New band with ex-Yes member

[MarkF]

I think Kevin Caffrey once said: "But I have to ask, has BS ever written
a song that sounds different from any of his other songs?"

Do these sound different? Looks different at least:

[True]

Post by MarkF
I think Kevin Caffrey once said: "But I have to ask, has BS ever written
a song that sounds different from any of his other songs?"
http://youtu.be/cy2wXI4thyo
http://youtu.be/YERvkcjWM5k
http://youtu.be/P7TmYu5RASY
--
Mark "looks like he went out and got kristy love (*)" F

Interesting - the players (other than the drummer) do not seem to emote much in these videos. Indeed, the songs have that signature BS sound. That crunchy compressed sound is right there. BS must really like Carvin guitars, seems he always uses that one axe (a TL60?). I wonder if he would sound very different with another guitar - or is the sound more due to his rig and playing style in general?

[MarkF]

Post by True
Interesting - the players (other than the drummer) do not seem to
emote much in these videos.

I thought the name "Emote" was perhaps being cynical... I don't know,
maybe it's some sort of pun on the "emo" style of music? The lead singer
just kind of sings, strums, smiles, and looks from side to side once in
a while. I didn't notice the other players... At least Billy *not* being
the 'frontman' is easier on the eyes. ;)

Post by True
Indeed, the songs have that signature BS sound. That crunchy
compressed sound is right there.

But wait, there's more! Billy just released another solo album, this one
for download only. Yep, it sounds like his other solo albums. If you
like them, you'll probably like this. If you think they all sound the
same, you'll probably think that about this one too.

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/billysherwood6

Post by True
BS must really like Carvin guitars, seems he always uses that one
axe (a TL60?). I wonder if he would sound very different with
another guitar - or is the sound more due to his rig and playing
style in general?

Maybe he has an endorsement deal with Carvin? I think he has one with
Spector for his 8-string bass.

[Kevin Caffrey]

Post by MarkF

Post by True
Interesting - the players (other than the drummer) do not seem to
emote much in these videos.

I thought the name "Emote" was perhaps being cynical... I don't know,
maybe it's some sort of pun on the "emo" style of music? The lead singer
just kind of sings, strums, smiles, and looks from side to side once in
a while. I didn't notice the other players... At least Billy *not* being
the 'frontman' is easier on the eyes. ;)

Post by True
Indeed, the songs have that signature BS sound. That crunchy
compressed sound is right there.

But wait, there's more! Billy just released another solo album, this one
for download only. Yep, it sounds like his other solo albums. If you
like them, you'll probably like this. If you think they all sound the
same, you'll probably think that about this one too.
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/billysherwood6

Post by True
BS must really like Carvin guitars, seems he always uses that one
axe (a TL60?). I wonder if he would sound very different with
another guitar - or is the sound more due to his rig and playing
style in general?

Maybe he has an endorsement deal with Carvin? I think he has one with
Spector for his 8-string bass.
--
Mark "now he's also mixing or re-mixing _Heaven & Earth_ apparently?" F
Tales From TopBLOGraphic Oceans
<http://markf-yeselpkrimson.blogspot.com/>

All BS solo stuff sounds exactly the same, so at least with this it sounds a little better to my ears with the female singer and some "new blood" that he is working with.

Kevin
http://www.facebook.com/kevincaffreymusic

[MarkF]

http://youtu.be/YERvkcjWM5k

Post by Kevin Caffrey
All BS solo stuff sounds exactly the same, so at least with this it
sounds a little better to my ears with the female singer

easier on the eyes too. :-)

[d***@safe-mail.net]

Post by MarkF
I think Kevin Caffrey once said: "But I have to ask, has BS ever written
a song that sounds different from any of his other songs?"
http://youtu.be/cy2wXI4thyo
http://youtu.be/YERvkcjWM5k
http://youtu.be/P7TmYu5RASY
--
Mark "looks like he went out and got kristy love (*)" F
Tales From TopBLOGraphic Oceans
<http://markf-yeselpkrimson.blogspot.com/>
(*) <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Get_Christie_Love!>

Check out "The Prog Collection" where Billy gets some of the best "Prog" musicians to back him up. Nice CD of varied material.

Dave The Rave

[MarkF]

Post by d***@safe-mail.net
Check out "The Prog Collection" where Billy gets some of the best
"Prog" musicians to back him up. Nice CD of varied material.

There are two CDs by "The Prog Collective" (self-titled & _Epilogue_) as
well as one called "The Fusion Syndicate", all written & produced by
Sherwood over the last couple of years. It sounds like that's what you
mean...?

The material is okay but it still has Billy's signature production sound
all over it. If you like that sound (and several people I know don't)
then hearing the guest musicians probably makes it worth having.

[d***@safe-mail.net]

Post by MarkF

Post by d***@safe-mail.net
Check out "The Prog Collection" where Billy gets some of the best
"Prog" musicians to back him up. Nice CD of varied material.

There are two CDs by "The Prog Collective" (self-titled & _Epilogue_) as
well as one called "The Fusion Syndicate", all written & produced by
Sherwood over the last couple of years. It sounds like that's what you
mean...?
The material is okay but it still has Billy's signature production sound
all over it. If you like that sound (and several people I know don't)
then hearing the guest musicians probably makes it worth having.
--
Mark "it's all one big conspiracy" F
Tales From TopBLOGraphic Oceans
<http://markf-yeselpkrimson.blogspot.com/>

I agree that the overall mix has too much echo/reverb ambiance. 90125 did the same thing but with more creative results.

Dave The Rave

[b***@gmail.com]

Well..... I think when he started to play drums....... that was one step too far.

listen, nice bassist. For some reason, I think that the vocals on World Trade sound different than his later stuff.

I like him and all. However, there is such a thing as being "over-prolific." Is it throw enough sh#t at the wall and see if something sticks?

Bill