New studio news!

[Peppermill]

It's so cliche, but I have a friend who I've known since high school who works for a electronics sales/repair company (AVR??) in Seattle. We've always kept in touch but much more now since we both have a love for the band's music. Anyways, I spoke with her earlier today and she informed me that there have been some equipment problems in the studio and as a part of their service team, she was able to go and repair/install some new steinhauser sp?? mics and mixing consoles. Unfortunately, the band wasn't there at the time but an engineer named Steve and Cavallo were. After they finished their work, She was able to talk to this guy Steve as he was checking out everything they had been working on. In short, the album is coming along "spectacular" as Steve put it and the band is excited about the new material they've laid down. Leroi has had more input/influence on this album more so than in the past, Dave is experimenting more with the small guitar and utilizing the piano on some tracks, Stefan has brought in the upright bass (FINALLY!!) Dave and Tim pair off alone on some recording days, but most other days the whole band is there. That's pretty much it. She said she'd let me know if anything else comes up, but I'm thinking that they won't be needed unless something else screws up. Anyways, this is really gearing me up for the tour to see if we can get a tease or a new song or two!!

[DerekJTR2]

Hope we can trust you..

Was the engineers name Steve...Lillywhite perhaps???

[Peppermill]

Originally Posted by DerekJTR2

Hope we can trust you..

Was the engineers name Steve...Lillywhite perhaps???

She didn't say whether it was or wasn't. I just assumed it was someone else working with the band. I think that if it were Steve Lillywhite she'd pass that little tid-bit along to me.

[bradshaw06]

interesting, thanks for the info

[DerekJTR2]

I was kidding. It's not Steve Lillywhite, haha

[spoot388]

Interesting.


I'm not liking that Dave on piano bit though. OOMH sucked ass, I don't want another one. Dave needs to stick with guitar and worry about writing good riffs and lyrics.

And the part about the guy saying things were "spectacular", of course he's going to say that. They always do. Its a canned response, just like when someone asks you how you are doing.

[dmbfan4ever]

so I wonder if by Dave utilizing the piano more, that means Butch isn't in the studio?

[born 1991]

This must mean that Kill the King is on the album!

[Caveat Emperor]

Originally Posted by spoot388

I'm not liking that Dave on piano bit though. OOMH sucked ass, I don't want another one. Dave needs to stick with guitar and worry about writing good riffs and lyrics.

"People People" was played mostly on the Piano...

It is theoretically possible for DMB to make a good song with a piano as the focal point.

[DerekJTR2]

Originally Posted by spoot388

Interesting.


I'm not liking that Dave on piano bit though. OOMH sucked ass, I don't want another one. Dave needs to stick with guitar and worry about writing good riffs and lyrics.

And the part about the guy saying things were "spectacular", of course he's going to say that. They always do. Its a canned response, just like when someone asks you how you are doing.

DO NOT START A DEBATE FROM THIS

but I have to make sure this thread is balanced.

OOMH does not suck

[devilandthelord]

Originally Posted by spoot388

Interesting.


I'm not liking that Dave on piano bit though. OOMH sucked ass, I don't want another one. Dave needs to stick with guitar and worry about writing good riffs and lyrics.

And the part about the guy saying things were "spectacular", of course he's going to say that. They always do. Its a canned response, just like when someone asks you how you are doing.

I dunno, when somebody asks me how I am doing, I'm not afraid to say, "Shitty.", if its the truth.
But yeah, with them it probably is the other way, I know what you mean.

[devilandthelord]

Originally Posted by DerekJTR2

DO NOT START A DEBATE FROM THIS

but I have to make sure this thread is balanced.

OOMH does not suck

Yeah it does. Debate over.

[bubba40]

Originally Posted by dmbfan4ever

so I wonder if by Dave utilizing the piano more, that means Butch isn't in the studio?

Butch is in the studio, this has been confirmed by a number of people.

Originally Posted by Caveat Emperor

"People People" was played mostly on the Piano...

It is theoretically possible for DMB to make a good song with a piano as the focal point.

People People was a Peter Griesar tune. But I definitely still see what you're saying.

