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Gostrosta - “Proof that the drummer does not have to stand behind”

2012-05-16T01:20:08-08:00

Soundrive agency would like to introduce you band called GOSTROSTA,
consisting of: Michal Gos, Kuba Staruszkiewicz, and Jacek Stromski.
These three drummers Tymon Tymański - one of the most popular polish jazzman - defined words:
“The priests of rhythm.”
Currently premiere took place on the album “Bum!”, whose review speaks for itself.

”... I know hundreds of drummers, whose achievements have been following on discs and international festivals. But as the paramount, cleverly composed andperfectly-played of the project have not yet heard. Gostrosta this phenomenonand revelation. Proof that the drummer does not have to stand behind.”

Thomas Handzlik (Gazeta Wyborcza, Cracow)

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZTmKf12cMcc

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gostrosta/194419704008037

GOSTROSTA the first three syllables of the names of three Tri-City musiciansevery day setting up various musical formations. In this configuration, performmusic based on total improvisation using mostly percussion instruments.

Kuba Staruszkiewicz - drummer undeclared style, follower intuitive-energy pulses.Known for his long collaboration with the band Pink Freud and Tymon Tymański projects (Kury, MIŁOŚĆ, Tymański Yass Ensemble). Collaborated from: Leszek Możdżer, Dave Douglas, Tomasz Stańko, Olo Walicki, Peter Warcham, Slawek Jaskułke, Tim Berne, Mikolaj Trzaska. Currently, a team member Maria Peszek,Tymański Brass Ensemble and the club’s collective FOX.

Michał Gos - drummer coming from Tri-independent scene. He collaborated with such groups as Oczi Cziorne, Mazzoll & Arhythmic Perfection, Sonus acrobat and musician Mikołaj Trzaska, Pat Mastelotto, Trey Gunn, Noel Akchoté, Piotr Pawlak, Zdzisław Piernik, Clayton Thomas, John Edwards, Herb Robertson. And continues to work on free improvised music in bands Rogulus x Szwelas Und Gos,Freeyo and a duet with Irek Wojtczak. Permission is also in the solo
Jacek Lachowicz project and in many different styles like punk rock formations Vulgar.

Jacek Stromski - drummer, instrumentalist, collaborated with teams: Canada, APTEKA, Groovekojad, MIŁOŚĆ, Kury, Poganie, Lipali, Ikenga Drummers and many artists from the Tri-City. The game came to a natural simplicity in wording - to the roots. Defines his style as basicbeat & roots drumming. Currently working on a solo project, and Drum & Space AtmaSonam together with Agnieszka Kamińska, and also works with Navigatorgong.

Djembe and Dunun downloadable video lessons from Tasumakan

2012-05-11T10:41:42-08:00

I have just released the latest installment in my downloadable djembe and dunun lesson series, Tasumakan. This lesson is for Dansa, a beautiful and fun rhythm from Mali, West Africa.

These lessons are available at a great price - only $8.99 - and are instantly downloadable to your computer. Each lesson pack contains 7 videos, ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced, as well as 2 MP3 play-along tracks, so that you can practice what you’ve learned with a backup ensemble. You will also learn the cultural background of the rhythm, and get a taste of what the dance steps look like. The videos are professional quality HD (1280x720), and can be transferred to your smartphone or tablet, or burned onto a DVD. The lesson pack also includes notation for all parts and solos.

There is no one else producing djembe lessons with this much material, all broken down into easy-to-learn bits. If you’ve never learned djembe before, this is a perfect opportunity. And even if you’ve been playing djembe for years, with my lessons you will learn new material, hone your technique, expand your repertoire, and have fun in the process. I’m so confident you will love these lessons that I offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

For a limited time (until May 13th), we’re offering a 20% discount on any Tasumakan lesson. Simply enter the promo code ILIKEDRUMS when making your purchase. Visit: http://djembefola.com/lessons.

I sincerely hope you enjoy learning djembe with Tasumakan. Please feel free to let me know what you think!

Happy drumming,
Paddy Cassidy

Nick mason and Topper Headon

2012-05-09T03:49:16-08:00

Hello. Thought you might like these new Youtube interviews with Nick Mason and Topper Headon. Here’s the link.
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL765C411C413E0C60&feature=plcp

Enjoy!

