otm, lotta good tom content in his fills
― mellon collie and the infinite bradness (BradNelson), Sunday, 11 October 2020 19:58 (three years ago) link
really want alex van halen's beetlejuice kit now
― mellon collie and the infinite bradness (BradNelson), Sunday, 11 October 2020 19:59 (three years ago) link
Man, the roadies must hate drummers that have a gong (or two!) just for one hit in one song.
― Josh in Chicago, Sunday, 11 October 2020 20:18 (three years ago) link
What is Alex’s greatest moment on record?
― calstars, Sunday, 11 October 2020 20:36 (three years ago) link
"Hot for Teacher" is his most famous. Drum fill on "Jamie's Cryin'" one of his most heard, thanks to Tone-Loc. Subdivided 4/4 breakdown in "Unchained" is incredible.
― Josh in Chicago, Sunday, 11 October 2020 20:38 (three years ago) link
― Montgomery Burns' Jazz (Tarfumes The Escape Goat), Sunday, 11 October 2020 20:41 (three years ago) link
I don’t know if he does anything amazing on “drop dead legs” but man what a groove
― brimstead, Sunday, 11 October 2020 20:41 (three years ago) link
he’s channeling some real bonhamie on that one
― mellon collie and the infinite bradness (BradNelson), Sunday, 11 October 2020 20:45 (three years ago) link
For me the roto tom intro to jump, also the interesting stuff on the “can’t you see me standing “ and g solo parts
― calstars, Sunday, 11 October 2020 20:51 (three years ago) link
So many great grooves. "Dance the Night Away," for its "Honky Tonk Women" take. "Mean Streets" for being badass. "Everybody Wants Some" for its surf vibe ...
― Josh in Chicago, Sunday, 11 October 2020 20:52 (three years ago) link
I was just gonna say, the whole tribal thing on "Everybody..." is so killer.
― "...And the Gods Socially Distanced" (C. Grisso/McCain), Sunday, 11 October 2020 20:53 (three years ago) link
Man, you want a killer groove ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU64RQYLbtk
― Josh in Chicago, Sunday, 11 October 2020 20:55 (three years ago) link
First comment: "Edward and Dave usually get most of the attention, but to me, it's really Alex that stands out on this track."
― Josh in Chicago, Sunday, 11 October 2020 20:56 (three years ago) link
This might be him at his best.
― Josh in Chicago, Sunday, 11 October 2020 20:58 (three years ago) link
So good
― brimstead, Sunday, 11 October 2020 21:50 (three years ago) link
man II is so good. underrated imo.
― A-B-C. A-Always, B-Be, C-Chooglin (will), Sunday, 11 October 2020 21:53 (three years ago) link
I liked that story Templeman told re:the "You're No Good" cover, and making it into a Horror soundtrack.
― "...And the Gods Socially Distanced" (C. Grisso/McCain), Sunday, 11 October 2020 22:19 (three years ago) link
(CHAINED)
― calstars, Sunday, 11 October 2020 23:11 (three years ago) link
listening to 5150, sounding kinda awesome tbh
― Blues Guitar Solo Heatmap (Free Download) (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Monday, 12 October 2020 15:12 (three years ago) link
5150 *is* awesome
main issue with van hagar is self-seriousness + cd bloat over the following records
― mellon collie and the infinite bradness (BradNelson), Monday, 12 October 2020 15:17 (three years ago) link
Yeah, no sense of humor, complete dedication to totally pat sentiment. The last time I saw Van Hagar they played some shitty song about mighty soaring eagles that sounded like a Air Force recruiting song.
― Josh in Chicago, Monday, 12 October 2020 15:26 (three years ago) link
that's a weird way to interpret "Finish What You Started"
― LaRusso Auto (Neanderthal), Monday, 12 October 2020 15:27 (three years ago) link
Otherwise I always loved Alex's snare toneI love Alex, *especially* the sound of his drums,
I love Alex, *especially* the sound of his drums,
Rick Beato did a video on The Van Halen Snare Sound.
― EvR, Monday, 12 October 2020 15:30 (three years ago) link
I've always thought Hagar's "Black and Blue" was the only time the band got as ugly, if not uglier, then ACDC.
― Josh in Chicago, Monday, 12 October 2020 15:35 (three years ago) link
I remember watching that. It was full of information, but if I had been as far off as Beato was with the final product I probably wouldn't have published the video. xp
― Johnny Fever, Monday, 12 October 2020 15:35 (three years ago) link
On today's Jeopardy there's a round about characters played by voice actors, and one of the clues is about <this character's> "Oh Yeah!" is a combo of Barry White and DLR.
Answer: KOOL-AID MAN!
