Random dmb thoughts that don't need their own thread

[ToySoldier#34]

Originally Posted by Miller9

That Gorge '02 Grey St is one of my go to favorite versions. It is INSANE how much different this band sounds. Their sound was so tight back in 02 compared to now every song is a race to finish that there is no neuance to the way they play anymore. Its like a completely different band (which it kind of is)

Nothing touches that era DMB for me but the wall of sound, rushing through it, no dynamics etc. I find to be much more the case '09 - '16 along with horrible crunchy electric tone and several other issues. It's absolutely a different sounding band now and it'll never be early 00's but I'm happy with all the changes they've made in the last couple years overall.

[hurley711]

Originally Posted by ElijahSoRight72

Well it has its 20th anniversary (good lord) in September, so that feels totally possible this year.

It would also be great to get back to Lillywhite about AFTW at some point and see if there's more clarity about the possible trouble with that album.

Frankly there are so many conversations I want to hear with all the producers. Mark Batson for Stand Up and the 2006 sessions, their leak, and Come Tomorrow. Rob Cavallo for BW and the extra 2009 sessions, and the 2013-2016 sessions. John Alagia/Rob Evans for all the songs they've helped shape and now for the WATM pandemic sessions.

Isn't Steve on record as saying that the studio cuts that he edited and handed over to the label not the versions that made it onto the album? He said someone got into Dave's head about changing them?

[hopewelljones]

Originally Posted by ToySoldier#34

Nothing touches that era DMB for me but the wall of sound, rushing through it, no dynamics etc. I find to be much more the case '09 - '16 along with horrible crunchy electric tone and several other issues. It's absolutely a different sounding band now and it'll never be early 00's but I'm happy with all the changes they've made in the last couple years overall.

Couldn't agree more. The wall of sound lost me in 2015, and Buddy brought me back in 2022.

[crounsa810]

Man that dedication before Lover Lay Down on LT5 is REAL awkward

[hurley711]

Listening on Spotify to a show from the Trax WAYYYYYY back when and man was Boyd was on this band was 🔥. I miss the violin. Obviously he's not coming back and he had his issues both personally and professionally at the end but damn the interplay within the band when he would go back and forth with the other guys with the violin was so unique and amazing.

[OutofDarkness]

The Folsom Field Two Step is a perfect reading of that song.

'01 isn't ultimately my favorite year, but I think the band's overall sound was at its best that year.

[haiku.warrior]

Originally Posted by crounsa810

Man that dedication before Lover Lay Down on LT5 is REAL awkward

lmfao glad someone else pointed that out. Great album but holy shit that's such a weird moment

[anthonysoscia]

Originally Posted by OutofDarkness

The Folsom Field Two Step is a perfect reading of that song.

'01 isn't ultimately my favorite year, but I think the band's overall sound was at its best that year.

I love the heavy piano in those Two Steps as compared to the rock organ type thing. Those low notes on the opening hits are so good. Though Buddy was adding a lot more piano on the tune last year in the choruses and outro, which sounded great.

[RSSR]

If there's one guitarist the band might be able to get on stage to guest, it's Robert Cray. Tim and Trey who?

[YankeesDMB41]

Originally Posted by crounsa810

Man that dedication before Lover Lay Down on LT5 is REAL awkward

Is that the one where he dedicates a song about love making to a little girl ?

[haiku.warrior]

Originally Posted by YankeesDMB41

Is that the one where he dedicates a song about love making to a little girl ?

that's the one. always baffles me why they didn't cut it out

[dontdrink36]

Are These Crowded Streets tribute band any good? They are playing a local bar here Friday

[OutofDarkness]

Originally Posted by haiku.warrior

lmfao glad someone else pointed that out. Great album but holy shit that's such a weird moment

At least it's a sweet song, imagine if it was Hunger for the Great Light

[dmbolp]

Originally Posted by dontdrink36

Are These Crowded Streets tribute band any good? They are playing a local bar here Friday

Saw them last year at Venkman's near Ponce City Market, good time. The violinist overdoes it, but still a good time. Singer doesn't sound quite like Dave, as much as some of the other cover band singers do. If they were playing inside the perimeter I'd go again.

