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Is boom on his way out???

jamminpearlsjamminpearls Posts: 7,078
edited May 2009 in The Porch
He didn't play with them when they honored the WHO and now Mike is playing the piano on Santa Cruz. I hope he is back and that all it is in bad timing. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMM!
Go Birds!!!!
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    mca47mca47 Posts: 13,257
    Well, I sure hope they keep up with the keys.

    I have no real aliegance to Boom (though I do think they can do better), but the keyboard needs to stay whether Boom is playing them or not!

    As I have said a thousand times over the last 5-6 years...

    More piano, less organ!
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    CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    I think that Boom needs to play on Boom songs, and stay off the others. He has a good place, but just not all over everything.

    I think the only reason they didn't use him for the VH1 thing was probably because this other guy probably played on the actual recording, and probably didn't mess it up like Boom has done.

    I like Boom. I like songs with organ and piano.

    Only thing I'd say is GET RID OF THE SYNTHESIZED PIANO - IT'S LIKE NAILS ON A CHALKBOARD. Betterman intro during DC anyone? With a real piano that may have sounded "ok"... but with a horrible synth?
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    jamminpearlsjamminpearls Posts: 7,078
    CJMST3K wrote:
    I think that Boom needs to play on Boom songs, and stay off the others. He has a good place, but just not all over everything.

    I think the only reason they didn't use him for the VH1 thing was probably because this other guy probably played on the actual recording, and probably didn't mess it up like Boom has done.

    I like Boom. I like songs with organ and piano.

    Only thing I'd say is GET RID OF THE SYNTHESIZED PIANO - IT'S LIKE NAILS ON A CHALKBOARD. Betterman intro during DC anyone? With a real piano that may have sounded "ok"... but with a horrible synth?
    They used brandon o'brien the producer on VH1 rock honors
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    brolocobroloco Posts: 1,237
    i hope so. he looks and sounds like a nice guy, but I don't like him on stage with them. and the whole "booooooooom" thing at the shows I could do without.
    I say they should go back to what they had on stage in the 90s: 5 members.
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    WildsWilds Posts: 4,329
    edited May 2009
    :? :P
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    CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    They used brandon o'brien the producer on VH1 rock honors

    oh... that was O'Brien? Well, he's got more history with PJ than Boom. :)
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    PearlJamPatriotPearlJamPatriot Posts: 2,426
    I hope he is on his way out. I personally like Pearl Jam more without him. Sorry.
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    PearlJamPatriotPearlJamPatriot Posts: 2,426
    broloco wrote:
    i hope so. he looks and sounds like a nice guy, but I don't like him on stage with them. and the whole "booooooooom" thing at the shows I could do without.
    I say they should go back to what they had on stage in the 90s: 5 members.
    Agreed.
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    CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    broloco wrote:
    I say they should go back to what they had on stage in the 90s: 5 members.

    and dave a. :lol:
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    dustinparduedustinpardue Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,829
    for the love of god, lose the organ! it sounds terrible.
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    12345AGNST112345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    I hope he stays. Hes a cool dude and you hardly hear him during the non boom songs anyway.
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    The ChampThe Champ Posts: 4,063
    CJMST3K wrote:
    I think that Boom needs to play on Boom songs, and stay off the others. He has a good place, but just not all over everything.

    I think the only reason they didn't use him for the VH1 thing was probably because this other guy probably played on the actual recording, and probably didn't mess it up like Boom has done.

    I like Boom. I like songs with organ and piano.

    Only thing I'd say is GET RID OF THE SYNTHESIZED PIANO - IT'S LIKE NAILS ON A CHALKBOARD. Betterman intro during DC anyone? With a real piano that may have sounded "ok"... but with a horrible synth?

    With all due respect, you really need to get rid of that fucking hair ;) ..
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    mca47mca47 Posts: 13,257
    They used brandon o'brien the producer on VH1 rock honors


    I had no idea that was O'Brien!

    I wonder if that is why those songs sounded so f'n good!!?!?
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    RITFWinCORITFWinCO Posts: 217
    Whether Boom or someone else, I would opt for less keyboards. Maybe not totally extinction but less.

    I will say that when BenmontTench from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers subbed for Boom in Denver 2006 on Black, I def noticed a difference. Listen to it. Amazing keys. First night is really something.
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    Razor FaceRazor Face Posts: 53
    Really? Am I the only one who thought the Boomed-out version of Crazy Mary is amazing!
    I like the sound he adds. Hope he stays!
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    tvismyfriendtvismyfriend Posts: 2,118
    Apparently someone talked to a band member awhile ago and they said that Boom would be on this album.
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    wolfbearwolfbear Posts: 3,965
    I like Boom and I like keyboards so I hope he stays. But, he doesn't make PJ, so what ever they decide I will be happy with. :)
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    dustinparduedustinpardue Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,829
    I don't mind the organ i suppose on some songs. Sounds ok every once in a while. There are just some songs the organ just kills. Like RITFW with organ. I always thought Save You would be much better without organ and I only listen to the Easy Street version because it sounds so much better with just guitar.
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    nukebootnukeboot Posts: 1,465
    RITFWinCO wrote:
    I will say that when BenmontTench from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers subbed for Boom in Denver 2006 on Black, I def noticed a difference. Listen to it. Amazing keys. First night is really something.

    In fairness to Boom, it's hard for any keyboard player to match up with Tench.

    I've always been a big fan of the B3 in rock music, so he's always been a welcome addition to me.
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    JonnyPistachioJonnyPistachio Florida Posts: 10,217
    Razor Face wrote:
    Really? Am I the only one who thought the Boomed-out version of Crazy Mary is amazing!
    I like the sound he adds. Hope he stays!

    I love him on Crazy Mary too. But please, please, just give us back In My Tree. I beg you.
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    Gonzo1977Gonzo1977 Posts: 1,696
    Ha Ha
    We say this every record :)

    I'm pretty sure Boom will still be there -maybe not as prominant on the new record since Brendon O'Brien is producing- but I imagine he will be part of the touring lineup if nothing else.

    Personally I like Boom and the potential he brings to the band. They finally figured out how to utilize him properly on the 2006 Tour. The Riot Act tour was a bit of a clusterfuck as it seemed like they felt that they had to use him on every song. Thankfully, Boom eventually learned to pick his parts a little bit better and truly added a rather interesting dynamic to both the sound of the album and tour.

    In the future, I hope that they can continue to find some space for him in their songs because I just love the sound of a B3 organ and what it can bring to a song.

    Pearl Jam seems to be moving in some interesting directions and opening themselves up to some different sounds. So I think it only makes sense that they keep him around.
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    markejemarkeje Posts: 12
    for the love of god, lose the organ! it sounds terrible.

    A++++++++++++

    It's done, its over..move ON!!!!!
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    jamminpearlsjamminpearls Posts: 7,078
    Razor Face wrote:
    Really? Am I the only one who thought the Boomed-out version of Crazy Mary is amazing!
    I like the sound he adds. Hope he stays!
    especially san diego 06 killer version.
    Go Birds!!!!
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