Saturday, July 3, 2010

The Drummers of Michael Jackson


(photo from Bad Sessions)

courtesy of Gibralter

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Riddim Twins, Sly and Robbie, Black Uhuru -The Reggae to Dancehall Standard


Sponji Reggae
ALBUM version


Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
LIVE in EUROPE

Sly and Robbie (Bass and Drums) were monumental in the reggae/dancehall structure.
Dig the Rhythm Placement between the Keys's offbeats and the Drums & Bass & Guitar.
Amazing fusion of rhythms: Reggae, Dancehall, Roots, Rock backbeat, 16ths HiHat Feel

Monday, June 14, 2010

Moeller Technique Video Resources



















Videos here include Jim Chapin, Jim Morello, Tony Royster, JoJoMayer, Dave Weckl.

Others influenced by Moeller: Buddy Rich, Joe Porcaro, Burleigh Drummond, etc. . .

Contrasting and Integrating Technique called the Morello Technique which focuses on bounce rather than whip (shown in 3rd video "Killer Exercie"). First hand tutelage from Morello's pupil Danny Gottlieb.