I'm playing drums for a one-off Simon and Garfunkel tribute show next month, and I'm trying to get the sounds as close as possible to the recordings.
One problem I've come across is the sort of gunshot-type sound in "The Boxer."
Here's a link to the version I'm referring to; the sound first enters at about 2:10, then comes back through the end of the song starting at 3:18:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3LFML_pxlY
The easiest solution I thought of is just ask the sound guy to crank the reverb on the snare for that one song, as the main beat is just the bass drum pattern. I'm always a little reticent to include a sound guy in a performance, but I know this guy and he's very good and accommodating.
Can any of you forum members think of a better way to get that sound?
Other ideas we thought of include:
- Hang a sheet of aluminum behind me, hit with a 2x4.
- Bring sheets of glass and break them one by one (this seems perfect, except the venue is on the 2nd floor and I don't want to carry 30 or so pieces of glass upstairs )
- Bring an actual gun or starter pistol and shoot blanks (I would have to reload on "...3, 4, 1..." Not out of the question.
Thanks for any help guys!
One problem I've come across is the sort of gunshot-type sound in "The Boxer."
Here's a link to the version I'm referring to; the sound first enters at about 2:10, then comes back through the end of the song starting at 3:18:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3LFML_pxlY
The easiest solution I thought of is just ask the sound guy to crank the reverb on the snare for that one song, as the main beat is just the bass drum pattern. I'm always a little reticent to include a sound guy in a performance, but I know this guy and he's very good and accommodating.
Can any of you forum members think of a better way to get that sound?
Other ideas we thought of include:
- Hang a sheet of aluminum behind me, hit with a 2x4.
- Bring sheets of glass and break them one by one (this seems perfect, except the venue is on the 2nd floor and I don't want to carry 30 or so pieces of glass upstairs )
- Bring an actual gun or starter pistol and shoot blanks (I would have to reload on "...3, 4, 1..." Not out of the question.
Thanks for any help guys!