Ed A. Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Decent pop music, stupid name. Just like Ensoniq's Fizmo is an innovative synth with a stupid name. In both cases, because of the names, I didn't take either seriously even if it wasn't justified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Clark Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Toto XIV is almost here! Couple more months!... The songs sound amazing, even if it's just an EPK... [video:youtube] Thanks for posting! Soul, R&B, Pop from Los Angeles http://philipclark.com Cannonball Gerald Albright Signature Alto, Yamaha YC73, Fender Rhodes, Roland Juno-106, Yamaha MX61, Roland VR-09, MicroKorg XL, Maschine Mikro, Yamaha Reface CP, Roland MKS-50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Looks like Keith Carlock permanently out and Shannon- is in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midinut Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Yeah. They give me hope that real music by real musicians is not dead. Sadly, I predict that we may find that only true Toto fans will buy it. I really hope I'm wrong and would love to see it chart and win awards ... I'll be praying! Hardware: Yamaha: MODX7 | Korg: Kronos 88, Wavestate | ASM: Hydrasynth Deluxe | Roland: Jupiter-Xm, Cloud Pro, TD-9K V-Drums | Alesis: StrikePad Pro| Behringer: Crave, Poly D, XR-18, RX1602 | CPS: SpaceStation SSv2 | Controllers: ROLI RISE 49 | Arturia KeyLab Essentials 88, KeyLab 61, MiniLab | M-Audio KeyStation 88 & 49 | Akai EWI USB | Novation LaunchPad Mini, | Guitars & Such: Line 6 Variax, Helix LT, POD X3 Live, Martin Acoustic, DG Strat Copy, LP Sunburst Copy, Natural Tele Copy| Squier Precision 5-String Bass | Mandolin | Banjo | Ukulele Software: Recording: MacBook Pro | Mac Mini | Logic Pro X | Mainstage | Cubase Pro 12 | Ableton Live 11 | Monitors: M-Audio BX8 | Presonus Eris 3.5BT Monitors | Slate Digital VSX Headphones & ML-1 Mic | Behringer XR-18 & RX1602 Mixers | Beyerdynamics DT-770 & DT-240 Arturia: V-Collection 9 | Native Instruments: Komplete 1 Standard | Spectrasonics: Omnisphere 2, Keyscape, Trilian | Korg: Legacy Collection 4 | Roland: Cloud Pro | GForce: Most all of their plugins | u-he: Diva, Hive 2, Repro, Zebra Legacy | AAS: Most of their VSTs | IK Multimedia: SampleTank 4 Max, Sonik Synth, MODO Drums & Bass | Cherry Audio: Most of their VSTs | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyray Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 One of the best of the bands back in the day very talented and look forward to hearing the new album. They seemed to have a problem keeping the same members for a long time but their music was always first class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJR Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 DX1 in the studio! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Loving Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Fabulous group! Their stuff is not an easy cover. Africa and Rosanna are tunes we're working up - "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Havu Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share Posted January 9, 2015 DX1 in the studio! I'm pretty sure I spotted a PolyFusion modular somewhere in that video too. Then again, it's Steve Porcaro. Of course, he's gonna have some serious toys in the studio! Hardware Yamaha MODX7, DX7, PSR-530, MX61/Korg TR-Rack, 01/W Pro X, Trinity Pro X, Karma/Ensoniq ESQ-1 Behringer DeepMind12, Model D, Odyssey, 2600/Arturia Keylab MKII 61 Software Studio One/V Collection 9/Korg Collection 4/Cherry Audio/UVI SonicPass/EW Composer Cloud/Omnisphere, Stylus RMX, Trilian/IK Total Studio 3.5 MAX/Roland Cloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 There was a PX-5S in the studio as well "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Loved the debut album. Toto and Journey were major in spurring the AOR movement. I never enjoyed the next two releases and Toto IV feels like a different group putting out two hits and some filler. Gave up on them after that. This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Clark Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Loved the debut album. Toto and Journey were major in spurring the AOR movement. I never enjoyed the next two releases and Toto IV feels like a different group putting out two hits and some filler. Gave up on them after that. Wow. I have to take exception to that. That particular record kind of changed my life. The only turkey/filler on that record for me was "Africa." Still can not bear that song, and I don't understand why it's one of their greatest hits. Soul, R&B, Pop from Los Angeles http://philipclark.com Cannonball Gerald Albright Signature Alto, Yamaha YC73, Fender Rhodes, Roland Juno-106, Yamaha MX61, Roland VR-09, MicroKorg XL, Maschine Mikro, Yamaha Reface CP, Roland MKS-50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 The only turkey/filler on that record for me was "Africa." Still can not bear that song, and I don't understand why it's one of their greatest hits. http://www.quickmeme.com/img/f5/f5cb383f320cd9abb64d5f2594bea78851066ee9beb0935fd76176d413a2d7d9.