I can't help but notice my favourite musicians are all one man band type deals. Devin Townsend, Jon Crosby (VAST), Trent Reznor, Tom Shear (Assemblage 23) are some examples, where none of them have a 'set' band they write with. Maybe it's because the music is a lot more concentrated when unified by the same creative force (lyrics + instruments + vocals). I personally get the same feeling from Garm of Ulver and his other projects,Justin Broadrick, Steve Wilson and others even though they are more involved in 'recurring' bands. You would think a bigger pool of creativity = better stuff but it never seems to have the same focus as stuff spearheaded by one really creative individual. I guess an example for me would be Dream Theater; all great musicians but - personally for me - lacking that kind of depth of unity in all aspects of their music. Often the vocals and lyrics seem very disconnected from the music. Tool however I think are an example of a band that does pull it all together. Not saying DT is/was bad just... Not 'there' for me.
I hope you get what I mean and that it doesn't just sound like I'm talking out my butt. Just wondering, what are your thoughts and who else gives you the same vibe? Are there any bands that pull it off?
I hope you get what I mean and that it doesn't just sound like I'm talking out my butt. Just wondering, what are your thoughts and who else gives you the same vibe? Are there any bands that pull it off?
<One Who Stomps on Pedal and makes skullet hats and Ziltoid flutes and giant tacos>
THIS MIND COMMANDS: LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE
The Ki to your Addiction: Deconstruct the Ghost.
THIS MIND COMMANDS: LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE
The Ki to your Addiction: Deconstruct the Ghost.