Hi JimFiore
Perhaps a bit of an odd question, nothing to do with technique or gear, but if it was possible to trade your proficiency and fluency on the drums for an equivalent proficiency and fluency on any other instrument of your choosing, would you, and if so, which instrument?
Piano - really the most complete instrument. I wish I'd studied it when I was young.
Hi K_HiHats
Just a quick question about this thing you do. For one, it's a main component to the chorus patterns in your tune with 05Ric "Illusion," but you're probably not a psychic (OR ARE YOU?!?) and would like me to further explain what I'm after, so the thing I'm describing can actually be seen and heard at 1:49 in your Killer Joe video.Killer Joe - 1:49 is where I speak of.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWI0l4I2RaE
basically it's this pattern in fig 2.(ride cym, BD and then flam across the tom to snare drum - but with a hi hat note played with the left hand in between the ride and bd note) .fig 1 is a much easier version to understand - so it's that extra hi hat note that gives it the unusual twist.
Hi Illusion1409
I've watched the Anesthetize live DVD a bunch of times, but have noticed something very curious only now. I saw that in Sleep Together you lead with your left hand in the verses, yet everywhere else you led with your right hand as normal. Was there a reason for this? It seems very specific that you'd only do it in the verses, yet I can't discern what that reason is.
because I wanted to play 16th (and occasional 24ths) ghost notes on the snare drum throughout the whole section. It seemed the easiest way to do it.
Hi GregP
I've been using the Sensaphonics custom earplugs for several years, and love them (wish I would have had them years ago). Am now considering getting away from the heavy (and loud) stage monitors, and getting the Sensaphonic 2X-S wired IEMs....but I worry about how they will hold up longer term with the sweat, wax, etc...? The IEMs are quite expensive, and I worry about their life-expectancy in the presence of moisture, etc...Have you experienced any such issues? If so, how much life do you get out of your IEMs before experiencing problems?
it kind of depends how much you sweat. I have had to send mine back twice now as I've damaged the mics (on the 3D Ambient model) due to moisture. Just be really careful how you store them and make sure you have a good way of extracting the moisture in the storage box.
Hi formula428
In Sound of Muzak (album version), there is a bell / chime sound that is different than your cup chimes. Do you remember what it was? Thanks!
At the very beginning of the song I hit an A Zildjian 6" splash cymbal.
Hi SnareSpectre
I know you use Speed Cobra pedals, but with Sonor hammer-style beaters instead of the stock ones. Why is this?
I just preferred the sound, balance, and plastic surface of he Sonor beaters. The weight, profile and length of the beaters dramatically changes the feel of the pedal.
Hi BrianBjur
I heard the podcast interview that you recently did, and there were a couple things I could definitely relate to (the discouraging teenage years, the habit of making lists, and the disturbing curiosity to tinker with sounds for hours). Has this curiosity to explore for you only become stronger over time, or has it been fairly constant? I just need to know so I can try to prepare myself financially.
I think I've become more curious as I've got older.
If anyone out there is interested here's a link to the Podcast that I did recently.
https://soundcloud.com/mikedolbear-com/gavin-harrison-podcast-life-stories
Hi Netz Ausg
I read about your 40s A Ride having a split that you're worried about worsening (that's a word, right..?). There's a very talented guy in the UK who could repair that for you - Bejamin Camp with Cymbal Magic. A quick google search will point you to him.
thanks very much. A interesting site to know about.
http://cymbalmagic.com/index.html
Hi gongbass
I was looking at Tony Levin's pictures from the recent rehearsals and it appears that you have some kind of double headed "Octoban" type drums to your left. I'm guessing its your job to handle the old Bruford parts!
Yes they're Sonor Prototypes (all 8" diameter) and all double headed. Nothing to do with Bill Bruford's parts though. I had the idea for these a few years ago and finally worked out the logistics of having them made recently. They're still in the development stage.
Cheers
Gavin