Author Topic: From The Law Offices Of Levin Minnemann Rudess (Read 28835 times)

Frank · « **Reply #35 on:** August 06, 2013, 03:55:30 PM »

Looks really cool, but as has been pointed out before, that's a very steep asking price. I'll wait until it cools down and I can buy it for the price of a "normal" CD.

Mindflux · « **Reply #36 on:** August 06, 2013, 03:59:59 PM »

Quote from: Frank on August 06, 2013, 03:55:30 PM

Looks really cool, but as has been pointed out before, that's a very steep asking price. I'll wait until it cools down and I can buy it for the price of a "normal" CD.

Not sure if $30 is steep for a DVD and CD combo? Most music DVD's are between $15-20 these days and a CD between $8-$15. Sure its on the high end of that scale but I don't think it's THAT bad.

The Boomr · « **Reply #37 on:** August 06, 2013, 04:01:56 PM »

Can someone tell me what is on that bonus DVD, as I can't view the page at work?

Kinda surprised people are complaining about $30+shipping/tax, for a CD and DVD that potentially could be signed by them?? if I read things right in this thread?

Mindflux · « **Reply #38 on:** August 06, 2013, 04:02:46 PM »

Quote from: The Boomr on August 06, 2013, 04:01:56 PM

Kinda surprised people are complaining about $30+shipping/tax, for a CD and DVD that potentially could be signed by them?? if I read things right in this thread?

That's right

The DVD contains:

Quote

- 24 bit wav files
- Exclusive Bonus Track
- Video of Tony & Jordan jamming in studio
- Marco interview
- Tony & Jordan interview
- Outtakes/Additional Footage
- Early home demo mixes by Marco

The First 1,000 Units Signed
By Tony, Marco & Jordan

The Boomr · « **Reply #39 on:** August 06, 2013, 04:06:46 PM »

Quote from: Mindflux on August 06, 2013, 04:02:46 PM

Quote from: The Boomr on August 06, 2013, 04:01:56 PM

Kinda surprised people are complaining about $30+shipping/tax, for a CD and DVD that potentially could be signed by them?? if I read things right in this thread?

That's right

The DVD contains:

Quote
- 24 bit wav files
- Exclusive Bonus Track
- Video of Tony & Jordan jamming in studio
- Marco interview
- Tony & Jordan interview
- Outtakes/Additional Footage
- Early home demo mixes by Marco

The First 1,000 Units Signed
By Tony, Marco & Jordan

That sounds absolutely awesome! As someone said, with most music DVD's priced at $20 (whether or not they have any real bonus behind-scenes type stuff), and new albums priced around $15, I'd call this at the very least a decent price for such a bundle. For me personally, that's a steal!

Frank · « **Reply #40 on:** August 06, 2013, 06:05:12 PM »

I see your point, but I guess it would be nice to have an option to get a non-deluxe version of it too.

What with new DT, new Haken, and many other things, I can't afford to buy the special edition of EVERY new release.

lonestar · « **Reply #41 on:** August 06, 2013, 06:29:41 PM »

A friend just posted this, a medley of samples from the album...

https://soundcloud.com/lazy-bones-recordings/medley-of-some-of-tonys/s-3ZqE6

Nefarius · « **Reply #42 on:** August 07, 2013, 01:01:02 AM »

Great medley, further increasing the likelihood of me preordering.

Quote from: TAC on August 06, 2013, 03:52:58 PM

Yeah but I think I'd be more interested if there was a real guitarist.

I've seen a few videos with Marco on guitars, don't worry, he's good at that too.

Greetings...
Nef

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #43 on:** August 07, 2013, 02:43:37 AM »

I couldn´t resist this one, just placed an order!

About Minneman on guitars, I´ve never heard him play, but assume he´ll do a good job here. But I do think that not having a guitarrist is a missed opportunity to attract even more attention to this project. Think about the possibilities! What if they had Eric Johnson, Paul Gilbert, Steve Vai, Greg Howe, Vinnie Moore or someone reasonably known in the prog/rock world? And if they plan to tour, they´ll have to hire a guitar player anyway, right?

DT_Aus · « **Reply #44 on:** August 07, 2013, 05:18:35 AM »

Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on August 07, 2013, 02:43:37 AM

I couldn´t resist this one, just placed an order!

About Minneman on guitars, I´ve never heard him play, but assume he´ll do a good job here. But I do think that not having a guitarrist is a missed opportunity to attract even more attention to this project. Think about the possibilities! What if they had Eric Johnson, Paul Gilbert, Steve Vai, Greg Howe, Vinnie Moore or someone reasonably known in the prog/rock world? And if they plan to tour, they´ll have to hire a guitar player anyway, right?

