#they're basically trying to imply that he doesn't really play and it's just simplified or mimed using electronically pre-programmed sound
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There's also an underlying accusation to that question that non-drummers would probably not directly get, even though you did correctly pick up on the rude tone. Not only are they calling the kit flashy, they're also calling him a fake. II's perfectly succinct response to that question was both the actual answer and a shut down (Imagine, if you will, those big, beautiful, blue eyes rolling in his grumpy skull mask. He is among Sleep's eepiest).
'why so many triggers' ' for gates' But what does it mean??? This was before my time 😭 I'm so excited
I don’t have the screenshot so if anyone wants to add, please do!
Basically, in the way that often happens, somebody on Twitter replies to a photo of ii’s setup and went “why so many triggers?” and like trying to say there’s too much shit on his kit, it’s for looks, it’s overkill and too many, just like general dissing energy
And ii, being on twitter and ready to fight at a moments notice, replied within very short time and just said “For gates.” (Admittedly, not a drummer, so I don’t 100% understand the nuance of this but) which we all basically took to mean “because fuck you that’s why”
Basically the drummer equivalent of “drift, why so many band posts? You’re not adding any music to the world, there’s no creating in what you do, you just yap and thirst and are annoying like why do you post about them so much?”
“For fun.”
#I don't know if my explanation is gonna be the best but I'll try#think of it like a physical gate than opens/closes but it's an electronic signal set to make a sound triggered by your physical drum hit#in this case it's a live acoustics thing so you hear the clean signature sound of ii's drums through the stage mix#triggers are finely tuned electronic sensors hooked up to the acoustic drums that respond at specific db/frequency vibrations#for gates you can set to sound like the clearest possible signal of your drums without stage interference or cross-interference from mics#or any samples you want theoretically#some people think triggers are “cheating” -probably the same people who get fussy over his electronic pads (also manually played)#they're basically trying to imply that he doesn't really play and it's just simplified or mimed using electronically pre-programmed sound#there have been scandals of metal drummers online claiming physically impossible parts#doubled or sped up tracks/fake playing/editing together multiple takes as live playing/one-takes#but if you're faking this way touring eventually makes it super obvious (esp. to other drummers) bc you're so visible/audible in real time#not physically matching a pre-recorded sound playback (like bad lip syncing or having glitches) or poor or inconsistent quality of playing#or not getting a good tone and tuning up close from the acoustic kit or having a kit that's muffled to not make real live sound#or the album being super intricate and the stage having significantly pared down parts in comparison#triggers/gates aren't loops or added tracks or pre-recorded playing. they are ii's live drum playing and mistakes would likely be amplified#also my observation is the biggest fakers are ironically usually super arrogant about their unmatched “talents” and discouraging to others#ii does the opposite- his recorded parts are already great but live he usually changes it up some and adds new bits of interest#we've seen ii's drumeos and offerings and live playing in both concerts and drum cam clips. we know that his kit set-up matches the sound#and that he has a physically reasonable yet recognizably unique play style and drum tone/tuning#and how many other drummers have supported him#and how open and enthusiastic he is to share his drum stuff with the music community and to encourage learning about this art#even while remaining anonymous#he speaks eloquently precisely and concisely about drums in a way a lot of us can't. he really knows and loves these instruments#(btw the mixwave pack he just released you could theoretically use as gates or set as sounds of an electronic drum kit or use to produce)#I highly doubt someone phony or even just unconfident in their uniqueness and ability as a player#would be so forthcoming with how to recreate their specific signature drum tone#drums#loki rambles~
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okay. SO! i’m not a veteran hockey fan i’m a relative rookie (haha) and i would very much appreciate your expertise… i feel like bertuzzi is a good player?? i know he doesn’t have any goals but the way he plays and seemingly gives it his all is crazy impressive and i thought he was really good with mitch and auston? but he’s no longer with them in the starting line and so i’m wondering am i missing something or is this a keefe thing or maybe both… also i don’t like reaves how do you feel about him im so sorry for unloading all of this I JUST LOVE YOUR OPINIONS ON THE LEAFS!!!
