Friday, September 27, 2013

InstruMENTAL Inspirations: Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan, Tony MacAlpine & Derek Sherinian



Not just for drummers
I know this DVD was put out by DrumChannel.com, but all 4 guys get equal time -- it's not all centered on Portnoy.
Sheehan, MacAlpine, and Portnoy are just great -- and nothing too over the top.
I'm not too big of a Sherinian fan, but I think in this setting, he works out quite well.
And the selection of songs is quite diverse -- a very good mix.
The interviews with each artists are also great, especially for folks unfamiliar with each artist's background.

Guy's you want to hang out with...
Recieved my copy of this fantastic studio project with some of the top music artists (in my book). I wish to thank you all who worked on this. I particularly want to thank you for the emotion I felt during the interview segments, I have been busy with life and you reaquainted me with names I hadn't heard or thought of for many years. Cobham, Corea, Yan Hammer to name a few.

Have been revisiting my musical roots of late and it's had a profound impact on my frame of mind. I suppose if you don't get it the first time, than take a deeper look and don't just listen, but hear the expression, commitment and love these guy's have for there craft. All music is good but some is better than others...this a great example of that.

Buy this video and see for yourself, you'll thank them too.

nah
There's not a lot of inspiring dialogue here, just guys shredding on their instruments. Camera work is good. Audio is good. But I was hoping for artistic insights from each guy. Nope.

About the best thing said was by Billy Sheehan. "Come prepared. Do your shedding so that when it comes time to play together you're not suffering through the difficult parts, but enjoying them."

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