Thank you for the feedback, i hope you enjoyed reading the interview!
Might as well start discussing it!
- I'm not sure I understand why the size of his kit became a sound issue in the studio (because of bleeding), but not on BTFW. I think it's pretty safe to say that they were under more time pressure setting up at the Opera House than in the studio.
- I think it's interesting to hear (or at least hear him allude to) the rationale behind the click tracks and the fixed setlists. I probably have to say "let's agree to disagree", because I kinda go to live shows for exactly the variability he mentions.
I think that the fixed setlist makes things easier for everyone, band and the crew, so i guess this is the number one reason why it's happening. Jordan also said that the whole rotating setlist thing was weird, tiring and sometimes frustrating for them. Of course i understand why this was something that made the band unique, but i can't blame them for trying to better performers and keeping their piece of mind.
Also a point that i didn't see mentioned, and i don't know if it was mentioned in another interview, is that Mike didn't like the snare sound, just went along with it, trying not to be egoistical. Personally i still don't like it, but i'm impressed by how tactful and respectful Mike is, since it's his sound we're talking about, but he can take a step back if there is a vision behind the change. Very cool.
Another thing, is his ADTOE sound, i couldn't agree more, and i felt while talking in person that he is not very fond of his sound on the album.
This whole discussion makes me optimistic about the next album, we see progress with each album, so i guess the next one will be even better in terms of drum sound.