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Clark Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 The only turkey/filler on that record for me was "Africa." Still can not bear that song, and I don't understand why it's one of their greatest hits. http://www.quickmeme.com/img/f5/f5cb383f320cd9abb64d5f2594bea78851066ee9beb0935fd76176d413a2d7d9.jpg Different strokes, brother. Soul, R&B, Pop from Los Angeles http://philipclark.com Cannonball Gerald Albright Signature Alto, Yamaha YC73, Fender Rhodes, Roland Juno-106, Yamaha MX61, Roland VR-09, MicroKorg XL, Maschine Mikro, Yamaha Reface CP, Roland MKS-50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRW Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I love David Paich's compositions - he writes really sweet chord progressions. "Child's Anthem", "Make Believe"... "Waiting For Your Love" is actually my favorite track off of the IV album! That impeccable Jeff Porcaro shuffle helps... He's written some great (and pretty easy to recognize as his) tunes for others as well, like a track called "Wait" on the Victory album by the Jacksons. I've also always liked Steve Porcaro's "Takin' It Back" and "It's A Feeling". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 The only turkey/filler on that record for me was "Africa." Still can not bear that song, and I don't understand why it's one of their greatest hits. Different strokes, brother. Isn't it great when you answer your own question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Havu Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share Posted January 9, 2015 I love their whole catalog, but if I had to pick three of my top favorite Toto albums, they'd be: Mindfields ("Melanie" = another hauntingly beautiful Steve Lukather ballad, also really like "Spanish Steps" [Japanese bonus track, standard track on the U.S. issue], and the title cut is epic too." Fahrenheit (My all-time favorite Steve Porcaro composition resides on this album--"Lea") Toto IV (Especially love the chord progressions on "Make Believe) Hardware Yamaha MODX7, DX7, PSR-530, MX61/Korg TR-Rack, 01/W Pro X, Trinity Pro X, Karma/Ensoniq ESQ-1 Behringer DeepMind12, Model D, Odyssey, 2600/Arturia Keylab MKII 61 Software Studio One/V Collection 9/Korg Collection 4/Cherry Audio/UVI SonicPass/EW Composer Cloud/Omnisphere, Stylus RMX, Trilian/IK Total Studio 3.5 MAX/Roland Cloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Something up in the band, just announced on FB yesterday Carlock not on the road in 2015 and Shannon back. Not story told last year, so we will see if this is permanent. Hearing rumours but I'm sure truth will be told soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Clark Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Something up in the band, just announced on FB yesterday Carlock not on the road in 2015 and Shannon back. Not story told last year, so we will see if this is permanent. Hearing rumours but I'm sure truth will be told soon. http://somethingelsereviews.com/2014/03/28/it-seems-the-news-is-out-david-hungate-returns-to-toto-keith-carlock-will-tour-with-steely-dan/ Soul, R&B, Pop from Los Angeles http://philipclark.com Cannonball Gerald Albright Signature Alto, Yamaha YC73, Fender Rhodes, Roland Juno-106, Yamaha MX61, Roland VR-09, MicroKorg XL, Maschine Mikro, Yamaha Reface CP, Roland MKS-50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marczellm Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 New promo video of their upcoming 2015 album, TOTO XIV. [video:youtube] Spotted Steve Porcaro playing a 80s monster synth Yamaha DX1! http://i.imgur.com/km4zlJr.png Also try to count how many synths you can spot in the video. I'll just mention PX-5S, V-Synth and Jupiter-80. Life is subtractive.Genres: Jazz, funk, pop, Christian worship, BebHop Wishlist: 80s-ish (synth)pop, symph pop, prog rock, fusion, musical theatre Gear: NS2 + JUNO-G. KingKORG. SP6 at church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I understand that people have different taste, but even if I hated it - AfrIca was deservedly a huge hit. I love singing and playing it. It's brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Something up in the band, just announced on FB yesterday Carlock not on the road in 2015 and Shannon back. Not story told last year, so we will see if this is permanent. Hearing rumours but I'm sure truth will be told soon. http://somethingelsereviews.com/2014/03/28/it-seems-the-news-is-out-david-hungate-returns-to-toto-keith-carlock-will-tour-with-steely-dan/ That's a year ago. Maybe this is permanent / Keith studio not live. Somehow I doubt it. This band needs a full time drummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Great thread. I missed it the first time. "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...
