Tea Time

GENRE: prog rock What a glorious day it is. Fans of  TOOL  have been waiting for this moment for years; it is the day when all their music is finally available on streaming platforms. And so for today's special, we're talking about one of openers off Lateralus . After the opening silence, we get a really groovy riff in what I believe to be 5/8. The jarring entrance of the distorted guitar that ramps up the rhythmic speed is just so cool to hear as well. They start with quarter-notes, followed by triplets, sixteenth notes, then sixtuplets. I'd be really impressed if they added five-lets in there. The main portion of the song is in 5/4 though. My favorite thing to do while listening to their songs is trying to figure out what they're trying to do in terms of rhythm. I will say this though. Although TOOL  aren't the most technically adept at their craft, they have a talent for just writing and sound design/mixing. Their sound is so crisp, clear, and well-balanced. F...

GENRE: prog rock In my jam sessions, it's been really neat to get a mixture of musical tastes as suggestions and recommendations. One song that stood out to me is this band, This Reign of Kindo , which seems like a hardcore, mysterious rock band that is equally as interesting as their name implies. Apparently there's like many musicians, and all their contributions to the song itself injects an infectious energy that carries the song forward. You've got a harmonious melding of pianos, guitars, basses, and various percussive instruments in addition to a drum set. They sound like Dave Mathews if they took some extra drugs. The singer himself is incredibly talented. His cleans are something to really envy. Still, my favorite part is the hyperactive percussion section. You've got congas, timbales, all the works. Even with the symphony of instruments, their sound is satisfyingly tight and focused. Rating: 8.5/10