Platypus Farm posted:

I can't even imagine being a 19-22 year old man and being around Billy Corgan for any length of time. That's so much weirder and worse than hanging out with "That Professor" who goes to bars with students all the time.

Noise Machine posted:

, is Mike out of the band or just not drumming on the record? Billy could just be fuckin around getting "samples" for the production. I was excited about this album before, now I'm dubious. Don't gently caress it up Billy!

Billy Corgan posted:

The notion to reach out to T Lee came from The Shredder, who in hearing me say ‘we really need to get someone like Tommy to play on this song’ said, “well, why don’t we reach out to him?” And let me tell you something: I’ve had the fortune of being in the room with some of the all-time greats, and when you’re that close to someone who is the best at what they do you gain insight into the way they are able to communicate to so many. Let’s call it a universal language (which music is, obviously), and in applying it with heart/soul they present intangibles that give dimension and depth to a composition which otherwise would not be as kaleidoscopic.

So on flying out a few weeks ago I presented T Lee with the idea, played him all the songs that I’d worked hard to finish, and discussed the way we’d be most comfortable finding common ground in the studio. Which explains the rush to prepare the arrangements for him to drum on, and also our keeping the work under wraps; so that nothing and nobody could influence the process.

I’m also happy to report that not only did we have a blast, but the 9 ‘MONUMENTS’ songs sound epic in a way that is indescribable. I guess I could toss off hyperbole after pronoun, but it would sell short what I like to call ‘Supersonic Pumpkins’; which is a descriptor in itself. Tommy hits the drums in a crushing manner, but as many fans know this is not without nuance or reaction; as he has a fantastic ear for music and plays with the songs in a means that only enhances excitement. The only other place I’ve heard this phenomena is with John Bonham of Led Zeppelin: where heavy drums can sound soft and expressive. Good company indeed!

As for the connection, I first met Tommy way back in 1991 when he came to one of our shows, and through the years we’ve run into each other many times at various places. So the coupling is not as odd as some might assume, as he, like I, has pushed into embracing new technologies, electronics, etc where it pertains to making new sounds. He is a wonderful, warm person to be around, and I wouldn’t have come to him with this proposition if I didn’t trust that this was something we’d both be proud of. So we expect to finish up the drums in a few weeks, seeing as we’re in a rush to get this stuff out and oh yeah, Tommy’s got this mega-Crue tour to do.

Let me also add on a personal and public level that I’m truly excited, for there’s an excitement in the music that is vital and necessary; especially when you consider what’s dying on the vine out there. I believe this is soul music we’re making, and I’m proud of who I’m stuck in the foxhole with. Attack, attack, attack…

W.P.C.

Cemetry Gator posted:

We don't know why the drummer left or for what term too. I know that XTC's drummer left the band when they stopped touring because that's how he made his money. Sure, he would get paid to play on the studio albums, but that wasn't where he could make a living. Since the band isn't touring right now, and Billy has all the writing credits, and let's face it, they're never going to be the superstars they were right now, maybe he took an option that might suit him better.

The Black Stones posted:

Are people sure Mike and Nicole are definitely gone? Because if Corgan's announcement pans out, there's two albums set for 2015 and Tommy Lee is only on one of them.

Rupert Buttermilk posted:

I could ask this in ML, but since everyone here is very familiar with the Pumpkins music, I'll ask here: Can anyone give me an idea on how to get a good 'Geek U.S.A.' tone from Amplitube 3? I've been trying a few different things, and I know that part of the equation is the guitar (I have a mexican Fender Strat) and the pickups, but there's gotta be something that can get me close. I'm listening to the song for the millionth time, and would kill to get that tone.

I'll need about a thousand overdubs, that's for sure.

Noise Machine posted:

The brunt of a Siamese Dream-esqe tone is an Electro Harmonix Big Muff (NYC, not Russian) into an overdriven Marshall head. That's really the key, but I have no idea how to replicate that in Amplitube.

Rupert Buttermilk posted:

http://loudwire.com/tommy-lee-motley-crue-new-song-dirt-movie-smashing-pumpkins/

So I guess Tommy Lee is raving about the new songs. He loves them, for whatever that's worth. He claims they sound like old Pumpkins songs.

Organs posted:

People thought Zeitgeist would have that early Pumpkins sound as well.

Rupert Buttermilk posted:

For me, it's more the specific hype he had, about the early Pumpkins sound. Of course someone currently working on a commercial and artistic endeavour will tell you it's awesome.

LordPants posted:

That breakdown in Tarantula is just like Silverfuck

Shock Trooper posted:

baka kaba posted:

Props on the font attempt! Are those actual conjoined cats, I can't tell from here.

I'm more interested in Billy's cats than Billy's music. Wait, does this mean the new songs sound like Bugg Superstar?