Sony MDR-V900
Final Audio Sonorous III
Final Audio Sonorous III
Had Brand X's "Unorthodox Behaviour" back in the day and Phil Collin's drumming was incredible. Sad how his health has deteriorated.Switched over to the HE560 v1s, but still running the Schiit Lyr (Amperex Bugle Boys) with the Modi Multibit 2 being fed by the Wiim Mini.
Now on deck is a 2002 release of a compilation of material from the 70s, Macrocosm Introducing Brand X. I've been working my way through Brand X's discography over the last couple weeks and they have some really good material. Sometimes it gets a bit out there in their more "experimental" moments, but the majority of their tracks are chock full of high level musicianship and very tight playing of some pretty complex music. This is one of their more approachable albums (if a compilation counts as one of their albums) with easier to follow songs and melodic structures. It has everything from funky rock sections to Mellotron backed smooth jazz passages. Overall, this is a fun album with plenty of musical themes and textures to explore. I'm gonna give this one two thumbs up!
Had Brand X's "Unorthodox Behaviour" back in the day and Phil Collin's drumming was incredible. Sad how his health has deteriorated.
His drumming was pretty innovative and spectacular in early Genesis too, eg - Selling England By The Pound.Brand X is my favorite of Collins' various projects. I think it showcases his skills as a drummer to an extent most of his other work didn't. Granted, those other projects produced some classics, but I'm speaking purely as a drummer here.
His drumming was pretty innovative and spectacular in early Genesis too, eg - Selling England By The Pound.
Agree. Welcome was way ahead or outside of its time. I think there was a strong Mahavishnu influence but it has a very singular, soulful sound. Also Doug Rauch's bass playing is a big factor. If could only own two Santana's it would be Welcome and Abraxas.Focal Clear (original) << Forza Audio Works Noir Hybrid HPC << Liquid Platinum (Sylvania ‘yellow print’ ‘long plate’ 12AU7s): [Columbia: November, 1973.] Welcome by Santana, to me, is far and away their most emotionally enriching and musically potent recording. The personnel is stellar, the musicianship is exquisite … so many moods, such delivery … Santana at its collective and individual peak. Please treat yourself to an experience of this album. [JAnonymous5150: Mike Shrieve on the drums is astounding.]
JAnonymous5150: Mike Shrieve on the drums is astounding
** at one point Carlos Santana & John McLaughlin were students / disciples of Sri Chinmoy. They also collaborated on the album Love, Devotion, SurrenderAgree. Welcome was way ahead or outside of its time. I think there was a strong Mahavishnu influence** but it has a very singular, soulful sound. Also Doug Rauch's bass playing is a big factor. If could only own two Santana's it would be Welcome and Abraxas.