Aaron Spectre or Drumcorps...

[Tekno-Bitchfuker Profile Website]

Which do you prefer?

I'm just listening to my Grist album & i really like it but can't decide whether i'd book Aaron as drumcorps or not.

What would you rather see?

[hue-e Profile Website]

drumcorps... more live action w/guitar and whatnot.

[Tekno-Bitchfuker Profile Website]

That's what i think.

However, don't you think it's more a niche style?

[hue-e Profile Website]

eh, I had the pleasure of playing host to aaron last year during sxsw here in austin and he played a house party we put together as aaron spectre. he basically did more of a jungle set with his midi controllers. then the following evening, he did a drumcorps showcase for sxsw which imo, was way cooler.

I dont think it's a niche, I think it's a pretty original performance actually. I'm not sure there's anyone else really doing what he's doing.

it really just depends on if you want a jungle dj set, or a hardcore/metal performance at your event.

[Fulf Profile]

Apparently, according to his blog anyways, Aaron wont be doing very many jungle sets anymore as he wants to concentrate this year on ambient stuff and Drumcorps. I think he wrote that Bangface and a few slect other shows will be jungle, but not many......

Drumcorps is the best think ive heard to do with heavy music for YEARS, whilst Aaron Spectre jungle/breakcore/dubstep sets simply kick serious ass. I prefer Aaron Spectre, tho the Wood 3 Drumcorps set is my favourite blend of the 2. That PowerPill Pacman mix to start is just excellent.

[Silent Frog Profile]

I'd book Drumcorps BECAUSE it's a niche, not in spite of it. Lots of people can do a jungle/raggacore style set (granted, a lot of them not as well as Aaron Spectre) but there are few who can match Drumcorps for sound and performance. From the videos I've seen, the closest you can get to the same amount of mentalness would be Eustachian.

[Tekno-Bitchfuker Profile Website]

Hey i don't think there's anything wrong with Drumcorps being a niche, personally i prefer his style.

Just wanted opinions on it.

I think his Drumcorps sets don't get booked enough so i personally would have him play that. It's more energetic, involved & i like that kind of sound.

However, wenever i speak to people about it they seem to request Spectre more.

[Mezz Mezzrow Profile]

Drumcorps for sure mofo

[Red Sparowe Profile]

I'd go for Drumcorps too, i'd love to see the mental bastard flinging himself around with a guitar.

[Eustachian Profile]

I'd book Drumcorps BECAUSE it's a niche, not in spite of it. Lots of people can do a jungle/raggacore style set (granted, a lot of them not as well as Aaron Spectre) but there are few who can match Drumcorps for sound and performance. From the videos I've seen, the closest you can get to the same amount of mentalness would be Eustachian.

aww thanks.. hopefully in this next year we can finally do our full set-up for gigs.. Me on drums/effects/vox and john on guitar/effects/vox..

[Alan_ Profile]

having seen both last year within the space of a couple days (first in my living room as Aaron Spectre, then at his Drumcorps SXSW performance), I have to say I liked both performances fairly equally.

The Drumcorps performance is a little more impressive to watch, though. I do hope that the next time I get to see him do a Drumcorps show the sound is up to the task. When he played here last year, the club's sound just didn't have the balls or low end response to really make me feel the music.

[jinjaninja Profile Website]

Drumcorps, a bit biased though, as iv seen Spectre twice and have yet to see a full Drumcorps set live. Altho when i seen him booked under Spectre the first time, towards the end of his set he did play alot of tunes from his Grist album..

[Tekno-Bitchfuker Profile Website]

Thanks for your opinions guys!

[©®TM Profile WebsiteICQ]

Drumcorps gets my vote too.
And maybe you shouldve opened a poll about it .

[Tekno-Bitchfuker Profile Website]

You're right. Perhaps a poll would've been more helpful!