Dave Matthews, better with just Tim? Does he need the band?

Tranman66 · Post by **Tranman66** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 12:41 pm

My favorite album is the Live at Luther College. Dave and tim make the a great combination. I listen to Dave's music and come to think that Dave is better without a band. Dave should just go out by himself with Tim and make it an acoutic duet.

mdel21 · Post by **mdel21** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 12:46 pm

I think Dave underplays with the band and lets the 5 others take over the show. A Dave solo or a Dave and Tim show showcase Dave's talent more.

Speenis · Post by **Speenis** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 1:25 pm

I can't really talk since I've never been to a D+T show, but I would imagine DMB shows have 10x more energy than two guys playing acoustic guitars.

Locarius · Post by **Locarius** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 1:28 pm

mdel21 wrote:I think Dave underplays with the band and lets the 5 others take over the show. A Dave solo or a Dave and Tim show showcase Dave's talent more.

Actually, I think the band OVERPLAYS everything. I realize its a jam band, but Phish seems to have figured out the simplicity-is-good thing.

My vote: D+T

briguy945 · Post by **briguy945** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 1:43 pm

Actually, I think the band OVERPLAYS everything. I realize its a jam band, but Phish seems to have figured out the simplicity-is-good thing.

Agreed. Dave seems to be more focused on his playing during D+T as well. I also agree with the fact the band overplays at times. Sometimes the sound is so thick that you can't pick out all the cool stuff the guys are doin.

i like tictacs · Post by **i like tictacs** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 4:30 pm

Locarius wrote:
mdel21 wrote:I think Dave underplays with the band and lets the 5 others take over the show. A Dave solo or a Dave and Tim show showcase Dave's talent more.
Actually, I think the band OVERPLAYS everything. I realize its a jam band, but Phish seems to have figured out the simplicity-is-good thing.

My vote: D+T

Phish is WAY too busy for me at times.

i actually think that the band [dmb] is one of the best at not overplaying.

Kukini · Post by **Kukini** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 4:52 pm

What every one said about the band is true sometimes, but not always... I like them both, but D&T just cannot be beat.

Brock · Post by **Brock** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:20 pm

Yeah, I've definitely never thought the band overplays.

i like tictacs · Post by **i like tictacs** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:30 pm

Kukini wrote:What every one said about the band is true sometimes, but not always... I like them both, but D&T just cannot be beat.

sure it can. DMB + Flecktones + Tim > D&T

Tranman66 · Post by **Tranman66** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:31 pm

Yeah they never overplay, but i think what they meant by overplay is other instruments seem to be taken over the songs and you can't hear dave's guitar well, but thats what you do in a band. Dave has to arrange his music differently with a band, cuz its not all acoustic

i like tictacs · Post by **i like tictacs** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:34 pm

I can hear it fine most of the time, just gotta know what to listen for or turn up the treble or bass accordingly

Swe dmbfan · Post by **Swe dmbfan** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 5:56 pm

Dave and timmy..

budrow30 · Post by **budrow30** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 6:21 pm

once you see a D+T show it is hard not to say they are better than the band. i do think that they are completely different shows though. the D+T shows are much more personalized and intimate. whereas the DMB shows are much more upbeat. just depends what style you like. if you like acoustic music, D+T are hard to beat.

Tranman66 · Post by **Tranman66** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 6:36 pm

I listened again. DMB will bringforth a larger audience because its rocky and jazzy, and sort of harmonizing, a different varieties. D&T is for us guitarists who love acoutics and see Dave with his guitar skills. He wouldn't get much fan tho since not everyone likes guitar as much as we do.

i like tictacs · Post by **i like tictacs** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 6:37 pm

D+T is just dave playing guitar. it's beautiful sounding, but songs like OSW, #41, Seek Up, there are alot, are just plain so much more powerful in a full band setting.

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Dave Matthews, better with just Tim? Does he need the band?

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Dave Matthews, better with just Tim? Does he need the band?