Colorado_scott
Junior Member
I've been out of drumming for 20+ years, and was "OK" in my time, but never great - left hand issues for sure.. but what I recalled about drum solos within songs is that, the good ones (the ones I liked), kept with the rhythm of song. What happened to this? I've listened to many generic solos in the past days and frankly, it's 'how fast can I move my hands and how many heads can I hit while doing a roll - or can I keep all symbols moving while doing some roll with my double bass drum". I would say all that I have listened to, perhaps 20, are 'more of the same'.. and I get tired of hearing it after 3-4. These drummers are no doubt, 'great' but I like a Tempo or beat I can follow that has fills to make it interesting. Listen to a nice guitar solo, like Lindsey Buckingham for instance, I never tire of it - never. It's not 'behind the back, playing as fast as you can", or picking with his teeth, just cause "I can do it".. you can follow it rhythmically and to me, it's great! I appreciate drum solo's that are similar.
I'm sure others will have different opinions, but I'd of hoped to see more drum solos that were not - play as fast as you can, and more finesse.
Suppose I'm an Old School Guy.
Scott
I'm sure others will have different opinions, but I'd of hoped to see more drum solos that were not - play as fast as you can, and more finesse.
Suppose I'm an Old School Guy.
Scott