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Boom or Brendan O'Brien?

pjpitt89pjpitt89 Posts: 1,860
edited September 2009 in The Porch
So I have heard a few times that BOB played all the piano parts on backspacer? I was just wondering if anyone knows if there is truth behind that, because in that 10 minute making of backspacer video you can clearly see Boom in the studio?
9/1/00, 4/28/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/12/03, 10/1/04, 9/28/05, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 6/1/06, 6/27/08, 6/30/08, 8/7/08 (EV), 6/12/09 (EV), 10/27/09, 10/28/09,10/30/09, 10/31/09, 5/21/10, 6/15/11 (EV), 9/2/12, 7/19/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 10/27/13, 4/28/16, 4/29/16, 8/7/16, 11/4/16 (TOTD), 8/18/18, 8/20/18, 9/24/21 (EV&Earthlings), 9/26/21, 9/11/2022, 9/14/2022, 9/7/2024, 9/9/2024, 9/12/2024
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  • Guitarhero27Guitarhero27 Posts: 2,146
    pjpitt89 wrote:
    So I have heard a few times that BOB played all the piano parts on backspacer? I was just wondering if anyone knows if there is truth behind that, because in that 10 minute making of backspacer video you can clearly see Boom in the studio?

    the "making of backspacer" is really not what the title says. That's PJ's warehouse, where they rehearse to either prepare for the studio, or prepare for a show/tour. Boom is part of the live arsenal, like all of the guys' guitars and amps. Just sits (surfs) around waiting for its turn to shine!

    The "Making of Backspacer" was really just clips of the band rehearsing.
    9/29/96, 8/29/98, 9/8,11/98, 7/28/99, 8/23,24,25/00, 10/13/00, 4/15/03, 4/30/03, 7/8,9,12,14/03, 10/1/04, 9/30/05, 10/1/05, 5/4,5,13,27,28/06, 6/1,3/06, 6/19,20,22,24,25,27/08, 7/1/08, 8/4,5,7,16/08, 8/21/09, 10/27,28,30,31/09, 5/15,17,18,20,21/10, 9/2/12, 10/18,19,21,22,25/13
  • DH62179DH62179 Posts: 312
    I was wondering that too, He's not listed in any credits that I've seen. Doesn't really make sense to me why he wouldn't be doing it, is he not good enough? If so, then why is he there at all?
  • pjpitt89pjpitt89 Posts: 1,860
    Guitarhero27 wrote:
    pjpitt89 wrote:
    So I have heard a few times that BOB played all the piano parts on backspacer? I was just wondering if anyone knows if there is truth behind that, because in that 10 minute making of backspacer video you can clearly see Boom in the studio?

    the "making of backspacer" is really not what the title says. That's PJ's warehouse, where they rehearse to either prepare for the studio, or prepare for a show/tour. Boom is part of the live arsenal, like all of the guys' guitars and amps. Just sits (surfs) around waiting for its turn to shine!

    The "Making of Backspacer" was really just clips of the band rehearsing.


    That is a good point, but going along with that point, if he is rehearsing and working on all of these songs with them, why would he not record them? UNLESS that was them preparing for the tour, and he was simply playing what BOB played on the album, but it doesnt make sense to me either way
    9/1/00, 4/28/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/12/03, 10/1/04, 9/28/05, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 6/1/06, 6/27/08, 6/30/08, 8/7/08 (EV), 6/12/09 (EV), 10/27/09, 10/28/09,10/30/09, 10/31/09, 5/21/10, 6/15/11 (EV), 9/2/12, 7/19/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 10/27/13, 4/28/16, 4/29/16, 8/7/16, 11/4/16 (TOTD), 8/18/18, 8/20/18, 9/24/21 (EV&Earthlings), 9/26/21, 9/11/2022, 9/14/2022, 9/7/2024, 9/9/2024, 9/12/2024
  • justamjustam Posts: 21,412
    Boom is the person who plays the keyboard parts when they tour. It would make sense for him to practice the parts and play them while they are on tour even if he wasn't involved in making them up or recording them.

