Prog drummers?
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Topic: Prog drummers?
Posted By: ProgDrummerTony
Subject: Prog drummers?
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 16:06
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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? ------------- http://www.youtube.com/user/ProgDrummerTony" rel="nofollow - My Prog Drum Covers |
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Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: September 04 2012 at 18:04
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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 ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: Eria Tarka
Date 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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Posted By: irrelevant
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 01:35
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Welcome fellow drummer! Will check your channel. ------------- https://gabebuller.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - New album! http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385 |
Posted By: Smurph
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 11:31
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I like your prog pun. :-D ------------- http://pseudosentai.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://pseudosentai.bandcamp.com/ wtf |
Posted By: HolyMoly
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 11:38
 ------------- My other avatar is a Porsche It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased. -Kehlog Albran |
ProgDrummerTony wrote:Posted By: Gerinski
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 14:25
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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 By: irrelevant
Date 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. ------------- https://gabebuller.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - New album! http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385 |
Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 16:27
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That's a damn nice electric kit you got there. Sheesh. ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: Undercover Man
Date 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.
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Posted By: ProgDrummerTony
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 19:51
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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! ------------- http://www.youtube.com/user/ProgDrummerTony" rel="nofollow - My Prog Drum Covers |
Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 20:02
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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. ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 22:16
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Wow! I got tired just watching you play "21"! ------------- -- Frank Swarbrick Belief is not Truth. |
Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: September 05 2012 at 22:53
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Nice nice work with Robbery Assault and Battery. Really tough song for a drummer. Ivan ------------- 
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Posted By: DeadEndKing
Date Posted: September 09 2012 at 00:50
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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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Posted By: appudds
Date Posted: September 09 2012 at 05:25
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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. :) |