andy ramsay appreciation thread!

Just found out he's got his own studio. Looks like he's doing alright for himself! More info on the Press Play Studio page on MySpace.

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=83843085&albumID=437987&imageID=36462495">

So, let's have some top Andy moments please...

Les Yper Sound from ABC stands out as a great drumming track!

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What he plays on the whole ETK album, even when doing the odd-time stuff, is actually quite simple, but really works for the compositions! He's economic, but effective in a manner I have rarely heard from another drummer. He's good for the same reason Jaki Liebezeit was for Can, he's got that metronomic grooving thing down quite well.

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i don't think that link works.

Andy is the key to the Stereolab sound IMO.

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The drums and bass are my fav parts, one reason I love Stereolab! Those two elements are the heart beat and foundation for a good song. It's difficult picking a favorite drums moment, though..there are so many. Honorable mention on Margerine Eclipse!

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Here's a link to Andy's studio myspace page:

http://www.myspace.com/pressplaystudios

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I shed light cat's shed fur ride around town like raymond burr I play my music loud you know it's got clout to it

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I love his style. That loose/tight shuffle action on "Young Lungs" is still a favorite.

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His work on University Microfilms International is the first that comes to mind for me. Good playing.

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Underrated player.

Live is always the best indicator of a good drummer's worth... the first thing that grabs you at a Slab gig is the drums and it doesn't let up. Rather inhibited on some of the mid-period latter albums by studio tomfoolery and the Chicago effect. Is that John McEntire playing all the drum parts on SoundDust? I really like the crisp, loud drum mix on First of the Microbehunters and Andy's tight but loose playing.

Highlights:
The inside-out "double-time" shuffle on Good is Me.

Tasteful accompaniment on Margerine Melodie.

Jazz-rock flourishes on the elongated fade out to Widow Weirdo.

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Is that like fresh frozen?