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Title: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: Joseman on October 05, 2006, 04:56:09 PM Well, this is, I think the drums on oh my god are very very good and agressive... but listening to brain on the concerts that i heard, don't seem to me that brain has the skill and abilty to do things like the drums on oh my god... What do you tkink guys? bye Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: Crazyman on October 05, 2006, 04:57:41 PM Josh Freese
and GnR played OMG live with Brain.. Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: evergreen_layne on October 05, 2006, 04:57:50 PM I think its Josh Freese, but Brain can handle it. Its disco!
Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: nesquick on October 05, 2006, 04:57:54 PM a machine, probably a computer. That's why it sucks, lol. terrible, terrible song anyway...
Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: Eclipsed107 on October 05, 2006, 04:59:17 PM Brain could easly handel it, and it's not a terrible song...
I think it's a drum machine though. If not it's probably Josh Freese. Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: Joseman on October 05, 2006, 05:10:18 PM If Josh Freese played the drums on oh my god, then i think is a big loss for guns n roses, why he quit the band?
I know that brain played oh my god live, and I heard 10 full concerts aprox. of the new guns. I don't catch the style of brain, don't convince me, I think Sorum was best, and possibly Freese too... nice song by the way... Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: jarmo on October 05, 2006, 05:17:03 PM a machine, probably a computer. That's why it sucks, lol. terrible, terrible song anyway... You're really really ignorant when you make that kind of stupid guess. Look up Josh Freese, who plays on it. You need to broaden your Oasis/Shania Twain horizons a bit. So, the answer is Josh Freese on the studio version and Brain on the live versions. /jarmo Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: DunkinDave on October 05, 2006, 05:20:12 PM http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/articles/showarticle.php?articleid=120
Quote September 22nd, 1999 "Oh My God" [press release] So here's the story behind this music The chorus: OH MY GOD etc. deals with the societal repression of deep and often agonizing emotions - some of which may be willingly accepted for one reason or another - the appropriate expression of which (one that promotes a healing, release and a positive resolve) is often discouraged and many times denied. Emotionally the song contemplates several abstract perspectives drawing from personal expression as well as from the film (End Of Days) and its metaphors. The appropriate expression and vehicle for such emotions and concepts is not something taken for granted. Musically the song was primarily written by Paul Huge over two years ago, with Dizzy Reed writing the musical hook of the chorus. Former member Duff McKagan as well as former employee Matt Sorum failed to see its potential and showed no interest in exploring, let alone recording the piece. When the demos were played for the new band, Josh, Tommy and Robin were as they say 'all over it.' Once the opportunity was presented, the song was given priority in our recording process. As the verse, performance and lyrics were decided on, for us (that especially includes Interscope chairman Jimmy Iovine) the choice became obvious. We were more than pleased Mr. Roswell (the film's music supervisor) agreed! Our thanks to Arnold and all for the consideration - it is an association in which we have always felt honored. Paul Huge, Gary Sunshine and Dave Navarro appear on the song as well as Robin Finck. Robin's part was written by Paul and extensively manipulated by our producer, Sean Beaven. Robin was not involved in the writing of the final recording though did participate in the arrangement. All lyrics were written by myself. Additional programming (jack boots, screeching tires, etc.) was by Stuart White. The fight of good vs. evil, positive vs. negative, man against a seemingly undefeatable, undeterrable, unrevealed destiny, along with the personal and universal struggle to attain, maintain and responsibly manage freewill can be and often is frustrating to say the least. In America our country's constitutional right to freedom of expression gives us a better chance to fight for that expression than many in other countries enjoy. It can be a big gig, like kickin' the crap outta the devil! Power to the people, peace out and blame Canada, Axl Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: robinfinckfan on October 05, 2006, 05:23:11 PM The chorus: OH MY GOD etc. deals with the societal repression of deep and often agonizing emotions - some of which may be willingly accepted for one reason or another - the appropriate expression of which (one that promotes a healing, release and a positive resolve) is often discouraged and many times denied. Emotionally the song contemplates several abstract perspectives drawing from personal expression as well as from the film (End Of Days) and its metaphors. The appropriate expression and vehicle for such emotions and concepts is not something taken for granted.
