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SMF Cyndi
Posted 2006-10-01 2:02 AM (#6206 - in reply to #6193)
Subject: AJ Drum Clinic review from 9/29-LINY Sam Ash Music Store
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Well, another memorable experience indeed. I was there about a half hour before it began, watched them set up and do a sound check. Sam Ash store was enormous! The guitars blew me away! First time in there. The theme on the outer windows was very inviting. I will post the pic's I took, very creative.

AJ was as suave' as usual. It was a pleasure to finally see him up front where he belongs! I have always said he needed to be on a pedestal! When you're great, you're great! He was joking about the drum solo's how it was a good time for people to stretch, get something to nosh on or go to the bathroom! {he motioned a yawn...yawn...lol..}hehehe..NOT ME! I wait and LOVE AJ's thrashing solo, all eyes are on him during that time! AJ played the meanest and fastest I had ever seen. The tempo of this music is riveting! I don't have any other word to describe it. The pace and rhythm change so frequently, it was just a testimony to his skill and experience! It really kept me on the edge of my seat! For once I got to see every facial expression during his dismantling sound of the drums! PERFECTION!

After reading some of the many A+ reviews of "Sonic Stomp"..I have to use some of the adjectives used to describe the amazing Mike Orlando. **Speed demon with amazing lightning-riffs** they sent chills down my spine! If you could have seen how fast his hands were moving, like lightning bolts no lie! I walked up to him after the show and said.."ok, where's shredder?"...lol..he laughed, we chatted a bit and signed my cd's and flyers. He was very gracious and Mitch was right, they all were very humble. One song in particular really proves the strength and ability of this trio. The song is "Changes." Just truly brilliant in ever sense! The tones and sequences just were a cut above the rest. Some of the tunes were almost "trippy" sounding, and after I thought about it, it almost reminded me a bit like "Hawkwind." Some of the riffs also had the familiar quality of Hendrix!! Now what does that tell ya? The entire set was very unique. I could have sat and listened for hours! I was actually mesmerized!

Lenny, with his huge, adorable smile the entire time playin' his bass with ease. The bass sound is loud, strong and you can hear it penetrate through the drums and guitar. Super charged! I chatted with him as well, nice fellow! He has played with many other bands and comes to the group with alot of well deserved respect.

Songs...“Wheels in Motion”. You have to get this cd, you won't be sorry. I jammed all the way home to it. {**caution, it makes you speed! LOL..} I am going to use another word I saw that described this music, it was "infectious!"..it certainly IS! I absolutely agree!

I was very much impressed. Every element, every single note seemed to be perfectly placed without one missed beat! I tell you this, it is true greatness! I sure hope to see them again!I believe this is going to go to the top of the charts!

The other project in the works is called "Tred" featuring AJ, Mike, Lenny, same style, only with a vocalist. This should be interesting as well.

I am working on uploading some of the pic's I took. Hope you enjoy them.

Check out these reviews...whoa!
http://www.mikeorlandomusic.com/reviews.html



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