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10-02-2008, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by palm grease  I can agree 100%!....but that drummer is a clock, man!
all in all more good than bad!
the singer....well he fits the profile, so to speak! hahaha
BassIsFun17- I think you'll be quite pleased! (great Avatar BTW!... Blade Catcher is a master work!) | As good a drummer a Pridgen is, I still think Jon Theodore was way better!
I saw them back in 2003, and their live sound was, to say, subpar. The bass, drums, & keys were heard over everything else, but that might have been explained by my close proximity to the stage and the huge subs. But man, I love the Volta, and despite the subpar sound, they put on a great show!
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10-02-2008, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bassaficionado6 Oh c'mon there's thousands of other bands if you want non-expermentation and time-proven formulas. 
As for the live sound. Everything I've heard suggests that it suffers mostly when they are supporting a band (which was true when I saw them).
I've always wanted to see them headline. | Also true when I saw them live. It was coachella 2003, and there were a lot of bands after them Sonic Youth > Jack Johnson (so out of place on that stage) > White Stripes > Iggy & the Stooges (with Mike Watt on bass) > Chili Peppers
One of the best festival shows ever!
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10-02-2008, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Elrend I honestly believe that The Mars Volta is the greatest act that sprung up after the year 2000.
| I could get behind that statement.
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10-15-2008, 03:33 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maui | | | Holy crap. I just saw them on the Henry Rollins show last night. Bear in mind I'm a 51 year old acoustic jazz bassist... but that was right up my alley. Very cool band. |
10-15-2008, 03:40 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wellington, New Zealand | | | I've seen them twice! Once with Jon Theodore and another time with the new cat and IMO the new drummer is way way way 2 busy for my tastes!
He brings a great intensity yes but I wanna see him lock down in those crucial moments!
I miss Jon Theodore. Great, great player IMO Whats he up 2? |
10-15-2008, 03:44 PM
|  | The Lowdown Diggler | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA | | | New drummer is solid, but lacks the subtle touch that Theodore brought. Theodore had a great touch for the dynamics of the songs, breaking them down and then building them into a crazy intensity. This new drummer seems young. He's got monster chops and timing, but doesn't have the subtlety that comes with a few years under his belt. All that aside, this didn't take away from when I saw them. I was nothing but impressed with the whole show. I loved how the transitioned into the songs. Reminds me of Phish, but with a much more focused purpose.
I was set to see them this weekend, but it looks like I have to back out. Bummed. |
10-15-2008, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar New drummer is solid, but lacks the subtle touch that Theodore brought. Theodore had a great touch for the dynamics of the songs, breaking them down and then building them into a crazy intensity. This new drummer seems young. He's got monster chops and timing, but doesn't have the subtlety that comes with a few years under his belt. . | I personally love watching bands progress this way. When they are young and restless and have mad skills and chops, to when they are older and wiser and more subtle, but still just as interesting and mind-blowing. It makes for a great diversity amongst records, IMO.
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10-15-2008, 05:41 PM
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10-17-2008, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Honk'n_down-low Anyone have a link to their tour schedule? | www.themarsvolta.com
Its all there.
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10-17-2008, 12:27 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Owensboro, Ky | | | The Mars Volta is pretty sick, they don't hold a candle to At the Drive-in IMHO
now, if TMV and Sparta split up and gave us an ATDI reunion that would be something to see |
10-17-2008, 01:01 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles | | | I saw TMV 2 weeks ago at the detour festival. It blew my mind, I had also heard that there live sound was subpar, some friends of mine had attested to that in 06, but this was not the case - they were on fire. Juan's tone was badass and I have now started to learn the baphomets solo if anyone has some helpful tips for that let me know.
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