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ProgDrummerTony 
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Posted: September 04 2012 at 16:06 |
Yes, I finally have the dream experience of being a part Prog Archives! Where do I start?
Well, my name is ProgDrummerTony, and I'm a 15-year-old hoping to one day play professionally in the world of prog rock. I've been working the drum set for several years since learning about Rush and other prog bands. There's certainly something about prog rock that keeps me glued to it, and I'm pretty sure the "sensation" will never go away at this point. With each passing day it's becoming easier to understand the polyrhythms I'm hearing, which must be a good sign. I think I've making some good PROGress in my drumming, and you can tell me what you think of my covers. I'd sure like some feedback on them. 
Any other prog drummers out there willing to share their experiences?
Edited by ProgDrummerTony - September 04 2012 at 17:57
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Horizons
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Posted: September 04 2012 at 18:04 |
Welcome Tony, great list of songs there - but needs more Rush! :D I liked your cover of Trains, that's a song i enjoy playing.
More a real prog challenge i recommend The Mars Volta. :D
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Crushed like a rose in the riverflow.
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Eria Tarka
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Posted: September 04 2012 at 23:16 |
Welcome aboard, always great to see other drummers around here.  Like Horizons said you should really give The Mars Volta a listen (especially their first three albums) Jon Theodore is insane!
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irrelevant
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Posted: September 05 2012 at 01:35 |
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Welcome fellow drummer! Will check your channel.
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Smurph
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Posted: September 05 2012 at 11:31 |
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I like your prog pun. :-D
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HolyMoly
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Posted: September 05 2012 at 11:38 |
 ProgDrummerTony wrote:
Yes, I finally have the dream experience of being a part Prog Archives! Where do I start?
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Just revel in the moment for a while. 
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Gerinski
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Posted: September 05 2012 at 14:25 |
You have a lot of covers there, I just listened to The Creation and Natural Sciene and they are fantastic, congratulations!
I'm not a drummer myself although I have drummed a bit for fun, I wish I had had the will to practice and reach half of your level. My main instrument was guitar and even on that I never reached very high but I had some fun  |
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Posted: September 05 2012 at 15:26 |
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I watched your "Carry on My Wayward Son" cover. Very solid! You're very good for your age.
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Andy Webb
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Posted: September 05 2012 at 16:27 |
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That's a damn nice electric kit you got there. Sheesh.
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Undercover Man
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Posted: September 05 2012 at 17:30 |
Welcome!  You're pretty good. I also play drums, still a newbie though, but you're much better than me. 
Edited by Undercover Man - September 05 2012 at 17:34
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ProgDrummerTony
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Posted: September 05 2012 at 19:51 |
I really appreciate the warm welcome and the kind comments. I'll definitely look into covering more Rush and some Mars Volta as well. I look forward to contributing to this awesome site!
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Horizons
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Posted: September 05 2012 at 20:02 |
Have you ever heard The Mars Volta?
Other great drumming bands, for me atleast :D
Russian Circles Genesis God is an Astronaut
Hope you enjoy your stay here, Tony.
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Crushed like a rose in the riverflow.
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infocat
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Posted: September 05 2012 at 22:16 |
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Wow! I got tired just watching you play "21"!
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Ivan_Melgar_M
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Posted: September 05 2012 at 22:53 |
Nice nice work with Robbery Assault and Battery.
Really tough song for a drummer.
Ivan
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DeadEndKing
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Posted: September 09 2012 at 00:50 |
I'm a new member and prog drummer too... from Canada :)
You can hear some of my work here: www.omnisight.bandcamp.com
Cheers!
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appudds
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Posted: September 09 2012 at 05:25 |
Hello there drummers. Great to find out people interested in the progressive music scene at such young ages. When I was 15 years of age, I just knew about Backstreet Boys, Bryan Adams and Eminem lol. If you guys want some good learning practise, I would suggest you guys to try looking into these bands 1)Mahavishnu orchestra (Jazz Instrumental. Crazy band. Crazy drummer) 2)Jethro Tull (Although they are more Anderson influenced, their drumming is top notch and true progressive. Especially, the drumming in Thick as a Brick. I feel that is the best drumming anyone would have done in the rock scene around 1972. Barrie is awesome) 3)The Mars Volta 4)Yes (Good drumming if you want to strengthen your positioning or feel or rhythm)
5)Of course, our very own Rush.
My progressive experience started with Opeth (I was a die hard metalhead) and from there, its more and more experimentation. I am never satisfied with anything and the urge to explore more makes me work harder. :)
Edited by appudds - September 09 2012 at 05:27
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