Forum: Drums
05-18-2013, 01:56 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 81
SONOR 3005 JUNGLE KIT BADGE QUESTION
I just picked up a sweet little Sonor Jungle Kit for next to nothing. I notice that the badges are puffy plastic decals instead of the usual metal tapped logos. Anyone know why this is?
Thanks for...
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Forum: Drummers
05-02-2013, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,074
Re: Favorite Drummer?
Cannot narrow down to one favorite. I'll give you ten and tell you why I love them and how they inspired me.
1. Keith Moon. The personification of rock and roll mayhem and a very musical slammer....
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Forum: General Discussion
08-07-2012, 05:24 AM
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Replies: 99
Views: 4,142
Re: All time favorite Album.
Many many favorites. Here's 5 I return to time and again...
1. Roxy Music - "Siren"
2. Black Sabbath - "Sabotage"
3. Pink Floyd - "Animals"
4. Blue Oyster Cult - "Agents of Fortune"
5....
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Forum: General Discussion
08-07-2012, 05:19 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,242
Re: What are you listening to right now?
Today, I listened to John Coltrane's "Om" album. A total trip. Beyond description. A totally subjective listening experience. Also listened to Elvis Costello's "Armed Forces", Cheap Trick's "Special...
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Forum: Drums
07-26-2012, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 358
PREMIER CLUB VS. SONOR JUNGLE
I bought a Premier Club Kit from this cat who plays Dixie in the area. He purchased a Sonor Jungle Kit and has been playing it for a couple of years.
He called me today and said he wants to buy...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-30-2011, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 814
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Forum: General Discussion
12-27-2011, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 3,057
Re: Your favourite band?
Black Sabbath (Ozzy-Era Only - Love all the Ozzy / Sabbath albums, including Technical Ecstacy and, especially, the criminally underrated and over-hated Never Say Die album.)
Black Sabbath,...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-27-2011, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,125
Re: Slight Band Problem
I've made a living in the media and entertainment industry for 20 years. Never put your name on something that is not up to your standard of excellence.
The more you compromise operating at peak...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-27-2011, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 814
TWO KILLER DRUM RECORDING RECOMMENDATIONS
Santa brought me some cool tunes this year. Two of the albums I received feature KILLER drum work:
The New RHCP's I'm With You features Chad Smith at the top of his game and the Them Crooked...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-22-2011, 02:36 AM
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Replies: 142
Views: 10,806
Re: Have you ever met a famous drummer?
Well, in my job, I've been able to meet hundreds of celebrities through the years. The list of drummers I've met is extensive, but I'll narrow it down to some of the coolest:
1. In the latter...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-30-2011, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 909
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Forum: General Discussion
11-20-2011, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 644
GREAT RECORDS TO RECOMMEND
This past Thursday, on my weekly music shopping spree, I picked up some records that I overlooked when they were first released. All recommended.
As a huge Black Sabbath (Ozzy-era) fan, I don't...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-19-2011, 04:53 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,924
Re: Would you consider a "Hybrid" drumkit?
Why apply non-existent rules to yourself? If you are not getting paid to play a specific brand, mix 'em up!
I've got all types of cymbals in my kit. I buy them on the sound I'm looking for, not...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-19-2011, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,625
Re: A very annoying person...
I stopped allowing myself to have meaningless, inane conversations with people over 20 years ago. It does a life good.
MT
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Forum: General Discussion
11-08-2011, 03:47 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,071
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Forum: General Discussion
11-08-2011, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,842
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Forum: General Discussion
11-08-2011, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,376
Re: Ever had a trainwreck?
Trainwrecks are all part of the performance life. Learn from them, laugh at them. Get on with it.
Keep on rockin'!
MT
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Forum: General Discussion
11-08-2011, 03:37 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,541
Re: In a rut, how to move on?
Practice what you play very slowly. Make every...single...note/beat....count. Listen to types of music you usually do not listen to.
Keep on rockin'!
MT
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Forum: General Discussion
11-08-2011, 03:22 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,043
Five Albums That Inspired Your Playing
I was arranging my record/cd collection yesterday and hit upon some records whose drumming really inspired me. I could think back to copping beats and hitting the woodshed upon hearing them.
1....
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Forum: Drummers
11-02-2011, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 925
Views: 121,805
Re: Neil Peart
My drumming style is a.) no where near his ability and b.) not similar in style. Peart's greatest influence on me has been his approach to music, and art in general. He is a tireless student of...
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Forum: Drummers
11-02-2011, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 194
Views: 28,745
Re: Tony Williams
Beyond his work with Miles, Tony's musical vision as a composer was unique and inspiring, as well.
Check out his writing with his Lifetime band. Poetic, caustic, challenging and wonderful.
He...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-19-2007, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,857
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Forum: General Discussion
11-16-2007, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,857
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Forum: Drummers
11-16-2007, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,942
Re: Andy Newmark
I read a Zack Starkey interview one time in which he recalled taking a lesson from Bill Bruford. Bruford put on Sly and The Family Stone's "Fresh" album featuring Andy Newmark and told Zack that it...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-14-2007, 01:02 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,683
Re: Drummers needed for radio show
Don't miss Bermuda Schwartz of Weird Al's band, Monday, November 19th at 3:30 p.m Central.
Pretty sure Pat Petrillo's gonna join us soon, too.
Streaming audio at www.wkan.com
Thanks!
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