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Originally Posted by Rick and Roll
KBB was just tehnically, musically, and sonically perfect. Amazing musicians, I was especially taken by the drumming of Shirou Sugano. (I think he was wearing a Scout uniform!). All weekend, I was incredibly pleased with the drumming. That was my highlight of Nearfest.
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Yes, he was wearing a scout uniform. Troop 347 to be exact (I had a nice seat and could see pretty well.) I'd second Rick comments that there was a lot of good drumming. KBB's drummer was pretty much a straight jazz drummer, and a good one.
My observation was that Riverside is schizophrenic. They play two styles - a rich, Floydian soundscape with lots of passion - that side I loved. The other style is a HARD rock, and that I was luke-cold on. I found myself getting agitated when they played that style. I noticed a reverse correlation between the number of notes the bass player played and my enjoyment. Fortunately, they seemed to weigh the set a little heavier to the side I enjoyed. I know Nadina echoed Rick's comments and loved all of it.
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Regrettably I missed Richard Leo Johnson.
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I did NOT miss him. RLJ is unbelievable. Through a combination of unique tunings and incredible virtuosity, he sounds as if two or more guitar players are playing at all times. He was also entertaining with his stories between songs, which my brother and I decided he was making up on the spot. He mentioned he had a nervous breakdown a few years ago, and in order to write and perform music, he now has to create alter egos to function. It's said there's a fine line between genius and insanity, and I think he straddles it consistently. But an amazing talent.
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FM was great. I'm still numb <snip>
Although slower obviosly with age, Martin Deller (along with Barriemore Barlow) is my favorite technician on the drum kit.
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Everything he said. FM was phenomenal, and Martin Deller is a GREAT and underrated drummer. I'm not convinced he's slowed. The drums were too low in the mix for most of the set. I still don't get your love for seventh heaven - that's a mid-tier song from them for me. Better than City of Fear stuff, but no comparison to Black Noise stuff. Claudio did sing a few times, but I don't think he's comfortable yet. It'll be interesting to see if they tour again with him if he sings more.
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Ozric Tentacles was disappointing.
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My brother and I walked out after maybe 3 songs. If I wanted to see someone triggering samples, I'd go to a hip-hop show. At least there'd be attractive women there
