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By: Ikethedrummer

Ikethedrummer — Fri, 29 May 2009 23:13:39 +0000

I got this DVD from Netflix and found it worthwhile. Not the most comprehensive instructional video, but it contained good information on a somewhat neglected style of drumming. That being said, I’m glad I didn’t pay $20 for it. However, the disk from Netflix didn’t come with the booklet, so the value was less than if it was actually purchased. Mr. Layton seemed sincere in his effort to communicate a style and philosophy that would be useful to the drumming community.

By: dg

dg — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:07:33 +0000

I thought it was cool.

Not every drum vid needs to compete with Steve Smith’s Drumset Technique/History of the U.S. Beat.

I felt like Mr Layton was sharing honestly and intimately, the unique quality that makes him who he is as a musician. Thats gutsy, brave and a lesson in itself.

By: DwightD

DwightD — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:50:28 +0000

Drummer Talk – both the site and podcast – is about just that: drummers talking. Dave ( and Carter etc.) don’t claim to the authorities or experts. It’s about opinion and dialog (or dialogue as we write over here). That’s its appeal for me. When I want straight up facts, I read an encyclopedia. It’s right and proper that JABB qualifies his reviews where appropriate but his reviews are about his opinion as a watcher, not as an ‘expert witness’. We can agree or disagree but he, like you, Terry, and me, is entitled to express his opinion without fear or favor (or favour as we write over hear. Sorry, I won’t keep doing that!).

Keep them coming, JABB!

By: terrydrums

terrydrums — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:32:28 +0000

No, no. I’m just saying Drummer Talk as a whole seems to lack a bit in accurate drumming/musical history. It’s one of the weaknesses of the podcast and site. Just an observation.

By: JABB

JABB — Mon, 18 May 2009 03:13:51 +0000

I did do some research for the review, plus I feel the reader should know if I have prior knowledge of the drummer in question or not… that way they know that my review was my first introduction to the drummer.

That being said I realize I suck and fail at drummer history and should be put in the stocks for a month.

Go on, let me have it.

By: terrydrums

terrydrums — Sun, 17 May 2009 17:03:42 +0000

Am I the only one around here that knows anything about drumming history?