"making of pump" vs "some kind of monster"

eligit · 24th February 2006

just saw these 2 films full of gear and musicians trying to come up with an album.

not that pump is really my taste (although i DO remember buying it as a teen) but i found it quite inspiring. i thought the guys in aerosmith were very impressive in their attitude and work ethic. and joe perry rips a couple mean solos on that album...also tyler is just hilarious and full of life and enthusiasm to be in a band and create tunes. very entertaining.

whereas, i truly was about to barf watching some kind of monster. it was just sad and boring watching these guys try to make product.

i know this is not really "gear" but...

i DID see some very nice neve and la-2as around the room in the "pump" sessions. ha!

opinions?

Ernest Buckley · 24th February 2006

I found both entertaining though the Areosmith video was better from a songwriting perspective. I thought Some Kind of Monster was hilarious. I loved the head Dr. they brought in and how he eventually was trying to write lyrics with them even though he probably could have done a better job if they let him.

It was quite evident that Rock earned every penny for that album that they payed him. Just to have the patience to deal with such immature ****s. :D

Benmrx · 24th February 2006

I saw Some Kind of Monster and The Fearless Freaks (Flaming Lips) both in the same week.....While both were entertaining......the Metallica film was more of a comedy from a viewers perspective. No respect for any band members, just a big corprate company trying to still make money.

The Fearless Freaks was about as polar opposite as you could get. If you haven't yet seen it, I highly reccomend it. There isn't very much "studio" footage, but you definatly see the other side of how a great band can work together to make IMHO some of the best music today.

eligit · 24th February 2006

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Originally Posted by Benmrx

I saw Some Kind of Monster and The Fearless Freaks (Flaming Lips) both in the same week.....While both were entertaining......the Metallica film was more of a comedy from a viewers perspective. No respect for any band members, just a big corprate company trying to still make money.

The Fearless Freaks was about as polar opposite as you could get. If you haven't yet seen it, I highly reccomend it. There isn't very much "studio" footage, but you definatly see the other side of how a great band can work together to make IMHO some of the best music today.

the fearless freaks is great stuff. love it.

heyman · 24th February 2006

Hands down best scene in Some Kind of Monster was Bob Rock rolling over Lars foot with the Studio chair..

24th February 2006	#1
eligit Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,802 Thread Starter	"making of pump" vs "some kind of monster" just saw these 2 films full of gear and musicians trying to come up with an album. not that pump is really my taste (although i DO remember buying it as a teen) but i found it quite inspiring. i thought the guys in aerosmith were very impressive in their attitude and work ethic. and joe perry rips a couple mean solos on that album...also tyler is just hilarious and full of life and enthusiasm to be in a band and create tunes. very entertaining. whereas, i truly was about to barf watching some kind of monster. it was just sad and boring watching these guys try to make product. i know this is not really "gear" but... i DID see some very nice neve and la-2as around the room in the "pump" sessions. ha! opinions?

24th February 2006	#2
Ernest Buckley Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NYC Posts: 1,787 1 Review written	I found both entertaining though the Areosmith video was better from a songwriting perspective. I thought Some Kind of Monster was hilarious. I loved the head Dr. they brought in and how he eventually was trying to write lyrics with them even though he probably could have done a better job if they let him. It was quite evident that Rock earned every penny for that album that they payed him. Just to have the patience to deal with such immature ****s. :D __________________ ernestbuckley.com The single from my next record, "Shes So Ready" You don`t need any more gear, you need to re-write the chorus.

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heyman Lives for gear Joined: May 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 2,769	Hands down best scene in Some Kind of Monster was Bob Rock rolling over Lars foot with the Studio chair.. __________________ Best quote ever....! Posted by Infernal Device.. "Guitar Center.... Even the good news is in the moan zone."

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24th February 2006	#3
Benmrx Lives for gear Joined: May 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 4,300	I saw Some Kind of Monster and The Fearless Freaks (Flaming Lips) both in the same week.....While both were entertaining......the Metallica film was more of a comedy from a viewers perspective. No respect for any band members, just a big corprate company trying to still make money. The Fearless Freaks was about as polar opposite as you could get. If you haven't yet seen it, I highly reccomend it. There isn't very much "studio" footage, but you definatly see the other side of how a great band can work together to make IMHO some of the best music today.