[Heeplist] [NHC] Some Great New Music

Wed Jun 12 17:11:43 EDT 2013

Igor,

You may get a Kick out of this web-site (?).

http://www.kitrae.net/music/big_muff_history2.html

*Shawn -*

On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 4:02 PM, Shawn Mctopy <shawn.mctopy at selu.edu> wrote:

> 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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