Funky Crêpe
Silver Member
I am wondering, is this true? Guys like agdd and marotta were giants in their day. And they will say it themselves, it's because of their groove and simplicity ( with a pinch of brilliance of course). But today, sessions are really starting to die out. Marotta said he only really learned the drums at 19, and within months he was getting sessions, that was because of his groove and natural timing. They made a living of sessions, where the drummer was the foundation and had to feel the pocket. Now bands are what gets you a living, and it seems that more and more bands want a guy who can also be a showman.
Is it a matter of mixing showmanship with groove. Or do bands today just want gravity blasts and triplets at 900bpm? Groove REAL groove seems to be almost a lost art form with todays young drummers....does it?....
I'm just trying to start a debate, don't go attacking me because you think the statement is wrong! I am a firm believer of groove
Is it a matter of mixing showmanship with groove. Or do bands today just want gravity blasts and triplets at 900bpm? Groove REAL groove seems to be almost a lost art form with todays young drummers....does it?....
I'm just trying to start a debate, don't go attacking me because you think the statement is wrong! I am a firm believer of groove