Many thanks
It was my hope that this stuff would end up on the First Album. Imagine my dismay when I heard the Album and it was just blackened to the hilt with no sense of dynamics, and very little of the Death Jazz that Flynn helped create. I do hope we get to work together again on something closer to old Atheist. I have not talked to him in forever, I should give him a call
Todd
QUOTE (verciazghra @ Apr 16 2017, 04:11 PM)
Really cool stuff man. Digging it.
Flynn really did have an aura about him that made everyone want to be better. You can listen to him and not want to be a better player. He certainly helped raise my game! He did seem to intimidate the others at some points, which is understandable.
He had a lot of input as the drumming was a big part of things. Everything kinda flowed around the drums. I started out as a drummer so I had a bit of an advantage. But everyone's game improved, no doubt
I'm sure your's would have as well! I"ve seen you rise to the challenge on many occasions when others seemed a bit tepid about trying.
BINGO on JUPITER. It was missing "that vintage something" mainly, the original lineup, as you noticed, it was mostly Gnostic members so it ended up sounding like the Gnostic record in parts. They really need Tony Choy in that band and they need Rand. Those two, Steve Told me, were really good together. Choy had big shoes to fill, but he did it well and went on to play with other bands that helped define an entire genre. He played with ATHEIST, CYNIC, and PESTILENCE. Technical Death Metal would not be the same without his contribution IMHO.
I know ATHEIST were last signed to french label SEASONS OF MIST. I contacted them and they said there would NOT be another GNOSTIC album. I pretty much figured that as the response to the second demo was about the same as the response to the album. E.g. "We liked the first demo better, why didn't you release that". Which they could have done. But without me in there, trying to add harmonies and dynamics with Flynn, it just went another way.
I don't know if they are still signed but I hope they get as much of the core band back together before putting out another album. They have such a legacy and it would be a shame if they tarnished it.
Todd
QUOTE (DeGroot @ Apr 16 2017, 03:57 PM)
I'm sure Flynn made everyone around him better. Did he have a lot input with the music or doing any of the writing? This all super interesting to read. I did sorta wonder how nervous I would probably get if I played with a caliber guy like that... specially since he was a major influence to me. But then it just might make me step it up even more. You obviously made the most of it.
Yeah, the Jupiter stuff is a bit weird. Just feel like its missing that vintage something. I did notice it was mostly Gnostic members... I didn't know this at first, of course. I think they have a whole new line-up. Choy is back I believe. I hope they get back to the way they once were but won't hold it against them if they don't. Everybody wants these legendary bands to come back but I'm sure it is very difficult after 20 some years. The bar is set impossibly high with stuff like Unquestionable and Piece of Time. Obviously Rand Burkley is huge part of the sound and probably not replaceable at all. It would be really cool if came back in the fold. Again, who knows what state he is or even plays guitar after 20 years. Its hard for the everyday fan to really get the whole story.
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