Post by: ktownson on January 03, 2011, 10:30:34 AM
One of the presets is "Hands" and I was expecting percussion, like congas or bongos. Instead it's drum sets played with fingers instead of sticks.
I've never heard of this--is it common practice in Nashville? If so, why?
Post by: Berolzheimer on January 03, 2011, 02:05:55 PM
Post by: ktownson on January 03, 2011, 02:26:21 PM
Edit: I missed that Moby Dick drum solo reference first time around. Shame on me. If it's supposed to be that kind of technique, the grooves associated with the kit don't reflect it.
Yet another edit: after experimenting with the presets a bit more, it is more like a bongo set with a bass drum and subtle cymbals.
Post by: pete andrews on January 03, 2011, 02:51:32 PM
pants, shorts, with and without gloves, etc...
-pete
Post by: Larrchild on January 05, 2011, 10:36:36 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYxoAJ3Boyc
Post by: ktownson on January 05, 2011, 12:20:27 PM
Are there more musicians? I don't see where the snaps are coming from and there's a bongo roll at the end that Sperling doesn't play. Maybe the guy that's seen right as the camera pulls out at the end is playing, too? Maybe a house band?
If it's a track, that's some fine syncing. Looks live to me.
re: the finger drums, I really like the sound, and I think it'll be useful in EZDrummer. But, the heck with this topic, about that song and performance...
How many of today's singers would dare do a whole song with just percussion and bass? With key changes? A quick survey of Youtube versions reveals Elvis and Peggy did, but the modern divas (even Buble) all add instrumentation. It takes guts to hang out there for three minutes with nothing but a string bass for pitch reference. And, most importantly, not become boring.
Post by: Sayat Nova on January 05, 2011, 03:21:46 PM
| ktownson wrote on Wed, 05 January 2011 09:20 |
Wicked! Peggy Lee = da bomb! (Post this over in that "haunting songs" thread!) Are there more musicians? I don't see where the snaps are coming from and there's a bongo roll at the end that Sperling doesn't play. Maybe the guy that's seen right as the camera pulls out at the end is playing, too? Maybe a house band? If it's a track, that's some fine syncing. Looks live to me. re: the finger drums, I really like the sound, and I think it'll be useful in EZDrummer. But, the heck with this topic, about that song and performance... How many of today's singers would dare do a whole song with just percussion and bass? With key changes? A quick survey of Youtube versions reveals Elvis and Peggy did, but the modern divas (even Buble) all add instrumentation. It takes guts to hang out there for three minutes with nothing but a string bass for pitch reference. And, most importantly, not become boring. |
Besides being supported by superb musicians, she basically completely owned everything in that performance! Her control of the entire thing, down to the gestures that matched the drum rolls/flourishes were done with a calm, smoldering conviction that can only come from someone who is truly in charge! (I wonder what she was like to work with?).
Very instructive on many levels, thanks for the posting!
~Shea
Post by: Larrchild on January 05, 2011, 06:02:26 PM
Class act.
Post by: Larrchild on January 05, 2011, 06:08:18 PM
Post by: ktownson on January 05, 2011, 06:39:31 PM
Gotta say, this version of Fever is sexy personified--
Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Christine Aguilera, et. al., take notice. This sizzles without skimpy costumes, choreography or special effects from a woman who had to be in her late 40's at the time.
Post by: leftandproud2003 on January 08, 2011, 01:02:35 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPGI_nh133U&playnext=1&am p;list=PLE20E7C2DC6E975B6&index=58
I think he's done better hand solos in the years since but I've noticed a big upsurge in "Jim Dandy vs. David Lee Roth" debate here at PSW-figured this is appropriate. (about 4:30)
Seriously. Love T.A. One of the finest 2 Kick drummers ever imho.
Post by: rankus on January 09, 2011, 01:03:24 AM
IIRC Terry Bozio did an amazing "by hand drum solo" on Frank Zappa's Baby Snakes concert DVD ... Worth the purchase just for that! He may have had a set of bongos between his legs too, but I'm foggy on that.
Post by: Fibes on January 10, 2011, 07:23:12 PM
| rankus wrote on Sun, 09 January 2011 01:03 |
IIRC Terry Bozio did an amazing "by hand drum solo" on Frank Zappa's Baby Snakes concert DVD ... Worth the purchase just for that! He may have had a set of bongos between his legs too, but I'm foggy on that. |
I worked with Mariza two years ago and her drummer "Vicki" played an amazing set of "new Fado" with his hands, sticks, brushes and all manner of techniques. The kit was a hybrid of trap and hand percussion but he used the snare by hand as much as with a striking implement.
He seemed to have some Bozzioisms.
Post by: Big Bodum on January 21, 2011, 06:45:50 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ziQkWyIwo4&feature=fvw
Ian O
Post by: Berolzheimer on January 21, 2011, 12:49:17 PM
| Big Bodum wrote on Fri, 21 January 2011 03:45 |
I believe Bonham and Morello were both influenced by this gentleman... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ziQkWyIwo4&feature=fvw Ian O |
Wonderful! Worth watching for his facial expressions, let alone his incredible playing.
Post by: bigbone on January 21, 2011, 01:06:31 PM
| Big Bodum wrote on Fri, 21 January 2011 06:45 |
I believe Bonham and Morello were both influenced by this gentleman... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ziQkWyIwo4&feature=fvw Ian O |
So true.
they weren't any '' rock '' drummer as we see today , Bonham was the first, his influence were more ''Jazz '' and big band drummer.......
JN