[Archmart]

Hey Hey!

Thank you 2+2 devotees for your patience with us civilians. I haven't played a really good game of poker in decades. Reading through this thread has me asking myself why.

Steve,

It's always a pleasure to hear your thoughts, opinions, etc. and especially so given your gift of straight-talk and clear, concise observation and thinking. Your sense of humor doesn't hurt either. (After reading this thread I've had to utilize both Private Dancer and my previous solution, the Hawaii Five-O theme to get the Clapper jingle out of my head.)

A few questions...

1) You mentioned seeing the Detholz! perform. What are your thoughts on their live show(s) and do you think the element of "Shtick" in their shows and persona should be maintained, emphasized, or diminished?

2) If you've heard their records, in terms of songs more-so than production, do you find their recent turn toward introspection a positive direction for them? Do you find their latest, "Cast Out Devils" to be a better album than "Who are the Detholz?"? Are they growing in the best direction for them?

3) If I understand your position on Analog vs. Digital recording, the single most important factor is the long term viability of the recorded media. Given the simple workflow advantages (although debatable) and affordability (and thus accessibility for the bands), do you think there's a possible solution to be found in a system that would make backing up to analog tape more automatic, convenient, and user friendly, allowing people to work the way most want to work but leaving them a sort of insurance policy for the future or their media?

Thanks,
Archmart