EricBarker Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Keytar died during the middle of my solo for Burning Down the House. First the strap screw came off after it had been redrilled twice (crappy plastic housing), then it totally died (no power, fresh batteries) just before I played the last note... I realized it was time to put it out of its misery. I began by ripping keys out and tossing them out to fans in the audience. Then at the end of the night during "Fat Bottom Girls", I went complete Pete Townsend on it. Here's the result: http://www.ericbarker.com/dropbox/KeytarSmashed_1.jpg Most satisfying thing I've ever done with my clothes on. I highly recommend it if you ever get the chance. http://www.ericbarker.com/dropbox/KeytarSmashed_2.jpg Oh, and during "Thrift Shopping" I ordered a new one: "Had a broken keyboard, bought a broken keyboard!" Quote Puck Funk! Equipment: Laptop running lots of nerdy software, some keyboards, noise makersâ¦yada yada yadaâ¦maybe a cat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Quote When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Song80s Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 looks like a Who Tribute Band would be the ticket expensive gear smash about, of course. But we must be authentic Quote Why fit in, when you were born to stand out ? My Soundcloud with many originals: [70's Songwriter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PianoMan51 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Missed your chance for real YouTube stardom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 That's the best use of a Keytar I have EVER seen! Nice work! ITGITC? Quote "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyRude Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Nicely done Mr. Barker! Too bad not memorialized on video, it will have to live on as a legendary expression in the memories of those who witnessed this great act. Quote Some music I've recorded and played over the years with a few different bands Tommy Rude Soundcloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthizen2 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Well done, Mr. Reznor. Quote Kurzweil PC3, Yamaha MOX8, Alesis Ion, Kawai K3M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuelBLupowitz Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Wild thing, you make my heart sing. Quote Samuel B. Lupowitz Musician. Songwriter. Food Enthusiast. Bad Pun Aficionado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Poor little Alesis went through the Barker Vortex. Quote Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 [video:youtube] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Paxton Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Rock and roll! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogika Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 We go through one cheapo plastic keyboard every show. Gets smashed in a fireball during the encores. Quote "The Angels of Libra are in the European vanguard of the [retro soul] movement" (Bill Buckley, Soul and Jazz and Funk) The Drawbars | off jazz organ trio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricBarker Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 Ill admit, Im a little less impressed by the build quality after this. Neck snapped when I stomped on it once. Thing exploded like a piñata the first time I brought it down over the rim of the stage. I was expecting it would survive at least two or three hits! They make it too easy! Quote Puck Funk! Equipment: Laptop running lots of nerdy software, some keyboards, noise makersâ¦yada yada yadaâ¦maybe a cat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyS Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Haha, rock and roll!! Quote Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Coda Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 We go through one cheapo plastic keyboard every show. Gets smashed in a fireball during the encores. Pics or vid,- or it didn´t happen ! A.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 [video:youtube] John Entwistle is like .... Nobody is breaking my bass. Quote "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Williams Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I have this vague memory of a Townsend interview on TV where he said (paraphrased) "We never do that to a guitar we care about -- it was always a piece of junk, sometimes taped together before the show." The idea of doing it to a beater keyboard -- $25 at a yard sale -- is intriguing though. Quote -Tom Williams {First Name} {at} AirNetworking {dot} com PC4-7, PX-5S, AX-Edge, PC361 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Next time get some strap locks. Replace the self tapping screw with a small flat head machine screw. Use a fender washer inside the Keytar and secure with a nut. I also use a dab of JB Weld PlasticWeld. It strengthens the screw hole. I did this on both my original Vortex, and my current Vortex Wireless 2. Lastly, the no-power thing is an easy fix. Happened to me once on the Vortex 1 several years ago. No issues. FYI, the Vortex Wireless 2 has a stronger plastic case. Especially in the area of the sliders that replaced the knobs. Quote David Gig Rig:Depends on the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricBarker Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 Yeah, I had gotten strap locks, but the screw still fell out. Even installed an internal but with machine screw, but it would come unstuck every few shows and I had to reglue it. After a while everything became loose and stripped. I had kind of made peace with the unit about 6 months back. Started modding it and painting it. At the end there was a lot of duct tape and broken controllers, and it had a good life. Upkeep was starting to become more trouble than its worth. Been looking to find the right opportunity to smash it for some time now! PS: Vortex2 arrived today, will set it up and put strap locks on in the next few days. This time I got it with a gig bag, so shouldnt get banged up as much while in storage (which is under the stage). Quote Puck Funk! Equipment: Laptop running lots of nerdy software, some keyboards, noise makersâ¦yada yada yadaâ¦maybe a cat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 We go through one cheapo plastic keyboard every show. Gets smashed in a fireball during the encores. When you play Burning Down the House? Quote When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoB3 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 We go through one cheapo plastic keyboard every show. Gets smashed in a fireball during the encores. Cool. Also, imagine what it could do if you learned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogika Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 We go through one cheapo plastic keyboard every show. Gets smashed in a fireball during the encores. When you play Burning Down the House? It's during Rammstein's "Pussy", actually. And it's obviously not the keyboard I play the MainStage setup from. Quote "The Angels of Libra are in the European vanguard of the [retro soul] movement" (Bill Buckley, Soul and Jazz and Funk) The Drawbars | off jazz organ trio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PianoMan51 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 I wonder who sells Meowsic by the case? Beating the crap out of one of these on stage Could be a good schtick. [video:youtube] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PianoMan51 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 And then, and then... You turn your back to the audience and pretend to pull your zipper down. Bring out a hidden water bottle and piss on that poor kitty keyboard. Thanks and a tip to Eric Cartman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricBarker Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 Were probably doing a SouthPark themed Halloween next year. Ill keep that idea in mind! Though Ive elected to do Kenny (set 1), die and come back as Butters. Singer is a perfect shoein for Cartman, and his name is Eric too. He can destroy a meowsic keyboard. Bad kitteh! Quote Puck Funk! Equipment: Laptop running lots of nerdy software, some keyboards, noise makersâ¦yada yada yadaâ¦maybe a cat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 [video:youtube] John Entwistle is like .... Nobody is breaking my bass. At the end of this performance but cutoff from the clip, Tom Smothers says to Dick Can I borrow your bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefDanG Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 [video:youtube] John Entwistle is like .... Nobody is breaking my bass. At the end of this performance but cutoff from the clip, Tom Smothers says to Dick Can I borrow your bass? I think this is when Townsend blew out an eardrum - too close to the kick drum when its pyro went off. You can only do that twice. Quote Professional musician = great source of poverty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogika Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 We go through one cheapo plastic keyboard every show. Gets smashed in a fireball during the encores. Cool. Also, imagine what it could do if you learned it. Oh, I assure you that Ive taken the time to acquaint myself and fully explore the potential of this stage prop. I do believe in limiting myself to whats appropriate to the job, though. Quote "The Angels of Libra are in the European vanguard of the [retro soul] movement" (Bill Buckley, Soul and Jazz and Funk) The Drawbars | off jazz organ trio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonizer Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 *Someone* must have pointed their camera at you at the critical moment. Find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricBarker Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 I think this is when Townsend blew out an eardrum - too close to the kick drum when its pyro went off. You can only do that twice. Naw, eardrums grow back. You can only do it twice every 6 months tho! *I've only ruptured mine from illness, not from SPL. Obviously it's not the drum you're really worried about, it's the stereocilia. Quote Puck Funk! Equipment: Laptop running lots of nerdy software, some keyboards, noise makersâ¦yada yada yadaâ¦maybe a cat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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