Omar Rodriguez-Lopez
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- Gilt001
Okay, I'm posting it cuz my searches came up with nothing. But if you are a fan of The Mars Volta, Omar the guitarist just released an album for an upcoming indie movie entitled "A Manual Dexterity". I haven't made it all the way through the CD yet, but its pure joyous (and sometimes frightening) soundscapes. Who knew that typewriters could be melodic?
Anyways, I highly recommend it. But be warned, I don't there are any vocals from Cedric on it. Like I said, I haven't made it all the way though yet.
- Gilt0010
You guys are on crack for not having this thread at 100 already.
you're all papyrus and comic sans lovers too!!
- mg330
Thanks, will check it out. My roommate/bass player in my band is from El Paso and is friends with the guys from At the Drive In that went to Sparta as well as Omar in The Mars Volta.
I didn't like Mars Volta at first but that album grew on me. It's unbelievable.
- Gilt0010
Mars Volta's album hit me like a ton of bricks. It rarely leaves my car. Unless I need to blast it on the home stereo.
I picked it up on Vinyl too. Its some heavy grade ish.
I'd leave to see all these guys live. I just missed 'em here in Seattle.
- mg330
Me too. Hope to see them somday. I imagine the shows are just euphoric and wild.
- Gilt0010
Someone told me once that they'll break out into like 20 minute jams during their shows. That would ROCK MY SOCKS!!!
- warheros0
believe it, it happens! saw them in columbus last year.
ill have to check out omar's latest direxion.
- Fro0
I've seen Mars Volta live twice, both times as support act for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. They are great live, lots of energie with long cool jams and they even did a 20 minute jam with the chili peppers at the end of the show which was awesome. The guitarist of the chili peppers, John Frusciante collaborate with Omar Rodriguez-Lopez at some of the songs.
I have only listen to this album once yet but i like it. I also recommend you to listen to John's solo works, powerful.
- Fro0
- textbureau0
the drummer is absolutly amazing. it is just brilliant.