Chamberlin News - new band, "This", etc.

DaveKShape · 12-28-2009, 06:43 PM

Apologies if this is old news - did a search but seems like nobody else posted this.

Former Pumpkin beats out a smashing clinic

"He's played stadiums, won a Grammy, sold millions of CDs and toured the world.

And yet Jimmy Chamberlin, former drummer for the 1990s alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins, was anxious before giving a free drum clinic for 200 fans Thursday at SSE Music.

"I'm used to three other people up there with me," Chamberlin said. "It's different on my own."

The evening was a mix of music and motivation. Chamberlin talked about drumming and played songs from his solo project, the Jimmy Chamberlin Complex, and his newest band, This.

But Chamberlin went beyond the music, encouraging people to follow their passion.

"Anything you do, make sure you can be happy doing it," Chamberlin said.

Drumming always has made Chamberlin happy, something he's done for 37 years. His idea of success, he said, isn't selling millions of records.

"I've seen people walk off the stage of stadiums miserable, and I've seen people playing smoky clubs who are lighting up the room with joy," Chamberlin said. "Fame and fortune doesn't equal happiness."
Chamberlin has followed his own advice - he left the latest incarnation of the Smashing Pumpkins last March.

"For me, I felt like I needed to be more than a drummer," Chamberlin said. "I didn't feel like I had enough ownership. It's better sometimes to say ‘It's time to do my own thing.'"

That's where This, his latest band comes in. He describes the music as "progressive, symphonic pop," and said the band plans to hit the studio in January. It has challenged him musically and given him more freedom - things he finds essential for happiness.

"You need to find your own idea of what success looks like to you," Chamberlin said. "It all has to do with formulating a clear vision."

SSE Music usually has a drum clinic once a year, said owner Steve Earp.

"It's become a tradition," Earp said. "This is probably our largest one. It's our way of giving people an opportunity to see and hear a national artist."

Drummers Chris Paquette, 18, and Aaron Frost, 20, liked that Chamberlin talked about more than music.

"You usually just hear about technique," Paquette said. "I liked what he had to say about finding what you love, even if it isn't music."

"He took it beyond that level," Frost said. "He seems to really have a passion for it."

slunken · 12-28-2009, 06:51 PM

To be fair the search feature is a joke.

Mo · 12-28-2009, 07:15 PM

slunken · 12-28-2009, 07:24 PM

http://www.netphoria.org/wp-content/...berlin/jcc.jpg

28if · 12-28-2009, 08:27 PM

i'm pretty pumped for some new music from jimmy. i'm glad he's doing something new... jcc was good music but not really my thing. idk what to expect from "this," symphonic pop? what? okay.

brendo_91 · 12-28-2009, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slunken

To be fair the search feature is a joke.

Also the band name is "This". Highly unsearchable.

pineapple*soul · 12-28-2009, 08:56 PM

intriguing

Gish08 · 09:11 PM

wtf is "progressive, symphonic pop"

srt4b · 12-28-2009, 09:11 PM

worst.name.ever

Pizza Club · 12-28-2009, 09:13 PM

something something Gold Coast

You Said · 12-28-2009, 09:14 PM

But she wears short skirts, I wear t-shirts
She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers.

Reyngel · 12-28-2009, 10:50 PM

How much you want to bet Jimmy releases 44 songs before Billy does?

wHATcOLOR · 12-29-2009, 12:11 AM

he seems pretty awesome

duovamp · 12-29-2009, 12:26 AM

Guy wanted to get his own groove goin', can't beat that. Not bad mouthin' Billy, no bad blood, just moved on. JC: class act.

stumpycat · 12-29-2009, 02:28 AM

Jimmy is all about THE MUSIC. I don't know WTF Billy is about these days.

SpaceDude · 12-29-2009, 04:36 AM

He at least seems to have some direction which is more than can be said about his bald headed counterpart. Either way we need something!!!!!

Mo · 12-29-2009, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stumpycat

Jimmy is all about THE MUSIC. I don't know WTF Billy is about these days.

THIS MUSIC?