JFLKDSJKLF I'M AFRAID I WOULDN'T CALL MYSELF A VETERAN EITHER, LOL, but i do appreciate that people want to hear my opinions, though they're evolving as i learn more and more. but THANK YOU FOR ASKING MY OPINION, I LOVE TALKING, LET'S GO. SORRY FOR THE LONG POST.
bertuzzi basically became a big name at the trade deadline last year as one of the most viable guys being moved around bc teams were trying to bulk up for the playoffs. he was traded to the bruins where it took him a bit of time to warm up tbh.. he played 21 regular season games with them and only scored 4 goals 12 assists, but then scored 5 goals 5 assists in their 7 playoff games before elimination... that made him a really big target during free agency this summer bc he kinda popped off under the most pressure w the playoffs, and the leafs were basically looking to acquire forwards who can do that and bring "grit". now personally..... i don't think watching 1 round of playoff performance is like the wisest decision when he's actually a VERY injury prone player.. like he's good when he's healthy but that's not smth you can predict. but i was also kind of fine with it bc we do need left wingers on this team and it's only a one year deal. at this point i'm feeling very ????? about him because... like the underlying numbers aren't horrible but he's just not finishing. he DOES have 2 goals and 1 assist so far, but plays aren't really like... being completed it feels like when he's out there. keefe's obviously not happy with him after demoting him to 4th line last night and saying he wasn't listening to the way he needed to simplify his game, and idk anything in depth abt the leafs setup or systems or technicalities to their game specifically so. IDK.... i don't know if it's just gonna take him some time to warm up here like it did in boston? or if he's being deliberately ornery/doesn't like it here like boston fans were implying yesterday lol (i doubt it... lol he wants good stats jsut as much as anyone going into ANOTHER contract year lmfao...). there's just no way to know... idk a lot about him personally besides the anti-vax stuff but i've mostly just been... kinda unimpressed with him both on the ice and off it. i don't think he's doomed, i think we just need more time to see.
reaves... i'm gonna be honest and say i have NO clue why he was a target for us or treliving this summer, lol. there is so much discussion about bringing an intangible 'toughness' to this team despite us bringing in some mean players like simmonds and muzzin in the past ... tried it last year at the trade deadline under dubas too with schenn and ror... didn't REALLY work.. and i'm like ? why did we think it was a good idea to overpay and overcommit to a player like reaves who does nothing but offer fights on the ice and good vibes off it. like treliving hadn't been around the leafs long enough to know what they needed in the ~room~, although he did know they lost guys like holl and kerfoot who were universally liked as people so??? maybe that's what he was trying to fill?? i like ryan a lot as a person, but i do think he's actually doomed from a hockey player/stats perspective like.. we will not be getting anything more out of him as a player, and frankly after yesterday where he didn't really fight or get pushy with anyone after the marchand thing... and hasn't since the second game... i'm not sure we'll get the fighting aspect much either.
#easks#and i DONT think that last part is keefes fault lol#ppl on twitter act like he is singlehandedly commanding these men breath by breath like sorry#he prob did warn them abt taking stupid penalties a la domi vs the kings x2#and im kinda glad reaves didnt fully fight Right after bc idk if we wouldve worked our way into a tie but uh#if hes not gett clippy n chippy out there im not rlly sure what hes there for period lol#hes wasting money n roster space n like...........#THIS TEAM CANT MOVE FAST ENOUGH IN TERMS OF GETTING SOME NEW GUYS FOR THE BOTTOM SIX/DCORE IMO!#berts just like. hes fine. i find keefes attitude abt him interesting#ill be itnerested to see how it plays out#i did not like him laughing at marchands chirps on the bench yesterday tho im gonna be real flkdjsf#i find the trade deadline some years rlly gives mid players their time to shine sometimes KLFJDSHFIDKML#LIKE.. WHEN THEYRE THE 'BIG NAME' UP FOR GRABS N ITS LIKE. not rlly a star player but a pretty decent one who can maybe gel and add smth.
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