My mate Gavin Harrison (of Porcupine Tree)

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ElfDude wrote:Cool. I've got a few old Renaissance 33 and a third LP's ('cos I'm an old coot) and I really like 'em.
Still have a few hours to wait :(

FOR THE RECORD: (From 'Drummerworld.com)

Q: Quick comment/question: The boys in *Rush* seem to have very HIGH praise for you guys lately. I've read numerous interviews with Alex Lifeson, where he mentions his appreciation for your music. And Neil Peart as well - very recently in fact (in a "Drummer" interview), he explicitly cited your drumming as being "creative" and "inspiring". I was just wondering what your opinion was/is on Rush, and if there might be some possibility of PT collaborating with them at some point. Much as I enjoy seeing you guys headline your own shows, I think a Rush/PT double bill would be a fantastic pairing. The Internet rumor mill has been rumbling for some time now................can you comment??

A:Thanks for your kind comments about PT. Neil Peart has been very supportive and I really appreciate that, because when someone of his stature speaks...people tend to listen. We would of course LOVE to do a support slot with Rush if it ever got offered to us. I'm sure it would do us a load of good.

Q: Neil Peart in an interview...
"I like what Gavin Harrison is doing with Porcupine Tree, and on his instructional DVDs. His playing and his thinking are interesting, musical, and inspiring".

A: Regarding your Neil Peart questions.
I admire Neil greatly for the way he plays - the fact that he was such a pioneer in progressive music and that he has incredible amounts of enthusiasm and energy towards the drumset.
He may not be as fast as some of the kids today - but I don't think he's trying to compete with them anyway...and I'm completely unimpressed by how fast someone can play.
He is very musical and thoughtful in his approach to the instrument and I believe has his own voice on the drums. Something that very few people ever achieve.
I do know Neil personally - and he's the perfect gentleman too.

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Gavin
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Ogg wrote:
awip2062 wrote:uot;]When you do, don't act like an American! *wink*
What do you mean..? act loud, obnoxious, narcissistic and arrogant :x :-D
*grumbling about sarcastic women...*
wow the English and the Americans are so alike :razz:
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That's really cool, Ogg! Thanks for sharing! :-D
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Ogg wrote:
awip2062 wrote:When you do, don't act like an American! *wink*
What do you mean..? act loud, obnoxious, narcissistic and arrogant :x :-D
*grumbling about sarcastic women...*
Yeah, like that and it wasn't sarcasm; I meant it! LOL
Onward and Upward!
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ElfDude wrote:Cool. I've got a few old Renaissance 33 and a third LP's ('cos I'm an old coot) and I really like 'em.
I found two albums Elfie (from'73 and '74) but it's all sooo damn 'seventies' in production and feel and hasnae aged too well imho :( .
schuette wrote: wow the English and the Americans are so alike :razz:
You cheeky sod :-D
awip2062 wrote: Yeah, like that and it wasn't sarcasm; I meant it! LOL
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PV wrote:That's really cool, Ogg! Thanks for sharing! :-D
Thanks PV...for appreciating the (rather interesting, I thought) comments AND for staying on topic :-D
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