Perhaps this is Gavin's revenge on Steven for remastering/remixing everyone else's work. "Gah, see how it feels, Steve!"
Perhaps this is Gavin's revenge on Steven for remastering/remixing everyone else's work. "Gah, see how it feels, Steve!"
Rethink happens all the time and when it comes to music, it's almost an essential ingredient.Originally Posted by jamesmanzi
The older I get, the better I was.
Music isn't about chops, or even about talent - it's about sound and the way that sound communicates to people. Mike Keneally
This thought certainly must have crossed several peoples minds. Hard not to think otherwise. Doing the PT stuff somewhere down the road is alright if he feels he just has to get it out. But right now, working with some great jazz musicians, this should be the most fertile time for original compositions. It's a waste of time and resources.
The older I get, the better I was.
So, in your opinion, when "down the road" is the right time? And why, at that time, will it not be the waste of time that it is now?
Although I'm not greatly interested in this project, I am curious as to which songs Gavin will choose. Specifically will they all be from the Harrison era, or will there be some from the Maitland era?
If the latter, I hope it does not turn into a "See, I can do that better than Chris did" thing. I have the impression relations are still pretty frosty between Chris and Steven, and I wouldn't like to see matters made worse.
You could make that argument with every great jazz musician that ever played a standard - which is all of them.
The right time might be when Gavin is bored to death. But right now, I would much rather hear new and original things from him. This would certainly peek my interest and I'm sure his other loyal fans as well.
The older I get, the better I was.
Yes you could. Everyone pays tribute at one time or another but this will be just a reworking of his old songs, if you will. It just seems to me, working with great players, the first time out, you would want to make your own musical statement with original material. I for one would certainly get onboard with this process.
The older I get, the better I was.
i'm not so sure jazz guys (or musician-musicians at large) look at originals versus covers through such a black and white lens...i'm all for criticism, but really, none of us have heard any of it, nor seen a track listing, nor HAVE an album of jazz rehauled Porcupine Tree songs.
Maybe that's just what he's doing.
So, the fact that I'm eager to hear this project - does that make me a disloyal fan?
Not sure what your argument is here. What's the difference between Miles playing "Autumn Leaves" for the 435th time or GH playing a SW tune?
You obviously think this is a stupid idea, we got that loud and clear. Fripp says move on.
This.
But this is old PT material.
The older I get, the better I was.
Not at all. I think that most people would much rather hear new original tracks than old reworked tracks.
The older I get, the better I was.
First off, I never said it was a stupid idea nor do I think it's a stupid idea. Just saying he might be better off doing original material first. And your right, I'm sick of anything by anyone I've heard to much of. How's your tolerance for repetition?
The older I get, the better I was.
And in the right hands they can be new & original material at the same time. That's the beauty of it.
In any event, I hope he has success with it but on this one, I'll pass.
The older I get, the better I was.
There we agree. Let's wait & see.
The cover design's throwback to Recordings has to be deliberate. I wonder if that's a clue pointing toward the Maitland era?
I'm not super interested in this, but that video was crazy good. Harrison is a beast, and the arrangement for futile left it barley recognizable to me. That's proof enough for me this isn't just rehash because he's lazy. The guy can arrange, apparently.
Are you funding the project? It's Gavin's time and his resources, so what's the big deal really? I think it sounds cool and will spend my resources on it, while you will choose not to, and that's cool. I don't see where one of his side projects would need Board approval first. Kind of a silly way of saying "I'm not interested in this".
"I want to be someone, who someone would want to be." Marillion
He says its a waste of time, and then I call him on it saying he obviously thinks its a stupid idea, and he denies that its stupid. Really? You know what's a waste of time and resources? Thinking about what this guy thinks or cares.
Well Chalkpie, who let the air out of your football? Just trading opinions here, relax. I'm always interested in what you say and think because I'm certain sooner or later you will say something intelligent. I certainly don't want to miss this rare event. If you need the last word, by all means.
The older I get, the better I was.
And I suppose you head the bearu of silly ways of saying things. So how is the rest of your life going? People, these are just opinions. Happens all the time here. Tell you what. Go find the latest Yes thread and let off a little steam. You'll feel better.
The older I get, the better I was.
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