Keith Moon vs. Neil Peart (title, quote)

Laces Out Dan! · 10-15-2005, 07:03 PM

Im saying that neil peart is a better drummer only because he was a huge groundbreaker for progressive rock, and drumming in general

TheBig3 · 10-16-2005, 05:38 PM

Before I opened this post I could have guessed every answer given here. To me, its a race to see ho can give the deep insightful answer first sometimes, so Im going to go way off the beaten path with my answer.

First of all im choosing Peart. Let me also say that, with exception of a few songs, I think Rush isn't that good. I mean their good, but their more math than music. And im not discrediting Moon's music or contribution to later generations, but as for who can hold two sitcks and hit them against drums? Its Peart. To go back to Jr.'s post, I'll agree with his fianal analogy, except that Moon didn't use all the crayons.

While it could be said that Moon did amazing designes with red blue and yellow, he never touched green, black, and orange. While I do think its fair to say Moon did what he wanted, I don't think its fair to say he did it all. I don't even know that he could if he wanted to.

<<<>>> · 10-16-2005, 06:24 PM

i dont think its worth debating. neil all the way

Laces Out Dan! · 10-16-2005, 08:40 PM

Dude im totally disagreeing with your statement on Rush's music not being good...That was one of the dumbest thing ive ever heard about them being more about math than music...Thats just Fcked and also, by the way how can it be more about math than music...you can tell the creativity that went into there music...and every progressive band for that matter,.

Merkaba · 10-16-2005, 11:47 PM

Not all creativity is feeling though is it? I think Big3 has said this, along with many others, before. Just because it is progressive and creative doesn't make it fun to listen to. It has to be about the music not how far they can push the complexity of music.

If this was the case then progressive bands would be wiping their arse with bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam for not being as "technically creative".

And that is rubbish. Theres creativity and then theres creativity.

boo boo · 10-17-2005, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by _LesPaul43_

Im saying that neil peart is a better drummer only because he was a huge groundbreaker for progressive rock, and drumming in general

You do realise that Progressive Rock has been around long before Rush, right?

~~Basket Case~~ · 10-17-2005, 06:48 AM

ok ill say neil ok, coz i like the name. also sounds good on drums.

right-track · 10-17-2005, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Basket Case

ok ill say neil ok, coz i like the name. also sounds good on drums.

Oh for fuck sake! ^

I have an afternoon off work, so I'm thinking (check out MB).

Why did I bother?

*checks T.V. listings*

boo boo · 10-17-2005, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Merkaba

Not all creativity is feeling though is it? I think Big3 has said this, along with many others, before. Just because it is progressive and creative doesn't make it fun to listen to. It has to be about the music not how far they can push the complexity of music.

If this was the case then progressive bands would be wiping their arse with bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam for not being as "technically creative".

And that is rubbish. Theres creativity and then theres creativity.

Agreed 100%

Urban Hat€monger ? · 10-17-2005, 11:10 AM

Watching Keith Moon play makes me want to break things
Watching Neil Peart makes me want to take a nap.

Technicality is overrated , you could get a computer to do that these days , I want entertainment.

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10-16-2005, 05:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	Before I opened this post I could have guessed every answer given here. To me, its a race to see ho can give the deep insightful answer first sometimes, so Im going to go way off the beaten path with my answer. First of all im choosing Peart. Let me also say that, with exception of a few songs, I think Rush isn't that good. I mean their good, but their more math than music. And im not discrediting Moon's music or contribution to later generations, but as for who can hold two sitcks and hit them against drums? Its Peart. To go back to Jr.'s post, I'll agree with his fianal analogy, except that Moon didn't use all the crayons. While it could be said that Moon did amazing designes with red blue and yellow, he never touched green, black, and orange. While I do think its fair to say Moon did what he wanted, I don't think its fair to say he did it all. I don't even know that he could if he wanted to. __________________ I've moved to a new address

10-16-2005, 06:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
<<<>>> Dependent User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: between yo' legs Posts: 397	i dont think its worth debating. neil all the way __________________ -)-)-)-)-)-)

10-16-2005, 11:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
Merkaba Whitewater! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,885	Not all creativity is feeling though is it? I think Big3 has said this, along with many others, before. Just because it is progressive and creative doesn't make it fun to listen to. It has to be about the music not how far they can push the complexity of music. If this was the case then progressive bands would be wiping their arse with bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam for not being as "technically creative". And that is rubbish. Theres creativity and then theres creativity. __________________ She thinks I'm a reclusive genius, she's going to be very disappointed when she finds out i'm a reclusive wanker

10-17-2005, 11:10 AM	#20 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	Watching Keith Moon play makes me want to break things Watching Neil Peart makes me want to take a nap. Technicality is overrated , you could get a computer to do that these days , I want entertainment. __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

10-15-2005, 07:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Laces Out Dan! I love Puck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4,614	Im saying that neil peart is a better drummer only because he was a huge groundbreaker for progressive rock, and drumming in general

10-16-2005, 08:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
Laces Out Dan! I love Puck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4,614	Dude im totally disagreeing with your statement on Rush's music not being good...That was one of the dumbest thing ive ever heard about them being more about math than music...Thats just Fcked and also, by the way how can it be more about math than music...you can tell the creativity that went into there music...and every progressive band for that matter,.

10-17-2005, 06:48 AM	#17 (permalink)
~~Basket Case~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: leeds-uk Posts: 30	ok ill say neil ok, coz i like the name. also sounds good on drums.