Comments on: Remembering Jay Bennett: flesh heals, wood doesn’t

By: The Grinder

The Grinder — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:38:13 +0000

In Riley’s defense, it was a double flight of stairs, so it was in the world of 25 or 26 stairsteps.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:37:22 +0000

Thanks for the recollections of what sounds like a great recording experience. I’m glad Jay was smart enough to get the banter, always one of the delights of a Viper and the Famous O. show. I love the flesh/wood axiom.

Looking forward to the show tomorrow night.

By: Ryan Jerving

Ryan Jerving — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:33:59 +0000

Edward, I’m going to move this comment into the main interview.

By: Brett Hickman

Brett Hickman — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:54:32 +0000

Nice insight into the recording of one of my favorite albums of the 2000s. I only wish I could be down there with you guys this weekend.

By: The Grinder

The Grinder — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:18:56 +0000

I believe the axiom was: “Skin grows back; wood doesn’t.” It was a phrase Jay picked up from the piano player in his country band, Gator Alley, with whom Jay worked briefly years ago as a piano mover.

Also, Riley, the piano was on its way down the stairs, not up. We called you when we got to the landing halfway down and realized that with two people we were stuck and the piano was going nowhere. Definitely one of those thankful-for-cellphones moments.