    It's really not so confusing!!
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  • Guitarhero27Guitarhero27 Posts: 2,146
    pjpitt89 wrote:
    Guitarhero27 wrote:
    pjpitt89 wrote:
    So I have heard a few times that BOB played all the piano parts on backspacer? I was just wondering if anyone knows if there is truth behind that, because in that 10 minute making of backspacer video you can clearly see Boom in the studio?

    the "making of backspacer" is really not what the title says. That's PJ's warehouse, where they rehearse to either prepare for the studio, or prepare for a show/tour. Boom is part of the live arsenal, like all of the guys' guitars and amps. Just sits (surfs) around waiting for its turn to shine!

    The "Making of Backspacer" was really just clips of the band rehearsing.


    That is a good point, but going along with that point, if he is rehearsing and working on all of these songs with them, why would he not record them? UNLESS that was them preparing for the tour, and he was simply playing what BOB played on the album, but it doesnt make sense to me either way


    Prep for the tour, and arrangements. Why doesn't he record with the band? Simple - he's a hired gun to put it simply. Riot Act was different as he was a breath of fresh air, and also had writing credits on LBC. Then he toured with the band - and in order to do so it had to be established whether he'd be a full time member (and receive publishing royalties/performance royalties) or just a "hired gun" and just get paid to play.

    He's not in any of the official promo pictures.

    B'OB is also a classically trained pianist. You get the job done quicker and more efficiently using someone who is trained for it. Many examples of this usually deal with studio/session drummers. Just look up Josh Freese on wikipedia.
    9/29/96, 8/29/98, 9/8,11/98, 7/28/99, 8/23,24,25/00, 10/13/00, 4/15/03, 4/30/03, 7/8,9,12,14/03, 10/1/04, 9/30/05, 10/1/05, 5/4,5,13,27,28/06, 6/1,3/06, 6/19,20,22,24,25,27/08, 7/1/08, 8/4,5,7,16/08, 8/21/09, 10/27,28,30,31/09, 5/15,17,18,20,21/10, 9/2/12, 10/18,19,21,22,25/13
  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,430
    BO'b has contributed more to PJ than Boom ever could and really brings out the best in the boys.

    Boom doesn't seem to be the most accomplished keyboard player and the 2 ideas he has contributed are very similar. I would be suprised to find out he is a better piano player than BO'b.
  • Ledbetterman10Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,944
    DewieCox wrote:
    BO'b has contributed more to PJ than Boom ever could and really brings out the best in the boys.

    Boom doesn't seem to be the most accomplished keyboard player and the 2 ideas he has contributed are very similar.

    This about sums it up.
    2000: Camden 1, 2003: Philly, State College, Camden 1, MSG 2, Hershey, 2004: Reading, 2005: Philly, 2006: Camden 1, 2, East Rutherford 1, 2007: Lollapalooza, 2008: Camden 1, Washington D.C., MSG 1, 2, 2009: Philly 1, 2, 3, 4, 2010: Bristol, MSG 2, 2011: PJ20 1, 2, 2012: Made In America, 2013: Brooklyn 2, Philly 2, 2014: Denver, 2015: Global Citizen Festival, 2016: Philly 2, Fenway 1, 2018: Fenway 1, 2, 2021: Sea. Hear. Now. 2022: Camden, 2024: Philly 2

    Pearl Jam bootlegs:
    http://wegotshit.blogspot.com
  • justamjustam Posts: 21,412
    It's unnecessary to put Boom down like this!!

    He wasn't chosen because they auditioned a lot of people and he played the best. He was chosen because they felt comfortable taking him on the road with them and he is able to fit into the texture the way they need him to.
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  • blazedoutbeeblazedoutbee Posts: 254
    BOOM is the man! 8-)
  • Ledbetterman10Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,944
    Here's something I posted in a prior Boom thread that got some laughs:
    Ledbetterman10 wrote:

    And here's another Boom theory I have: I think Stone HATES him. Really, put yourself in the room....beginning of the Riot Act sessions:

    Stone: Hey Ed, how was your vacation?

