OT the darkness

[blabj]

...and the reason it sells simply must be that for someone 13-14 years old its brand new...
Johan

hey! im 13 ( almost 14 yay  :lol: ) and its not new to me! i consider myself to be knowing about the "oldskool"    bands.
on the subject of what they sound like, i would have to agree that they do sound like led zep, and all the others suggested. also, in most of their videos ( yes i was brought up on mtv, like most of the youth today ) and they are definately paying homage to led zep, just have a look at what they are waering most of the time  
cool
callum

[RDV]

...and the reason it sells simply must be that for someone 13-14 years old its brand new...
Johan

hey! im 13 ( almost 14 yay  :lol: ) and its not new to me! i consider myself to be knowing about the "oldskool"    bands.
on the subject of what they sound like, i would have to agree that they do sound like led zep, and all the others suggested. also, in most of their videos ( yes i was brought up on mtv, like most of the youth today ) and they are definately paying homage to led zep, just have a look at what they are waering most of the time  
cool
callum

You're hardly an 'average' 13 year old if you're posting on this forum. That's a compliment. And hermorphordites are from Hades.

Regards

RDV

[blabj]

hehehe thanks for the compliement   my mummy always said i was special too!  
cheers
callum

random things edited because i thought my post was too short include:
what should i build next? a tremolo using an led+ldr operation and a 555 timer, or the little jem/ ruby amp?
secondly (and lastly), what sort of music is everyone listenin to at the mo'?
callum (yet again )

[BRENT]

I reall like the guitar sound.  And what's not to like about the video, talk about super-cheese, and with MTV rotation.  Dig the bass player's headband-Rock! :twisted:

[RDV]

hehehe thanks for the compliement   my mummy always said i was special too!  
cheers
callum

random things edited because i thought my post was too short include:
what should i build next? a tremolo using an led+ldr operation and a 555 timer, or the little jem/ ruby amp?
secondly (and lastly), what sort of music is everyone listenin to at the mo'?
callum (yet again )

You should build whatever you want, but on a practical note, a little gem/Ruby can make you more popular about the house as you can practice at much reduced volume.

Regards

RDV

[blabj]

thanks, i think i will make the ruby then,
i have to get a bread board, and some decent perfboard, the stuff i got sold last time was stripboard and i didnt gat time to check
thanks
callum

[gorohon]

I've just got to say it, The Darkness do not resemble Zep or Rush to me. Geddy certainly does not need to resort to falsetto to hit his raptor-like highs. I'm sick of hearing any comparisons to Zepplin--they're gods.  The Darkness are not worthy enough to touch the hem of Jimmy's sacred dragon embroided flares. That is my opinion.  I think that Justin Hawkins does have a great falsetto, though.  This is what his voice sounds like to me:  Todd Rundgren, mixed with the bare-front bodystocking look and vocal pyrotechnics of Freddy Mercury, and just a hint of the master of metal Rob Halford, but nonetheless, not in any of their league.  The rhythm section is not up to par of any aforementioned groups; however, the bass player is the coolest thing about the band.  The guitar work, while not original, does sound fresh compared to what else is going on compared to some guitar bands.  Some of the overdubbed solo sections are reminescent of Brian May's work.  Me likey!  So what if they're the derivative bastard-child of Spinal Tap, tears well up in my eyes as I listen to these guys do equal parts mockery and tribute to my beloved bands of yesteryear.  

My question is, when will their current drummer spontaneously combust?

[Xlrator]

Does anyone remember Scatterbrain?? The Darkness has picked up the torch that Scatterbrain dropped 12 years ago. Man those guys were good, too. Funny-Technical at times.

[Jered]

One of my fave albums is "Through the Darkness" by Degeneration. As for the band "the Darkness"? Well..............
  Jered

[Jim Jones]

Maybe another way to look at this is to put them up against current "popular" bands. Nickelback, Linkin Park, Staind...  C'mon - no contest!  Long live the Darkness!  

Jim

[sfr]

All this talk about Spinal Tap reminded me of this for whatever reason . . .

http://www.dioforamerica.com

[sfr]

Heresy is right!!!  If I ever hear a better tone than a Les Paul through an old Marshall I'll promptly shite my drawers.  

Jim

My friends band, practicing in our basement - his guitar tone blew me away - it was a newish maple neck Tele he did some mods on, running into an older Marshall.  Just f'in perfect.  I was ready to trade in my LP after that.  (though lately, I'm an SG into a Hiwatt and couldn't be more thrilled)

[Greg Moss]

Hi guys


As an out of subject question, what did you guys in the US think when the Office won best comedy at the Grammy's, and have you ever watched it?

Regards

Jim :twisted:

I was blown away by the office season one.  I'm not suprised it would win a Grammy due to lack of quality, but that it seemed a little on the fringe for the american audience (as far as  I can tell).  I'm eagerly awaiting the 2nd season of the Office, but am pessimistic about League of  Gentlemen Season 2 making it to the states, which I'd be more excited about.

Greg

[hair force one]

pity that guitarists don't use effect pedals but their balls!