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re: what is the fascination with jam bands? is it a 20 something phenomenon?
Posted on 9/15/14 at 9:37 pm to urinetrouble
Posted on 9/15/14 at 9:37 pm to urinetrouble
quote:mostly this though
6. DRUGS
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Posted on 9/15/14 at 9:42 pm to urinetrouble
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3. The improvisational nature of the songs (i.e. the jamming). People find this a lot more interesting than hearing short, well-polished live versions that mimic studio work. Losing yourself in a jam is one of life's great joy's IMO. Jamming also allows the musicians showcases their skills. Which leads to the next point..
Posted on 9/16/14 at 9:40 am to Melvin
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3. The improvisational nature of the songs (i.e. the jamming). People find this a lot more interesting than hearing short, well-polished live versions that mimic studio work. Losing yourself in a jam is one of life's great joy's IMO. Jamming also allows the musicians showcases their skills. Which leads to the next point..
This hits it on the head, urinetrouble. And, like HeadyBrosevelt was suggesting Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis, that's a huge part of what I enjoy about jazz. In the words of Wynton Marsalis, "We are free to improvise and invent the world of our choosing," and improvisational music reflects that.
And what's with the WSP hate? I've seen them two or three times at festivals I was otherwise already attending, and I enjoyed their sets. I'm not a big fan though and haven't kept up with any of their stuff really.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 10:03 am to npersa1
WSP is the worst jam band in the scene. There is nothing innovative about them. Just the same untalented geezers playing the same shitty venues.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 10:17 am to npersa1
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And what's with the WSP hate? I've seen them two or three times at festivals I was otherwise already attending, and I enjoyed their sets. I'm not a big fan though and haven't kept up with any of their stuff really.
You were probably on a litany of drugz. I would forget you said this and move on with your life. Don't look back. Ever.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 11:51 am to Rickety Cricket
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You were probably on a litany of drugz. I would forget you said this and move on with your life. Don't look back. Ever.
Haha, that wasn't the case. They just seem "ok" to me. I enjoyed the sets -- and I often dislike at least some of the music I hear at a festival -- and they were never great enough for me to feel like I had to go dig into their work and discover the music more. So, yeah, I can see what y'all're saying, I just wasn't aware of it at all.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 11:57 am to Burt Reynolds
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playing the same shitty venues.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 12:22 pm to npersa1
quote:At this point they're just a fun/energetic show and unless you already don't like them (which is the case with many on here) you will most likely have a good time. They're past their prime but what jam band isn't these days?
Haha, that wasn't the case. They just seem "ok" to me. I enjoyed the sets -- and I often dislike at least some of the music I hear at a festival -- and they were never great enough for me to feel like I had to go dig into their work and discover the music more. So, yeah, I can see what y'all're saying, I just wasn't aware of it at all.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 12:26 pm to Melvin
quote:Railroad Earth
what jam band isn't these days?
Dopapod
Tauk
Sweet Jimmy Carter & The Outlaws
SCI (not in their prime but no far from it)
dangermuffin
Not Twiddle
Posted on 9/16/14 at 12:49 pm to CaptainPanic
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Railroad Earth
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SCI (not in their prime but no far from it)
Posted on 9/16/14 at 1:06 pm to HeadyBrosevelt
Dude how can you not like Railroad Earth? Have you no soul?
Posted on 9/16/14 at 1:08 pm to CaptainPanic
RRE is the only band on that list that isnt amazingly awful.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 1:11 pm to Melvin
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They're past their prime but what jam band isn't these days?
Today, I'm jamming to a new album from Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood.
Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood - Juice (album released September 16, 2014; steam via Spotify)
I think we can argue about this particular band and where their prime is, but the jam-band genre as a whole seems healthy and alive to me. Powerhouse artists like these are still churning out great albums, and up-and-comers are exploring the landscape.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 1:12 pm to TreyAnastasio
How many Sweet Jimmy Carter & The Outlaws shows have you been to?
I'm on the fence about Dopapod. They had a good set at Wakarusa but some of their stuff from a few years ago weren't that great. So I think they are getting better.
Tauk is a great show to go see. 4 very talented musicians. Their set at Lockn' was one of my favorites of the weekend.
I'm on the fence about Dopapod. They had a good set at Wakarusa but some of their stuff from a few years ago weren't that great. So I think they are getting better.
Tauk is a great show to go see. 4 very talented musicians. Their set at Lockn' was one of my favorites of the weekend.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 1:15 pm to npersa1
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Powerhouse artists like these are still churning out great albums
Fuego was good.
I also like the new MMSW.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 1:22 pm to CaptainPanic
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How many Sweet Jimmy Carter & The Outlaws shows have you been to?
Never heard of them
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I'm on the fence about Dopapod.
All jamtronica bands not named the new deal are crap.
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Tauk is a great show to go see
The songs they play on sirius are awful
Posted on 9/16/14 at 1:38 pm to TreyAnastasio
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All jamtronica bands are crap
This post was edited on 9/16/14 at 1:38 pm
Posted on 9/16/14 at 1:45 pm to CaptainPanic
Naw, tND is the absolute heat. At least they used to be. Havent seen them since they came back.
Posted on 9/16/14 at 1:53 pm to CaptainPanic
Lol I don't know even know who half of those bands are and I'm into jam bands
Posted on 9/16/14 at 1:55 pm to danman6336
Dan, let's be honest. You hate everything.
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