scottyboy Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Was trying to fix my typos, when I got sidetracked trying to wax lyrical on Haake, and now I can't edit it, but: the whole (Meshuggah) albums are assembled via programming and putting individual ideas together piecemeal, much like no-record-deal-no-full-band millennial musos (like Plini above) with the band never jamming as a whole whilst writing (though there is eventual live rehearsal and recording). Which again, makes the drummer being the main composer a bit special, I think. Anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Top 5 cities or towns you've visited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJimF Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 1. Glasgow 2. Dublin 3. Monte Carlo 4. Reims 5. Breschia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 1. Adelaide 2. Bellagio 3. Brussels 4. Paris 5. Aberdeen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyboy Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 I've realised I didn't even name my number 2 muso (Guthrie Govan). Top 5 cities is a tough one, again, to name just 5 (top 3 I think I'm pretty sure about). But I think: 1. Tokyo 2. Saigon 3. London 4. Shanghai 5. Bangkok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_gere Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 1. Edinburgh 2. Paris 3. Reykjavik 4. Miami 5. Grenoble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) 1 - Hamburg, Germany. Really cool artsy city, beautiful buildings, insanely cool clubs and the Reeperbahn. 2 - Nice, France. Beautiful city, friendly people, great restaurants, so laid back. Relaxed nightlife, incredible scenery all around it, a warren-like old town of twisty narrow streets, and miles and miles of Mediterranean coastline. 3 - Monte Carlo, Monaco. Wasn't really what I was expecting, it's noisy, busy, crowded, obscenely rich and expensive as hell, but its worth a visit just to experience that much wealth, and also to see how differently they run things. The scenery around it is spectacular too. 4 - Clifden, Ireland. Picturesque little town on the West coast of Ireland, miles away from anything. Totally isolated but still has a thriving high street full of local business and fantastic restaurants (seafood to die for). A very cool surfer and outdoorsy culture too. Atlantic Ocean on one side, Connemara mountains on the other. Breathtaking scenery. 5 - Geneva, Switzerland. The whole city gives off a vibe of being businesslike and cold, not much fun, but there's some great bars and clubs if you dig around a bit. It's all about the banking and the money, luxury everywhere and it's crazy expensive but its a great city to walk around, lots of nice cafes and shops, a lot of architecture and history, and Mont Blanc and the Alps towering on the horizon. Crisp mountain air, and right on a vast lake as well, with boat tours etc. Plus you can take a bus to the edge of the city then take a cable car and you're in the fucking mountains. Which is cool. Edited September 29, 2016 by Lemonade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsten Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) 1. New York 2. Toronto 3. Berlin 4. Washington DC 5. Helsinki (SO CLEAN!!!) Three of these places I've visited for the first time just this year. Edited September 29, 2016 by kirsten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colb Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 1. Barcelona 2. Washington DC 3. Chicago 4. Berlin 5. St. Etienne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 1. Leeds 2. Budapest 3. Prague 4. Groningen 5. Galway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Broonbreed Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Amsterdam Tallinn Berlin Bologna Helsinki - only there for 5 hours but it seemed cool. I've really not travelled that much as an adult, my top 5 is pretty much just a list of places I've been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted September 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 I haven't travelled that much and never outside Europe. Definitely something I want to rectify soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsum_Fantastic Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 1. Bangkok 2. Galway 3. Pai 4. Newcastle 5. Liverpool Would love to travel somemore and update this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Owl PhD Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 I've travelled a lot but usually avoid cities. Here are some that I've spent a bit of time in that I thought were good/ amazing. 1. Auckland, NZ 2. Tartu, Estonia 3. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 4. Groningen, NL 5. Boston, MA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted September 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 11 hours ago, Teabags said: 1. Leeds 2. Budapest 3. Prague 4. Groningen 5. Galway Galway is really great, nearly made it on to mine. Surprised to see Leeds so high. Always thought it was kind of a dump. What am I missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colb Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Lots of Groningen love as well, I went there too - it was nice enough but the terrible chips and cheese took it right out of my top 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Broonbreed Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 1 hour ago, Mr Owl PhD said: 2. Tartu, Estonia I probably should've included Viljandi - Estonia on my list. Cool little place with no Russians. Everyone's either young and healthy, or ancient and drunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsum_Fantastic Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 (edited) Leeds was close on my list. Lived there for 3 years. Great city. One of the few places I would live in the UK. Edited September 30, 2016 by Gypsum_Fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 My top 5 is nothing but Leeds. The motherland and punk rock capital of the UK. Oh I've also been to Memphis and Detroit (pre bankruptcy). Went to Elvis' house. They're both good. But they're no Leeds. Memphis doesn't have a Pitza Cano, where you can get a Calzone the size of a shed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 3 hours ago, Lemonade said: Surprised to see Leeds so high. Always thought it was kind of a dump. What am I missing? Capital of fast music in the UK. By a fucking galactic mile. And loads of awesome folk down there involved in that scene. Just love going there basically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 This is from a couple of week ago when we played Leeds. At a wedding. I wish I could be at gigs like this every weekend. And in Leeds you can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Owl PhD Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 2 hours ago, colb said: Lots of Groningen love as well, I went there too - it was nice enough but the terrible chips and cheese took it right out of my top 5 The Netherlands generally is pretty bad for food. It's good for music though. I spent a summer in Groningen when I was a student and had a brilliant time. Great venue (the Vera) where I saw Codeine and Unsane. Also great record shops. Proper place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Owl PhD Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 2 hours ago, James Broonbreed said: I probably should've included Viljandi - Estonia on my list. Cool little place with no Russians. Everyone's either young and healthy, or ancient and drunk. Viljandi's pretty good. Like many small towns in Estonia about half of it seems to be taken up with a massive castle. I could probably put pretty much anywhere in Estonia but Tartu's the place I've spent most time in and is just generally excellent in every way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsum_Fantastic Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Soda van Jerk said: My top 5 is nothing but Leeds. The motherland and punk rock capital of the UK. Oh I've also been to Memphis and Detroit (pre bankruptcy). Went to Elvis' house. They're both good. But they're no Leeds. Memphis doesn't have a Pitza Cano, where you can get a Calzone the size of a shed. Sicily's chicken kebab on a big mother flipping naan bread for 3.50 will be sorely missed in my life like an old family friend. Edited September 30, 2016 by Gypsum_Fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 1 hour ago, Teabags said: This is from a couple of week ago when we played Leeds. At a wedding. I wish I could be at gigs like this every weekend. And in Leeds you can be. I recognise that cold, soulless looking brickwork. Wharf Chambers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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