Jose Pasillas

[Breakbeat Milo]

Just take a look to Incubus' S.C.I.E.N.C.E. and you'll see what I mean.

That record is amazing... one of the best band-rock recordings of the 90's.

Impressive.

http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Jose_Pasillas.html

[stagecustom]

yeah ive always noticed him but though not many people though, very creative, same with incubus...

[stagecustom]

Does anybody else like this guy or have their comments on him? You should listen to "redefine" , "glass", "magic medicine" , "nowhere fast" , or " Battlestar Scralatchtica" by Incubus, if you want to check him out.

[Breakbeat Milo]

TRUE.
But... don't forget: "A Certain Shade Of Green", "Antigravity Love Song", "Calgone", "Pardon Me", "Under My Umbrella", "Priceless", "Sick Sad Little World" !!

These songs are so great. You should check it up

[stagecustom]

yes i do have those songs, on a cd in my car actually, and in my stero by my drum set. Incubus as the band are very musical, and creative, i like their style, they are all so talented, and they have good lyrics

[Breakbeat Milo]

TRUE.

I used to love (and I do actually) so so much S.C.I.E.N.C.E.. that.. I had to buy it original.

S.C.I.E.N.C.E. is a wonderful album.

[Ashton Drum's]

Although discipline is not really a word I would associate with his drumming I think he's very creative guy and has some Really good drumming songs like "Pardon Me" "redefine" "warning" and I also saw Incubus live and I Forgot about the rest of the band I was just watching him the whole time he was amazing.

[Breakbeat Milo]

I don't really like he's technique. He seems to be a table while he plays!!

But... I like him as a drummer. Yes.. he's very creative. You just have to listen SC.I.E.N.C.E. album.

[2112theaterdreamingfreak]

I saw incubus 2 times and I thought they were all awsome. They could have used a better bassist, but they were still on. Jose rocks on the drums, he played a sweet drum solo, with the bassist on a mini set, and Brandon Boyd on conga drums. It was in between the song vitamin. It was really awsome. I liked the sound of his cymbals a lot. They were really sweet. Same with his DW drums!

[Breakbeat Milo]

TRUE. TRUE.

But... I don't think his drums solos are so amazing....
I like him more like a band-drummer than a soloist drummer.

Buuuuut...........

[Ashton Drum's]

I saw incubus 2 times and I thought they were all awsome. They could have used a better bassist, but they were still on. Jose rocks on the drums, he played a sweet drum solo, with the bassist on a mini set, and Brandon Boyd on conga drums. It was in between the song vitamin. It was really awsome. I liked the sound of his cymbals a lot. They were really sweet. Same with his DW drums!

Did you really see them or have you got the dvd with that drum solo on it

[gcarlet]

He's good. My biggest influence.

[Breakbeat Milo]

Hi listen to Roni Size!!!!!!!!


He's cool!!!

[aahznightsky]

what i like most about jose is the rate at which he has improved his playing. He's only been playing for about 10 years mind you. But the most obvious display of this was when i saw a drum solo from incubus live and then saw the solo in the dvd from the same tour (red rocks). The one I saw live was on the other coast and was several months after the one on dvd. If you've only seen the dvd, then it makes sense if you just think he's "okay,"or "really good." But the solo I saw live...his playing improved five times over. No joke. I suppose that's what happens when you're on tour and play every day for six months or whatever it was!

[BigFreeze]

Hey i'm from germany...and in our band we play megalomaniac...thenceforward i buy the lp's a crow left of the murder, science, morning view, make yourself....the sound from the whole band is soooo amazing...it's great..i try to listen to incubus if a time...lately i hear only incubus...mmhh...

[Breakbeat Milo]

.lately i hear only incubus...mmhh...

Mmmmh...

That's too bad.

[BigFreeze]

Mmmmh...

That's too bad.
what is too bad?
I think Jose is a great drummer

[stagecustom]

does anybody have any criticism for jose?

[Superlow]

I like his drumming. I personally don't care for the direction that their music has taken. Their latest record is really pretentious, it's seems a bit smarmy and whiney. They should have stuck with the old formula instead of trying to make a straight up rock record. They are not a straight up rock band.

[BigFreeze]

They are not a straight up rock band.

yeah that's true-..but i think that is so great from incubus...it would be boring, if they make only normal straight rock songs...

[Breakbeat Milo]

what is too bad?
I think Jose is a great drummer

Mmmh.. Yeap. Jose is great.
But...
I think is too bad listening ONLY ONE BAND. Music is .... I don't know....

I think...
yeah...
I mean.....
you know!

[gcarlet]

Exactly what Mr. milo said.

Jose = my favorite drummer.

Although I really enjoy Incubus' music, I would not only want to listen to one band all the time.

[BigFreeze]

OK yeah I don't hear Incubus all the time...i think i say it wrong...of course i hear other music...sry...:D:D

[incubotic]

Jose is super good...i love how creative he is...incubus rocks too...their new album just demands more attention...sick sad little world, pistola, and priceless really show off some talent i think..but yes, the last albums were better...they should stick with their psychedelic - fusion rock that they are so good at.

