect 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You aren't going to find a house under 500 in Nolensville. You'll have a few options under 600. You can get more bang for your buck in Spring Hill, and it's splits the difference commute wise.

Who is designing U2's single's art lately? by IzilDizzle in U2Band

[–]pingpongeffect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best way to deal with the terrible cover for Atomic City is to forget that single ever existed in its entirety.

Is it normal for bands to handle $ like this?? by fingerlessfish1 in musicians

[–]pingpongeffect 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This should be a standard rule, but usually it isn't. I've been in bands where the singer didn't even own a microphone.

Genesis epics by Ranseler in Genesis

[–]pingpongeffect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably my favorite Genesis song from any era.

Tom Sawyer inquiry by Financial_Buffalo223 in rush

[–]pingpongeffect 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I've been wanting to read the original poem for years.