spok Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godeater2112 Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg2112 Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 that would be GREAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Half-Forgotten Stranger Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I'd love to see the olde school circa 1980 drum setup!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I got a fever and there's only 1 cure: more glockenspiel!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenken Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I thought this was a will neil smile thread during any of the shows, which the answer of course would be no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickfree Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 It would be cool if he did, but some of the songs from MP (namely Witch Hunt) require electronics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Not gonna happen. He's gotten to used to his current set up. Just like going back to 2 bass drums. Not gonna happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdog Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khan Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I don't think he'll go back to totally acoustic although it would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mankad89 Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Neil will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Show Don't Tell Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun3701 Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g under p Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthshine Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionDetector Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Duio Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthshine Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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