[Soulive]

I keep reading that these guys are the shit live. I haven't been too impressed with their records so far. I agree with the earlier assessment. The first one was pretty sweet, the second (first BN) was ok, the third one was kind of lame.

My biggest complaints about them are:

1. Drummer - not very inventive in my book. He seems to play nearly the same groove over everything.

2. Solos - I think they have some neat heads to their tunes, but a lot of times their solos get dull to me.

3. The organ - yes, his left hand is badass, but he never explores the different registrations of the Hammond... he also doesn't play pedals. I just have issues with that.

My biggest compliments to the group:

1. Nice heads on the tunes.

2. Funky as hell.

3. They have their own sound. Very hard to do.

Just my two cents. I'll definately pick up the new record.

[Scrolling to read messages ????]

I would say update your browser. Are you on a Mac? I've experienced similiar problems on the Mac (not to mention the color scheme weirdness) and newer browsers tend to fix it.

[Sleep?]

I stay up waaaay too late. My wife constantly bugs me about it and she's right. I should get my ass to bed.

However, when I do have a gig and I have to drive home late at night for an hour or so, I'm not tired. Which is a good thing!

This week I've been getting up pretty early, though. And still staying up late.

But, I'm sleeping in tomorrow!!!! YAY!

[Waiting for the Boogaloo Sisters... RELEASED!]

scottb,

Clap Yo Hands is a favorite of the tikes, that's for sure! The drummer in the R&B band I play with has a 4 year old and she loves that tune, too! Like her proud father says, "Children are the true test of music." If they can get down to it, it's good. Just don't tell Barney that!

Thanks for your comments.

Soul Stream,

Thank you as well for posting a review. It means a lot to me to have my fellow ex-BNBB brethren digging our stuff. A "phenom"? I don't know about that, but I'll take it! I do pride myself on doin' the funky thang.

That record just makes me want to write more and record more! I've been working so hard lately, it's been a bummer not being able to practice.

[I'm a dummy, how to use avatar]

That Homestar Runner stuff is pretty funny. Although I have to say, HR sounds a little too much like Brak, don't you think?

[ROBOTICONS RULE! ROBOTICONS RULE! ROBOTICONS RULE!]

I celebration of my boyz, da Pistons, whoopin' some Laker ass tonight, I hereby unveil the official Ben Wallace Smiley.

"You gonna try to shoot that over me, sucka?"

[Conversations with Jim Anderson]

I don't know much about mac software, so I'm going to keep my mouth shut! I still stand by my original assessment that a lower line G4 should run fine, however. The studio we recorded our trio record in has a G4 800Mhz machine running the newest Pro Tools (the HD) with all the plugins you can imagine and he has no problems.

For preamps, you can't go wrong with Grace. Of course, they are $$$$$.

I have a Presonus M80 that I like a lot, although I've read they've stopped using the Jensen transformers in them and went to a cheaper (and not as good sounding) alternative. Mine has the original Jensen's in it.

The True Systems Precision 8 is nice. Sounds real good. The Focusrite Red series is awesome.

All I know is that when it comes to preamps, you get what you pay for!

[BNBB refugees]

Anyway, oddly enough- your attached image appears on my screen looking just like I normally see it- everything in pastels (light purple, that yellowish color, etc).

That is really really weird. I mean, that image is a freakin' jpg. It shouldn't be affected by local color choices.

WEIRD!

[Waiting for the Boogaloo Sisters... RELEASED!]

Do you guys ever let Randissimo let loose and wail a bit?  Well, I'll have to buy the record and see!!!!

[PM's]

Bill,

I believe we're at the Door next weekend. La dee dah!

[Threads you will miss...]

It was definately Larry Young.

[The causes of back pain...]

Krokus sucks... :rsly:

[Conversations with Jim Anderson]

Also, you concur that RAM is more important then processor speed? That's interesting... I'll keep it in mind. With $2000 for the G4, $2000 for the Pro Tools, and $2000 for monitors, that will be a pretty solid core unit and still leaves $3,300 for gear (mics, pre's, comp's, etc). Then, as we get funding over the next few years, we will build our mic arsonal little by little.

I do think RAM is more important. True, with the lower line Pro Tools you use more processor than you would with a full Pro Tools rig, but an 800MHz machine would do the job nicely. Does Pro Tools even take advantage of dual processors? I think only OS X does as an operating system and then it's up to individual software.

Definately check out the MXL mics. And get some good mic preamps. I can't stress enough how important these are.

[boat people]

Welcome Ed! Good to see you here!

[BNBB refugees]

Jim,

This is what the forum looks like on PC....... I have no idea how to make it Mac compatable. I'll research that.

[The Winking Smily]

I've made a new one... as well as the debut of my own line of emoticons which I shall call: Roboticons.

The new Mr. Winky is as follows:

This topic is now closed!

[The causes of back pain...]

Krokus.... hahahaa!

[The Piano]

I've never been thrilled with Rudy's piano sound. I think Farber and/or Jim Anderson do a much better job.

[The Winking Smily]

Some say he's a crack addict. Others think he just got done with a botox session. Should we change the winking smiley?

The Culprit:

[BNBB Closed until May 1]

Note to self:

With B-3 now guarding the gates make sure you don't slip up and start rattling on about how much you hate jazz organ

DAMN RIGHT!

No posts about skating rinks, polka, or Lawrence Welk in reference to the organ allowed!!!!

[Do You Know Me?]

You guys are too much....

[What about images within a post?]

According to my server dude, the only way bandwidth will become a problem is if we start trading MP3s! He said text should not be an issue.

The only way we could trade MP3s is if I opened up the limit on the attachments, which I'm not going to do. You can't get much of an MP3 in 100k!

And like I said, if people start to abuse it by posting naked chicks or something (not that naked chicks aren't cool, it's just not what this board is about) then I'll disable it.

Best way to support this board* in a monetary way: Buy the CD!

*no purchase necessary to use this board!

[What about images within a post?]

Oo... you're right. I just fixed that.

I set the upload size to 100k. That should be big enough for a decent size picture. If people abuse it, however, I'll shut it off.

I'll also probably clean it out once in a while.

[BNBB Closed until May 1]

Wingy is welcome here. But if he purposely attacks another member in a threatening way, he'll get the boot.

That doesn't go for fart jokes. His jokes are lame, but they aren't threatening. My only rule here is no threats.

Also, keep in mind that there is a "Report this post" link at the bottom of every post. If you see something you think I should consider censoring, use that link.

A funny aside, the code for that button in this software is "go tell momma". I found that the other day. Hehe.

[What about images within a post?]

You can host images here too. Use the "File Attachments" thingy below where you type your post in.

So, Dan, if you want to post an image from AAJ, save that image to your computer first by right clicking and choosing "Save As" (for Windows) and then attach it to your message. As long as it's under 512k, you'll be fine!