[bubba40]

The best version of I'll Back You Up was on 3/23/07 (Live Trax 9) because of Rashawn's work on the performance https://dmbalmanac.com/TourShowSet.a...=93&where=2007

[BigEyedIdiot]

6-21-08 is such a badass show.

[Cptn. Monkeyman]

Originally Posted by bubba40

The best version of I'll Back You Up was on 3/23/07 (Live Trax 9) because of Rashawn's work on the performance https://dmbalmanac.com/TourShowSet.a...=93&where=2007

Another great one is LT39 w/ Joshua Redman on sax

[ToySoldier#34]

Originally Posted by BigEyedIdiot

6-21-08 is such a badass show.

Favorite that I've been to

[RSSR]

Listening to L@RR95 while I try and read homework, god that's an otherworldly night. Best mix we have of an official release too.

[BrokenThings]

We need a Best of LiveTrax playlist on Spotify

[JboDaveGuyYNK]

Originally Posted by BigEyedIdiot

6-21-08 is such a badass show.

Just read/ heard for the first time about the "practical joke" that night, funny shit lol. Legendary month for DMB.

[alec]

Originally Posted by JboDaveGuyYNK

Just read/ heard for the first time about the "practical joke" that night, funny shit lol. Legendary month for DMB.

What was the practical joke?

[ToySoldier#34]

Originally Posted by alec

What was the practical joke?

https://dmbalmanac.com/TourShowSet.a...=98&where=2008


Boyd was so confused, was hilarious

[Speilmen230]

Originally Posted by RSSR

Listening to L@RR95 while I try and read homework, god that's an otherworldly night. Best mix we have of an official release too.

It's the quintessential live version of Ants Marching for me.

[alec]

Originally Posted by ToySoldier#34

https://dmbalmanac.com/TourShowSet.a...=98&where=2008


Boyd was so confused, was hilarious

Hahaha! That is funny. I just watched Copperpot's video of that night but unfortunately there are not shots of Boyd when it happens.

This reminds me of a (non DMB) practical joke I heard about. One of my friend's dad was they keyboardist/musical director for Kenny Loggins back in the day. There was a song where Kenny would hold out a long note and then the band would come in (kind of like Watchtower). On the last night of the tour, the whole band snuck off the stage while he was singing the note. When he turned around to see why the band wasn't coming in, they were all gone.

[oasisfan35]

Originally Posted by BigEyedIdiot

6-21-08 is such a badass show.

[Cptn. Monkeyman]

Originally Posted by RSSR

Listening to L@RR95 while I try and read homework, god that's an otherworldly night. Best mix we have of an official release too.

Probably my favorite live album ever, up there with Rush’s Exit Stage Left and Yessongs

[jmkratt]

Originally Posted by RSSR

Listening to L@RR95 while I try and read homework, god that's an otherworldly night. Best mix we have of an official release too.

Originally Posted by Speilmen230

It's the quintessential live version of Ants Marching for me.

I absolutely agree

My fav Typical too...

[dmb417]

don't know if this is a DMB thought but how long do you all expect to keep visiting this forum for? I've been doing it out of habit for quite a long while now even though my interest in the band has diminished significantly over the years.
Anyway... just caught myself refreshing the site again even though at this point I'm only interested in certain remasters. And the community's obviously dwindled as well. Maybe it's time I removed the ants bookmark?

[Erich]

Originally Posted by dmb417

don't know if this is a DMB thought but how long do you all expect to keep visiting this forum for? I've been doing it out of habit for quite a long while now even though my interest in the band has diminished significantly over the years.
Anyway... just caught myself refreshing the site again even though at this point I'm only interested in certain remasters. And the community's obviously dwindled as well. Maybe it's time I removed the ants bookmark?

It depends. I tend to enjoy nDMBc, and I've been there for over 20 years... if it truly falls to shit or everyone I know leaves, then maybe it'll be time to move on. Maybe not. Who knows.