source: MusicRadarTV
Ever seen a cymbal shaped like a samurai helmet? Or a shield? Or a hand? MusicRadar hadn’t – until we met British cymbal-maker Matt Nolan at Musikmesse 2009.
Nolan gave us a quick interview about the methods behind his cymbalsmithery, and even played them for us, too.
As Rhyhtm magazine’s Chris Barnes says: “They sound absolutely nuts”. But in a good way…
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rGVs6xuYc0[/youtube]
Sadly, the good people at TRAPS Magazine have decided to cease production of the magazine. The parent publication, DRUM!, will continue, but it looks like the TRAPS experiment can’t weather a tough economy. This is a shame. TRAPS was a fine publication that really set the bar for in-depth drumming/music journalism. We’ve given TRAPS the love on the show before and we will miss them.
Drum! Digital has posted the free, digital version of its May 2008 issue. This issue features R.E.M. drummer, Bill Rieflin, as well as a drum teachers roundtable. Good stuff .. and it’s FREE!
You can now peruse the February 2008 issue of Drum! Magazine online for free at DrumDigital.com. In this issue, they feature Zach Lind of Jimmy Eat World, Tony Williams transcriptions, solid shell snare drums, recording effects, Trick drums, Hammerax hybrids, and Hornet sticks. Go get it now!
Yesterday, we reported that you could catch a slideshow of Drum! Magazine’s coverage of the Jam Cruise 6. They’ve now updated their site with accompanying videos!
Jam Cruise (featured in DRUM!’s April, 2008 issue) follows the lives of a half-dozen drummers on the annual jam cruise. DRUM! Associate Editor also found time for video interviews with several top players on the cruise, taking time from his sunbathing duties to meet with Galactic’s Stanton Moore (stantonmoore.com), New Orleans legend Russell Batiste (russellbatiste.com), Rob Koritz and Dino English of Dark Star Orchestra (darkstarorchestra.net), Dave Watts of Motet fame (themotet.net), and Alan Evans of Soulive (soulive.com).
So far, it’s just Stanton Moore’s interview, but more are on the way. Check out the video here …
ThomasC: Did anyone notice Stanton Moore say he is going to come out with his own titanium snare drum company? I'm…
Drum! magazine recently did a big write up on the Jam Cruise – an annual music festival on a cruise ship. This year, one of their editors tagged along and and created this cool slideshow which includes pics of Stanton Moore and Mike D!
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Gavin: Hi, does anyone know how to submit a press release to Drummer Talk? Thanks
JABB: I imagine you'd just email Dave at dave@drummertalk.org
Drum! Magazine is currently conducting their annual reader’s poll, dubbed the “Drummies,” and you can get in on the hot, voting action. Head over to their website to take the survey and let your vote be heard.
Ahh, reader’s polls. Let’s all watch as the same few drummers win year after year!
JABB: Vote Phil McDerr for everything!
Dave: That is awesome!
ThomasC: Done.
yORT: That is a hand gong!! but not the one you play with your hand.