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In my humble opinion, that Max Tundra track is embarrassingly amateurish.
In particular the drumming.
I’m all for natural beats, that are not grid perfect, but when the drumtrack actually stumbles this much, I’m offended.
It’s obvious that he actually loses the tempo feeling in several places, and tries to pick it up again. It’s very obvious that this guy has never spent much time in front of the kit.
I’m not an advocat for picture perfect playing or supreme technical skills at all, but there must be a limit. And even though imperfections have their charm, and often make up a good song, this is much more than mere imperfections.

I love to come here and discover new music, art, photographers and so on. There’s a certain standard to the work and art discussed and shown here. Except in this case.

What I’m asking is:
Would this guy’s work be shown here, if he was equally skilled in graphic design?
I think there would be a huge outcry, if it was presented in the same manner.

@StigC and @Jon the Max Tundra video above is from Pitchfork’s A>D>D series:

http://pitchfork.tv/a-d-d/max-tundra

I think you should watch the ‘proper’ video to Will Get Fooled Again:

http://pitchfork.tv/videos/max-tundra-will-get-fooled-again

… and also perhaps check out the rest of Max’s stuff before being quite so scathing about his musical abilities.

Well, I must admit I like the original version of the Max Tundra track better.

I took a look at the A-D-D show, and even though I think the idea is pretty cool and commendable, I didn’t find a single band I liked.
That’s just a question of taste. I must admit I admire the bands willing to step up to the A-D-D challenge, because let’s face it, the conditions of the whole project is more likely to make you sound bad than great.

But in the context I can see that Max tundra probably had lots of fun playing all the instruments himself and recording on a 4 track and lots of VHS cams.

It still doesn’t change the fact that he’s an awful drummer, but it shows a guy who is down to earth and enjoys having fun, without worrying too much about how he looks in the end. And that is commendable.

Hey Scott.

I’ve now spent a good deal of time on youtube, checking out Max Tundra.
I think there are some great clips there and I enjoy the fun stuff.

But still, the music just isn’t touching me. Specifically I can mention a few reasons, but I guess it all boils down to taste in the end.

I appreciate you guys trying to convince me, but I’m simply not feeling it for a number of reasons which I won’t bore you with now.
But thanks for the heads up!

I really dig that first Odd nosdam track. You should check out Egadz

check this promo vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P1W3xjUio8