[foo]

hi i'm an italian incubus's fan and what i want to say is that drummerwold could put in the site the amazing solo of jose in live at red rocks!!!could it be possible!!???please i'll really enjoy it...and i think that more people could be the same...foo

[lfdy]

I'm a huge fan of Jose Pasillas, he's one of the reasons i got into Incubus.

He is a real groovy drummer...

It seems to me that in the beginning days of Incubus, his technique wasn't perfect though :)...

[beatsMcGee]

i like this drummer alot, he reminds me a lot of stewart copeland (who he admits is one of his greatest influences) and you can really hear it! i think he does wonders for incubus.. what do you guys think

[burnthehero]

I think Jose is great. He's one of those guys that seem to be infinitely creative when it comes to drumming. There's just something really fun about his style.

[MSUMetal]

Yeah, he must be pretty creative to stay in incubus, every cd of theirs is so different. S.C.I.E.N.C.E. is incredible, as are a few other albums.

[relyc]

I don't really like he's technique. He seems to be a table while he plays!!

But... I like him as a drummer. Yes.. he's very creative. You just have to listen SC.I.E.N.C.E. album.

A table? What does that mean? (shakes head) Well, anyway, I used to love the disc "Morning View" back in my formative drumming years and have a soft spot in my heart for Mr. Pasillas. I had forgotten about him until I picked up a used copy of "A Crow Left of the Murder" (Incubus' latest and with a new bassist) and remembered just how DIFFERENT this guy is. No, he's not the most disciplined but man, the guy is just different and I really appreicate that about him.

cheers.

[PigPen]

I love this drummer. Really adds to the talent expressed by all of the Incubus members and most of his songs seem to have me on the set trying to learn them for hours. I lvoe the cymbal work in Warning by the way, I can't get over it.

[drummer4satan]

Jose is the reason why I started playing set, watch the alive in red rocks dvd and watch his solo for vitamin, or better yet watch them live

[cornelius_incubus]

JOSE JOSE JOSE....yah jose..
if you will notice...his the kind of drummer that has his original kind of beat...
yah i watch that video too...darn it.. his so good..that 1 handed rolling...its so great..

that drum solo was not that long....but the every note jose put in it..was so amazing...

many songs of incubus...if u listen to the beat of the drums you find it easy...
but wen u try it in ur own....u will find it hard..

[cornelius_incubus]

I saw incubus 2 times and I thought they were all awsome. They could have used a better bassist, but they were still on. Jose rocks on the drums, he played a sweet drum solo, with the bassist on a mini set, and Brandon Boyd on conga drums. It was in between the song vitamin. It was really awsome. I liked the sound of his cymbals a lot. They were really sweet. Same with his DW drums!


duh!excuse me!th

the percussion instrument that brandon is playing...
its not conga....its djembe...peace!

[cornelius_incubus]

TRUE.

I used to love (and I do actually) so so much S.C.I.E.N.C.E.. that.. I had to buy it original.

S.C.I.E.N.C.E. is a wonderful album.

many incubus fans love that album[SCIENCE]

if im not mistaken its their 1st album...right?

i luv da sone summer romance...the beat of the drums was simple but so great


jose really put an attitude on it..

.i..i.

[cornelius_incubus]

READ IT!!!!!
Jose Antonio Pasillas II (born 26 April 1976) is the drummer of the rock band Incubus.

Some of his influences include Chad Sexton of 311, Stewart Copeland of The Police, Tré Cool of Green Day, and Ian Paice of Deep Purple. He is of Mexican descent. In the liner notes of the critically-acclaimed release from Incubus entitled S.C.I.E.N.C.E., Pasillas is credited with making burritos and other food items for the band.

Jose uses Drum Workshop drums, Sabian Cymbals, Pro-Mark Sticks, Remo drumheads, and Pearl hardware.

According to Sabian his current cymbal set up is as follows:

13" AAX Fusion Hats
14" AAX Mini Chinese
8" AAX Splash
10" AAX Splash
20" AAX Studio Crash
12" HHX Evolution Splash
20" HHX Studio Crash
21" Hand Hammered Raw-Bell Dry Ride
18" HHX Chinese
16" HHX Stage Crash
He uses a 14" snare, 5 tom-toms (8", 10", 12", 16", 18", clockwise), and one bass drum.

[Urahara Kisuke]

Jose is a good drummer. I think he is alot like Ringo, the way people describe Ringo that is. He doesn't over play parts and he plays whats appropriate for the music. He is smooth and solid and has some great creative beats. I've seen and heard lots of drummers with phenomenal chops but alot of them don't have their own flava to their playing. I think that's what seperates Jose and other professionals from the average drummer.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/Urahara7/Jose.jpg

[groove meister]

Jose is soooooo tasteful, i love the sizes of that kit ^

[Mufftang]

Yeah Jose has had a huge influence over me (as it seems he has over a lot of people here) because I started learning drums as I also got into Incubus. in fact, my style is very similar to his and I also have a smilar set up (AAX 8 and 10" splashes, 16" HHX stage crash etc). He's really creative and fits into the music well with Mike and Ben and doesn't get int the way but in fact compliments what they're doing.
I'm looking forward to their new album Light Grenades due out this month. Hope there's some "sick sad little world" songs in their!