Mablak · 12-29-2009, 08:23 AM

I wonder how long it will be until Billy makes some petty blog post mentioning how lame bands named after pronouns are

Sonic Johnny · 12-29-2009, 08:57 AM

This This record will sound like either

a) Silversun Pickups in odd time; or
b) bad Smashing Pumkins b-sides

brendo_91 · 12-29-2009, 09:51 AM

I'm thinking more... something like Arcade Fire meets Sigur Ros. In fact, anyone heard Jonsi's latest song, Boy Lilikoi? Reminds me of "Death From Above" (but better), I think it's the drumbeat.

rub_the_y · 12-29-2009, 10:16 AM

I think even despite the fucked band name, This will sound better than anything Billy releases. I bet every hit of those drums is just Jimmy pretending they are Billy's shinybald head. Billy's more about collecting fake boobies and STDs now

Pop Tart · 12-29-2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slunken

http://www..org/wp-content/gallery/j...hamberlin/.jpg

Awwwwww!

Quote:

Originally Posted by duovamp

JC: class act.

Absolutely. I have a lot of respect for Jimmy.

russian iha · 12-29-2009, 11:53 AM

Great band name.

Panthalassa · 12-29-2009, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srt4b

worst.name.ever

This

Spaldz · 12-29-2009, 04:58 PM

Maybe he went to say "I'm now in this amazing rock band" but we were so eager to get the news all we heard was "i'm now in THIS".

pineapple*soul · 12-29-2009, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panthalassa

This

lol

Mo · 12-29-2009, 07:01 PM

ah, I see we're gonna have fun with this

Mo · 12-29-2009, 07:20 PM

This is getting old already..

nofix · 12-29-2009, 07:22 PM

'this' sucks

T&T · 12-30-2009, 10:51 PM

i thought he was now drumming for Avenged Sevenfold
and I thought he was dead.
Drummer Jimmy Sullivan dead at 28 | The Money Times

12-28-2009, 06:43 PM	#1
DaveKShape Ownz Posts: 880	Chamberlin News - new band, "This", etc. Apologies if this is old news - did a search but seems like nobody else posted this. Former Pumpkin beats out a smashing clinic "He's played stadiums, won a Grammy, sold millions of CDs and toured the world. And yet Jimmy Chamberlin, former drummer for the 1990s alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins, was anxious before giving a free drum clinic for 200 fans Thursday at SSE Music. "I'm used to three other people up there with me," Chamberlin said. "It's different on my own." The evening was a mix of music and motivation. Chamberlin talked about drumming and played songs from his solo project, the Jimmy Chamberlin Complex, and his newest band, This. But Chamberlin went beyond the music, encouraging people to follow their passion. "Anything you do, make sure you can be happy doing it," Chamberlin said. Drumming always has made Chamberlin happy, something he's done for 37 years. His idea of success, he said, isn't selling millions of records. "I've seen people walk off the stage of stadiums miserable, and I've seen people playing smoky clubs who are lighting up the room with joy," Chamberlin said. "Fame and fortune doesn't equal happiness." Chamberlin has followed his own advice - he left the latest incarnation of the Smashing Pumpkins last March. "For me, I felt like I needed to be more than a drummer," Chamberlin said. "I didn't feel like I had enough ownership. It's better sometimes to say ‘It's time to do my own thing.'" That's where This, his latest band comes in. He describes the music as "progressive, symphonic pop," and said the band plans to hit the studio in January. It has challenged him musically and given him more freedom - things he finds essential for happiness. "You need to find your own idea of what success looks like to you," Chamberlin said. "It all has to do with formulating a clear vision." SSE Music usually has a drum clinic once a year, said owner Steve Earp. "It's become a tradition," Earp said. "This is probably our largest one. It's our way of giving people an opportunity to see and hear a national artist." Drummers Chris Paquette, 18, and Aaron Frost, 20, liked that Chamberlin talked about more than music. "You usually just hear about technique," Paquette said. "I liked what he had to say about finding what you love, even if it isn't music." "He took it beyond that level," Frost said. "He seems to really have a passion for it."

12-28-2009, 07:15 PM	#3
Mo Immortal Posts: 20,964	Heh.

12-28-2009, 09:03 PM	#8
Gish08 Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 2,559	wtf is "progressive, symphonic pop" Last edited by Gish08 : 12-28-2009 at 09:11 PM.

