Rock Salad
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He was number one in my book. Sad
Hi everyone. I'm new here, I found you while searching the web about Tony Allen.
I do believe he was an incredible drummer, the most musical drummer I've ever heard, as far as I'm concerned. Never have I felt the drums were contributing that much to a song, not just by providing a steady timeline but truly bringing emotion, groove, tension and release.
I love this video about him, I think it shows an accurate picture of his style in a simple, un-processed way.
For those of you who know La Ritournelle by Sébastien Tellier, the record label has published the isolated, un-processed drum track here:
I have recorded a cover of this song, I hope it is ok to post this here, let me know if it isn't. I am playing everything and doing the vocals as well:
Talented people need techniques and equipment though, just like us mortals.It's Hugh Masekela and Tony Allen, I mean it should be self explanatory that it's the talent not the post production.