Pretty sure I saved this clip mostly because of good guitaring, here it is for your enjoyment as well!
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The worst is when I forget which side I put the shaker on and appear to be juggling sticks from left to right momentarily while I figure out which hand goes where (not entirely true - it's even worse when this happens and also the video switches to drumcam view for some reason)
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Behind the scenes of what happens in the in-ear mix when there's an epic ritard moment in the song but the band's also playing to a click and tracks!
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More kicks isn't always the better answer. In this one I likely thought we were going to a stronger dynamic level than we apparently were! Following bassist's rhythm cues on verse 1 got us onto the same page 👂🏼
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A genuine moment of entirely unexpected joie de vivre for y'all
@roland_vdrums Td-516 unboxing and setup video with more silly moments in (thanks, fevered brain) is now live on YT! Link in bio.
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Alternate caption: how to morph to a halftime shuffle from an uptempo rock song
...but yes, will be back subbing at Simplylive this Friday! We shall see what time the audience lets us go home this week, hm
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A little late, but here's my attempt at a small tribute to the legendary James Gadson, one of the funk drumming greats.
I first encountered this Bill Withers tune when a bunch of friends added a live version to our soul/funk jam setlist, upon which I noticed two things: One, my right hand control/speed/endurance was sorely lacking, and two, his drummer was outstanding - not only having some ridiculously deep pocket, but also looking to be enjoying himself immensely. Some years later, getting this groove to semi-shuffle consistently at speed is still a challenge! Go have a listen to the original if you haven't, it's good stuff.
(Also, hello there new snare. Unmuted recording soon maybe...?)
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A small memento from Resurrection Sunday service this morning featuring an older song and also a few of my favourite things*;
- half-time cross-stick groove to give space for the vocals (flipped stick for improved tone)
- guitars keeping time in quiet moments with broken chords (AG was carrying the previous chorus rhythm with fingerpicking, there's some audible at the start here)
- chromatic melody movement (on "washes me") with interesting chords in ✨
- meaningful moments of reflection
Blessed Easter all!
*And people, of course. Thanks team!!
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