Do i have negative to say to him? well it's not like reviewing a product like a car amplifier (haha for example). everyone here knows each drummer is different and has their own style and quirks. you either appreceate them or not. I like what he does and learn from it so no, nothing negative to say here!

- cheers

[Tetley]

there is a track off their new album on the website and it sounds quality, make yourself/morningview style. Once again Jose kicks butt.

He was my first and greatest influence and along with jimmy chamberlain is the drummer im often likened to when people hear me (that and the bloc party guy, anyone know his name?) , probably not a great thing but it still makes me happy to hear it.


By the way, i'm not saying i'm anywhere near as good as them, Hell No!

anyway - jose rules

[gcarlet]

He was my first and greatest influence...the drummer im often likened to when people hear me...

By the way, i'm not saying i'm anywhere near as good as them, Hell No!

anyway - jose rules

Same here. Maybe that's because I've tried to turn my kit into a very similar one that Jose uses.

Anyways, what does everyone think about the new record (Light Grenades)?

I won a chance to meet the band on their current tour. I can't wait.

[gcarlet]

Has anyone else noticed the double kick part in the Incubus song "Anna Molly"? It is the first time I've heard a double kick out of Jose.

[TopCat]

Has anyone else noticed the double kick part in the Incubus song "Anna Molly"? It is the first time I've heard a double kick out of Jose.

Are you referring to those doubles in the intro and middle section thingy? 'Cause that's likely to be done with a single pedal.

[gcarlet]

Are you referring to those doubles in the intro and middle section thingy? 'Cause that's likely to be done with a single pedal.

He only does it twice that I can tell. It's in the section around 2:55 into the song where he is hitting the snare on the 1, 2, 3, 4. It's around 3:02 or so and then again around 3:08 or so. Am I right?

[TopCat]

He only does it twice that I can tell. It's in the section around 2:55 into the song where he is hitting the snare on the 1, 2, 3, 4. It's around 3:02 or so and then again around 3:08 or so. Am I right? I know the section, i'm pretty sure he uses a single. When i saw him live he looked like he had a mean right foot.

[gcarlet]

I know the section, i'm pretty sure he uses a single. When i saw him live he looked like he had a mean right foot.

Hmm...well, I guess I'll have to see it too (like you did). I'm going to their show next Friday here in Houston. I really thought it sounded like double, but I could be wrong. If that is a single, then holy crap.

[TopCat]

Hmm...well, I guess I'll have to see it too (like you did). I'm going to their show next Friday here in Houston. I really thought it sounded like double, but I could be wrong. If that is a single, then holy crap.
Well, it's not like he's doing full blown rolls. He's just doing assorted bursts of doubles (as far as i can remember) which give the illusion of a double pedal, I guess.

Enjoy the show, I was really digging the 20+ drum/percussion solo last time I saw them.

[gcarlet]

Well, it's not like he's doing full blown rolls. He's just doing assorted bursts of doubles (as far as i can remember) which give the illusion of a double pedal, I guess.

Enjoy the show, I was really digging the 20+ drum/percussion solo last time I saw them.

Will do. I don't know if they are doing that solo stuff on this tour, but I'd love it if they did. I'll be sure to watch for that part of the song when they play it and report it here when I get back.

[g00ch]

It is indeed a single pedal according to people who have scouted out his kit in the recent tour.

He is one of my main influences as well..

I actually wanted to know where I can find interviews and maybe modern drummer articles of him breaking down parts in incubus songs? Anybody know?

Has modern drummer done anything on him and the new album yet? If not I am pretty surprised..

[gcarlet]

It is indeed a single pedal according to people who have scouted out his kit in the recent tour.

He is one of my main influences as well..

I actually wanted to know where I can find interviews and maybe modern drummer articles of him breaking down parts in incubus songs? Anybody know?

Has modern drummer done anything on him and the new album yet? If not I am pretty surprised..

I have not seen anything in either Modern Drummer or DRUM! magazines as of yet. I too am surprised there has not been coverage of him in either one of those. I know Modern Drummer did an interview with him back when Morning View came out and DRUM! did one when ACLOTM came out.

[g00ch]

Anyone have access to these articles?

[KLittle123]

Oh god, I love Jose, he's such a huge influence on me. He's probably the drummer that I want to play most like even though I do agree that sometime his technique is a little iffy.

[radiofriendlyunitshifter]

i get to see jose and the crew live at the 9:30 club in a couple weeks. it will be incredible.

such a tiny venue for such a huge band.

[rendezvous_drummer]

Good drummer no doubt about it. I'm looking forward to seeing them live.

[g00ch]

i get to see jose and the crew live at the 9:30 club in a couple weeks. it will be incredible.

such a tiny venue for such a huge band.