― "...And the Gods Socially Distanced" (C. Grisso/McCain), Monday, 12 October 2020 17:24 (three years ago) link
lol
― Blues Guitar Solo Heatmap (Free Download) (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Monday, 12 October 2020 17:28 (three years ago) link
maybe it’s just the contrast between Hagar and Dave, but Hagar just sounds so... like “I AM SINGING IN A HARD ROCK STYLE” generic caricature.. like he should just be singing for advertisements
― brimstead, Monday, 12 October 2020 17:46 (three years ago) link
ha yes, Josh otm re “Air Force recruiting song” vibes
― brimstead, Monday, 12 October 2020 17:47 (three years ago) link
you could plot all rock singers on a Hagar (y) vs. DLR (x) set of axes, and Jack Black would be at (0, 1). this is the only slide you'll need for your presentation, "Why Van Hagar is Bad". maybe add the various gifs itt for your "Questions?" slide decor.
― bogo jumbo boba (Sufjan Grafton), Monday, 12 October 2020 18:08 (three years ago) link
― Josh in Chicago, Monday, October 12, 2020 11:26 AM (two hours ago) bookmarkflaglink
https://youtu.be/ajW0d2Fc97I
― Deflatormouse, Monday, 12 October 2020 18:22 (three years ago) link
ughh i should have said "uncle Sam wants you!"
― Deflatormouse, Monday, 12 October 2020 18:28 (three years ago) link
err, tequila dad Sam
― Deflatormouse, Monday, 12 October 2020 18:29 (three years ago) link
if you change the lyric for tequila sunrise to "tequila dad", the song is about Hagar.
It's another tequila dadStarin' slowly 'cross the skySaid goodbyeHe was just a hired handWorkin' on the dreams he planned to tryThe days go by
Take another shot of courageWonder why the right words never comeYou just get numbIt's another tequila dadThis old world still looks the sameAnother frame
― bogo jumbo boba (Sufjan Grafton), Monday, 12 October 2020 18:44 (three years ago) link
I just remember that as a kid who didn't play guitar, I thought it would be really funny if I just shedded Eruption and somehow really got it down, but didn't learn how to play any chords or anything else. Obviously didn't follow through on that.
― change display name (Jordan), Monday, 12 October 2020 19:24 (three years ago) link
Face down in Cabo
― calstars, Monday, 12 October 2020 20:20 (three years ago) link
imo "Finish What You Started" is an example of a song where Roth would have done a better job.
― billstevejim, Monday, 12 October 2020 22:24 (three years ago) link
I am hearing this in my mind and it is cracking me up.
― Quiet Storm Thorgerson (PBKR), Monday, 12 October 2020 23:05 (three years ago) link
If this was Westworld and we were programming a host to sing this, we would dial down the Guy Fieri by 50% and increase the Vaudeville by 50%.
― Quiet Storm Thorgerson (PBKR), Monday, 12 October 2020 23:08 (three years ago) link
Hagar is 72, tequila must keep you younganyway I think he's kinda underrated? that Montrose record owns
― Blues Guitar Solo Heatmap (Free Download) (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Monday, 12 October 2020 23:10 (three years ago) link
"i'll fall in love again" may be AOR-core af but it's an AOR-core ~jam~, is what it is
― Larry Elleison (rogermexico.), Monday, 12 October 2020 23:16 (three years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7Qf5hJf6Ds
― Elvis Telecom, Monday, 12 October 2020 23:43 (three years ago) link
I’ll try again with the montrose album, dunno why it’s never really vibed with me, not even bad motor scooter :(
― brimstead, Monday, 12 October 2020 23:52 (three years ago) link
I think Hagar is underrated too, but DLR's braininess and sense of irony is definitely missed in the Hagar phase of the band
― Josefa, Monday, 12 October 2020 23:56 (three years ago) link
i like Montrose quite a bit, i think Hagar’s style suits 70’s classic rock better idk?
― terminators of endearment (VegemiteGrrl), Tuesday, 13 October 2020 00:05 (three years ago) link
josefa & vg agreed on both countsDLR is obv his completely own thing that Hagar couldn't touchI just see people really talk shit about Sammy like he never did anything good is all
― Blues Guitar Solo Heatmap (Free Download) (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Tuesday, 13 October 2020 00:29 (three years ago) link
I think Sammy is a very good rock singer but I think he’s just too generic a presence for the position of VH frontman; I don’t know what he brings that could be described as uniquely and identifiably his
― Master of Treacle, Tuesday, 13 October 2020 01:57 (three years ago) link
Red Stuff
― "...And the Gods Socially Distanced" (C. Grisso/McCain), Tuesday, 13 October 2020 02:13 (three years ago) link
Speeding Tickets
¡MAS TEQUILA!