orpheus10 OP
2,724 posts
04-02-2016 8:40pm
A long time ago, someone not even on this thread, mentioned that Blakey played behind the beat, and I mentioned it with no thought of Frogman. The real question is why does Frogman always make mountains out of mole hills and think everything I utter pertains to him personally, and why did Frogman go on and on; he does that each and every opportunity he can find. He wrote three long paragraphs about "Behind the beat or in front of the beat". Not only that but he totally misinterpreted what was about nothing, without even a thought of him in mind.
shadorne
5,291 posts
08-17-2011 10:53pm
Art plays in front of the beat. He gives it an energetic sound but I can understand Foster_9's view. Many find that the pocket lies slightly behind the beat. In contrast, playing behind the beat gives a more relaxed feel. Some drummers can play both styles with ease and move around in order to create tension and release in the music. Think Elvin Jones.
Now that the two posts are juxtaposed, there can be no misinterpretation, although it was Foster_9 who stated that Blakey played behind the beat, and that's what made me think "Behind the beat or in front of the beat, I still like Art Blakey".
Enjoy the music.