^^does anyone know what this means? Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: Eclipsed107 on October 05, 2006, 05:25:11 PM dont' forget, robin said he never played on OMG. :hihi:
Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: Derby Greg on October 05, 2006, 05:27:56 PM a machine, probably a computer. That's why it sucks, lol. terrible, terrible song anyway... Josh Freese is an awesome drummer and well respected. The song rules. -Greg Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: GNRSANDMAN on October 05, 2006, 05:39:50 PM IMO Not a good song. Grew on me a little. Live version is better. Was VERY disapointed when I first heard it
Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: russtcb on October 05, 2006, 05:43:48 PM a machine, probably a computer. That's why it sucks, lol. terrible, terrible song anyway... Josh Freese is an awesome drummer and well respected. The song rules. -Greg I wasn't big on it when it first came out, but it's really grown on me through the years. Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: Mr.Intensity on October 05, 2006, 05:44:47 PM The chorus: OH MY GOD etc. deals with the societal repression of deep and often agonizing emotions - some of which may be willingly accepted for one reason or another - the appropriate expression of which (one that promotes a healing, release and a positive resolve) is often discouraged and many times denied. Emotionally the song contemplates several abstract perspectives drawing from personal expression as well as from the film (End Of Days) and its metaphors. The appropriate expression and vehicle for such emotions and concepts is not something taken for granted. ^^does anyone know what this means? It could mean a lot of things, one of them being.. let's say a person who is neglected and verbally abused as a Child and holds in negative emotions against his mother or father because he/she has been taught by society not to curse or fight back against your mother/father. ?As the child grows and goes to school, the child often lashes out against authority, such as causing trouble to upset teachers, principals, authority figures. To some people, they might think that the child is doing it for attention, that would be the most common excuse for such behavior, but if one digged deeper you could see that the real reason for the behavior might be the child is taking out it's anger and discontent on other authority figures because the child can't do it at home against his mother/father, a person he is supposed to love and respect. So the outlashing against authority is really just a mechanism to relieve some built up tension inside that was "buried deeper where nobody can find it".... etc.... you could relate parts of the song to racism, a child or adult who is realizing to love all others instead of blindly hating them.. "Oh my God, I can't deny this I've been taught just to kill and fight this don't bury it deeper where nobody can find it like nobody wanted to know" you could relate it to a person realizing that he or she's religion may not be the right one or true.....socially influenced thoughts and behaviors are a big part of a lot of society, not many people think for themselves... "oh my god" can be the point where someone is growing into an adult and realizing most of what their parents or society has taught them is probably useless or untrue, or not right.... In my opinion, you must first truly understand the lyrics, before you can grasp the overall power of the song, and the twists and turns it takes during the music. : ok: Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: Eclipsed107 on October 05, 2006, 05:50:00 PM Former member Duff McKagan as well as former employee Matt Sorum :hihi: am I the only one who finds it hysterical that Duff is titled a member and Matt is titled an employee? Oh that silly Axl. Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: Cleopatra2U on October 05, 2006, 05:51:11 PM The chorus: OH MY GOD etc. deals with the societal repression of deep and often agonizing emotions - some of which may be willingly accepted for one reason or another - the appropriate expression of which (one that promotes a healing, release and a positive resolve) is often discouraged and many times denied. Emotionally the song contemplates several abstract perspectives drawing from personal expression as well as from the film (End Of Days) and its metaphors. The appropriate expression and vehicle for such emotions and concepts is not something taken for granted. ^^does anyone know what this means? Sometimes you feel like shit, but other people don't want to listen to you. ?Sometimes you might even do bad things when you feel like shit, but other people don't like it when you do those things. Axl was inspired by his own life experience, as well as the film "End of Days", to write a song about this. Writing a song is a good way to channel and release negative emotions. Hope this helps... Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: Mr.Intensity on October 05, 2006, 05:52:52 PM Honestly, a discussion of "Oh my God" would be cool, in my opinion it is the most lyrcially complex song Axl has ever wrote, a true diamond in the rough.
Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: jimb0 on October 05, 2006, 05:55:50 PM Former member Duff McKagan as well as former employee Matt Sorum :hihi: am I the only one who finds it hysterical that Duff is titled a member and Matt is titled an employee?? Oh that silly Axl. No LOL. Same thing with the Live Era. Ohhh that crazy Uncle Axl... I guess that Dog really got to him that day. Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: AxlReznor on October 06, 2006, 07:48:10 AM If Josh Freese played the drums on oh my god, then i think is a big loss for guns n roses, why he quit the band? While working with Guns N' Roses, Josh Freese met their guitar tech, ProTools engineer Billy Howerdel.? One of Billy's requirements for working with GN'R were his own space where he could write down his own ideas.? Josh heard some of them, and decided to help him.? Later, Billy decided to form a band where he could perform those songs live... the band consisted of bass player/violinist Paz Lenchantin, and members from other bands he'd worked as a guitar tech for - Danny Lohner from Nine Inch Nails and Maynard James Keenan from Tool. Later Danny Lohner returned to Nine Inch Nails for the Fragility tour, and was replaced by Troy van Leuwen.? Josh was still needed for recording sessions with GN'R, as well as drumming live for some other acts including Fishbone, so Billy got Tim Alexander from Primus to help out.? Josh and Tim rotated as drummer from this band, until one day they were signed to Virgin Records.? Billy now had to record an album, so he left the GN'R camp, and took Josh Freese with him. The band is called A Perfect Circle. Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: Slipdisc on October 06, 2006, 08:54:56 AM a machine, probably a computer. That's why it sucks, lol. terrible, terrible song anyway... You need to broaden your Oasis/Shania Twain horizons a bit./jarmo :rofl: :hihi: Lol, yeah and not only in respect to drummers.... -PEACE- Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: NicoRourke on October 06, 2006, 09:05:13 AM Former member Duff McKagan as well as former employee Matt Sorum :hihi: am I the only one who finds it hysterical that Duff is titled a member and Matt is titled an employee?? Oh that silly Axl. In fact I like that. But then I've never liked Sorum. So ;D 'Oh My God' IMO is a great song, lyrically. I'm not a big fan of its musical orientation but it has grown on me over the years :smoking: Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: Mikkamakka on October 06, 2006, 09:29:10 AM Wow. I've never thought that answering this question needs 2 pages. Good job! : ok:
BTW Josh's playing is really great on that song. Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: AxlRose4eva1 on October 06, 2006, 01:17:43 PM Josh and his brother Jason also play on Tommy's village gorilla head album. Hes a great drummer, putting him down is idiotic. He was Tool's drum tech for a long time and wanted to play in a real band. GNR hadnt toured and there wasnt a tour for a long time so he went with the band that seemed to be going places. Hes very well respected in the music world and its a shame he left GNR, but it was probably the right decision for both groups, I like Brain's beats for gnr better and Tommy doesnt seem like the kinda guy who would been happy sitting around for ten years in his prime doing nothing.
Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: zombux on October 06, 2006, 01:25:46 PM Josh is very versatile player, after leaving GNR he formed A Perfect Circle with Tool frontman and some more musicians, their debut is very good stuff called Mer De Noms. he did session drums with numerous bands, including The Offspring's Splinter.
