I got to see Tomahawk open for Tool many years back when they were a relatively new band. I had no idea who they were but they rocked, a minute or so in I thought " oh shit that's Mike Patton". Been listening ever since.
John definitely plays a big role in any band he plays with. He brings a nice jazzy feel without sacrificing the manic power needed to kick it up a notch.
I got to see Tomahawk live at the House of Blues in Las Vegas. During his performance of Capt. Midnight, his equipment spilled onto the ground. Being the man, he recovered without the help of stage hands and STILL delivered as if nothing happened.
tomahawk are an unknown jem, in a sane world they would have sold 50 million albums, i've had their their first 2 cd's since release but i've been listening to them alot of late and i can't get enough
John Stanier once again demonstrating that he is in a league completely of his own. No other drummer even gets close to his sound, not remotely close. His beats are so far ahead of anything else today. Great video, Tomahawk imho is patton's greatest achievement.
The cool thing about Mike Patton is that he doesn't care about being "Famous." He does what he does because he loves experimenting with music and sounds. Which makes him famous. :) Even in HoRRywood now he lends so much of his unique talent to soundtracks and sound effects. Look up "I Am Legend Mike Patton" to find out that he voiced every zombie in that movie. So now, possibly, Will Smith even knows the awesomeness of Patton.
+Hootyhaha Hootyhaha Exactly then people who hate on him throw in the he isn't popular etc when he couldve easily sold out and made more radio friendly music
patton himself in an interview said something like: Human music is bullshit.... of course there are truly exceptional artists that really worth spending time appreciating his works. But the vast mayority of them are superficial, mediocre, insignificant and frivolous.
I crossed paths with Mike on the Sunset Strip. I merely gave him the rock horn hand sign & yelled “MIKE! MIKE!”. I made no move toward him, just gave him that shout out. He seemed to appreciate being left alone & me not engaging him in forced conversation. What would we talk about REALLY? And I wasnt interested in blowing him! LOL!
It does not matter if someone does the same drum beat for an entire song, as long as the song sounds good, It is a creative drum line that fits the song, and that makes him a good drummer.
patton is ahead of his time , he is in very good but select company. ihave no doubts the robot residents of Earth 4010 will regard him as some sort of appostle
i would say that he is aside of time, in that way you can appreciate the big picture and create universal works.... the past is part of the future. These artists know very well the past of music and his experiences , its their roots. The foundations in which their work is develop.
Thanks to all who actually understand the performances. Still had to check it out again to get my "fix" ! It makes a tough day at work easier! rock on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've lived in N.Y.C. & L.A., mad respect EVERYWHERE!!!! Mike is a mad scientist! Bands included...
This song is perfect. It stills feels like the first time I heard. It's that "stuck in the woods/desert at night and somethings out there" vibe that they do so well, firing full blast. I wish they would either "preform" or make a video for something from Anonymous.
technically, the second "mayday" is the hardest for him to sing, cos its closer to the edge of his lower range. the thirt one he just goes falsetto on that shit, and mike patton's falsetto range is fucking incredible so he nails it every time.
I just started listening to this band a few minutes ago (already a Fantomas and Bungle fan) and every song is just so fucking epic! I don't think I've ever gotten into a band so quickly!
@numbchucking I feel exactly the same way! 2 week ago a saw Patton with Faith No More and this was the most inspiring concert in my life! If I have the chance to see Tomahawk some day, it would be another dream come true!
yeah check it out on youtube, 1950s and 1960s italian pop songs performed with a band and orchestra, patton sings amazingly well on it and it's a project that seems to be popular with a lot of patton's different fans
@metatronsfury John Stanier is the Masterchief :) But his drum-skills was much more obvious when he played in Helmet.. I'm only looking at this band now, cause I checked his present bands out on Wiki!! But He was legendary in Helmet!! And when Helmet was re-united some years ago, it was without Stanier...Big loss. Cause Helmet's style demands a tight drummer..And the typical Helmet snaredrum sound..It's so clear to hear if he is playing or one of the new does..He can't be replaced...
@mindbait One show in LA at the end of November ( got my tickets already!!) and one in Chile in like December I think. They played in San Fran and New York already. They just randomly have announced shows. Kinda cool.
