Will Neil?

[spok]

Since the upcoming tour is titled "The Time Machine Tour" I wonder if Neil is going to ditch the electronic gizmo in favor of his real wood blocks, tubular bells, glockenspiel and gong?

 

That would be so choice.

[Godeater2112]

QUOTE (spok @ Apr 11 2010, 09:34 AM)

Since the upcoming tour is titled "The Time Machine Tour" I wonder if Neil is going to ditch the electronic gizmo in favor of his real wood blocks, tubular bells, glockenspiel and gong? That would be so choice.

If he did that they'd have to lower into his kit with a crane, but yeah that'd be cool.

 

[greg2112]

that would be GREAT

[Some Half-Forgotten Stranger]

I'd love to see the olde school circa 1980 drum setup!!!

[Alex]

Yeah, I was thinking maybe he would bring back the ESL kit. Well come on at least the tubular bells for pete sake! Come on Neil, throw us a bone would ya

[Mara]

It'd be cool, but I think people are taking the Time Machine concept too far. I expect samples.

He may not even have the tubular bell setup anymore, and it's just more cost-effective to use samples, for one thing.

[theredtamasrule]

I got a fever and there's only 1 cure:

 

more glockenspiel!!

 

[Alex]

QUOTE (Mara @ Apr 11 2010, 09:38 AM)

It'd be cool, but I think people are taking the Time Machine concept too far. I expect samples. He may not even have the tubular bell setup anymore, and it's just more cost-effective to use samples, for one thing.

Just crush my hopes and dreams right there Mara.

[trenken]

I thought this was a will neil smile thread during any of the shows, which the answer of course would be no.

[quickfree]

It would be cool if he did, but some of the songs from MP (namely Witch Hunt) require electronics.

[presto123]

Not gonna happen. He's gotten to used to his current set up. Just like going back to 2 bass drums. Not gonna happen.

[Snowdog]

QUOTE (trenken @ Apr 11 2010, 11:16 AM)

I thought this was a will neil smile thread during any of the shows, which the answer of course would be no.

I always see a smile or two out of Neil during a show.

[Mara]

QUOTE (Alex @ Apr 11 2010, 10:47 AM)

QUOTE (Mara @ Apr 11 2010, 09:38 AM) It'd be cool, but I think people are taking the Time Machine concept too far.  I expect samples.  He may not even have the tubular bell setup anymore, and it's just more cost-effective to use samples, for one thing. Just crush my hopes and dreams right there Mara. Aw, I'm sorry. There, there, I am sure it will still be awesome.

Edited April 11, 2010 by Mara

[Khan]

I don't think he'll go back to totally acoustic although it would be awesome.

[mankad89]

Neil will.

[Show Don't Tell]

Neil's thoughts on having samplers, taken from the Presto tourbook:

 

QUOTE (Neil Peart)

You know, I was thinking about what my drum kit would look like if I had all the real instruments up there, rather than a box full of floppy disks and a couple of samplers. Picture a stage which contained (in addition to that little ol' drumset): temple blocks, orchestra bells, bell tree, glockenspiel, marimba, various African drums (including ones like 'djembe' that I don't even know what it looks like), three tympani, a full symphony orchestra, a 'beeper,' a big gong, harp, synthesizer, congas, bongos, another timbale, castanets, voice-drums (recorded drum sounds vocalized by MOI) a big huge sheet of metal, jackhammer, wood block, claves, jingled coins, my old red Tama drumkit, and Count Basie and his band. Oh sure, it would look great alright, but honestly -- where would I put all that stuff? And where would the other two guys stand? Yeah, you're right; I don't need those guys anyway.

Edited April 11, 2010 by Show Don't Tell

[Alex]

QUOTE (Show Don't Tell @ Apr 11 2010, 12:14 PM)

Neil's thoughts on having samplers, taken from the Presto tourbook: QUOTE (Neil Peart) You know, I was thinking about what my drum kit would look like if I had all the real instruments up there, rather than a box full of floppy disks and a couple of samplers. Picture a stage which contained (in addition to that little ol' drumset): temple blocks, orchestra bells, bell tree, glockenspiel, marimba, various African drums (including ones like 'djembe' that I don't even know what it looks like), three tympani, a full symphony orchestra, a 'beeper,' a big gong, harp, synthesizer, congas, bongos, another timbale, castanets, voice-drums (recorded drum sounds vocalized by MOI) a big huge sheet of metal, jackhammer, wood block, claves, jingled coins, my old red Tama drumkit, and Count Basie and his band. Oh sure, it would look great alright, but honestly -- where would I put all that stuff? And where would the other two guys stand? Yeah, you're right; I don't need those guys anyway. LOL. Its actually true.