his drumming at OMG is not so awesome in my opinion, the song is average, but it has very addictive riff, it definitely has grown on me... I like it altough it's no hit Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: AxlReznor on October 06, 2006, 01:26:42 PM Josh is very versatile player, after leaving GNR he formed A Perfect Circle with Tool frontman and some more musicians, their debut is very good stuff called Mer De Noms. Check my post on the first page about why he left GN'R. ;) Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: zombux on October 06, 2006, 01:30:08 PM Josh is very versatile player, after leaving GNR he formed A Perfect Circle with Tool frontman and some more musicians, their debut is very good stuff called Mer De Noms. Check my post on the first page about why he left GN'R. ;) hmmm yea I haven't read it before I wrote that above :-*but you're right. personally I like the fact that GNR are absorbing modern rock style, I'm a big fan of Tool and NIN. Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: liesin on October 06, 2006, 02:11:58 PM yeak it really is. Good drummer that josh
Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: Chinese Democracy on October 06, 2006, 02:15:19 PM If Josh Freese played the drums on oh my god, then i think is a big loss for guns n roses, why he quit the band? I know that brain played oh my god live, and I heard 10 full concerts aprox. of the new guns. I don't catch the style of brain, don't convince me, I think Sorum was best, and possibly Freese too... nice song by the way... As soon as I read the read the part about Matt Sorum being best I almost laughed out loud. Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: codenameninja on October 06, 2006, 02:26:52 PM a machine, probably a computer. That's why it sucks, lol. terrible, terrible song anyway... I do like the song OMG, even although it sounds different to the classic AFD Gn'R sound. The biggest down side to OMG is the muffled sound it has about. It would be good to hear the band play it and record it in a studio without all the added fx and over used voice distortion. Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: CheapJon on October 06, 2006, 02:27:18 PM Former member Duff McKagan as well as former employee Matt Sorum :hihi: am I the only one who finds it hysterical that Duff is titled a member and Matt is titled an employee?? Oh that silly Axl. yeah i laughed so hard when i saw that too :yes: :rofl: Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: Eclipsed107 on October 06, 2006, 02:45:39 PM Former member Duff McKagan as well as former employee Matt Sorum :hihi: am I the only one who finds it hysterical that Duff is titled a member and Matt is titled an employee? Oh that silly Axl. In fact I like that. But then I've never liked Sorum. So ;D haha, you know, I used to not mind him, but he just seems like he's become a huge ass of late. I saw him with the Cult and after the show he wasn't exactly being friendly with the fans (except for a couple of girls) and did you see him that "Making of Velvet Revolver" show on VH1 (sorry can't remember the name). He was just a huge asshole on it. ugh. His drumming is alright, it never impressed me, but the way people rave about him you'd think he was Keith Moon! Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: jarmo on October 06, 2006, 03:27:06 PM Josh also plays on the new Sweet Child O' Mine version heard over the end credits of Big Daddy.
/jarmo Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: Lord Kayoss on October 06, 2006, 04:17:22 PM Former member Duff McKagan as well as former employee Matt Sorum :hihi: am I the only one who finds it hysterical that Duff is titled a member and Matt is titled an employee?? Oh that silly Axl. I find it truly amusing, as it couldn't be closer to the truth. Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: Eclipsed107 on October 06, 2006, 04:25:58 PM Josh also plays on the new Sweet Child O' Mine version heard over the end credits of Big Daddy. It's almost a shame that he didn't say with the band, he's a great drummer.. and he's played with EVERYONE. He's the type of guy who has to be constently doing something though, deffently not the right fit for Gn'R. :hihi: Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: Bartlet on October 06, 2006, 05:49:52 PM Josh also plays on the new Sweet Child O' Mine version heard over the end credits of Big Daddy. /jarmo [/quote do you know if this can be heard on the dvd too or was it just with the cinema release? by the by, its curious that no one has mentioned the vandals so far...? Apologies in advance if i missed that thogh. and im fairly sure he has never been anyone's drum tech, especially not gnr's. Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: jarmo on October 06, 2006, 06:07:30 PM I think it plays over the end credits....
/jarmo Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: madagas on October 06, 2006, 06:26:04 PM Josh also played drums for Paul Westerberg's solo stuff in the early and mid 90's. He is the drummer on the two new Replacements tunes on their greatest hits as well. : ok:
Title: Re: Who plays drums on oh my god? Post by: shoup on October 06, 2006, 06:41:21 PM Oh My God is a really good song. I wouldn't care one bit if it appeared on CD (doubtful it will) if it was rerecorded and didn't sound like it was produced through a sludge machine. Rio 2001 kicked arse! : ok:
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