I would kill for something like that, where do you live?

[radiofriendlyunitshifter]

I would kill for something like that, where do you live?

haha. that sentence isn't very comforting.

[Tetley]

I have now listened to the incubus album in full, and it sucks. Obviously just my opinion and what do i know, but it sucks. i own 7 hours of incubus and 3 dvds and this is by far their worst stuff. I t just seems lacking in something. Love the single but there is a lot of stuff on the album that i just don't get, the opening track especially, along with the title track.

I even dislike Jose's playing, i never thought i would say that.

Really dissappointed as i was looking forward to it so much but oh well. I just hope that this isn't a sign of things to come.

Bring back Dirk Lance!!!!! Ben kenny just isnt the same, i still think that he's good and really liked the stuff he did on Crow left of the murder but he's just not as funky.

Anyway, my 2 cents, ignore me at will. I'm sure plenty of people will love it.

[gcarlet]

I would kill for something like that...

Instead of killing, why don't you just check eBay out and see if there are any tickets for a show close to you. Might cost you a little bit, but it'll keep you out of jail. :-)

[g00ch]

hahah I realized how scary that sentence was afterwards..

[gcarlet]

Ok, so I am going to meet Jose Pasillas this Friday night (along with the rest of Incubus) because I won these meet and greet tickets. Has anyone else ever won these things? Do you actually get to talk to the band members? If so, what should I ask Jose?

[Tetley]

you're lucky man, i've been told that they're really nice guys. I hope you enjoy yourself.
no idea what to ask jose, i'm useless at that sort of thing.
where is it?

[gcarlet]

It is here in Houston. I'm pretty sure Incubus is doing these meet and greets at all their stops on this smaller venue tour they're on right now. I'm still trying to think what would be the best question(s) to ask Jose, if given the oppurtunity. Heck, I wouldn't mind talking to his tech if I can't talk to him.

[Tetley]

hell yeah i'd be happy talking to the tech. he'd probably be happier talking about all his equipment etc. i think jose probably gets very bored with it sometimes. i keep hearing that his cymbal setup has changed from the one on the internet, someone saying he uses rides as crashes etc. I know taylor hawkins does that so i wouldn't be surprised. the venue sizes they play can be pretty huge.

[Drum-Head]

I have now listened to the incubus album in full, and it sucks. Obviously just my opinion and what do i know, but it sucks. i own 7 hours of incubus and 3 dvds and this is by far their worst stuff. I t just seems lacking in something. Love the single but there is a lot of stuff on the album that i just don't get, the opening track especially, along with the title track.

I even dislike Jose's playing, i never thought i would say that.

Really dissappointed as i was looking forward to it so much but oh well. I just hope that this isn't a sign of things to come.

Bring back Dirk Lance!!!!! Ben kenny just isnt the same, i still think that he's good and really liked the stuff he did on Crow left of the murder but he's just not as funky.

Anyway, my 2 cents, ignore me at will. I'm sure plenty of people will love it.


That's funny. I actually thought the contrary - that A Crow Left On The Murder was a disappointing album and that Light Grenades is very good. Granted, I still think there is something missing without Dirk. He really had that special touch on his instrument in Incubus' context, in my opinion. But this album is one of my favorites along with Make Yourself. And since we are speaking about Jose, I think his playing is tasteful on this last release and I really dig the sound and mix of the drums. To each his own I guess...

[gcarlet]

hell yeah i'd be happy talking to the tech. he'd probably be happier talking about all his equipment etc.

That was my exact thinking too.

i keep hearing that his cymbal setup has changed from the one on the internet, someone saying he uses rides as crashes etc.

As far as I know, this is accurate. I want to find out for sure. When DRUM! magazine did a cover story on Jose back in 2004, they reported all rides and no crashes. The cymbal setup listed on the Sabian website is definitely old.

[gcarlet]

And since we are speaking about Jose, I think his playing is tasteful on this last release and I really dig the sound and mix of the drums. To each his own I guess...

I agree. It seems that on the newest release he scaled back a little on his playing, but it definitely still fit the songs well. By scaled back I don't mean that he played simple stuff. It was still intricate. I just heard more stuff between the snare, bass, hi-hat, and rides as opposed to tom stuff.

[wy yung]

Does anybody else like this guy or have their comments on him? You should listen to "redefine" , "glass", "magic medicine" , "nowhere fast" , or " Battlestar Scralatchtica" by Incubus, if you want to check him out.

He's okay. Hasn't got many chops though. I quite like his band.

[radiofriendlyunitshifter]

the venue sizes they play can be pretty huge.

hmmm. hopefully they won't be completely loud and stand out in the mix when they play at the 9:30 club (pretty small venue)

[g00ch]

Im jealous man. I hope meeting the band goes well.

Anyway as far as the new album goes its true hes scaled back a bit on his playing, his style is a lot more subtle this time around but I love it.

Its hard for me to rank Incubus albums, being that they are my favorite band.

I do miss dirk a bit, but Ben is the best replacement they could have found IMO.

