Joel Stevenett part 2
Q: are you reading charts?
A: Most of the time there are just chord charts. The majority of the time we have charts. We have time codes that allow it to sync up. Cool process.
Q: Play some ice and rocks!
A: This is my version. (lots of huge tom rolls and cymbals.) It’s snow and slush that is a real challenge!
Q: What heads?
A: Clear ambassadors. It gives me a clean, open sound. Engineers live it too! It gives them a clean slate to work with.
Q: Elecronics?
A: I tend to stay away from electronics. I mostly will work with loops or a click track. I don’t use a lot of sound effect.
Q: Have there been games you’ve gone after instead of letting it come to you?
A: Hmm. My studio does so many great things and there are times when I found out they’re working on a game, I’ll offer my services.
Q: In your free time, do you play the old games?
A: I love donkey kong! Can you imagine working on Pong??
Q: can you talk about your TV stuff?
A: When I watch TV I’m always wondering who played drums on these things. Commercials. Movie trailers. Even library music! Where companies will hire me to play background music ths gets purchased.
Q: How consistent is your work?
A: Like any other musician, when it’s good it’s good, bit when it’s down you have to be the squeeky wheel! I love to play so I’ll call buddies and offer my services. The cool thing about being a sideman, you can always find work.
Getting started consists of all these gigs where you’re on stage. It’s all about knowing people.
Thank you for coming out!
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