Am I crazy for being so happy that I finally found a band where I can play the Gaddtastic 50 Ways riff? We're going to do 50 Ways, and I'm very happy.
Because it's such an iconic and instantly recognizable rhythm, you've got to play it exactly like Gadd did. It's actually not a hard part, a close listen will tell you how the hat is used. But there's no making it your own or getting the flavor, you have to play that part!
If the band is ambitious, a little cheesy, and very brave, that would segue perfectly into "One Tin Soldier"
Bermuda
I will occasionally break out that riff at sound check and it creates a commotion, nearly every time, from the audience.
I'm jealous. I spent years learning how to play it (and also his rhythms on "Late in the Evening"), and NEVER got to play it at all. Good for you!
Sweet! I'd be all about playing that!
I will occasionally break out that riff at sound check and it creates a commotion, nearly every time, from the audience.
Fast forward 3 years. That band never made it to a gig. [surprise surprise] Was ok, because no one would have attended. The material, except for 50 Ways, was snoozetastic from a live play situation.
Today, discussion of the rhythm broke out among drum friends on Facebook, and I was surprised to see how many people admitted they didn't play it. Which made me revisit. Which made me finally decide - no tweaks, this round, I play it note for note. Which I'm doing fine. But - I still don't like having my left hand on the hi hat. Thoughts? Bermuda? [asking Bermuda because he who rightfully asserted last round that you Gotta play it Exact. After all, it Is Dr. Gadd. I really love Steve Gadd's playing.]
..Maybe we could have a get-together where we fly in to somewhere and we take turns playing the 50 Ways groove, Funky Drummer groove, etc..
Someone say video?I like that idea..!
To fly to somewhere is not that easy though, but how about a sort of teaser video with you playing those..?
Just curious about that..
..Someone say video?..