tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post3283651792519361183..comments2024-03-28T18:42:16.490-07:00Comments on DaveCromwell Writes: The Mast - The Propulsive Dual DreamDaveCromwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-21133220756206013192011-11-24T10:55:02.739-08:002011-11-24T10:55:02.739-08:00I have to agree with you about how this band share...I have to agree with you about how this band shares many of the creative elements The Doors engaged in, eagle. As you insightfully mention - "the mystical vocals, the drums, the Indian influences"<br /><br />Yes - very much so indeed.<br /><br />Yet - as you say - there is no lack-of-their-own-ideas, *unartistic* copying. What they are doing is completely different. Unique to themselves. And as you also so accurately notice - seeing them perform and get this full rich sound with only two people - quite impressive, without a doubt. Great to hear you get this.DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-77099482681032500832011-11-10T14:26:03.370-08:002011-11-10T14:26:03.370-08:00Awesome.
I have to say, you amaze me, Dave. With ...Awesome.<br /><br />I have to say, you amaze me, Dave. With each new entry you bring another fantastic band and exceed the level of creative beauty that you share with your blog's readers. After this entry I feel as if it's a kind of peak- this band has it all.<br /><br />My first impression was that they remind me of The Doors- the mystical vocals, the drums, the Indian influences, all that. But they have a totally distinctive sound, no copying, it's recognizable and original. Really, a very mature, very "we know our way into the sound" sounding band.<br /><br />The emphasis on drums remind of an album, I can't remember the name of the musician who recorded it, but it's pretty recent- it was an all instrumental, all percussion based album, really outlandish, experimental stuff. In case of The Mast the drums are amazing. As well as guitars and vocals- everything is working really great.<br /><br />And when I see those live studio recording videos I can only say- wow, they're great at doing what they do. Playing live like this, only two people- do I have to say anything more?<br /><br />Great band. Great entry. Great music.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-20107743419007395892011-11-09T19:05:50.700-08:002011-11-09T19:05:50.700-08:00Yes, I was rather pleased with the word combinatio...Yes, I was rather pleased with the word combination "Hyperkinetic percussion sets," Mr. Smork - so thanks for noticing that one.<br /><br />Glad you liked the Q&A, VFSD.DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-41589455794583875352011-11-09T12:40:02.481-08:002011-11-09T12:40:02.481-08:00Well written review and a good q & a exchange ...Well written review and a good q & a exchange with a band that is very different in sound and influences than the usual fare.ViewFromSpookysDoghousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18338262684051252873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-73960787733983317922011-11-09T11:36:16.712-08:002011-11-09T11:36:16.712-08:00nice piece. sweet music i would say. and i was giv...nice piece. sweet music i would say. and i was give them a listen while i read in it sounded easier then they talked about it. so we have different points of view to their music, that make it more interesting. <br />and i even caught a catch phrase from this piece that i might like - "Hyperkinetic percussion sets". :D<br />well done.Mr Smorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17114656304341401631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-8229262479390829252011-11-09T08:00:20.559-08:002011-11-09T08:00:20.559-08:00Good to hear, Anouk.
Yes, their sound is an inter...Good to hear, Anouk.<br /><br />Yes, their sound is an interesting hybrid of classical Indian and Peruvian percussion influences.DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-66316850379814761932011-11-09T04:08:13.476-08:002011-11-09T04:08:13.476-08:00Great review Dave, I quite like the sound of their...Great review Dave, I quite like the sound of their music :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-18040671894064527302011-11-08T13:52:27.799-08:002011-11-08T13:52:27.799-08:00There is no question that Brooklyn, NY has been a ...There is no question that Brooklyn, NY has been a hotbed for a certain element of the modern rock music scene for a while now.<br /><br />And although The Mast may be headquartered there - I feel their actual *sound* comes from somewhere far more exotic and overseas.DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-74224707240949326292011-11-08T13:30:25.196-08:002011-11-08T13:30:25.196-08:00OOh yeah, really like this band Dave. Fantastic vo...OOh yeah, really like this band Dave. Fantastic voice. A great find. All the good stuff seems to be coming from Brooklyn these days!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-83984057235769904462011-11-08T12:45:09.612-08:002011-11-08T12:45:09.612-08:00Although included in the "Dream Pop" Sho...Although included in the "Dream Pop" Showcase - I will be the first to agree that this band's sound is distinctly different from the guitar-distortion heavy music I favor so much, William.<br /><br />The middle-eastern and african elements to the percussion stand out the most.<br /><br />Haale's voice is just as lovely, though - as any female fronted band that ever looked to say, The Cocteau Twins or My Bloody Valentine for inspiration.DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-44729847746828624342011-11-08T12:33:16.333-08:002011-11-08T12:33:16.333-08:00A change away from the dreaminess of a lot of Crom...A change away from the dreaminess of a lot of Cromtastic reviews and into a faster more catchy sound but still with the requisite mystery and quality we have come to expect.<br /><br />A charming exploration of the inner workings of an interesting band - you are like Murphy Brown but less doucheyWilliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359497677341007090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-91816087873846974192011-11-08T12:06:36.466-08:002011-11-08T12:06:36.466-08:00"drums" "catchy" "rhythmi..."drums" "catchy" "rhythmic" "Trump" "Wild Poppies" - you two have summed it up rather nicely!DaveCromwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626814069731367862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-42589800138259917342011-11-08T11:59:19.693-08:002011-11-08T11:59:19.693-08:00interesting and nice interview Dave! Cool pics. I ...interesting and nice interview Dave! Cool pics. I like "Wild Poppies" great song, catchy and rhythmic.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05966689984784645679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292741862763113147.post-74912564273953780032011-11-08T11:29:17.724-08:002011-11-08T11:29:17.724-08:00I guess I'm first hehe=)
Well, nice review Dav...I guess I'm first hehe=)<br />Well, nice review Dave! personally I liked that video where they performing Trump, I love how the drums were sounding, very cool! plus, great photos!Ivankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10338111391957632733noreply@blogger.com