hurricane hugo Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 DX1 in the studio! I'm pretty sure I spotted a PolyFusion modular somewhere in that video too. Then again, it's Steve Porcaro. Of course, he's gonna have some serious toys in the studio! can't believe he still has that monster. wow. http://blip.fm/invite/WorkRelease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Clark Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I understand that people have different taste, but even if I hated it - AfrIca was deservedly a huge hit. I love singing and playing it. It's brilliant. Maybe that's what I need to do, drink the kool-aid and learn the damn song. Maybe that'll turn me around. The rest of the album, though, fucking great. Soul, R&B, Pop from Los Angeles http://philipclark.com Cannonball Gerald Albright Signature Alto, Yamaha YC73, Fender Rhodes, Roland Juno-106, Yamaha MX61, Roland VR-09, MicroKorg XL, Maschine Mikro, Yamaha Reface CP, Roland MKS-50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Lukather confirmed on Twitter - Carlock out and Shannon in. Luke : @ThomasZecchinon for this year yes. Keith went with Steely Dan. Its all ok . We are all friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthguy Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I've been a fan of these guys ever since Toto 1. They're simply an unbeatable force whether they're doing pop or delving headlong into prog rock. Impeccable style, panache and that groove they pull off. Have to get their entire catalog this year. Quick edit: I might have to embargo their stuff after I get it. I intend to do the composing thing this year, and Toto is one of those groups who seem to infect my Muse. Most annoying... This keyboard solo has obviously been tampered with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Havu Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 It took me a couple of listens to get into their earlier stuff before Toto IV. The first Toto album that really got me into them was The Seventh One, which I still enjoy to this day, I just really liked Joe's voice (still do,) It took a month or two for Bobby's voice and style to really grow on me, but yeah, he was a great vocalist for the band, he seemed to have more of a soulful sound. But anyway, the keyboard work on all of their albums, especially TSO, floored me. Hardware Yamaha MODX7, DX7, PSR-530, MX61/Korg TR-Rack, 01/W Pro X, Trinity Pro X, Karma/Ensoniq ESQ-1 Behringer DeepMind12, Model D, Odyssey, 2600/Arturia Keylab MKII 61 Software Studio One/V Collection 9/Korg Collection 4/Cherry Audio/UVI SonicPass/EW Composer Cloud/Omnisphere, Stylus RMX, Trilian/IK Total Studio 3.5 MAX/Roland Cloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadroj Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Playing Dave's Gone Skiiing for a concert in May, already nailed it at rehearsal (half of us have played it before). Hella fun. Hammond SKX Mainstage 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulceLabs.com Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 The only turkey/filler on that record for me was "Africa." Still can not bear that song, and I don't understand why it's one of their greatest hits. I think you may be only person in the world who doesn't like that song. To each his own (I guess). I think I posted this here before, but "Africa" almost didn't make the album. This interview has some great back-story info, including where the lyric "I bless the rains" came from: http://www.rockcellarmagazine.com/2013/02/04/africa-by-toto-lives-on-after-30-years/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderGroundGr Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 March 20... The double vinyl for me, please... Kurzweil K2661 + full options,iMac 27",Mac book white,Apogee Element 24 + Duet,Genelec 8030A,Strymon Lex + Flint,Hohner Pianet T,Radial Key-Largo,Kawai K5000W,Moog Minitaur,Yamaha Reface YC + CP, iPad 9th Gen, Arturia Beatstep + V Collection 9 https://antonisadelfidis.bandcamp.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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