Comments on: A Snare And A Delusion http://malcolmpollack.com/2008/10/28/a-snare-and-a-delusion/ I go many places Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:28:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Pat Goldsmith http://malcolmpollack.com/2008/10/28/a-snare-and-a-delusion/comment-page-1/#comment-94171 Pat Goldsmith Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:56:35 +0000 http://malcolmpollack.com/2008/10/28/a-snare-and-a-delusion/#comment-94171 Hey Mac -this entry reminds me of our jams in Texas -just drums & blues-harp, and those good ol' boys and gals loved us! Tho - I believe that the beer & Tequilla may have helped them find our NY groove - Hey Mac -this entry reminds me of our jams in Texas -just drums & blues-harp, and those good ol’ boys and gals loved us!

Tho – I believe that the beer & Tequilla may have helped them find our NY groove -

]]> By: the one eyed man http://malcolmpollack.com/2008/10/28/a-snare-and-a-delusion/comment-page-1/#comment-94050 the one eyed man Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:21:04 +0000 http://malcolmpollack.com/2008/10/28/a-snare-and-a-delusion/#comment-94050 I think if a monument were ever erected for me it would be called the Statue of Limitations. I think if a monument were ever erected for me it would be called the Statue of Limitations.

]]> By: Malcolm http://malcolmpollack.com/2008/10/28/a-snare-and-a-delusion/comment-page-1/#comment-94049 Malcolm Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:14:22 +0000 http://malcolmpollack.com/2008/10/28/a-snare-and-a-delusion/#comment-94049 Well, Peter, I think the statute of limitations has probably expired by now... Well, Peter, I think the statute of limitations has probably expired by now…

]]> By: the one eyed man http://malcolmpollack.com/2008/10/28/a-snare-and-a-delusion/comment-page-1/#comment-94048 the one eyed man Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:00:30 +0000 http://malcolmpollack.com/2008/10/28/a-snare-and-a-delusion/#comment-94048 Having been sworn to absolute secrecy , I have said not a word about the Rolling Stones recording for all of these years, and now it's live on the Internet for all to see? Geez. Regarding Ginger Baker: my friend Fraser Botwright (British, can't you tell?) was Ginger Baker's landlord for a few years on a farm near Santa Barbara. He said that Baker always thought of himself as a jazz drummer, not a rock drummer. Having been sworn to absolute secrecy , I have said not a word about the Rolling Stones recording for all of these years, and now it’s live on the Internet for all to see? Geez.

Regarding Ginger Baker: my friend Fraser Botwright (British, can’t you tell?) was Ginger Baker’s landlord for a few years on a farm near Santa Barbara. He said that Baker always thought of himself as a jazz drummer, not a rock drummer.

]]> By: chris g http://malcolmpollack.com/2008/10/28/a-snare-and-a-delusion/comment-page-1/#comment-94046 chris g Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:18:35 +0000 http://malcolmpollack.com/2008/10/28/a-snare-and-a-delusion/#comment-94046 Seeing Eddie Martinez play on a jingle for Steve Tubin made me realize that maybe I'm not such a great guitar player! [Hijacking this to become the Look re-union thread] Ron - Congrats on your kid! I'm surprised you didn't name him after Pat Metheny? I had a daughter (3 now), moved to the west coast and am not getting around much anymore (but thinking about Iceland and NYC for Xmas). It's good to know you're still alive and still turning knobs. Ciao! Chris Girand Seeing Eddie Martinez play on a jingle for Steve Tubin made me realize that maybe I’m not such a great guitar player!

[Hijacking this to become the Look re-union thread]

Ron – Congrats on your kid! I’m surprised you didn’t name him after Pat Metheny? I had a daughter (3 now), moved to the west coast and am not getting around much anymore (but thinking about Iceland and NYC for Xmas). It’s good to know you’re still alive and still turning knobs. Ciao! Chris Girand

]]> By: Malcolm http://malcolmpollack.com/2008/10/28/a-snare-and-a-delusion/comment-page-1/#comment-94038 Malcolm Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:25:54 +0000 http://malcolmpollack.com/2008/10/28/a-snare-and-a-delusion/#comment-94038 My goodness, Ron, how nice to have you join us. I certainly remember with pleasure the many recording sessions we did together, and your consistently outstanding work. That line, by the way, comes from Walter Brennan, in his eponymous role as the grizzled patriarch in the old TV Western <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Guns_of_Will_Sonnett" rel="nofollow"><em>The Guns of Will Sonnett</em></a>. He explains that he's the "best shot in the west", then diffidently adds, in his croaking drawl, "that's no brag, jes' fact." You probably did hear it from me. Thanks for the kind words! My goodness, Ron, how nice to have you join us. I certainly remember with pleasure the many recording sessions we did together, and your consistently outstanding work.

That line, by the way, comes from Walter Brennan, in his eponymous role as the grizzled patriarch in the old TV Western The Guns of Will Sonnett. He explains that he’s the “best shot in the west”, then diffidently adds, in his croaking drawl, “that’s no brag, jes’ fact.” You probably did hear it from me.

Thanks for the kind words!

]]> By: Ron D http://malcolmpollack.com/2008/10/28/a-snare-and-a-delusion/comment-page-1/#comment-94036 Ron D Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:04:56 +0000 http://malcolmpollack.com/2008/10/28/a-snare-and-a-delusion/#comment-94036 Hi Malcolm, Long time listener, first time caller here. I am happy to see you talk about your musical background. I have had remarkably similar career path as you where I played drums for many years before I was led down the road as a recording engineer (complete with the realization that I also was out-classed by many other drummers). I, too, feel as though I was lucky to apprentice with some of the best engineers, yourself being one of them. I even have a son named Nick who is a remarkable musician, too (even though he is just five years old). I enjoy lurking on your blog and seeing what interests you. I am guaranteed to be enlightened in some fashion, good or bad. So, please feel free to include your incredible music/engineering background as a topic more often. No need to be modest, since I am a fan of many of the bands and records you have done. A little bit of "horn blowing" is warranted on your part and it would interest people like me greatly. I am reminded of a funny line I once heard somewhere (maybe even from you): "It's not bragging - just fact." Sincerely, Ron DiCesare Senior Recording Engineer Ultra-Sound, NYC Hi Malcolm,

Long time listener, first time caller here. I am happy to see you talk about your musical background. I have had remarkably similar career path as you where I played drums for many years before I was led down the road as a recording engineer (complete with the realization that I also was out-classed by many other drummers). I, too, feel as though I was lucky to apprentice with some of the best engineers, yourself being one of them. I even have a son named Nick who is a remarkable musician, too (even though he is just five years old).

I enjoy lurking on your blog and seeing what interests you. I am guaranteed to be enlightened in some fashion, good or bad. So, please feel free to include your incredible music/engineering background as a topic more often. No need to be modest, since I am a fan of many of the bands and records you have done. A little bit of “horn blowing” is warranted on your part and it would interest people like me greatly. I am reminded of a funny line I once heard somewhere (maybe even from you): “It’s not bragging – just fact.”

Sincerely,
Ron DiCesare
Senior Recording Engineer
Ultra-Sound, NYC

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