[gcarlet]

Ok, so I am going to meet Jose Pasillas this Friday night (along with the rest of Incubus) because I won these meet and greet tickets. Has anyone else ever won these things? Do you actually get to talk to the band members? If so, what should I ask Jose?

Tomorrow is the show I am going to. I've been trying to think about what to ask. Any advice would be appreciated.

[g00ch]

Ask him if he still smokes weed and what he thinks about the relation of Marijuana and music/drums

:)

I have always wanted to know his opinions on it.

[Gibbersticks]

I just finished watching ALIVE @ RED ROCKS, awesome!!! Jose, Ben, & Brandon to a triple drum solo followed by a solo by Jose'. For those that think that he doesn't have chops, you obviously haven't a clue. What is it with drummers lately? We all talk about playing for the song and what not, but then hack on each other for not having chops? Stupid!!!


He's okay. Hasn't got many chops though. I quite like his band.

[wy yung]

I just finished watching ALIVE @ RED ROCKS, awesome!!! Jose, Ben, & Brandon to a triple drum solo followed by a solo by Jose'. For those that think that he doesn't have chops, you obviously haven't a clue. What is it with drummers lately? We all talk about playing for the song and what not, but then hack on each other for not having chops? Stupid!!!

I meant no offence. I too have that DVD. I was simply leaving an honest opinion. Not trying to bring him down. I think what he plays on his songs is good. He reminds me of a cross between Copeland and Bonham. He's just young and has room for development.

[gcarlet]

Well, I got to meet him last Friday night. It was awesome. The whole band was super nice. I only got to talk to Jose for a couple of minutes, though, because the band was running late. I did get a picture with him, so that was cool. All in all, it couldn't have gone better unless I could of had more time to talk with him.

[gcarlet]

YES! I just opened up the newest issue of DRUM! magazine and saw that Jose will be on the cover next month! Sweet! This is what I have been waiting for!

[g00ch]

IF you scan it I will love you.

What did you and Jose talk about?

[TopCat]

Well, I got to meet him last Friday night. It was awesome. The whole band was super nice. I only got to talk to Jose for a couple of minutes, though, because the band was running late. I did get a picture with him, so that was cool. All in all, it couldn't have gone better unless I could of had more time to talk with him.
Thats great bud, Post the pic

[gcarlet]

Thats great bud, Post the pic

How do I post a pic?

[gcarlet]

IF you scan it I will love you.

What did you and Jose talk about?

Well, the article isn't until next month, so I don't have it yet.

Like I said before, I really didn't get to talk to him too much because the band was running late, so the powers that be moved us along pretty quickly. I just told him that I appreciate what he does and that he is one of my biggest influences on the kit. He said that was awesome and asked a little about me and told me that as long as I am having a good time with it then that is what matters.

[TopCat]

How do I post a pic?

Easiest way, go to post a reply, Click the Paperclip thing in the menu and there you can manage attachments. Hit browse on the 'Upload a file from your Computer' section and then upload.

Once it's done (the file will appear lower down in the box) close that manage attachments window and then click the paperclip again to see your file in a dropdown menu, click the name of the file and it'll automatically include it in your post (you'll see the code [attach]numbers[attach])

Alternatively, upload it to a site like www.imageshack.us and then get the URL (the web address for the uploaded picture) and then click the little insert image icon in the post menu and add the URL of the picture there to insert it in the post.

[gcarlet]

Got it. I'll have to do it when I get home. Thanks!

[Jookbox]

always considered him a competent drummer, but nothing special.

[gcarlet]

Got it. I'll have to do it when I get home. Thanks!

Ok, so here is the pic that we took. It's the whole band, but you know I had to jump beside Jose for the shot.

[radiofriendlyunitshifter]

i saw incubus at the 9:30 club this past saturday... it was amazing. i got the tickets as a

birthday present for my girlfriend (favorite band = big points). jose was solid the entire gig.

and i was at the most twenty feet away on a balcony with no one in front of me. they put on an awesome show.

i'll post some pics in a bit.

[radiofriendlyunitshifter]

here are some pics from the concert:

the band
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/radiofriendlyunitshifter/theband.jpg

brandon boyd and jose pasillas (best pic of jose unfortunately)
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/radiofriendlyunitshifter/mikeandjose.jpg

mike einziger and brandon boyd
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/radiofriendlyunitshifter/mikeandbrandon.jpg

mike
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/radiofriendlyunitshifter/mike.jpg

brandon singing "earth to bell pt. 1"
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/radiofriendlyunitshifter/brandonboyd.jpg

ben kenney
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y180/radiofriendlyunitshifter/benkinney.jpg

[gcarlet]

radiofriendlyunitshifter,

I just noticed that some of the pictures of Jose in the newest issue of DRUM! are from the same concert you went to. Pretty sweet.

[radiofriendlyunitshifter]

radiofriendlyunitshifter,

I just noticed that some of the pictures of Jose in the newest issue of DRUM! are from the same concert you went to. Pretty sweet.

really? are you sure?

[gcarlet]

really? are you sure?

