Unusual rhythmical collaboration - Michele Drees

[keep it simple]

Here's a clip featuring my very favourite female drummer, Michele Drees (K.D. Lang, Kirsty MacColl, Susan Vega, Seal, Marc Almond, Candy Dulfer, etc, etc) jamming with the super talented tap/stomp dancer, Michelle Dorrance. I'm loving the interpretation by both "players", & a jam/collaboration you don't see very often. Enjoy!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXurFZ5pzHk 4:02 = stunning drumming & dance answer :)

On a related point, I'm hugely excited that Michele has agreed to perform at the launch of our Origin series drums at the London Drum Show in October. Wow, just Wow!!!!!!

[Thaard]

That's pretty cool. I've always liked tapdancing and drumming together.

Check out this video at 1:50 for Papa Jo Jones, George Benson and Jimmy Slyde trading solo's.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjCg7...eature=related

[keep it simple]

Originally Posted by Thaard

That's pretty cool. I've always liked tapdancing and drumming together.

Check out this video at 1:50 for Papa Jo Jones, George Benson and Jimmy Slyde trading solo's.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjCg7...eature=related

Excellent! A lovely subdued vibe & true synergy. I guess Michele's jam is a more modern & higher energy version of the same thing. Both cool, both different.

I still can't believe Michele has agreed to play at our launch :)

[Numberless]

Awesome, love how they broke out into Blue Bossa at the end.

[keep it simple]

Originally Posted by Numberless

Awesome, love how they broke out into Blue Bossa at the end.

Yes, & that cool 4:02 piece blew me away, especially the dancers answer :)

[Mad About Drums]

That a brilliant performance from Michelle and Michele, lol. I'm discovering both the dancer and the drummer.

I would have loved a camera angle showing both the tap dancing and the drumming, well, sounds like I'll have to make every effort I can to be at the London Drum Show :)

It's really good news Andy to hear that Michele will perform for Guru's new line, any other "big" names on the agenda?

[keep it simple]

Originally Posted by Mad About Drums

That a brilliant performance from Michelle and Michele, lol. I'm discovering both the dancer and the drummer.

yes, I love it. Relaxed & informal, yet edgy :) Michele I know of, but Michelle, wow, I love her vibe & flow. Great foot chops!!

Originally Posted by Mad About Drums

I would have loved a camera angle showing both the tap dancing and the drumming, well, sounds like I'll have to make every effort I can to be at the London Drum Show :)

Showing the drums would have been better, but I'm guessing this was an "ad hoc" recording. Henri, it would be an honour to receive you as my guest at the London drum show. It's a great two days of drummy fun :)

Originally Posted by Mad About Drums

It's really good news Andy to hear that Michele will perform for Guru's new line, any other "big" names on the agenda?

I was thrilled when Michele contacted us about doing something for the show. She played the prototype kit last year, & was (her words) blown away by the sound. She's played the same drums (Yamaha 9000) since the mid 80's, and has had no inclination to change, Although she's played numerous drum brands, no other has ever touched her in the same way as our prototype. She's a self pronounced "non gear head". Actually, she reminds me very much of Pol/Anon!

No other names for us Henri. Michele's show is to be conducted outside of the official program, so we're pushing it with just the one session.

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Another rhythmical collaboration from Michele that I didn't expect to like, but I really do, is this dance cover/rework: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXJcFeWcZOw +, take a look at the OP clip, if you haven't already seen it :)

[Anon La Ply]

Fabulous pair of tapping clips - the Michel/les and Papa's tapper. Fine entertainment on a miserable rainy night!

[Mad About Drums]

Originally Posted by keep it simple

Another rhythmical collaboration from Michele that I didn't expect to like, but I really do, is this dance cover/rework: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXJcFeWcZOw

It's not my type of music either, but I liked the groove very much :)

Is it me or did I hear some Brown's Sex Machine vibe in this song?

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Originally Posted by Mad About Drums

It's not my type of music either, but I liked the groove very much :)

Is it me or did I hear some Brown's Sex Machine vibe in this song?

Absolutely based on "Sex Machine", but quite a rework. This is just one of those performances that I know I shouldn't like, but I do, & that means there's a quality to it somewhere. Either way, I think Michele brings much to the party here.