Not just a jam this time, recorded in July 2022, written in 2007, it’s The Birthday Song, in memory of Matthew Roher June 23, 1988 – November 20, 2006. Also – why would you microwave a blunt?
Author: Nick Ring
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Jam Notes Podcast: Are Koalas Actual Bears? Also, Learn How Hi-Hats Work!
All of the burning questions finally get answers! Fact checks, follow ups from first 6 episodes. Mike Portnoy is alive! Plus – streaming services and billionaires suck.
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Jam Notes Podcast: Drum Solo like Tony Hawk – and Tool Gets Booed in Mexico
Host and drummer BW Derge and “Guitar-Host” Nick Ring listening to a special jam about an Upside Down Tree. Also – Tool Booed in Mexico.
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Jam Notes Podcast: Napster, Lars from Metallica, and Spotify.
It’s the 10th episode spectacular! Reacting to a Jam from May 2024 – an instant classic? Nick gets plucky on the guitar, sounds good.
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An Attempt at a “Nu Metal” Jam: Not Sure What Exactly You’d Call It…
BW Derge on the Drums and Nick Ring on the Guitars, back with another improvised instrumental jam from the basement. As fresh as they get, recorded recently.
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Jam Notes Podcast: Talking Deftones, Miyazaki, Wizards, and Demons
Talking about music we played on February 28, 2023. This episode is about listening – Crank It Up. We’re talking Miyazaki movie settings (not America).
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Spy Movies, Video Games, and Weird Endings (Jam Notes Podcast)
Talking about 2 jams, new positions, and more. Both are from January 2024, 1 is 5 minutes with a weird ending. 2nd jam is less than a minute long, was that intentional? They’re talking spy movies, too.
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Jam Notes Podcast: Legend of Zelda Jam Session
Reacting to post-rock improvised instrumental music, ends with cover of Legend of Zelda song. The jam starts with a belch, full of burps. Getting to know your instrument better. Distortion, delay, and reverb.
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Jam Notes Podcast: Who Will Be Primus’ New Drummer? (2 Attempts, One Bear)
Listening and reacting to a jam from January 2024, imagining a bear waking up from hibernation and getting into some trouble… Also discussing potential drummers for Primus. Danny Carey is temporary substitute. Is Portnoy still alive?
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Jam Notes Podcast: Spotify Kind of Sucks… (Reacting to an old Jam)
Ben Derge and Nick Ring talking about improvised jams played previously. When you’re lost, the truth sets you back on track. (It’s actually episode five: the jam notes strike back. Talking about a jam from 11/12/22, reaction video. Also – what’s going on with Steve-O and Bam Magera?