Most of the drum parts for older Kicks songs were actually written by the lead singer, and that contributes to the floor tom-heavy sound. Aaron talks about how the bass drum and floor tom reverse roles in the French Kicks’ music. Also watch Aaron at sound check and then show a beat that uses the rim of the snare drum as a hi hat. Aaron Thurston is the drummer for tour machines The French Kicks. He’s toured the world in jazz groups but was flexible enough to switch over to the rock world.Most of the drum parts for older Kicks songs were actually written by the lead singer, and that contributes to the floor tom-heavy sound. Aaron talks about how the bass drum and floor tom reverse roles in the French Kicks’ music. Also watch Aaron at sound check and then show a beat that uses the rim of the snare drum as a hi hat. Aaron Thurston is the drummer for tour machines The French Kicks. He’s toured the world in jazz groups but was flexible enough to switch over to the rock world.
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Brian talks about his favorite drummers and being tasteful in his playing. He also talk about leaving his comfort zone, his percussion setup, to start playing more drumkit parts with Guster. Oh and by the way, he’s totally comfortable with playing a song for the first time at soundcheck and then playing it for real in front of thousands of people that night.
He uses electronics and triggers in his setup to get different sounds to sound good in huge boomy venues. He also talks about how his percussion setup has evolved over the years. Brian Rosenworchel is the multi-percussionist for Guster.
He talks about what he needs to hear on stage in order to play well, and what it takes to play without a hi-hat. Then Brian gets all potty mouth and starts swearing like a god damn sailor. Don’t do drugs, but say “shit” and “fuck!” Brian Rosenworchel is the multi-percussionist for Guster.
Alex Schrodt plays drums in Murder by Death, one of the hardest working bands in the country. Just check out their tour schedule! Alex talks about leaving space in the music so everyone (including MBD’s cello player) can have enough room. Watch Alex use mallets on the cymbals and even play the walls of the club instead of his drums. From whisper quiet to furious and screaming, Alex, who learned to hit hard from Thursday’s Tucker Rule, is in charge behind the kit.
In this interview (with one of Darren’s older bands) he talks about a tom groove that is inspired by the band Can. Darren Beckett used to play for critically-acclaimed Ambulance LTD but now plays for The Red Romance, label mates with The Killers.
Darren Beckett talks about using brushes in large venues. He’s always like the sound of them, and he shows off a beat that’s a little bossa. Darren Beckett used to play for critically-acclaimed Ambulance LTD but now plays for The Red Romance, label mates with The Killers.
Pete shows us a galloping beat that was inspired by Iron Maiden. Pete Parada is one of the most slamming drummers on the planet. He plays super-smooth and when you watch him you know that he’s been around the world and back. He played for legendary punks Face to Face and currently tours with Saves the Day.
Pete talks about his favorite drummers and what it takes to be in two touring bands. Pete Parada is one of the most slamming drummers on the planet. He plays super-smooth and when you watch him you know that he’s been around the world and back. He played for legendary punks Face to Face and currently tours with Saves the Day.
Scott is an educated drummer and he shows off a beat here that every drummer should know, ’cause it’s based on the paradiddle. Scott Milstead is Carbon Leaf’s drummer. Carbon Leaf tours extensively and sells a lot of albums. He’s an educated drummer and ties in a lot of percussion into his drumkit.