Yeah. He's got that same blue Saints hat on and the same black shirt. Anywho...it was just an observation.

[gcarlet]

I'll be sure to watch for that part of the song when they play it and report it here when I get back.

It is, in fact, very quick doubles on a single pedal.

[gcarlet]

As far as I know, this is accurate. I want to find out for sure. When DRUM! magazine did a cover story on Jose back in 2004, they reported all rides and no crashes. The cymbal setup listed on the Sabian website is definitely old.

In the newest issue of DRUM!, they report that he is using the same cymbal setup as he was in 2004, with a couple of changes. He still uses the 21" HH Raw Bell Dry Ride as his ride. He has 3 "crashes" that are actually rides. He is using a 21" HH Vintage Ride, a 22" HH Prototype Ride, and a 20" AAX Studio Ride as crashes.

[Algo]

incubus will come to chile in october but i wont see them
im gonna comitt suicide
jose is my favorite drummer

[gcarlet]

incubus will come to chile in october but i wont see them
im gonna comitt suicide
jose is my favorite drummer

Don't say things like that, man. There will be more oppurtunities, I'm sure.

Good choice, though, on him being your favorite.

[Algo]

which DW use jose in light grenades?, which used in the last albums?, im modyfing the wikipedia page for jose pasillas


























PD: i was joking about comitting suicide because i wont see incubus in october ,sorry for joking with that

[gcarlet]

which DW use jose in light grenades?, which used in the last albums?, im modyfing the wikipedia page for jose pasillas


PD: i was joking about comitting suicide because i wont see incubus in october ,sorry for joking with that

I knew you were joking...but there will be lots of oppurtunities, I'm sure.

As far as his gear, when I get home I'll let you know. I have it all written down there.

[dorksterdave]

From Fungus Amongus until Light Grenades, he has maintained his solid chops with amazing off-beats that just suit every track of Incubus.


Looking forward to play Idiot Box and A Certain Shade of Green with his quality!

[stasz]

Hey, I've listened to all Incubus' stuff, and I really enjoy Jose's playing. I haven't had the chance to see them live but I like what he plays on the songs Quicksand, When it Comes, Nowhere Fast, Paper Shoes, and Made For TV Movie, among others.

Also, since no one has mentioned this, has anyone else heard Incubus' "The Odyssey" from the Halo 2 soundtrack volume one? I know it's kinda weird because it's a video game soundtrack, but they have a mostly instrumental 27-minute piece on that CD split into 4 tracks that's really absolutely fantastic. There's a lot of odd-time parts, and the drumming is some of Jose's best. There's some big fills in the 4th movement that are pretty impressive. If you guys haven't heard it I highly recommend it.

[nebula821]

I think Light Grenades is their best album since Make Yourself. I really like Jose's playing and I think he's probably an influence on me more than any other drummer on a subconcious level because I listen to him the most. I would be really interested to know what they would sound like had Dirk not left the band.

[Tetley]

they would sound better because he is a better bassist, i like ben kenney and think hes good, but dirk lance was one funky beast. i still think light grenades is their worst album since fungus though. some great songs but some really dodgy moments as well. like quicksand, jose carries it off well but its just a bit of a dirge.

i think jose's playing is faultless, he's fantastic at playing for the song. He manages to be complex without over complicating anything. wish i could do that! but i just had a quick listen and i only like half the album, and a couple more tracks which i like large parts of but then really dont like others. but four of the songs i just dont like. its all obviously a matter of opinion and what do i know but i was a bit dissapointed.

can you get "the odyssey" on cd? i dont play halo (cos i suck at shooting games) so i haven't heard it...

[gcarlet]

Also, since no one has mentioned this, has anyone else heard Incubus' "The Odyssey" from the Halo 2 soundtrack volume one? I know it's kinda weird because it's a video game soundtrack, but they have a mostly instrumental 27-minute piece on that CD split into 4 tracks that's really absolutely fantastic. There's a lot of odd-time parts, and the drumming is some of Jose's best. There's some big fills in the 4th movement that are pretty impressive. If you guys haven't heard it I highly recommend it.

Yeah, I've heard it. I've listened to it straight through a few different times and really enjoyed it. There are some parts I like better than others (it is a very long piece of music when taken as a whole).

can you get "the odyssey" on cd? i dont play halo (cos i suck at shooting games) so i haven't heard it...

Check out iTunes or maybe another mp3 download site. Search for the Halo 2 soundtrack. The tracks should be on there. That's how I got them.

[stasz]

Yeah, I've heard it. I've listened to it straight through a few different times and really enjoyed it. There are some parts I like better than others (it is a very long piece of music when taken as a whole).

Yeah, I love the thing as a whole, but my favorite parts are most all of the second movement, the sick drum fills in the fourth, and the guitar solo in the end.

Oh, and Tetley- http://www.amazon.com/Halo-2-Vol-Various-Artists/dp/B00067RF6E

[nebula821]

One thing to keep in mind about Incubus, I've found I have to take a while to absorb the album before the songs grow on me. A "quick listen" will not suffice. Nevertheless, they are my favorite band and Jose is definitely one of my favorite drummers.

