Hollywood Jim
Platinum Member
An interesting thing happened this week. I have been asked to be the drummer in another band. This is my third band.
The first band that I am currently in has been playing 60’s and 70’s music. Piece of cake for me.
The second band I’m still playing with is a tribute band for the Blues Brothers. Again 60’s and 70’s type music. Right on, no problem.
This week I rehearsed three times with this new third band. They are playing more modern music. Here are a few songs from our list.
Shimmer --- By Fuel
My Own Worst Enemy --- By Lit
Anything --- By Dramarama
Hey Jealousy --- By Gin Blossoms
Gel --- By Collective Soul
Everybody Talks --- By Neon Trees
Smooth Criminal --- By Alien Ant Farm
Needless to say I’m being dragged into the modern age. I’m playing it very straight right now. Besides, most of this kind of music seems to require very straight drumming.
But I’m discovering it is a challenge to create fills and improve the groove for these songs. This music is strange to me.
It seems that there is less space for creative drum playing with this music. But it is great to learn a new style of playing. I'm enjoying it.
By the way I especially like “My own Worst Enemy”. It is a fun song for drums !
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The first band that I am currently in has been playing 60’s and 70’s music. Piece of cake for me.
The second band I’m still playing with is a tribute band for the Blues Brothers. Again 60’s and 70’s type music. Right on, no problem.
This week I rehearsed three times with this new third band. They are playing more modern music. Here are a few songs from our list.
Shimmer --- By Fuel
My Own Worst Enemy --- By Lit
Anything --- By Dramarama
Hey Jealousy --- By Gin Blossoms
Gel --- By Collective Soul
Everybody Talks --- By Neon Trees
Smooth Criminal --- By Alien Ant Farm
Needless to say I’m being dragged into the modern age. I’m playing it very straight right now. Besides, most of this kind of music seems to require very straight drumming.
But I’m discovering it is a challenge to create fills and improve the groove for these songs. This music is strange to me.
It seems that there is less space for creative drum playing with this music. But it is great to learn a new style of playing. I'm enjoying it.
By the way I especially like “My own Worst Enemy”. It is a fun song for drums !
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