Minnemann is minimalistic (minnemannistic) with his guitars. Not crap and simple but not complicated and over the top. Think of a less talented Fripp. Actually, not at all like Fripp in terms of skill but definitely in style and rhythm.

RodrigoAltaf · « **Reply #45 on:** August 07, 2013, 05:57:30 AM »

Quote from: DT_Aus on August 07, 2013, 05:18:35 AM

Quote from: RodrigoAltaf on August 07, 2013, 02:43:37 AM
I couldn´t resist this one, just placed an order!

About Minneman on guitars, I´ve never heard him play, but assume he´ll do a good job here. But I do think that not having a guitarrist is a missed opportunity to attract even more attention to this project. Think about the possibilities! What if they had Eric Johnson, Paul Gilbert, Steve Vai, Greg Howe, Vinnie Moore or someone reasonably known in the prog/rock world? And if they plan to tour, they´ll have to hire a guitar player anyway, right?

Minnemann is minimalistic (minnemannistic) with his guitars. Not crap and simple but not complicated and over the top. Think of a less talented Fripp. Actually, not at all like Fripp in terms of skill but definitely in style and rhythm.

Sounds promising!

Orbert · « **Reply #46 on:** August 07, 2013, 07:40:39 AM »

I don't see why guitars are required. Emerson Lake & Palmer made a ton of great music with just keyboards, bass and drums. Lake played some guitar here and there for contrasting texture; it sounds like Minnemann may be doing the same.

If anything, I often find it more interesting when bands rock out without guitars, not just because I'm a keyboard player, but because it's different. Maybe the point is that they wanted to do something different, and with Jordan on keys, you don't really need a guitarist. He has plenty of different sounds and obviously has the chops. Let's see what he can do. Rudess-Morgenstein is some cool stuff, and that's just keys and percussion.

Fisi · « **Reply #47 on:** August 07, 2013, 08:17:34 AM »

Orbert basically just wrote the post I was planning to do. I highly doubt this album will suffer from not having a proper guitarist, I doubt these guys write very guitar orientated music.

And yeah, I pre-ordered it. This is like an early Christmas for me, I'm really looking forward to both this and the new DT album.

jsem · « **Reply #48 on:** August 07, 2013, 09:44:20 AM »

Quote from: Orbert on August 07, 2013, 07:40:39 AM

I don't see why guitars are required. Emerson Lake & Palmer made a ton of great music with just keyboards, bass and drums.

This exactly. They've got the high end covered anyway if Levin uses his stick in its full range.

Orbert · « **Reply #49 on:** August 07, 2013, 09:55:33 AM »

Whoa, I somehow wasn't even thinking of Tony using the Stick. I was just thinking bass. If there's Stick (which I'm sure there is), then they definitely don't need a guitarist.

The Boomr · « **Reply #50 on:** August 07, 2013, 09:57:39 AM »

The only reason I mentioned that I prefer having guitar is because I have Liquid Trio Experiment, which is Rudess and Levin, and the lack of Petrucci on that just made it seem...empty. But, that was a different project, and I know these three guys are retardedly talented so I'm sure I'll like it

Orbert · « **Reply #51 on:** August 07, 2013, 10:02:06 AM »

That's a fair point. I was a bit disappointed with Liquid Trio Experiment as well. I'd expected the three of them to do some more interesting stuff, perhaps take full advantage of the fact that JP wasn't there, but it instead kinda felt like three guys trying to do something while missing 1/4 of the band. But they didn't really have a lot of time to prepare material strictly for that format. Levin Minnemann Rudess have chosen this lineup, so it should be pretty impressive.

The Boomr · « **Reply #52 on:** August 07, 2013, 10:13:11 AM »

Quote from: Orbert on August 07, 2013, 10:02:06 AM

That's a fair point. I was a bit disappointed with Liquid Trio Experiment as well. I'd expected the three of them to do some more interesting stuff, perhaps take full advantage of the fact that JP wasn't there, but it instead kinda felt like three guys trying to do something while missing 1/4 of the band. But they didn't really have a lot of time to prepare material strictly for that format. Levin Minnemann Rudess have chosen this lineup, so it should be pretty impressive.

