FYI ... Drum Count didn't send in a picture, which is why I gave him a photo (The Unknown Comic). Thought it was appropriate. 

I actually liked your recorded sound, the killa groove helped no doubt, but there was something gloriously low-fi about it, and there is plenty of Pro Tools plug-ins that have been developed at great expense in the last few years to create that kind of effect… 

Having said all that, you have permission to buy new shiny things, why are you posting here and not surfing eBay for a new toy 

 

N

Thanks for the kind words, it only took me 4 years to pull it off. And its pretty sad when someone IN VIDEO PRODUCTION can't pull off a video. Also I cringe at my engineering skills having Gaetano follow me.

I've always liked the "staightening out the swing feel" and coming at things from an unexpected angle.

Sounds like diddle did a similar thing.

I liked Bobhead's feel and approach alot too

I think Bart's 2nd solo is about my fav.

Great job everyone, Bart, thanks for all you do!!!!

Thanks Felix.  I figured you would notice the Sonor kit.  It was my first time recording with my Zoom hand held digital recorder.  That thing captures the sound pretty close to actual.

Which kit did you use?

I used the sonor Delite kick 17x22 which I'm still tweaking and the Delite 5x14 snare drum (I'm pretty sure although honestly- I can't really remember for sure).  Both are thin maple with glue rings.

I actually go back and forth with the Delite drumset quite a bit as it is a newer one and has not settled down like my Force 1000 and Force 3000 kits which sound remarkable for their price.  The Delites have alot of potential and respond best to low volume situations where an ambient open sound is called for.

Everyone always wants me to play the Force 3000 kit though.  That's the kit I hear about from all my jamming buddies.

Hey Frank I enjoyed your solo...but the pic of you and your daughter is a classic....wow is she cute!!!

Hannah

Hi - just thought I'd chime in and congratulate everyone on a job well done!! And, of course, thank Bart for the time and energy putting it all together.

Very cool to put faces and playing with names and writings. And the video thing - well, how cool is that. Obviously nothing like seeing the playing as well as hearing it - not in a showbiz way, but in a "how the motions of playing equate with the sounds produced". Plus kind of a kick to peek into everyone's studio, practice room, bedroom or wherever we have or call our personal little "Batcaves."

Anyway, really fun, and good job all.

David

Actually Felix, I am going to Nashville at the end of this week to get a lesson on my Groove/playing hands on. There are some bad habits that I have picked up over the years that need to be broken .  Hope it helps!
                               Nutty

No problem Bart!  I told him I wasn't sure if it would make it in time anyway.  He really enjoyed watching the great solos, and actually he said he would rather submit a better one next time when he's had more practice.  I want to sincerely thank you for organizing this solo because it encouraged me to video him playing drums at age 12, which may not have happened otherwise.  Now we have a video that will be treasured in years to come.  (I can't wait to compare his solo this year to the one next year to see his improvement.)

Hey Steve,

Hat's off to you for being so supportive of your son!!  Please keep us informed of his progress.

Tell him I'll look forward to seeing his solo when we do the next DC Community Solo.

Hannah