Drumming Technique, Music, Musicians
The Sound of Sand
I love the internet “tubes”. These “tubes” sometimes put us in touch with interesting people we otherwise may never meet. Diego Stocco is one of those people for me. Diego is a sound designer, which is an area of music I enjoy exploring. Diego creates sound(s) for many applications including video games, movies, and sample [...]
Drumming Technique
A Drummer’s Guide to Learning New Music
After having to learn nearly 60 new songs in the past few months, I decided to try to simplify the process by using my MacBook to help organize and learn the material. By playing around with iTunes and Adobe Illustrator, I came up with a helpful PDF file and some iTunes tips for the working [...]
Drumming Technique, Musicians
Ivan Pacheco Snare Drum Grooves
For those of you that thought the high school marching band wasn’t very cool… check out Ivan Pacheco ripping it up on a snare drum. During this video he displays amazing chops, and breaks into some nice grooves. He actually takes it to another level. I’m not just saying this because I was in the Amityville [...]
Drum Videos, Drumming Technique
Drum Machine Master
Anyone interested in playing a drum machine like a real kit would love to see this one: It’s a video of bassist Alvin Mills and an un-named drummer playing what looks like an old Alesis HR-16. They are doing a burning version of “Actual Proof” from Herbie Hancock’s Thrust record. Pretty cool. I am [...]
Drumming Technique
Drummer Groove Prayer
[Please stand] The Lord is my drummer, I shall not rush. He maketh me to lay out in tasteful places He leadeth me beside cool meter changes He restoreth my “one”. Yeah man, though I read through the trickiest of charts, I will fear no train wrecks. For You are with it. Your ride and Your snare, they comfort me You setteth up a [...]
Tools of the Trade
The Great Slapstik
Posted on 04 March 2008
Anyone who is interesting in innovative ways to create grooves and beats will be interested in a new product on the market called The Slapstik®. The Slapstik® is essentially a drumstick taken to the next level… with a completely original design for a drumstick tip. The Slapstick® functions as any other drumstick would, but with the [...] Continue Reading
Tools of the Trade
Ultimate In-Ears
Posted on 12 March 2007
While on tour in the UK a few months ago, I decided to get some dual driver in-ear earphones. I have used dual driver in-ears before, and they really make a difference in the low end, with a driver for the mids and highs, and a driver for the low end in each ear. So, [...] Continue Reading
Music
Grand Pianoramax
Posted on 27 January 2007
It’s has been way too long in between posts, but I am back now and ready to roll. I have been playing gigs, recording, and touring overseas. It has been lovely. But, as before, I always like to return with a little gem of music that has been inspiring me. This is something a [...] Continue Reading
Tools of the Trade
Bullet Proof Backing Tracks
Posted on 15 January 2007
In the pursuit of finding a near-indestructable, non-skipping piece of gear that could be used for playing backing tracks in a live show, I have used MiniDisc, iPod, and 8-track digital recorders to get the job done. Each one of them have their pros and cons. But, I have had troubles with all of them [...] Continue Reading
Musicians
Hello from the UK
Posted on 27 November 2006
I landed in the UK yesterday. Took the train from Paris which travels at about 200-250kph. It’s a great way to travel. It was great to check out the country side of France and England. I met up with the band in London and traveled to the first Waiting Room show which was in Essex. [...] Continue Reading
Drum Videos
Stop Motion Drummer
Posted on 18 November 2006
OK… back to writing again. Been crazy filling in for the Reverend in the Melbourne funk band Cold Sweat, and then preparing for a UK Waiting Room tour. I haven’t had a chance to add anything to the drummer blog lately. But, I am back in the saddle and I thought this video would be [...] Continue Reading
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