Documentary on being a Great Drummer
Go behind the music in this music video documentary produced by Dixon Drums to learn from famous drummers & producers what it takes to be a great drummer. Music industry professionals discuss what it takes (technique, styling, timing, phrasing and groove) to succeed as a drummer. Dixon Drums produced the program as part of a contest it ran and the documentary aired nationally on the A&R Channel. Watch this entertaining video as drummers from across the country competed to reach the finals and win a trip to Hollywood. Artist Mangaer and Producer Ken Deans talks about being honest to your playing style. If youre a great Ringo Starr player dont try and be A Neil Peart player and if youre a great Neil Pert player dont try and be a Charlie Watts player Mike Burns, CEO of A&R Channel discusses the need for passion in your music while Mark Moke Bistany talks about dedication and working 24 hours a day to be the best. Producer Bobby Owsinki talks about the need for internal timing when he says “your feet and hands need to be consistent and work with one another”. www.dixondrums.net This is part one of a two part series produced by Dixon Drums. Lou Mars shows off his winning drum solo in Dixon’s “Drum your way to hollywood” TV show. Music industry professionals review contestants and select a winner in this contest sponsored by Dixon Drums. All those drum lessons have paid off as drummers from across the country submitted their best drum solos to our youtube channel and then the …
Chuck Fender – Gwaan Plant CHUCK FENDA WAS BORN LESHORN WHITEHEAD on June 15, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York. He always had a special love for music, making a hobby of impersonating some of his favourite entertainers as a youngster. It didn’t take him long to decide to pursue his dream in the music business. Frequently travelling between Jamaica and New York to hone his deejaying skills, he spent most of his time at King Jammys studio, where he released his debut single ‘Shut Yuh Mouth When Bad Man Talking’ on the Tight Clothes rhythm for John John (King Jammys’ son). He followed that up with ‘The Glue’. Producer King Jammys was impressed with the DJ’s talent and invited him to record on his label. It was then that he recorded his first big hit, ‘Jah It’s All About You’ on the one-drop Money Money rhythm. Released in 1996, the single climbed several charts in Jamaica and across the Caribbean. The video for the song got regular rotation on all the top music video programmes. Shortly after, Chuck Fenda began recording for several producers, including Shocking Vibes where he did ‘Fat Round Yah’. In 1997, Fender decided to relocate to Jamaica to focus on his career, settling at King Jammys studio and working hard at establishing himself as a strong force in the dancehall. In 1998, he recorded his next big hit, ‘Mi See It Clear’ (Rat Race) on the Joint rhythm. But his biggest hit was yet to come. ‘Bada Bada’ . The single made it to the number one slot on the local charts and in …
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