Posted on July 18th, 2009 by JABB
This is NOT an instructional and don’t let anyone tell you different! This is a glimpse into the mind of Neil Peart and what he was thinking about when he was with Rush making their Test for Echo album. Remember how I said that there wasn’t much deep thinking or drumming philosophy in Drum Philosophy? I think I might have found where it went. Neil Peart shows himself to be a very deep thinker and quite articulate. In other words he’s the perfect drummer to undertake a project like this. (more…)
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Posted on July 15th, 2009 by JABB
They got me again. Drum Philosophy is another case of repackaging something very old in a box with a very modern look so when you put it in your DVD player you get this time warp kinda sensation going. At this point I should just be able to smell one of these things and know its coming. Granted just because an instructional is old doesn’t mean it’s bad (just look at Joe Morello’s videos) but this feels like false advertising. (more…)
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Posted on July 14th, 2009 by JABB
First things first. This review would not have been possible without the guys at Fork’s Drum Closet allowing me to occupy their practice room, tool around with a VERY expensive piece of equipment, and have access their wi-fi so I could do some background research on this pedal. They are supporting drummer-talk and the review monkey by allowing me review their gear so do me a favor and if my review is what convinces you to buy this pedal then give these guys your business. Tell em JABB from drummer-talk sent you, that way they know that they are benefiting from our relationship.
And now the review!
The bass-drum pedal market is a fairly slow one. Even with companies like Trick, Sleishman, Gibraltar, Vruk, Big-Dog, and Off-Set throwing their hats in the ring it still takes forever for produce new and innovative pedals. So when one of the big guys like Pearl put out a new pedal… it’s bound to make some waves in the drumming community. Pearl’s Demon Drive is one sexy piece of equipment, I mean, everything abut it screams fast. It is hands down the most aesthetically pleasing pedal on the market IMO. Then again it will spend most of it’s time under your foot so it’s not exactly going to be a crowd pleaser unless you can do something cool with it. Also if making it ugly would significantly drop the crazy high price then i’ll take the ugly pedal. Pearl seems to have decided that the interchangeable cam system that the previous Eliminator pedal was rocking has no place in the new design. The old chains and straps have given way to a direct drive system, which along with the bearings are what Pearl is touting as the reason for the new pedal smoothness and responsiveness. Trick has compression springs, DW 9000 has the free floating rotor, Giant Step has the rotating pendulum, and Demon Drive has Ninja bearings. (more…)
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Posted on July 7th, 2009 by JABB
Russ Miller, studio drummer, inventor of drumming gadgets, and former drummer-talk interviewee has entered the world of instructional DVDs with his offering Arrival: Behind the Glass. Arrival is the name of the album that he recently released and Arrival: Behind the Glass is a tour of what it was like recording with tons and tons of famous and well respected drummers. Oh, right. I didn’t mention the all star cast, did I? This is definitely an album for drummers incase you hadn’t guessed. Every other track on the album is a rhythmic conversation (a.k.a drum duet) with some incredible drummer. Among those included in the project were: Steve Smith, Jeff Hamilton, Zoro, Akira Jimbo, and Johnny Rabb. (more…)
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Posted on July 5th, 2009 by Dave
We learned today that educator and drumming legend, Jim Chapin, has passed away. He died yesterday, July 4th at the age of 89. There is a great piece by Billy Ward remembering him.
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