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slunken Virgo Posts: 42,781	To be fair the search feature is a joke.

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slunken Virgo Posts: 42,781	http://www.netphoria.org/wp-content/...berlin/jcc.jpg

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28if Apocalyptic Poster Location: yeah seriously i think we've more than established a consensus on reality, it's not that abstract. Posts: 3,454	i'm pretty pumped for some new music from jimmy. i'm glad he's doing something new... jcc was good music but not really my thing. idk what to expect from "this," symphonic pop? what? okay.

12-28-2009, 08:56 PM	#7
pineapple*soul Ownz Posts: 586	intriguing

12-28-2009, 09:11 PM	#9
srt4b Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 1,098	worst.name.ever

12-28-2009, 09:13 PM	#10
Pizza Club Apocalyptic Poster Location: you sound like a casual fan. Posts: 3,458	something something Gold Coast

12-28-2009, 09:14 PM	#11
You Said Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 1,678	But she wears short skirts, I wear t-shirts She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers.

12-28-2009, 10:50 PM	#12
Reyngel Apocalyptic Poster Location: Seattle Posts: 3,682	How much you want to bet Jimmy releases 44 songs before Billy does?

12-29-2009, 12:11 AM	#13
wHATcOLOR THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! Location: \|\| MY NAME IS KIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID ROCK!! Posts: 47,247	he seems pretty awesome

12-29-2009, 12:26 AM	#14
duovamp Brazilian Blouselord Location: heavy metal pool party Posts: 35,781	Guy wanted to get his own groove goin', can't beat that. Not bad mouthin' Billy, no bad blood, just moved on. JC: class act.

12-29-2009, 02:28 AM	#15
stumpycat Apocalyptic Poster Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 3,088	Jimmy is all about THE MUSIC. I don't know WTF Billy is about these days.

12-29-2009, 04:36 AM	#16
SpaceDude Pledge Location: an AZ town Posts: 58	He at least seems to have some direction which is more than can be said about his bald headed counterpart. Either way we need something!!!!!

12-29-2009, 08:23 AM	#18
Mablak Minion of Satan Location: Well, if it isn't my old friend, Mr. McGreg, with a leg for an arm and an arm for a leg! Posts: 6,411	I wonder how long it will be until Billy makes some petty blog post mentioning how lame bands named after pronouns are

12-29-2009, 08:57 AM	#19
Sonic Johnny Through Silver In Buds Location: Centralia Posts: 16,502	This This record will sound like either a) Silversun Pickups in odd time; or b) bad Smashing Pumkins b-sides

12-29-2009, 09:51 AM	#20
brendo_91 Minion of Satan Location: ██████████ Posts: 6,476	I'm thinking more... something like Arcade Fire meets Sigur Ros. In fact, anyone heard Jonsi's latest song, Boy Lilikoi? Reminds me of "Death From Above" (but better), I think it's the drumbeat.

12-29-2009, 10:16 AM	#21
rub_the_y Demi-God Posts: 279	I think even despite the fucked band name, This will sound better than anything Billy releases. I bet every hit of those drums is just Jimmy pretending they are Billy's shinybald head. Billy's more about collecting fake boobies and STDs now

12-29-2009, 11:53 AM	#23
russian iha Apocalyptic Poster Location: Russian Federation Posts: 1,010	Great band name.

12-29-2009, 04:58 PM	#25
Spaldz Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 3,447	Maybe he went to say "I'm now in this amazing rock band" but we were so eager to get the news all we heard was "i'm now in THIS".

12-29-2009, 07:01 PM	#27
Mo Immortal Posts: 20,964	ah, I see we're gonna have fun with this

12-29-2009, 07:20 PM	#28
Mo Immortal Posts: 20,964	This is getting old already..

12-29-2009, 07:22 PM	#29
nofix Demi-God Posts: 397	'this' sucks

12-30-2009, 10:51 PM	#30
T&T Socialphobic Location: montreal Posts: 11,679	i thought he was now drumming for Avenged Sevenfold and I thought he was dead. Drummer Jimmy Sullivan dead at 28 \| The Money Times