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Post by ironguts on Feb 22, 2007 8:53:21 GMT 10
Had the pleasure of playing with Mr Barker in Perth this week. Yes, I've played with him for years and yes, he's always been good, even great. But Simon has entered a new level of excellence it's frightening. His love of Korean music is making a heavy push on his playing, he is more powerful and expressive than ever before and his phrasing and structure is nothing short of astonishing.
Don't know why I'm saying all this, he was just so good you all deserve to know. Support his Kimnara label, there's great music available there, and if you get a chance to see him, get close.
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Post by glean on Feb 22, 2007 12:42:35 GMT 10
Barker is a genius......if hes got better that is real scray......but please everyone,,,,,,, dont tell my wife,,, shes the president of simonbarker australain fan club :-(
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Post by alimcg on Feb 28, 2007 18:03:40 GMT 10
The first thing that struck me when I first heard Simon was sound. Broad, deep, meaningful, individual. Simon also has the same effect my other favourite drummers have (insert your dodgy remark here IG, extra points for working the contents of these parentheses into said dodgy comment) - when I hear 'em I can't help but smile. Whether it's Billy Higgins, Herlin Riley, Sam Woodyard, Ed Blackwell, Bernard Purdie - whoever - those guys play so beautifully you can't help but feel good.
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Post by captain on Feb 28, 2007 18:06:37 GMT 10
Simon swings like hot Korean barbeque.
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Post by ironguts on Feb 28, 2007 18:16:53 GMT 10
me? a dodgy remark? don't forget I started this thread with an intelligent and passionate comment!
I think you know where you can insert your dodgy comment.
Damn, you got me.
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Post by ladylex on Mar 1, 2007 10:39:54 GMT 10
I like his chesty hair  oh yeh.. his banging skills are brilliant. So emotive. He makes his drums sound like they have melodic qualities  |
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Post by glean on Mar 1, 2007 11:25:57 GMT 10
his banging skills?  see...................... they all love him |
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Post by ladylex on Mar 10, 2007 2:32:27 GMT 10
they love your supple fingers too midear Melbourne's so lucky to have such mothafukka musos.. |
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Post by mim on Mar 10, 2007 13:05:10 GMT 10
Isn't he in Sydney?
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Post by isaacs on Mar 10, 2007 13:20:36 GMT 10
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Post by vickibonet on Mar 10, 2007 13:31:15 GMT 10
he's been known to travel south!
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Post by melbjazzfringe on Mar 10, 2007 14:15:34 GMT 10
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Post by aj on Mar 10, 2007 14:29:46 GMT 10
And for Stonnington Jazz : gigs with Vince on March 17 at Malvern Town Hall, and with Band Of Five Names & Matt McMahon Trio, at Chapel Off Chapel on March 21.
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Post by mim on Mar 11, 2007 11:36:19 GMT 10
Yay.
EDIT: Wow, that reads as sarcastic. It isn't, I really mean yay.
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Post by ladylex on Mar 12, 2007 18:14:03 GMT 10
hmm. I guess the Melbs musos are keen to hold him then.. cos when I asked.. he was claimed as a Melbs muso LOL he's damn brilliant. I wonder if he's getting a big head looking at this thread? but knowing his amazing self.. he is prolly embarrassed ;D add modesty and humble to that list of talents! |
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