Agreed. I'm definitely looking forward to all the wonderful music I'm getting from so many groups this fall

ColdFireYYZ · « **Reply #53 on:** August 07, 2013, 12:37:16 PM »

Quote from: Orbert on August 07, 2013, 07:40:39 AM

I don't see why guitars are required. Emerson Lake & Palmer made a ton of great music with just keyboards, bass and drums. Lake played some guitar here and there for contrasting texture; it sounds like Minnemann may be doing the same.

If anything, I often find it more interesting when bands rock out without guitars, not just because I'm a keyboard player, but because it's different. Maybe the point is that they wanted to do something different, and with Jordan on keys, you don't really need a guitarist. He has plenty of different sounds and obviously has the chops. Let's see what he can do. Rudess-Morgenstein is some cool stuff, and that's just keys and percussion.

Agreed.

In addition to bass and stick, Levin is credited with cello too, which makes this even more interesting!

Orbert · « **Reply #54 on:** August 07, 2013, 01:01:42 PM »

I have the King Crimson DVD Deja VROOOM, and Tony plays some upright bass on it, using a bow. That made it all the more frustrating when he didn't play cello or upright bass in "Red". He just played electric bass.

Mindflux · « **Reply #55 on:** August 08, 2013, 07:37:28 AM »

Just got confirmation I'll be receiving a signed copy. WOOHOO.

showdonttell · « **Reply #56 on:** August 08, 2013, 08:46:34 AM »

I just had a progasm. This sounds amazing!

Elite · « **Reply #57 on:** August 08, 2013, 10:17:47 AM »

The music video is seriously hilarious! I would pre-order this, but I don't have a credit card..

Also, here's the music video. It's on the website, but I didn't see a direct link in this thread: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I38N8XHJg8U#at=67

The Boomr · « **Reply #58 on:** August 08, 2013, 10:46:31 AM »

Quote from: Mindflux on August 08, 2013, 07:37:28 AM

Just got confirmation I'll be receiving a signed copy. WOOHOO.

WHAT. I want!! I'm afraid I might not be getting a signed copy because it took me so long to preorder

Fisi · « **Reply #59 on:** August 08, 2013, 10:51:29 AM »

A signed copy coming for me too. I wouldn't say I'm more excited about this than the new Dream Theater album, but nevertheless September is going to be a spectacular month.

The Letter M · « **Reply #60 on:** August 08, 2013, 10:56:08 AM »

Quote from: Mindflux on August 08, 2013, 07:37:28 AM

Just got confirmation I'll be receiving a signed copy. WOOHOO.

Ditto! So excited to get this album!

-Marc.

Scrub206 · « **Reply #61 on:** August 08, 2013, 11:03:53 AM »

Signed copy here too

ColdFireYYZ · « **Reply #62 on:** August 08, 2013, 11:12:56 AM »

I also got a signed copy!

JPX · « **Reply #63 on:** August 08, 2013, 11:14:22 AM »

Quote from: Mindflux on August 08, 2013, 07:37:28 AM

Just got confirmation I'll be receiving a signed copy. WOOHOO.

YAY. Me too. Woot!

The Boomr · « **Reply #64 on:** August 08, 2013, 11:19:12 AM »

No email for me. Dammit. I'm super jelly of you guys.

The Boomr · « **Reply #65 on:** August 08, 2013, 11:31:41 AM »

Marco should shave his head, just to fit in

Laich21DT · « **Reply #66 on:** August 08, 2013, 12:18:02 PM »

Every time I've tried to get on the site, I get nothing but a white page.

Thankfully, Elite shared that video, so now I've heard that awesome song! And that video...

JPX · « **Reply #67 on:** August 08, 2013, 12:26:19 PM »

Quote from: The Boomr on August 08, 2013, 11:19:12 AM

No email for me. Dammit. I'm super jelly of you guys.

Make sure it didn't go to your junk email because mine did.

The Boomr · « **Reply #68 on:** August 08, 2013, 02:35:27 PM »

Omg!

I didn't even think to look there cause I was like "Well this is a music album from a record company, official email business, couldn't be in my junk folder hur-de-dur." It was totally there! I get a signed copy yayyyyyyyyyy

Mindflux · « **Reply #69 on:** August 08, 2013, 02:37:02 PM »

Quote from: The Boomr on August 08, 2013, 02:35:27 PM

Omg! I didn't even think to look there cause I was like "Well this is a music album from a record company, official email business, couldn't be in my junk folder hur-de-dur." It was totally there! I get a signed copy yayyyyyyyyyy

Yeah buddy!

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Author Topic: From The Law Offices Of Levin Minnemann Rudess (Read 28835 times)