[Tetley]

cheers for the link, appreciated.

nebula - sorry i didnt make myself clear, when i said quick listen i meant just that one time so i could check out exactly how many i didn't get on with, i have given it plenty of ipod time. agreed on the fave band though...

[Urahara Kisuke]

many incubus fans love that album[SCIENCE]

if im not mistaken its their 1st album...right?

i luv da sone summer romance...the beat of the drums was simple but so great


jose really put an attitude on it..

.i..i.

Science is not the first Incubus cd. It's the second. The first is fungus amongus.

Anyone else digging Jose's new kit. I think its pretty fresh. The whole kit is gold even the hardware. The kit has the essence of a custom car, like a low rider show car that is from the 60s or 70s. Jose takin the bling to the next level. He dont need no gold chain, he's got an entire gold drum kit. Gangsta! ha ha.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/Urahara7/josepasillas2.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/Urahara7/243250819_69_theater.jpg

[mind_drummer]

I like Jose's drumming. He's playing for the song and he has a so much fat & tight pocket, that I'm sure others musician playing with him feel comfortable and inspired.

In fact I think Jose has so much effective groove feel which make him an excellent drummer, just thinking of agoraphobia, simple but perfect for the song.

[gcarlet]

Anyone else digging Jose's new kit. I think its pretty fresh. The whole kit is gold even the hardware. The kit has the essence of a custom car, like a low rider show car that is from the 60s or 70s. Jose takin the bling to the next level. He dont need no gold chain, he's got an entire gold drum kit. Gangsta! ha ha.


Yeah man! I dig it! When I saw Incubus back in January, it was right when he started using this kit and it totally caught me off guard. I was laughing at it at first, cause it looked so over-the-top, but I like it now. If it were mine, I would have done a different color, with black and chrome hardware, but I've always loved the sizes on his kit.

[gcarlet]

just thinking of agoraphobia, simple but perfect for the song.

That is one of my favorite Incubus songs.

[wilf]

does anyone know what snare he uses? i love the sound of his snare on the red rocks dvd. various sites state that he heas a 14x5/6 snare, but thats obviously bollocks - if u look at the dvd his snare must be at least 8" deep. im guessing he has the top head really tight and the bottom head a bit looser for that bright, open sound?

(i dont really know why im asking this - i just bought a new snare and am only going to get pissed off when i find out its completely wrong for the sound im after... oh well)

[Tetley]

last time i checked he used a DW Edge snare
14x5

[gcarlet]

last time i checked he used a DW Edge snare
14x5


That is what he used to use. Although he may still use a DW Edge, it is in fact deeper now. I think it is a 14x6.5 that he is using now.

[fijjibo]

I just saw a DW ad with his kit in.

His kit is really ow down....

Whats with the snare angle?

My snare is the same, but I play trad grip...

[gcarlet]

I just saw a DW ad with his kit in.

His kit is really ow down....

Whats with the snare angle?

My snare is the same, but I play trad grip...

I love it! LOL! It's good for us short people. :-)

[TioChaka]

Science is not the first Incubus cd. It's the second. The first is fungus amongus.

Anyone else digging Jose's new kit. I think its pretty fresh. The whole kit is gold even the hardware. The kit has the essence of a custom car, like a low rider show car that is from the 60s or 70s. Jose takin the bling to the next level. He dont need no gold chain, he's got an entire gold drum kit. Gangsta! ha ha.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/Urahara7/josepasillas2.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/Urahara7/243250819_69_theater.jpg

Where did you get the 2nd pic from?

ps. Jose is my favourite drummer, Incubus my favourite band, I own all of his cds and they rock. The best ever is Morning View

[nebula821]

I just got tickets to see Incubus at the Smirnoff Music Centre in Dallas! They've been my favorite band for years and now I'm actually going to SEE them live! HOLY CRAP! September 2 is the date.

[oaktree]

jose is a god. does anyone kno what size his orange county snare is during alive at red rocks?

[DWfan20005]

He ranks right up there with Stewart Copeland, creativity wise . But that's just my opinion.

[Muffled Tom]

Love the band, love the guy. He's my biggest influence in drumming, and I saw him live when he came to Brazil in October. Plus, I based my drumset on his (2 left-up, 1 down, although he mostly uses 2 down).

[rendezvous_drummer]

I LOVE his drumming!! I listened to Incubus a bit a few years ago and didn't really get into them, but man.....they seriously kick ass!! Make Yourself is one of my favourite albums of all time and in Morning View "Are You In?", I love his intro on the drums.

[Urahara Kisuke]

He ranks right up there with Stewart Copeland, creativity wise . But that's just my opinion.


I'd believe it since Stewart is one of his biggest influences. He probably tries to approach music from the same creative view point.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/Urahara7/jose2.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/Urahara7/jose1.jpg

[TopCat]

Oh man, look at that gold rack..he's a great player n all..but that is hideous.

