[Heeplist] [NHC] Some Great New Music

Wed Jun 12 17:02:54 EDT 2013

Igor,

I like *Tony Iommi's* wah-pedal use on *'BLACK SABBATH'*, *'ELECTRIC FUNERAL
*', and one of my favorites - *'SUPERNAUT'*.

*Tony Iommi*, and *BLACK SABBATH*, wrote the sonic-book on de-tuned,
sludgey, and ominous/evil sounding riffs *(in my opinion)*. Iommi was
slack-tuning his guitar down to *C#* starting with the *'MASTER OF REALITY*'
album in the early 1970's. This slack-tuning is quite common nowadays
with *Heavy
Groups*, but was truly unheard of in the early 70's. At least, that is,
until *SABBATH* began doing such.

The *SOVTEK/Electro-Harmonix Big Muff-PI* pedal is great for producing
over-the-top, and sludge-like *Fuzz* tones, similar to *Iommi* and *BLACK
SABBATH!* It's a real *'Beast'* of a Gizmo!

Mine came in a neat wooden box featuring *Russian* lettering on it. I'm
keeping that Box, and the Pedal *(of course)*.

*SOVTEK*, at a time, made some really cool *Tube Amp* heads as well. I had
a friend at college that used a *SOVTEK* mini Amp Head to gig with. It was
small but powerful, and produced a great *Rockin'* Tone as well.  The
neatest thing was that these *Amps* were reasonably priced and generated
great *Tone*.  I believe *Mike Mathews* *(Mr. Electro-Harmonix)* has
discontinued the *SOVTEK* line, and is now based only here in *The States*.
:(

*Michael Schenker?* Didn't *Mr. Schenker* use a wah-pedal as more of a tone
filter. Meaning, he found a nice spot in the Pedal's Action/Throw *
(Tone-Wise)* and left the Pedal set that way *(?)*. Just a guess, as I am
only somewhat knowledgeable about *Michael Schenker's* playing, other than
the *UFO* - *'OBSESSION*' *Album*.

Take Care, Igor.

Keep a *HEEP'n!*

Shawn -

*(Louisiana)*

On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 8:38 AM, Igor Shveitser <zlenko_iv at mail.ru> wrote:

>  What about Michael Schenker and Tony Iommi, Shawn? They are more than
> decent regarding the usage of wah-wah.
> Glad you like the live 90-s Heep, they were very good.
> Cheers, Igor
>
>
> Вторник, 11 июня 2013, 22:02 -05:00 от Shawn Mctopy <shawn.mctopy at selu.edu
> >:
> >Here's my brief *Review* of the *URIAH HEEP* Album - *'SPELLBINDER':*
> >
> >The *'SPELLBINDER'* *Live* recording is a very energetic affair, that
> >captures the onstage energy & excitement that is *URIAH HEEP* in concert.
> >
> >I really like how vocalist *Bernie Shaw* introduces *Mick Box*, and then
> >the band kick into the pounding chords of *'GYPSY'!* *Mick* takes off with
> >a bit of extended soloing on this *Tune* that I really enjoy.
> >
> >Outside of the late and great *Jimi Hendrix*, and former *Thin
> Lizzy*guitarist
> >*Brian Robertson*, nobody *STOMPS* a mean & wicked *Wah-Pedal *like *
> >Guitar-Wizard* - *Mick Box!* I can see how Mr. Box wears a *Wah-Pedal*
> out.
> >
> >Overall, this *Album* is one *Energetic* and *Exciting* sonic affair.
> >
> >Listening to *'SPELLBINDER'*, just makes me hope to see *URIAH HEEP*, here
> >in *The States*, even more!
> >
> >Such a great band with inspiring music - *URIAH HEEP!*
> >
> >Take Care, everyone.
> >
> >Shawn -
> >
> >(*Louisiana* - *HEEP-ster*)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 9:17 PM, Dave Crookham < crookham at peoplepc.com>wrote:
> >
> >> Bob,
> >>
> >> My comment wasn't meant as a cut on Purple. I'm happy it doesn't sound
> >> like classic Purple as much as I'm happy it doesn't sound like much of
> the
> >> rest of post-Blackmore Purple. It's just that times, without the vocals,
> >> there are parts of it that to me sound similar to the last 2 Heep CD's.
> >>
> >> Dave
> >>
> >> -----Original Message----- From: Bob Winward
> >> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 6:25 AM
> >> To: Heepsters Mailing List (Travellers in Time)
> >> Subject: Re: [Heeplist] [NHC] Some Great New Music
> >>
> >> I never said the new DP sounds like Classic Purple.  I did not even
> expect
> >> to like this cd, but I love it.  I buy very little new music anymore
> >> because
> >> most music bores me.  Yet this new DP with their NEW sound is very
> creative
> >> and enjoyable.  I listen to cds only when I drive.  I have a 4 hour
> round
> >> trip today into PA and cannot wait to start listening again.  I must
> have
> >> got the special edition that was juiced up, as everyone else seems to be
> >> saying so so things about the new DP.
> >>
> >> What about all the loud dominant keyboards?  Maybe since DP has a new
> >> sound,
> >> people are not accepting.  I am thoroughly enjoying.
> >>
> >>
> >> On 6/10/13 10:25 PM, "Dave Crookham" < crookham at peoplepc.com > wrote:
> >>
> >>  It's funny, because every time I listen to that Purple CD I think it
> >>> sounds
> >>> more like modern day Heep than it does classic Purple.
> >>>
> >>> Dave
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Bob Winward
> >>> Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 6:41 AM
> >>> To: Heepsters Mailing List (Travellers in Time)
> >>> Subject: Re: [Heeplist] [NHC] Some Great New Music
> >>>
> >>> I went through a phase in the late 70's and good part of the 80's
> where I
> >>> always craved new music.  Now it seems I only crave Heep, and I must
> >>> admit,
> >>> it is easier on the wallet!
> >>>
> >>> That said, I picked up the new DEEEP PURPLE cd yesterday, with very low
> >>> expectations.  There were a few comments on the list, then seemed to
> die
> >>> off.  I played one listen so far, and I must say I am very pleased and
> >>> surprised.  Now What on first listen, sounds much better than
> >>> purpindicular,
> >>> Bananas or Rapture of the Deep.  Not sure if I missed any others, but
> they
> >>> are not rememberable.  Now What is the best I have heard since Perfect
> >>> Strangers.  The keyboards really jumped out at me, much more dominant
> >>> than I
> >>> ever remember Airey sounding.  Plus all the songs did not sound the
> same,
> >>> I
> >>> heard lots of keyboard and guitar solos and it all sounded very
> >>> artsy/progressive.  A couple of songs I thought I was listening to
> Styx or
> >>> Kansas.  The keys were very up front.  I can't wait to get back in the
> car
> >>> and listen some more.  I am excited about this.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On 6/10/13 12:28 AM, "Dave Crookham" < crookham at peoplepc.com > wrote:
> >>>
> >>>  It's been a boring year for my music-wise so far. I'm much like Dave
> S.
> >>>> in
> >>>> that I primarily listen to stuff I haven't heard before. Not really
> any
> >>>> keepers except the new Purple CD, and that doesn't even compare to
> their
> >>>> glory days, it's just so much better than most of the post Blackmore
> >>>> material.
> >>>>
> >>>
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