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congrats JMJ - NIN tour!

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jmjbassplayer said:
Very fun, y'all. Lots and lots of work. So much behind the scenes. During this tour I'll be playing every instrument under the sun, so my work these days involves the learning of a 70-song repertoire in combination with developing a very flexible rig and sorting out lots of instruments to work with it. Phew. Rehearsal today was 12 hours of that, pretty tired........
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I haven't heard of that kind of schedule and expectations since Zappa's rehearsals. Awesome gig man!!!!!
 
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Yeah, I think TR wants some flexibility with the set so we're not tied to a regimented thing. He's got the band for it, we need to be able to do it all. Calling audibles will likely happen, but more likely will be certain songs getting dropped in and out differently on a nightly basis.

Not taking the Wal out this time, no. I have a problem with something that valuable going out, and it's not quite the right aesthetic. I'm taking two P's, two Geddy's (my customized versions with different nut, DiMarzio's and black guard) two custom Jag basses, and two T-birds.

Yeah, rehearsal was long, but we have a lot to do that's not just playing; we're programming all kinds of stuff too.

JMJ
 
#105
jmjbassplayer said:
In all seriousness, there's plenty of smiles all around. Everyone is super cool, and very much there to ultimately have a good time playing meaningful music.

During the show, I don't expect smiles to be normally in great supply, yet not taboo. Maybe like a Radiohead gig? I don't know.

JMJ
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Glad to read NIN are heading out with a stellar line-up. All the best!

I recently stood in the rain for upwards of four hours watching Radiohead and Bat for Lashes. Aside from being VERY wet, it was great. And Thom even smiled and cracked jokes. Saw you and your minature doppelganger at Meadowbank with the 'head a while back, which was a great day out. Aren't Deerhoof mad, in the nicest possible way?
 
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pedrodelawasp said:
Glad to read NIN are heading out with a stellar line-up. All the best!

I recently stood in the rain for upwards of four hours watching Radiohead and Bat for Lashes. Aside from being VERY wet, it was great. And Thom even smiled and cracked jokes. Saw you and your minature doppelganger at Meadowbank with the 'head a while back, which was a great day out. Aren't Deerhoof mad, in the nicest possible way?
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Deerhoof are THE ****!!!!!!!!!!! And yeah, Meadowbank was an incredible day.

JMJ
 
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Not to trivialize substance abuse, but T.R. is more of a genius sober than I could have ever imagined. The web site is out of this world; The Slip is brilliant, 1.5 Million free downloads (and tracked by Google Earth), a tour that's to die for – (man I’m envious, but glad you’re the man JMJ rock'n the beat), video of the rehearsals look and sound amazing. You guys look like your ready to go!!

JMJ, you definitely picked the right horse to ride with! This is going to be one tour for the decades. Rock on – can’t wait to see the Forum show!
 
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Yeah, I'm feeling you MetroBass...thanks for the encouragement. I'm having a great time.

Trent is a focused, gracious, generous and intelligent dude. I found him to be a guy I'd really like to work with when we had our first meetings. Before he was sober, I never met him. But he is what he is now, and it's very admirable indeed.

JMJ
 
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Gear needs to be oriented toward the show, that's basically all I can say. It's partially visual, partially sonic, in terms of isolation and an ideal mix.

With my very expensive in-ears and a subwoofer nearby, I have the sickest bass sound I've had in a long time, which I can hear in any circumstance.

JMJ
 
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jmjbassplayer said:
Gear needs to be oriented toward the show, that's basically all I can say. It's partially visual, partially sonic, in terms of isolation and an ideal mix.

With my very expensive in-ears and a subwoofer nearby, I have the sickest bass sound I've had in a long time, which I can hear in any circumstance.

JMJ
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He replied to me! He replied to me! I'll never wash this monitor again!!!


;):D Thanks mate!
 
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I'll be interested to hear about your rig, JMJ. I read your review about the titan V12, went out and tried one yesterday and I'll be adding one to my rig in 6-8 weeks or whenever mesa decides to ship it, haha.
 
#118
Matt,
Thanks - glad you'll catch this tour, should be quite something. I appreciate the complement.

Sven, I'm positive we'll be in Europe, but not until '09, I'm afraid. :-(

Visirale,

The rig is looking less and less like I'll be using an amplifier in a traditional sense. But I'm glad you're getting a Titan, you won't regret it for sure.

Best,
JMJ
 
#120
Not sure, Nasnederis.

I haven't been told yet...the NIN website gets updated literally just as fast as management telling me where we're going, so it's very quick and current. Stay tuned on there.

I'd love to go to Monterrey, never been.

Best,
JMJ
 
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