Scratch track from a recent recording session

[8Mile]

This is a cover of a tune by The Decemberists from a recent recording a friend asked me to do for him. There is no fancy drumming here, this is just an attempt to capture the feel of the original tune. I think my friend put down all the other instruments himself, but not positive. I think all my other clips have been solo playing jazz stuff or rudiments on a pad, so here's one that's straight rock with other musicians.

 

[Anthony Amodeo]

sounds great 8
steady as a preacher bro, with a great feel

great work !

 

[bobdadruma]

I liked it, Your playing was smooth and it had accents where they belonged.
You blended in and enhanced the listening experience nicely.

 

[Stroman]

Nice playing and killer snare sound!

 

[radman]

Relaxed and loose, but solid. Sounded great!

(as previously mentioned, nice snare snap, crack, and pop.)

radman

 

[dmacc_2]

Perfect example of playing a great track! I would be willing to bet that they are feeling really good with what you played.

 

[larryace]

If you told me a famous drummer did that, I don't know, Steve Jordan or somebody, I would have believed it. Sounded totally pro Lar and +2 on the snare drum sound. Nice and open and lively. Nice drum sound all around. That's not to a click is it?

 

[8Mile]

Guys, thanks so much for the generous comments.

Larry, yes, it was done to a click. Seems like that's pretty much standard fare for anyone I play with anymore.

 

[Anon La Ply]

Great feel with rock solid groove played with authority. Jim Keltner would be proud!

 

[alparrott]

Great time, great feel, you must get plenty of calls. Good work.

 

[Andy]

I think all my other clips have been solo playing jazz stuff or rudiments on a pad, so here's one that's straight rock with other musicians.

So good to hear this side of your playing, & no surprises, It's f^%$$ing superb!!!! I'm actually even more impressed that it's with a click than without, because there's no give away there. Drum track falls in beautifully. Loved it

 

[monster drummer]

Nice groove man, Drums sound great.

 

[larryace]

I didn't think it was to a click. Not because I detected any discrepancies, but because it sounded so organic. I mean the time was beautiful, and didn't feel stiff at all. Good job making a perfect click sound so organic.

 

[Anon La Ply]

Another who didn't think the part was to a click because it all sounded so natural.

Anyone who can make a country song sound good has real talent!

 

[Toolate]

Great song. Well played and from the heart.