[Muffled Tom]

My current desktop background is a Sabian photograph with Chad Smith, Neil Peart, and Jose on top of a mountain, with motorbikes. Three of my favorite drummers ever.

Im actually listening to Incubus right now. Priceless. (that's the name of the song btw)

[gcarlet]

My current desktop background is a Sabian photograph with Chad Smith, Neil Peart, and Jose on top of a mountain, with motorbikes. Three of my favorite drummers ever.

Im actually listening to Incubus right now. Priceless. (that's the name of the song btw)

Did anyone notice that Jose's right hand/wrist has a cast on it in that picture?

[gcarlet]

***Update***

From Billboard.com

Incubus Members Head To School, Orchestra

June 27, 2008 , 5:55 PM ET

Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.

Having just completed a year-and-a-half-long tour in support of its 2006 album "Light Grenades," Incubus is planning to take a break while its members pursue a variety of endeavors.

On Aug. 23, guitarist Mike Einziger will unveil an orchestral piece in concert at Royce Hall on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles.

"He did the Time Lapse Consortium, which was a solo thing, even though most of Incubus played on it. But this one is just Mikey," frontman Brandon Boyd tells Billboard.com. "This time, the band will just go to watch. He's moving into ambitious territory."

For Einziger, the concert will serve as a precursor to his enrollment in Harvard's music school to study composition next year. But he's not the only one returning to higher education, as Boyd also plans to enroll in a university art program.

"And, our drummer is having a baby, so there's a lot of normal life stuff going on right now -- school, babies, mortgages," Boyd says.

The band does have one more gig on its schedule: the VH1 Rock Honors salute to the Who on July 12 in Los Angeles alongside Pearl Jam, the Foo Fighters, Flaming Lips and Tenacious D. But afterward, Boyd expects Incubus will probably lay low for an extended period of time.

"I'm of the mind to say it wouldn't be a bad thing to disappear for a year or two years," he says. "A lot of people would say culture moves too fast and you need to remind people, but I would argue there's not any rush. Maybe they'll be a sex scandal or an arrest or something to keep us in the news."

[ch-holt]

Hello,

Could someone inform me on the size of Jose's current kick drum?

[Citizen Insane]

Jose Pasillas is a recent discovery for me. He's absolutely brilliant, I think he definately combines all the best qualities of his major influences. (Stewart Copeland, Tim Alexander ect:)

[mavrothedrummer]

Does anyone knows how he has been using Pearl racks over the years with DW toms?, I have a Pearl DR-80 Black rack and have a DW drum set as well but dunno what type of tom holders use since pearl designs aren't compatible with DW's.

[gcarlet]

Does anyone knows how he has been using Pearl racks over the years with DW toms?, I have a Pearl DR-80 Black rack and have a DW drum set as well but dunno what type of tom holders use since pearl designs aren't compatible with DW's.

He doesn't actually mount his toms on the rack. He has a separate stand that is in-between his hi-hat stand and his bass drum...right behind his snare stand.

Hope this helps.

G

[bradmapex]

does anyone know what kind of snare he uses, because i have seen some videos of performances and it doesn't look like a DW unless that is a rare occurence either way does anyone know?

[wordword]

What kind of kit did he use for the recording of 'Monuments and Melodies'

The Drums On That Album Sound Superb

[Jayvil15]

not sure but if you know or anyone know by any chance what hi hats did he use on the monuments and melodies TOUR

[Adam8]

I think it was 13 HHX Evolution hats or Groove Hats

[Jayvil15]

and the 2 main crashes he used were actually the 22" HH Prototype Ride and the 21" HH Vintage Ride right??..or did he go back to his semi old cymbal set up.

[Jayvil15]

Dude im kinda pissed right now. I sent my order paper in to buy my Sabian Hand Hammered 21" Vintage Ride, a 22" Raw Bell Dry Ride and an HHX Evolution Splash 12". I also had an order form for a 20" AAX Studio Crash and and HHX Studio Crash 20". I accidently sent in the aax and hhx crashes one instead of the two rides plus the splash and now im stuck with Jose's old cymbal set up/new cymbal setup (which i didn't want once i found out about his new cymbal setup) for a LONG ASS TIME.


Ha wouldn't you be pissed if this happened to you?

[eddydrummerboy]

I've been thinking about it as I was reading this topic (and listening to ACLOTM) and I think that it was that album, more specifically the drumming on Sick Sad Little World and Priceless, which caused me to actually start playing 'properly'.

So I think Jose counts as my main influence :)

[rickyc90]

Anyone know what snare Jose uses? I know its dw, but what kind of wood? and size?

[Solaris]

So looks like Jose is using an acrylic kit now. Also - he's now using DW snares and hardware (though to my knowledge he switched at the end of the band's touring for the last album)

Here's some pics from Incubus' HQ Live show:

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/269552_10150214524773999_5509303998_7350483_389053 0_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270348_10150211680008999_5509303998_7317247_397377 0_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/261993_10150212496623999_5509303998_7324631_209753 4_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/264535_10150214526788999_5509303998_7350530_398066 8_n.jpg