The Music That Defines You...

I often wonder what makes people like the music that they listen to the most? Is it the image of the artists as well as how the music makes you feel? Or is it the music that you start listening to as a youngster that stays with you?

Everyone seems to have a fond feeling towards their very first record that they buy. Unfortunately I don't. My musical taste back then was really bad. I mean REALLY bad! The first record I ever bought was The Fat Boys 'Crushin'... The second was Jive Bunny 'Swing the Mood'! Hey come on! I was about 9!!!

Oh dear...

But then I bought an album that helped me improve my taste in music! Aerosmith's 'Pump'. Back then, I thought the track 'Monkey Off My Back' on that album was the heaviest thing I had ever heard!
I also remember around that time I was staying at a friend's house. His older brother had Iron Maiden posters with Eddie plastered all over his walls. I was transfixed on them whenever I went there.

In 1989 I was given a tape by a friend to borrow that would completely change my life for the better! It was like some sort of revelation for me. On Side A - Metallica's 'Master of Puppets', Side B - Megadeth 'Rust in Peace'. Wow..................................................................................................................................

That tape didn't leave my Walkman for months! In fact I still have it! From then on it was all Classic Rock and Heavy Metal tapes for me. Iron Maiden, Slayer, Whitesnake, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Motorhead, etc... I just could not get enough! I also remember getting a book called 'The Guinness Who's Who of Heavy Metal'. I read that book every night remembering the names of bands to check out. Back then there was no YouTube or iTunes to have a listen to them. You just had to go out and buy the albums! I feel old...

So what about my questions asked at the beginning of this long winded blog? I tried getting into Hip Hop at a later date but ultimately, for me it's how Heavy Metal and Classic Rock makes me feel. The loud, heavy power of the music is infectious! And I guess the images of the artists affected me too. After all, there were plenty of pictures of the bands in the Heavy Metal book and the Iron Maiden posters are iconic! You could listen to all sorts of music, but I firmly believe that only one genre will really get to you most.

But what happened to the Fat Boys tape? I left it under a lamp by mistake while I slept and melted it to my side table. Oh well...

Song of the Day - No, not the Fat Boys! Chimaira 'Save Ouselves'



Oh go on then...

Little Drummers...

Check this little guy out! He's going to be a great player when he's older! Let's hope he continues to play... I've taught a couple of young drummers who were really good, getting better with every lesson, and then packs in the drums to start some other instrument or activity. It's so important to keep practicing if you are good at something. The possibilities could well be endless...



I am really looking forward to teaching my little girl how to play the drums. I have already made her a great looking Figured Bubinga Stave Snare and bought some Vater Junior sticks. She's only a week and a half old! Ha! Let's hope she enjoys the drums...

Song of the Day - The Mars Volta 'Cotopaxi'

Photoshoot Video...

Hey!

The video for the photoshoot is NOW ONLINE!



Music - 'Chancellor' by The Bakerton Group from the album 'El Rojo' from Weathermaker Music. Used without permission but with thanks.

Enjoy and HAVE A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hope to hear from you all soon! All the very best!

CT

Ray Luzier...

I was really surprised when Korn replaced David Silveria, (and a short-lived appearance from Terry Bozzio), with the great Ray Luzier (Drummerworld). Not because he is a bad player, quite the opposite, because he really is THAT good!!! Not that Silveria's playing isn't good, he was an early influence for me, it's just they are such different players.

I first took note of Ray's playing with David Lee Roth, namely on his 'DLR Band' album. His playing on that record is fantastic, dare I say, taking influence from Alex Van Halen's playing but also adding his own sound to it. A few years later I bought his DVD where he really showcases what he can do behind the drums. There are a few track from Billy Sheehan's 'Cosmic Troubadour' album as well as some from his band The Hideous Sun Demons. They are musically very progressive and Luzier nails each of them perfectly. Subsequently I went out and bought those albums too!

Ray Luzier

I've had the song 'Oildale' by Korn in my head for the last few hours. The groove is simple but very effective and is not really the 'norm'. I think it shows perfectly how innovative Ray is on the drums.

Oh, and if you are ever lucky enough to meet him, it's pronounced 'Lose-ear'!

Ray demonstrating the groove to 'Oildale'. Give it a go!



Track of the Day - Korn 'Oildale'

Dream Theater's New Drummer?...

So there is a rumour going around that Mr. Marco Minnemann, (Drummerworld), could be the replacement drummer for Mike Portnoy who recently left Dream Theater (Blabbermouth Article).
Damn, he really is a fine drummer and would certainly create very unique grooves and effects for their music. My money was on another MM, the amazing Mike Mangini, (Drummerworld), who has previously worked with DT's singer James LaBrie.

All will be revealed shortly I hope...

Marco Minnemann, the new drummer for Dream Theater?

One of my favourite DT songs, the one that originally made me want to buy their album 'Awake'.

Mini Site Online Now!...

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Enjoy!

First Set of Drums...

So here they are, a selection of SCD drums to show you! 
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