Robin Finck

[Voodoochild]

I dunno if tue guitar needs to be the main instrument all the time, but I agree with you. But that doesnt mean Robin couldnt do something like what he did with the Ghosts of mars OST. I dunno why he dont seem interested, tho.

[One.In.A.Million]

I was browsing the net for Robin stuff, and came across this that I knew nothing about.



http://www.amazon.co.uk/Robin-Finck-Lambert-M-Surhone/dp/6131053170/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1285192590&sr=8-8

At first glance it looks like a Wikipedia kind of book, which concentrates on Robins' career. I hope that Robin releases a book himself one day, it would be so cool to get his view, about his time with NIN, GN'R as well as his early band Impotent Sea Snakes. 

But this is certainly a nice surprise . Never knew there was a book about Robins' career. 

[Voodoochild]

Gosh, looks kinda cheap to me. I mean, is there any real research besides Wikipedia in this one?

I do hope he releases his memories one day, even if its on his defunct site. Would be cool to know more about his writing stories on Chinese Democracy and the other tracks and also about his decision to leave the band.

Thanks for the find!

[One.In.A.Million]

Gosh, looks kinda cheap to me. I mean, is there any real research besides Wikipedia in this one?

I do hope he releases his memories one day, even if its on his defunct site. Would be cool to know more about his writing stories on Chinese Democracy and the other tracks and also about his decision to leave the band.

Thanks for the find!

I'm not sure if there is anything other than the Wiki articles, but I hope there is. I have only just came across it, but it seems like it's been out a few months.

[One.In.A.Million]

I absolutely love this short video of November Rain from the plum club in NYC.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC-NtwKcWaM

Just watch Robin get into that solo, and look at his face. 

Then if that weren't enough, just keep an eye on Richard. Because even he has to smile as he glances over at Robin during the solo. I always loved that about Robin, he always truely felt the songs, and expressed it through physical emotion. 

[Voodoochild]

Great video. Sad to see such ignorant comments on YouTube tho - nothing personal against Robin, but the whole band. Its the same shit in every single video...


Anyways, I always loved Robin's version of this solo. I like his take on the 1st solo too in 2001 (the Vegas and Rio gigs), it was a nice blend with new licks and the original thing.

[One.In.A.Million]

Great video. Sad to see such ignorant comments on YouTube tho - nothing personal against Robin, but the whole band. Its the same shit in every single video...


Anyways, I always loved Robin's version of this solo. I like his take on the 1st solo too in 2001 (the Vegas and Rio gigs), it was a nice blend with new licks and the original thing.

I totally agree, the Rio 2001 version of November Rain, rocked with Robins 2 solos. It's a perfect example of Robin putting his own spin on the songs, whilst respecting the original idea.

Same with the solos in Brownstone, Sweet Child, Jungle (1st solo), Paradise City and much more. It's much harder I think, to cover a solo and put your own spin on it. Rather than just covering it note for note.

I always loved Robin for that. 

[Voodoochild]

I like pretty much all of his versions of solos besides My Michelle perhaps. But as guitar work, Id say his version of Patience was absolutely gorgeous.

[Gezzy]

I wish they'd release the re-recorded version of Appetite they did in 1998 with Robin doing all of the solos, I know about the SCOM leak, but to hear all of the solos would be awesome!

Axl
Robin
Tommy
Dizzy
Freese
Tobias.

[Voodoochild]

It wasn't really a leak, but something on the ending credits of the movie Big Daddy, with Adam Sandler.

[One.In.A.Million]

If that re recorded SCOM is anything to go by, I would say that it kicks ass.

I would love to hear the re recorded appetite, I think the band from 1998-2002 would have owned them songs in the studio, just as they did live.

Who knows, it may be something that is bundled in a package in the future. It might be a fair few years away, but I wouldn't say the chances are impossible to hear this recording.

Let's hope, right. 

[Voodoochild]

^ I answered before, but it got deleted. Oh well... I just would love to hear those rerecorded songs, but I don't think it's gonna happen.

Anyways...

Kinda rare, but here's a Robin solo in NIN:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByQKswqVvsQ

Saw it on Esteban's Facebook.

[HBK]

^ I answered before, but it got deleted. Oh well... I just would love to hear those rerecorded songs, but I don't think it's gonna happen.

Anyways...

Kinda rare, but here's a Robin solo in NIN:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByQKswqVvsQ

Saw it on Esteban's Facebook.

  ROBIN 

 

[One.In.A.Million]

^ I answered before, but it got deleted. Oh well... I just would love to hear those rerecorded songs, but I don't think it's gonna happen.

Anyways...

Kinda rare, but here's a Robin solo in NIN:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByQKswqVvsQ

Saw it on Esteban's Facebook.

  ROBIN 

 

Really nice to see him soloing again, and he rocks it as usual. 

[HBK]

^ I answered before, but it got deleted. Oh well... I just would love to hear those rerecorded songs, but I don't think it's gonna happen.

Anyways...

Kinda rare, but here's a Robin solo in NIN:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByQKswqVvsQ

Saw it on Esteban's Facebook.

  ROBIN 

 

Really nice to see him soloing again, and he rocks it as usual. 

For My.. Robin Is Something Very Special That Happened To GN 'R

 

[Gezzy]

I can't get over how he keeps changing his image, it looks like 3 different people!

2001


2006


2008

[Voodoochild]

I remember when so many people changed their minds about Robin when he showed up "less gothic" in 2006. God knows how much he was unfairly judge by that look...

[Voodoochild]

Downloaded a NIN show and watched it yesterday. While I can still recognize Robin's signature sound, its really buried in all those repetitive riffs and keyboard noises. I do like some songs, but I still think its a waste of a trully awesome musician.

[svdv22]

I remember when so many people changed their minds about Robin when he showed up "less gothic" in 2006. God knows how much he was unfairly judge by that look...

I agree

Downloaded a NIN show and watched it yesterday. While I can still recognize Robin's signature sound, its really buried in all those repetitive riffs and keyboard noises. I do like some songs, but I still think its a waste of a trully awesome musician.

I agree
Saw NIN on werchter in 2009. I liked them, but I would've loved to hear a bit more Robin and a bit less NIN..

[alejoyp]

Adwin David Brown, Robin Finck & DJ Neon Hunter : Cirque Du Neon @ Museum of Neon Art

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyUc7lMzCcg