[DerekJTR2]

We gotta get another video, this is torture

[spoot388]

Originally Posted by devilandthelord

I dunno, when somebody asks me how I am doing, I'm not afraid to say, "Shitty.", if its the truth.
But yeah, with them it probably is the other way, I know what you mean.

if its friends or family, someone who actually cares about your wellbeing, then ya you'll say the truth. but if its like a business meeting and you are meeting people, you're not going to go into any unnecessary details, so you just give a vague answer. overall, you are likely doing good. you don't have cancer, you weren't evicted from your appartment, your fridge has a cold 6 pack, things could be a lot worse.






as for People People, I've only listened to it a handful of times because i just have no reason to listen to it. its old and never coming back, i've never seen it played, i don't care about it.


and OOMH does in fact suck. there is no way anybody could say that that song is ANYWHERE near the quality of the big 3 + BS

[crushme5]

"Steve" is Steve Harris

[DerekJTR2]

Steve McQueen

[Peppermill]

Originally Posted by spoot388

if its friends or family, someone who actually cares about your wellbeing, then ya you'll say the truth. but if its like a business meeting and you are meeting people, you're not going to go into any unnecessary details, so you just give a vague answer. overall, you are likely doing good. you don't have cancer, you weren't evicted from your appartment, your fridge has a cold 6 pack, things could be a lot worse.






as for People People, I've only listened to it a handful of times because i just have no reason to listen to it. its old and never coming back, i've never seen it played, i don't care about it.


and OOMH does in fact suck. there is no way anybody could say that that song is ANYWHERE near the quality of the big 3 + BS

I agree, since it was more of a business thing who's going to say, "yeah, this session is sucking ass and not headed anywhere worth following etc."
OOMH in my opinion isn't appealing at all to me, but I'm hoping *fingers crossed* that maybe with the upright bass, more leroi/ more leroi influence, dave writing on the piano....we're getting a couple of jazzed-out songs. That's all just wishful thinking

The engineer's name is Steve Miller and my friend's employer is AVL not AVR. All these damn anacronymns get confusing sometimes.

[Arby]

Steve Harris probably. Not Lillywhite.....come on.

[dmbphan041]

Steven Tyler?

[TGaucho]

thank you very much for the info. That's all good stuff to hear . . very encouraging.

[barre05]

Yeah, I was thinking Steve Harris, too.

But anyway, thanks for the news! Good to hear that at least they've laid down some stuff to work with. Maybe they can finish the album after the summer tour, and work towards an early 09 release!

[Panther41]

Originally Posted by som3d3vil34

Steve Harris probably.

THAT would be fantastic. I've always loved what Steve Harris did with Some Devil and Busted Stuff. If they hadn't gotten Cavallo, I would have supported Harris to producing this album.

[RobRoy286]

He's probably making this up.

[carter41dmb]

FWIW, the equipment installed was probably sennheiser, good stuff.

thanks for the news.

[Miccius]

Originally Posted by crushme5

"Steve" is Steve Harris

Originally Posted by DerekJTR2

Steve McQueen

Originally Posted by dmbphan041

Steven Tyler?

Steeeeeeeeeeeeeve PERRY!

[bibby1044]

Im guessing everybody missed the OP saying it was Steve Miller.

and the only reason Ill believe this is because its not really any distinct news, and hes been here since 02 and doesnt post much.

And in the video it did seem like Roi was in charge.

[berman1125]

Originally Posted by bibby1044

Im guessing everybody missed the OP saying it was Steve Miller.

and the only reason Ill believe this is because its not really any distinct news, and hes been here since 02 and doesnt post much.

And in the video it did seem like Roi was in charge.

steve miller would be so cool, im a big fan

[bibby1044]

Originally Posted by Peppermill

I agree, since it was more of a business thing who's going to say, "yeah, this session is sucking ass and not headed anywhere worth following etc."
OOMH in my opinion isn't appealing at all to me, but I'm hoping *fingers crossed* that maybe with the upright bass, more leroi/ more leroi influence, dave writing on the piano....we're getting a couple of jazzed-out songs. That's all just wishful thinking

The engineer's name is Steve Miller and my friend's employer is AVL not AVR. All these damn anacronymns get confusing sometimes.

Originally Posted by berman1125

steve miller would be so cool, im a big fan

Look at my above quote, its from the OP. So lucky you.

Although I dont know much about him, care to enlighten me a little?

[awsomepath]

Originally Posted by berman1125

steve miller would be so cool, im a big fan

I'm not sure about this, but I don't think the OP meant Steve Miller from the Steve Miller Band, or maybe he/she did. Care to clarify Peppermill?