YTSEJAM digest 6786

From: ytsejam@torchsong.com
Date: Tue Feb 03 2004 - 22:43:34 EST

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                                YTSEJAM Digest 6786

    Today's Topics:

      1) RE: Removing vocals
     by "Dan Costello" <iluvatar@rochester.rr.com>
      2) RE: TRAIN OF THOUGHT
     by "Rob P" <ytsejam2002@hotmail.com>
      3) RE: TRAIN OF THOUGHT
     by Eric George <drizzt@sdf.lonestar.org>

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    Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 22:52:13 -0500
    From: "Dan Costello" <iluvatar@rochester.rr.com>
    To: <ytsejam@torchsong.com>
    Subject: RE: Removing vocals
    Message-ID: <BOEAJJBDNFPALMNMJONIIEHKCGAA.iluvatar@rochester.rr.com>

    >Actually OpenMG jukebox, the program that came with my minidisc player and
    I
    >likewise use to transfer songs to and from my MD has a feature when
    listening
    >to mp3's to cut out the vocals. Sorta like a filter / EQ setting, and
    doesn't
    >work perfectly, but is interesting when it does.

    Yeah, it's pretty dependent on how the song is mixed/produced. I'd bet, too,
    that even when it does work, you're losing other stuff that you didn't want
    cut out.

    -Dan.

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    Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2004 10:59:04 -0500
    From: "Rob P" <ytsejam2002@hotmail.com>
    To: ytsejam@torchsong.com
    Subject: RE: TRAIN OF THOUGHT
    Message-ID: <Law15-F68xfYXFrwiZ9000027a6@hotmail.com>

    Very well put, Jim. I echo your posting. It's kinda what I was trying to
    say before I got off on one of my tangents. I find certain sections in
    these songs to be too hard to even listen to which is weird for me with DT.
    Examples are any of the rapping/distorted vocals or the end of TDS, some of
    the soloing that for me sacrifices melody for speed, the "Home" sounding
    section in ITNoG...you all get the idea. Yeah there are some good parts in
    there too. There is a passage in HTF which I think should have been either
    broken out of that song or something.

    I agree that DT is very happy with themselves (well JP and MP that is). But
    I think it's still important for those not satisfied to say so. The same as
    it is important for those that love ToT to say that. The band needs to know
    what their fans think and hopefully they listen to both sides, since this
    album has people on each side of the fence.

    As for touring, like I said, if they come to Albany then I will go. Like
    Jim, I have no interest in hearing the new material live save ITNoG or maybe
    SoC. I could deal with both of those but the rest I would pass on. Someone
    mentioned how great the lights will be. I will take a setlist I like over
    fancy lights anyday of the week. Rush plays friggin 'Tom Sawyer' with
    lasers every year and I hate that damn song...if they played 'The Pass' in
    the pitch dark, I'd be happier!!!

    Rob

    >From: "James Arin Colberg" <Jim@AncientWaysCT.com>
    >Reply-To: ytsejam@torchsong.com
    >To: Multiple recipients of list <ytsejam@torchsong.com>
    >Subject: RE: TRAIN OF THOUGHT
    >Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 11:17:20 -0800 (PST)
    >
    >Here is my strange take on this ToT thread. I have listened to the disc a
    >couple of dozen times trying to "get" it, but I don't. I was disappointed
    >with FII but truly love about half the songs on it. ToT on the other hand I
    >don't even kinda like some of the tracks I actually dislike all of them. I
    >have actually tried to give my copy to five different fellow DT fans but
    >after listening none of them even wanted it for free. Now here is the
    >strange part, I truly believe that this is the music that DT wanted to
    >write
    >for this album and that they are extremely happy with it. I don't believe
    >that they were trying to sound like any other band or that they are trying
    >to sell-out. They are certainly not trying to dis their core fanbase. As a
    >band DT needs to make the music they want to make for themselves or what
    >would be the point of continuing as they all would have no problem being
    >successful with the many side projects they are involved in. Besides FII
    >and
    >ToT I love all the songs on all the other CDs. I did not 'abandon ship'
    >when
    >FII came out and I will not do so after my dislike of ToT, I may , however
    >borrow a friends copy of the next album before a buy the next CD! ;>) I
    >will
    >not be seeing them live on this tour due to a combination of not like the
    >new material, which, rightly so they should play most of and being so blown
    >away by the Fates Warning/ DT/ Queensryche show.
    >
    >Jim
    >
    >-----Original Message-----
    >From: ytsejam@torchsong.com [mailto:ytsejam@torchsong.com] On Behalf Of
    >Alexandro Talamini
    >Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 5:14 PM
    >To: Multiple recipients of list
    >Subject: TRAIN OF THOUGHT
    >
    >I've read many of your thoughts regarding ToT. As I was passing through a
    >very tough time at work, so I decided to listend to it when I had time to
    >really pay attention as a new DT album deserves.
    >
    >That day was yesterday (believe me!!). Well, I have to say that I'm really
    >DESAPPOINTED. 6DoIT isn't my favorite DT albukm, but I do like 50% of its
    >stuff, at least. MISUNDERSTOOD and BLIND FAITH are my favorites and sound
    >wonderfull.
    >
    >I really regret the direction the band is going to. Trying to sound like
    >Metallica is the last thing I would wish from DT. IMO, DT is way better to
    >go some steps back. ToT totally forgets what I consider their signature:
    >great melodies, heavy sound mixed with not-so-heavy sounds in a single song
    >and mostly for James voice. He has the best voice from any band born on the
    >last 15 years. ToT have too much effects over his voice and places Jordan
    >in
    >
    >a support role. Jordan has so much talent to a role like that.
    >
    >PS: Just for the record, 14 out of 15 peoples I know that are really DT
    >fans
    >
    >didn't like the new albun.
    >
    >It's a shame and I do expect things change positively in the future. I wish
    >these thoughts could reach MP and JP.
    >
    >Alex
    >
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    Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2004 18:28:32 +0000 (UTC)
    From: Eric George <drizzt@sdf.lonestar.org>
    To: Multiple recipients of list <ytsejam@torchsong.com>
    Subject: RE: TRAIN OF THOUGHT
    Message-ID: <Pine.NEB.4.58.0402031821410.22339@norge.freeshell.org>

    On Tue, 3 Feb 2004, Rob P wrote:

    > fancy lights anyday of the week. Rush plays friggin 'Tom Sawyer' with
    > lasers every year and I hate that damn song...if they played 'The Pass' in
    > the pitch dark, I'd be happier!!!

    speaking of Rush, has anyone snagged the "Rush in Rio" DVD?? it's fookin'
    incredible. not only do they play an awesome show, but 'The Pass' comes
    across probably in my most favortie live rendition yet. Peart actually
    smiles a few times, and plays some very inspired parts. hell, all 3 of
    them are in top form here, & they are DIGGIN' what they're doing!! they
    have a blast, & the crowd (60,000 psychotic Brazilians!!) just radiates
    the energy into this show. get it if you haven't already.

    that's my story, & i'm stickin' to it. peace.

    -- 
    Best Regards,				Independent Computer Consultant,
      Eric George					-Tech Guru's
    

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