Originally posted by raf90:Amidst all the chaos in Vegas, I get the impression that Larry has been somewhat forgotten. I'd like to remind, with all due respect to Bram and his performance, that Bram is just a stand-in. Despite being cool, professional, and seemingly loyal, it's not his place. Some argue there's no reason to compare him to Larry. Well, I'll compare, even without a reason. Bram doesn't even come close to Larry. He's merely a backdrop, adding no individuality to the team, not a personality. There's only one Larry, and even if his playing style is a bit simpler than what Bram presents, Mr. Mullen still rules and is unparalleled. Remember this, not only when Larry returns but especially now, in his absence.
Larry >>> Bram
Originally posted by bonoschild:[..]
Silly. It's not his place? It has been for 40 shows. And you said that Larry's playing style is simpler than what Bram presents? That's absolutely debatable. You mention that Bram/his drumming is a backdrop - well, duh. A drummer's personality and individuality come through by spending a career with a band. Of course Bram was coming into these performances to, by and large, quietly and respectfully stay in the background and be the "backdrop." Like you're complaining about what he was hired to do. Just sounds like someone is highly insecure about someone else playing in Larry's absence.
Originally posted by yoshino_blossom:
All in all, I miss Larry but Bram's doing a good job filling in and has brought some interesting ideas of his own.