[Mara]

QUOTE (Show Don't Tell @ Apr 11 2010, 01:14 PM)

Neil's thoughts on having samplers, taken from the Presto tourbook: QUOTE (Neil Peart) You know, I was thinking about what my drum kit would look like if I had all the real instruments up there, rather than a box full of floppy disks and a couple of samplers. Picture a stage which contained (in addition to that little ol' drumset): temple blocks, orchestra bells, bell tree, glockenspiel, marimba, various African drums (including ones like 'djembe' that I don't even know what it looks like), three tympani, a full symphony orchestra, a 'beeper,' a big gong, harp, synthesizer, congas, bongos, another timbale, castanets, voice-drums (recorded drum sounds vocalized by MOI) a big huge sheet of metal, jackhammer, wood block, claves, jingled coins, my old red Tama drumkit, and Count Basie and his band. Oh sure, it would look great alright, but honestly -- where would I put all that stuff? And where would the other two guys stand? Yeah, you're right; I don't need those guys anyway. Floppy disks?

[shaun3701]

QUOTE (Mara @ Apr 11 2010, 01:31 PM)

QUOTE (Show Don't Tell @ Apr 11 2010, 01:14 PM) Neil's thoughts on having samplers, taken from the Presto tourbook: QUOTE (Neil Peart) You know, I was thinking about what my drum kit would look like if I had all the real instruments up there, rather than a box full of floppy disks and a couple of samplers. Picture a stage which contained (in addition to that little ol' drumset): temple blocks, orchestra bells, bell tree, glockenspiel, marimba, various African drums (including ones like 'djembe' that I don't even know what it looks like), three tympani, a full symphony orchestra, a 'beeper,' a big gong, harp, synthesizer, congas, bongos, another timbale, castanets, voice-drums (recorded drum sounds vocalized by MOI) a big huge sheet of metal, jackhammer, wood block, claves, jingled coins, my old red Tama drumkit, and Count Basie and his band. Oh sure, it would look great alright, but honestly -- where would I put all that stuff? And where would the other two guys stand? Yeah, you're right; I don't need those guys anyway. Floppy disks? It was 1989 lol

[g under p]

QUOTE (Show Don't Tell @ Apr 11 2010, 12:14 PM)

Neil's thoughts on having samplers, taken from the Presto tourbook: QUOTE (Neil Peart) You know, I was thinking about what my drum kit would look like if I had all the real instruments up there, rather than a box full of floppy disks and a couple of samplers. Picture a stage which contained (in addition to that little ol' drumset): temple blocks, orchestra bells, bell tree, glockenspiel, marimba, various African drums (including ones like 'djembe' that I don't even know what it looks like), three tympani, a full symphony orchestra, a 'beeper,' a big gong, harp, synthesizer, congas, bongos, another timbale, castanets, voice-drums (recorded drum sounds vocalized by MOI) a big huge sheet of metal, jackhammer, wood block, claves, jingled coins, my old red Tama drumkit, and Count Basie and his band. Oh sure, it would look great alright, but honestly -- where would I put all that stuff? And where would the other two guys stand? Yeah, you're right; I don't need those guys anyway. What a mess that would be along with quite a bit of confusion?

[Earthshine]

QUOTE (Alex @ Apr 11 2010, 09:37 AM)

Yeah, I was thinking maybe he would bring back the ESL kit. Well come on at least the tubular bells for pete sake! Come on Neil, throw us a bone would ya

He gave away the Permanent Waves / Moving Pictures /Exit...Stage Left Tama kit years ago in Modern Drummer Magazine contest along with the chrome Slingerlands and the Black Slingerlands.

 

I doubt he even knows where it is, much less cares.

Edited April 12, 2010 by Earthshine

[Atomic]

Not gonna happen. Neil seems to be a creature of habit and that tells me that as much as he'd like to do something like this, the bottom line is he needs a playable kit. And having all those extras means a huge, unplayable kit.

 

Just be happy they're playing MP in its entirety, folks, and don't over think this time machine business.

[EmotionDetector]

Would be awesome for sure...but likely won't happen.

 

I think the setup would be too much...and as much as it would fit the whole "time machine" concept, I don't see Neil giving up his technology.

 

But hey, if the whole 'time machine' concept is only used on the setlist, then that's good enough for me. I'll be happy!

[Del_Duio]

QUOTE (Snowdog @ Apr 11 2010, 11:03 AM)

QUOTE (trenken @ Apr 11 2010, 11:16 AM) I thought this was a will neil smile thread during any of the shows, which the answer of course would be no. I always see a smile or two out of Neil during a show. When, at the end of it?

[Earthshine]

QUOTE (Del_Duio @ Apr 12 2010, 09:33 AM)

QUOTE (Snowdog @ Apr 11 2010, 11:03 AM) QUOTE (trenken @ Apr 11 2010, 11:16 AM) I thought this was a will neil smile thread during any of the shows, which the answer of course would be no. I always see a smile or two out of Neil during a show. When, at the end of it? Yeah, 'cause he doesn't have to play for his fans anymore that night nor be in the same arena or amphitheatre as them and can look forward to a day of motorcycle riding with Michael the next day.