From: coolaidcb13@yahoo.com   
      
   You know, I originally blamed Keith Carlock too, but after really   
   studying all his stuff I've realized that it can't be his fault.   
   Someone has to be telling him to dumb it down, because he obviously   
   likes playing complex beats. After seeing his performances at various   
   clinics it's obvious that he's able to do much more than he does.   
      
   Why wouldn't he spice it up more? The only reason is that they have to   
   be telling him to keep it simple... but it's just too simple for my   
   taste. As I've said before, I'm not the greatest drummer on earth, but   
   why don't they just call me in to do these sessions??? I'll play those   
   flavorless beats, and keep time for em'. Start the click track boys,   
   not that I need one or anything...  ;)   
      
   It doesn't matter how much skill the drummer has, they're not going to   
   let him show it off. I guess complex drum beats just don't fly with   
   smooth jazz fans, and they surely don't fly on smooth jazz radio. I   
   must admit that I'm somewhat disturbed by how much these new albums   
   are dripping with some sort of smooth jazz slime. These dudes claim   
   that they only listen to a handful of 50 year old Jazz records, but   
   you'd never guess it from what they've been putting out lately. Errr,   
   I hate smooth jazz. It's evil I tell you!   
      
   But what's wrong with recording in analog??? I was very pleased with   
   the sound quality of EMG after how awful 2VN sounded. Pro Tools is   
   great and all, but come on, you heard that snare.   
      
   Cedric   
      
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    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)