HALLRL@MOREKYPR.BITNET (02/06/90)
Drummer-dude, I didn't say that the percussionists I knew respected Peart, that
would *imply* that Peart had performed something technically proficient that
would impress these professionals (like Tony Williams, Peter Erskine, or Dave
Weckl have impressed), and he hasn't. What I did say *implied* that these
percussionist think Peart is a descent rock drummer and has influenced young
drummers in a positive manner, which he is and has.
Rando
p.s. Grutz, count me in as a drummer, very little classical training, but
lots of feel!!
p.s.s. For those people interested, there is a transcribed solo of Lars Ulrich
in the April 1989 issue of Modern Drummer.UCSKRT@UWPLATT.EDU (By-tor) (02/06/90)
WHOA!!! Hold the presses. I've run across something in the Peart debate that
might be of interest. It comes from "BASS PLAYER" magazine, with an article on
Geddy Lee in the Nov/Dec 1988 edition (Geddy is on the cover). The article is
introduced talking about the band as a whole, and I'll type it in EXACTLY as it
is printed.....
(article author:) Several years ago, in the course of a blindfold test with
the great jazz drummer Tony Williams, I decided to cross him up and play
something different that the Elvin Jones, Miles Davis, and Chick Corea tracks I
had been feeding him. I let him listen to Rush's "Limelight" [from
Moving_Pictures].
"This is the first one that I"ve really liked," said Tony. "Even though
it's a 7/4 here and goes to 3 over there, it feels really relaxed. I get an
emotional feeling from it. I like the bass playing and the bass sound. The
groove is good, and that's the bass and the drums."
Williams' compliment underscores a basic fact. The musicians who come in
contact with Rush have a healthy respect, if not a fondness for the band. And
the average listener just gets turned on by the grandness of it all, even if
they don't know how well the group is traversing the odd time signatures.
End of magazine quote.
By-torGWO101@URIACC.BITNET (Michael Lehnertz (Drummer)) (02/07/90)
There is a transcribed drum chart of Dave Weckl's in the Feb 90 issue.
Take a look at THAT one. Knock yer head off.
I wanted everyone to know I was thankful for the Smithereen's info. That
is why I posted it here.
- Drummer -