    Ed: Oh great man....great.

    Stone: Cool, yeah so I got some riffs, been going over a few things with Mike.......um.......yeah.....who's that crazy looking guy in the corner?

    Ed: That corner? Oh that's Boom

    Stone: Boom?

    Ed: Yeah Boom. I met him while I was surfing. He grows his own weed. He's cool man...he's going to play keys on the album.

    Stone: What?

    Ed: Yeah. Look I gotta go take a leak but I'll see ya in there. Go introduce yourself to Boom.....he's cool man.

    Stone: What? (Eddie exits, Stone walks up to Boom)

    Stone: Hey man, I'm Stone....I play guitar....and founded the band and.....

    Boom: ALOHA MAN!!! Where's the wine? Eddie said you guys always have lots of wine!

    Stone: Oh brother....
    2000: Camden 1, 2003: Philly, State College, Camden 1, MSG 2, Hershey, 2004: Reading, 2005: Philly, 2006: Camden 1, 2, East Rutherford 1, 2007: Lollapalooza, 2008: Camden 1, Washington D.C., MSG 1, 2, 2009: Philly 1, 2, 3, 4, 2010: Bristol, MSG 2, 2011: PJ20 1, 2, 2012: Made In America, 2013: Brooklyn 2, Philly 2, 2014: Denver, 2015: Global Citizen Festival, 2016: Philly 2, Fenway 1, 2018: Fenway 1, 2, 2021: Sea. Hear. Now. 2022: Camden, 2024: Philly 2

    Pearl Jam bootlegs:
    http://wegotshit.blogspot.com
  • I_Am_MikeI_Am_Mike Posts: 222
    Ledbetterman10 wrote:
    Here's something I posted in a prior Boom thread that got some laughs:
    Ledbetterman10 wrote:

    And here's another Boom theory I have: I think Stone HATES him. Really, put yourself in the room....beginning of the Riot Act sessions:

    Stone: Hey Ed, how was your vacation?

    Ed: Oh great man....great.

    Stone: Cool, yeah so I got some riffs, been going over a few things with Mike.......um.......yeah.....who's that crazy looking guy in the corner?

    Ed: That corner? Oh that's Boom

    Stone: Boom?

    Ed: Yeah Boom. I met him while I was surfing. He grows his own weed. He's cool man...he's going to play keys on the album.

    Stone: What?

    Ed: Yeah. Look I gotta go take a leak but I'll see ya in there. Go introduce yourself to Boom.....he's cool man.

    Stone: What? (Eddie exits, Stone walks up to Boom)

    Stone: Hey man, I'm Stone....I play guitar....and founded the band and.....

    Boom: ALOHA MAN!!! Where's the wine? Eddie said you guys always have lots of wine!

    Stone: Oh brother....

    that's both fucking hilarious and SO believable. :lol:
  • EvolverEvolver Posts: 525
    DewieCox wrote:
    BO'b has contributed more to PJ than Boom ever could and really brings out the best in the boys.

    Boom doesn't seem to be the most accomplished keyboard player and the 2 ideas he has contributed are very similar. I would be suprised to find out he is a better piano player than BO'b.


    Agree 100%
  • WhyNotSwedenWhyNotSweden Sweden Posts: 4,307
    Brendan played in the -95 tour with Neil Young, the only time ive seen him play live, and he did that great.
    Boom seems to be a bit clumsy and hits two keys when he supposed not to do that, he is a COOL DUDE.
    -95, Stockholm (MirrorBall Tour)
    -00, Stockholm
    -07, Copenhagen
    -09, Berlin
    -10, Berlin
    -11, East Troy 1+2
    -12, Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen, EV London 2
    -13, London, Chicago
    -14, Amsterdam 1+2, Berlin, Stockholm, Oslo
    -16, TOTD San Francisco 1+2
    -17, EV Amsterdam 2+3
    -18, Amsterdam 1+2, London 1+(2), Barcelona, London 2
    -19, EV Brussels

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