Have Some Isolated Bonzo Drum Tracks

"Jcarr" (jcarr) 01/26/2017 at 11:11 • Filed to: Musiclopnik

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My oh my. His subtle complexity just slays me.

Ash78, voting early and often > Jcarr 01/26/2017 at 11:15

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Want to know what amazes me in general? That people pushed the limits that hard, even back when there wasn’t nearly as much competition or precedent to do it (which is a major motivator to people’s competitive natures). I mean that for music, athletics, etc. John Bonham, Jim Thorpe, you name it — some people just did things a long time ago that are very rarely repeated. That’s some level of motivation I’ll never personally have, but can aspire to :D

McMike > Jcarr 01/26/2017 at 11:39

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A drummer I used to play with is the biggest Bonzo fan. The volume, the style, the enthusiasm, etc. He was the closest thing to Animal from the Muppets I had ever seen.

This was the only stuff I could find online, and he’s really in the pocket for this album.. But you can hear it.

Cued up a verse/chorus/bridge

Jcarr > McMike 01/26/2017 at 11:42

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I can hear it. Are you part of this?

ttyymmnn > Jcarr 01/26/2017 at 11:45

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Christ, I can barely walk and chew gum. I did an Austin Symphony show a few years ago backing up Charlie Daniels. His drummer, and I have no idea of his name, was absolutely remarkable. You cannot possibly overstate the importance of a solid drummer, whether it’s heavy metal, pop or Big Band. The rhythm can make or break a show.

Jcarr > ttyymmnn 01/26/2017 at 11:48

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I wish I could play half as good as him.

ttyymmnn > Jcarr 01/26/2017 at 11:53

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I’ve been to recitals of world class trumpet players, and then heard my colleagues say, “Well, I guess I should just leave my horn in the case.” I prefer to take the approach that world class players should inspire, not discourage. Sure, I’ll never be as good as Bud Herseth or Phil Smith or Tim Morrison, but I can sure as hell try.

McMike > Jcarr 01/26/2017 at 11:57

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Nah, I was in a very early, much less polished version of that.

Jcarr > ttyymmnn 01/26/2017 at 11:59

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Good perspective. We may never be that good, it’s sure as hell fun to try.

Trevor Slattery, ACTOR > Jcarr 01/26/2017 at 11:59

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People forget he started out in the studio and playing in R&B, jazz and blues bands before he got into Led Zep.

Dennis Chambers, of P-funk, and God knows what else. Check the rhythmic counterpoint. He is literally FUCKING with the rest of the band by plying weird time signatures.

Trevor Slattery, ACTOR > ttyymmnn 01/26/2017 at 12:01

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The Rhythm Section is King. No bad is worth a shit without a rock solid section holding the time down. As a bassist I always said, “nobody realizes what I do until I screw up the time.”

ttyymmnn > Jcarr 01/26/2017 at 12:01

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I’ll just leave this here.

ttyymmnn > Trevor Slattery, ACTOR 01/26/2017 at 12:05

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In addition to my orchestral work, I often play in brass quintets. Tuba players are notorious for getting slower and slower, but the guy I play with regularly also plays bass in a country band. When we start a piece, by god it never slows down, not a click. I love working with him.

ttyymmnn > Jcarr 01/26/2017 at 12:05

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I get paid for trying!

Jcarr > Trevor Slattery, ACTOR 01/26/2017 at 12:11

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I love how effortless he makes it look.

Jcarr > ttyymmnn 01/26/2017 at 12:13

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Those boys had some wicked toys.

Justin Hughes > ttyymmnn 01/26/2017 at 12:14

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There! This thread is now officially car related!

Not that it has to be. Bonzo is awesome.

Trevor Slattery, ACTOR > Jcarr 01/26/2017 at 12:23

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The casual gum chewing really sells it. I love the way he looks at Mike Stern, “You with me man?”

Jcarr > Trevor Slattery, ACTOR 01/26/2017 at 12:24

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When I’m playing I’m a huffing, puffing, flailing, sweaty mess and I’m half that dude’s size.

Something about large drummers...

Trevor Slattery, ACTOR > ttyymmnn 01/26/2017 at 12:26

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The jazz singer Carmen Lundy said it best, “if you have a great bassists, you have a band.”

If the bottom end is tight, EVERYTHING else is so much easier.

Back when I was playing a lot, I found it stressful yet fulfilling. I was/am a huge James Jamerson fan.

Trevor Slattery, ACTOR > Jcarr 01/26/2017 at 12:30

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There is video of him from a P-funk All Stars gig, 90+min. He never takes a break and never drops the beat. About an hour into the set, his roadie comes out and TOWELS HIM OFF WHILE HE IS DRUMMING. Never wavered. Dude is AMAZING to watch live.

ttyymmnn > Jcarr 01/26/2017 at 14:40

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Business was good.

Trevor Slattery, ACTOR > Jcarr 01/27/2017 at 13:20

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I dug up that live P-funk all stars show. The opening tune is “Funkentelechy/Cosmic Clop” two live classics.