Bass drum with kickport pillow or no pillow

2012-05-04T01:55:31-08:00

Hi Guys
My bass drum is a PDP M5 18x22”.I have a kickport in it and my question is should I keep the pillow in it too or not

Any advice for a drummer starting out

2012-04-25T21:01:16-08:00

What`s some good advice for a drummer who`s just starting out? I have my kit,I`m self taught and learning from drum method books now where to from here.Oh yes! I`m female

New CrashDex Toronto Drummer Dj Vid

2012-05-01T12:09:48-08:00

If you guys are in the Southern Ontario area you should check these guys out soon… such amazing energy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHHrcnyn6yU&feature=plcp

Shell Talk

2010-10-14T21:36:11-08:00

I actually have a few maple shell snare drums that I love, but have found that I enjoy a certain sweetness inherent in cherry and sharpness of nickel-plated brass. Copper is cool, too. What’s your favorite choice?

Drum & Cymbal Company Loyalty

2011-08-10T09:49:32-08:00

Good morning everyone! I hope all is well w/ everyone out there. I wanted to start a topic re: the loyalty that we may (or may not)have w/ certain drum/cymbal companies.
I particularly am aiming this post @ those of us, like myself, who aren’t endorsed by anyone. Just us drummers that might have a certain allegiance to any single company. For example, I’m a DW guy @ heart-no question about it! I’ve owned 3 kits prior to my DW Collector’s Maple : My 1st kit on my 16th B-Day-a Ludwig Super Classic 4 piece in a Champegnie Sparkle wrap, a Pearl Export Pro 5 piece in black covered finish w/ black shell hdwr., & a Sonor Delite 7 piece in a Satin Oil Cherry finish. DW was always a dream to me until I graduated college in 2005 (I waited 8 years from my HS grad year of ‘93 to start college in ‘01). My parent’s College Grad gift to me was the kit of my dreams; a 9 piece DW Collector’s Maple kit (kick, 2 snares, 3 rack toms, & 3 floor toms) w/ VLT in a Sea Green Lacquer Specialty w/ Black Chrome hdwr. & if that’s not a dream come true enough, I recieved a DW 5002 Accelerator double pedal, a 5500 2-leg HiHat stand, & 9000 series hdwr. w/ it!
From the time I began my journey into drumming @ 16 to 2003, I was strictly a Zildjian man. That is, until MY ‘drum god’ (& the primary influence for me to pick up a pair of sticks in the 1st place) Neil Peart launched a Signature line (Paragon) w/ Sabian! Since then, I’ve truly fallen in love w/ Sabian for the company that it is & the cymbals that they produce. My heads have always been (& will always be) Remo, & my sticks have been Pro-Mark since day 1.
I oft-times wonder if any other drummers out there feel a small sense of guilt or uneasiness if they purchase another make than they usually play. I do. Case in point, recently I bought a used Yamaha 14"x5.5” ‘Kabuto’ snare drum (they came out in late ‘07—beaded steel shell w/ a red lacquer finish). I absolutly love it, but feel uneasy b/c the only time that I’ve deviated from DW or DW Pacific snare drums is when the drum is a signature model of a drummer that I greatly admire (i.e., Tama’s Copeland, Portnoy [Melody Master], & Phillips’ Pagent or Sonor’s Carey). I’ve always loved the sound of the Zildjian Oriental China ‘Classical’ but cannot bring myself to buy it due to the fact that every cymbal that I own is from Sabian! I recently filled in for a drummer acquaintance & he had a Zildjian Oriental ‘Crash Of Doom’ 20” & it was 1 of the coolest cymbals that I’ve ever played—I want 1 but again, same dilemma!
If there’s anyone that can relate to this in any way, I’d really love to hear about it. I’d love some general feedback from all of you out there, as well. Am I cheating myself out of some great instruments? Or is this more common than I think…any help or feedback is MORE than welcome Thank you all,
Brian JeZuit

How to choose a djembe drum

2012-03-06T00:19:18-08:00

Hi everyone, I’m often asked how to pick out a good djembe, so I wrote an article on how to choose a djembe drum for djembefola.com. I hope you’ll find it helpful.

http://djembefola.com/articles/guide-to-buying-a-djembe.php

Libor Hadrava Video Lessons

2012-04-29T09:41:57-08:00

Hello All

just wanted to let everyone know that if you have any question about the series of video lessons I did for Drum! on developing your independence, please get in touch with me through my website (http://www.LiborHadrava.com). It looks like some you are finding the latest one especially tricky, so please let me know how I can help you out!

Thanks,
Libor