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Which drummer do you like better, Smith or Castronovo?

Postby batmura » Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:39 am

I think Steve Smith is an incredible player, but I've always been blown away by Deen's drumming, particularly his work on guitar albums, moreso than Journey stuff.

What do you guys think?
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Postby Jeremey » Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:45 am

Steve Smith is a one in a million drummer, just technically amazing and a legend in his own right. Deen is amazing, there's only a handful of people that can do what he does - But even he admits that Smith is the master.
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Postby jrnyman28 » Sun Jan 15, 2006 2:23 am

As much as I like Deen...I really miss Smitty! He is an amazing drummer. He got me to actually listen to the drums as an instrument, not just a timekeeper!

But Deen can sing, too...
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Postby Rockindeano » Sun Jan 15, 2006 2:28 am

Better? Alex VH by far blows them BOTH away. :wink:


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Postby Vladan » Sun Jan 15, 2006 2:32 am

Rock'ndeano wrote:Better? Alex VH by far blows them BOTH away. :wink:
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Haha, yes indeed. 8)
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Postby Red13JoePa » Sun Jan 15, 2006 2:50 am

Castronovo. Goes in line with my favoring the real life lineup now in general as my favorite.
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Postby PROPERRY » Sun Jan 15, 2006 5:06 am

For me, it is Steve Smith.

He is an AMAZINGLY talented drummer!!! I love his style! I especially loved his solo on the Houston DVD/CD, it is fantastic!!! :D

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Postby Abitaman » Sun Jan 15, 2006 8:08 am

Rock'ndeano wrote:Better? Alex VH by far blows them BOTH away. :wink: .
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: yea right.

Smith is better, but I would rather have Deen in for what he brings to the band-ERIC
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Postby lshphrd » Sun Jan 15, 2006 8:17 am

without a doubt, Deen Castronovo
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Postby brandonx76 » Sun Jan 15, 2006 9:24 am

Check out this site - for some comparisons - Deen's samples on here are great BTW - but overall style comparisons, and where they came from, I think it's Metal Rock (Deen) vs. Jazz Rock (Smith)

http://www.keithcronin.com/fromhell.html
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Postby Rockindeano » Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:17 pm

brandonpfn wrote:Check out this site - for some comparisons - Deen's samples on here are great BTW - but overall style comparisons, and where they came from, I think it's Metal Rock (Deen) vs. Jazz Rock (Smith)

http://www.keithcronin.com/fromhell.html


Go listen to Deens' first sample, "X Ray Eyes." I think Neal may have ripped that guitar for World Gone Wild. Whataya think?
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Postby Marabelle » Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:36 pm

Smith and his jazz rock. I love his bald head. He's so inonvative and cool.
I like that. I like his style.
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Postby brandonx76 » Sun Jan 15, 2006 2:00 pm

Rock'ndeano wrote:Go listen to Deens' first sample, "X Ray Eyes." I think Neal may have ripped that guitar for World Gone Wild. Whataya think?


That's a stretch....I do here something slightly similar on the beginning of World Gone Wild, but I don't think it was lifted from that...
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Postby Rockindeano » Sun Jan 15, 2006 2:15 pm

brandonpfn wrote:
Rock'ndeano wrote:Go listen to Deens' first sample, "X Ray Eyes." I think Neal may have ripped that guitar for World Gone Wild. Whataya think?


That's a stretch....I do here something slightly similar on the beginning of World Gone Wild, but I don't think it was lifted from that...


Oh I know. I would never accuse Neal of ripping anything. Just sounds identical to me, that's all. And the guitar I hear is the ending of WGW.
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Re: Which drummer do you like better, Smith or Castronovo?

Postby yak » Sun Jan 15, 2006 4:06 pm

batmura wrote:I think Steve Smith is an incredible player, but I've always been blown away by Deen's drumming, particularly his work on guitar albums, moreso than Journey stuff.

What do you guys think?


Smitty is incredible, but I vote for Deen, for what he brings to the Journey of today, and because his drumming is amazing, and because he can sing ("Jesse Rides") like Perrry never could!
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Re: Which drummer do you like better, Smith or Castronovo?

Postby Rockindeano » Sun Jan 15, 2006 6:20 pm

yak wrote:
Smitty is incredible, but I vote for Deen, for what he brings to the Journey of today, and because his drumming is amazing, and because he can sing ("Jesse Rides") like Perrry never could!


I agree Deen brings more to the Current lineup, BUT, come on Yakster, Perry was a lot better than Deen or anyone for that matter.

I bash the guy for his personal behaviour and character, but I also think without a doubt, he is the greatest frontman of all time. I have seen Perry 6 times, and every time he left me awestruck.
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Postby brandonx76 » Mon Jan 16, 2006 2:11 am

Rock'ndeano wrote:
brandonpfn wrote:
Rock'ndeano wrote:Go listen to Deens' first sample, "X Ray Eyes." I think Neal may have ripped that guitar for World Gone Wild. Whataya think?


That's a stretch....I do here something slightly similar on the beginning of World Gone Wild, but I don't think it was lifted from that...


Oh I know. I would never accuse Neal of ripping anything. Just sounds identical to me, that's all. And the guitar I hear is the ending of WGW.


Ok - I hear that now - still a stretch....lol...

Also, I don't think it 's impossible for Neal to lift something, either consciously or unconsciously. He's used some classic Journey parts, and some solo stuff, in a few places on newer material. It just makes one wonder if Neal was checking out the stuff Deen happened to have been playin' on. Not a stretch...
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Postby Paul_UK » Mon Jan 16, 2006 3:55 am

For me i think it has to be Deeno! Not only is he stylish, but he's so powerful too...just check out the live 2001 DVD, the kit literally shakes when he pounds them - awesome stuff!

If i had to pick my fave drumer tho, it would have to be out of Toto stickmen, Jeff Porcaro and Simon Phillips...i've never seen such awesome players. After seeing these guys live there are no other drummers that come close...in my own opinion of course! :wink:
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Re: Which drummer do you like better, Smith or Castronovo?

Postby Eric » Tue Jan 17, 2006 11:39 pm

After his stunning vocals the past 2 summers...Deen-o
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Postby Red13JoePa » Wed Jan 18, 2006 12:41 am

Paul_UK wrote:For me i think it has to be Deeno! Not only is he stylish, but he's so powerful too...just check out the live 2001 DVD, the kit literally shakes when he pounds them - awesome stuff!



True 'dat. I love his power. He can flat out DEAL.
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Postby Greg » Wed Jan 18, 2006 3:25 am

I like Steve Smith the best, but Deen gets much appreciation from me for being both a great drummer and singer!
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Postby yak » Thu Jan 19, 2006 4:15 am

I agree Deen brings more to the Current lineup, BUT, come on Yakster, Perry was a lot better than Deen or anyone for that matter.




To each his own, Rock. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, Taste is in your mouth, etc.


Key word here is "was." That would be past tense. You can't sit on your past laurels forever. Dude has proven he can't cut the mustard anymore.

Lest we forget...with Perry, there was no Journey unless he felt the need. My vote stays with Deen. ...And Steve Augeri. .....And Journey being a Rock band.
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