Joel Taylor lost his home and home studio
I had to evacuate but returned safe that evening.
Super strong winds still this week. It could all start again.
This is no way to live.

Happy New Year HouseofDrumming. Let the chatting continue...
Here's one of my all time favorite internet videos - music added to my favorite Gadd solo.

Are the toms panned backwards for you on that? The right side FT is panned left for me unless my setup is wrong.
The buzz control and phrasing is untouchable - Love that stuff.

I can't believe how much content is in this topic over the years.
I still enjoy doing this apparently - almost surprising. I'm 52 now! HoD has been around so long!
Anyways - recent stream:

Wow that tempo is insane. Amazing job.

Wow that's impressive Pocket. Indeed its unfortunate they couldn't get the rights.
Nick did a traditional Drumeo segment a little while back - I wonder if they used the music then?

Iiiiiiiiiinteresting.
I always assumed it was just to make it physically easier. There's a direct correlation between ride height and % of shoulder required to use it.

I think we'll close this topic and put up 2025 chatty when the times comes.

Afrique is my favorite tune on there - a great example of the old 6/8 4/4 with the addition of 3/4 as well without sounding too mathy. Anthony Jackson and Dave play the coolest groove on the outro too.
Yeah Jeff Beal on "Where's Tom" I think.

Rodge you know I Love me some Three Graces!

Listening to Hard-Wired on this Thanksgiving morning - remembering being a student at Musicians Institute in an apartment with Kurtis and geeking out about this CD 93-94. Good memories - fun music! Dave's first ever solo performance at Catalinas for that recording. John P on bass - killing dates! We...