Could Tom Morello be considered a DJ??

[Junker]

I mean...the sounds he does with a guitar are fucking awesome. Nobody does what he does. Some riffs didnt sound like a guitar riff. They sound like a DJ on a turntable. His solos are unique!!!! The solo on "Sleep Now In the Fire" and the intro riff on "The Year of Tha Boomerang" are good examples of a fucking creative guitarist.

[enree erzweglle]

It's easy to hear an RATM song and not let yourself go beyond Zach's thoughts and emotions. You can stop there easily and still be happy. But if you dive in a little more and dissect the song, listening to the various layers of it, you'll find that very distinctive, effective, perfect...mood. I think that was all Tom. He's amazing and he probably didn't get enough credit for how much he contributed to the whole RATM sound.

[Junker]

Originally Posted by enree erzweglle

It's easy to hear an RATM song and not let yourself go beyond Zach's thoughts and emotions. You can stop there easily and still be happy. But if you dive in a little more and dissect the song, listening to the various layers of it, you'll find that very distinctive, effective, perfect...mood. I think that was all Tom. He's amazing and he probably didn't get enough credit for how much he contributed to the whole RATM sound.

I agree with ya. But I think Tom had received the worth credit for his contributions to RATM.

[enree erzweglle]

Originally Posted by Junker

I agree with ya. But I think Tom had received the worth credit for his contributions to RATM.

He could well have--I listened to their music in the 90s but I didn't follow them/reviews of them. It seems to me that most people know Zach's name but not Tom's. Did he ever get voted best anything by guitar magazines/groups?

[Junker]

Originally Posted by enree erzweglle

He could well have--I listened to their music in the 90s but I didn't follow them/reviews of them. It seems to me that most people know Zach's name but not Tom's. Did he ever get voted best anything by guitar magazines/groups?

EDITED:

"04/29/2001 Tom Wins a CMA!

It's a dynasty. For the fourth year in a row Tom Morello was voted Best Guitarist at the 24th Annual California Music Awards. Tom was presented his award by Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown. Tom also presented the Outstanding Punk/Ska Album which was won by Green Day."

At least one of his (4) prizes.

[ASsman]

Originally Posted by enree erzweglle

He could well have--I listened to their music in the 90s but I didn't follow them/reviews of them. It seems to me that most people know Zach's name but not Tom's. Did he ever get voted best anything by guitar magazines/groups?

He was like 24 or something in the Rolling Stones 100 best guitarists ever... or some shit.

[Tzar]

that rolling stone thing was bullshit.
jack white from white stripes was higher than angus young!!

[Sandinista!]

Originally Posted by Tzar

that rolling stone thing was bullshit.
jack white from white stripes was higher than angus young!!

I pity those senseless, new-music-loving clowns

[Brother McDuff]

Originally Posted by Junker

I mean...the sounds he does with a guitar are fucking awesome. Nobody does what he does. Some riffs didnt sound like a guitar riff. They sound like a DJ on a turntable. His solos are unique!!!! The solo on "Sleep Now In the Fire" and the intro riff on "The Year of Tha Boomerang" are good examples of a fucking creative guitarist.

Now these are the kinds of threads I like to see. You make a valid point, Junker. Morello could very well be considered a DJ, IMO, though not in the traditional sense, of course. He's kind of got his own little scratch thing happening.

Oh yeah, to those of you lobbying for Morello, he has definitely gotten his share of recognition. I wouldn't worry about it if I were you, especially now because his work with Audioslave is overshadowing any post RATM projects by Zack. If anyone is underrated I would say it's RATM's rhythm section. Timmy C and Brad Wilk are tight as hell and are virtually nameless to many of the so-called RATM freaks.

[DeLaO]

This kid in my broadcasting class a few years ago said that Rage's DJ is fucking awesome, I had quite the laugh. I pointed out the note on their albums that says all sounds made from guitars, bass, drums, and vocals.


IMO Tom Morello is the 2nd best black guitarist ever.

[checkyourprez]

to be honest when i first heard rage and didnt know too much about them when i was a youngin i thought they actually had a dj. i once told a kid who was saying all bands with djs suck that rage had one and he was like really no way.

but i think thats almost a complement to how good and creative tom is. (and how stupid a young kid can be)

but still, i want more rage now that i think about it...

[ASsman]

I pity those senseless, new-music-loving clowns

Ironically they pity you too. I don't, for the close minded deserve it not.

[EN[i]GMA]

There's more to DJing than scratching, it should be noted.

I don't have all of Rage's albums, but I've yet to hear him drop a decent breakbeat...

[roosta]

could he play a slow set in the middle?
or shout out peoples names?
or give out spot prizes?
pah, i think not

[Junker]

Originally Posted by Slimm

uh no.


I can do that noisey shit he does on a guitar.....easy

hahahaha....yeah, right!!!!

[Junker]

Originally Posted by EN[i]GMA

There's more to DJing than scratching, it should be noted.

I don't have all of Rage's albums, but I've yet to hear him drop a decent breakbeat...

Well, the album Renegades has a lotta breakbeats. Take a look at the cover of "Renegades of Funk".

[Junker]

Originally Posted by DeLaO

This kid in my broadcasting class a few years ago said that Rage's DJ is fucking awesome, I had quite the laugh. I pointed out the note on their albums that says all sounds made from guitars, bass, drums, and vocals.


IMO Tom Morello is the 2nd best black guitarist ever.

hahaha.....funny

And personally i dont think Tom is the "best", or second best guitarist ever. I mean, hes a fucking incredible guitarist, one of the (50??) best. But the title of most creative guitarist is his, for sure.

BTW, whos the one you consider the best??

[checkyourprez]

Originally Posted by Junker

hahaha.....funny

And personally i dont think Tom is the "best", or second best guitarist ever. I mean, hes a fucking incredible guitarist, one of the (50??) best. But the title of most creative guitarist is his, for sure.

BTW, whos the one you consider the best??

jimmy james

[ASsman]

Originally Posted by Slimm

uh no.


I can do that noisey shit he does on a guitar.....easy

Does it involve you without your pants and a guitar... That's what I thought.

Also guitars, totally not gangsta.

[Testa]

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